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WO2023072412A1 - Support de transport pour unité de climatisation de fenêtre - Google Patents

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WO2023072412A1
WO2023072412A1 PCT/EP2021/080245 EP2021080245W WO2023072412A1 WO 2023072412 A1 WO2023072412 A1 WO 2023072412A1 EP 2021080245 W EP2021080245 W EP 2021080245W WO 2023072412 A1 WO2023072412 A1 WO 2023072412A1
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air conditioning
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Arturas DAUGELA
Metin TUZTAS
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F1/00—Room units for air-conditioning, e.g. separate or self-contained units or units receiving primary air from a central station
    • F24F1/02—Self-contained room units for air-conditioning, i.e. with all apparatus for treatment installed in a common casing
    • F24F1/022—Self-contained room units for air-conditioning, i.e. with all apparatus for treatment installed in a common casing comprising a compressor cycle
    • F24F1/027—Self-contained room units for air-conditioning, i.e. with all apparatus for treatment installed in a common casing comprising a compressor cycle mounted in wall openings, e.g. in windows
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65G—TRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS
    • B65G7/00—Devices for assisting manual moving or tilting heavy loads
    • B65G7/12—Load carriers, e.g. hooks, slings, harness, gloves, modified for load carrying
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F1/00—Room units for air-conditioning, e.g. separate or self-contained units or units receiving primary air from a central station
    • F24F1/02—Self-contained room units for air-conditioning, i.e. with all apparatus for treatment installed in a common casing
    • F24F1/04—Arrangements for portability
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24F—AIR-CONDITIONING; AIR-HUMIDIFICATION; VENTILATION; USE OF AIR CURRENTS FOR SCREENING
    • F24F13/00—Details common to, or for air-conditioning, air-humidification, ventilation or use of air currents for screening
    • F24F13/32—Supports for air-conditioning, air-humidification or ventilation units
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F5/00—Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping
    • A45F5/10—Handles for carrying purposes

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  • the invention relates to a carrying holder for lifting and positioning a window air conditioning unit along vertical and horizontal directions.
  • a window air conditioner is a single air conditioning, AC, unit with all parts and components contained inside one housing or casing. This type of air conditioner is installed into a window opening, placed on a windowsill of the window. Commonly, a centre of gravity, CG, of the AC unit is located towards an outdoor portion of the AC unit. User controls and/or user interface are arranged on an indoor portion of the unit. The position of the CG and a window sash abutting against the AC unit ensure a secure positioning of the AC unit in a relevant window.
  • the traditional shape of a window AC unit is box-shaped with smooth sides. It is a heavy unit which may be complicated to lift and position in a window. Many existing AC units lack lifting arrangements, such as handles. A user is expected to lift the AC unit by gripping the sides of the unit. Due to asymmetrical weight distribution inside the unit and its physical weight, it is a difficult and ergonomically challenging process to lift the unit vertically from the ground, and then horizontally when placing it on a windowsill.
  • US 2014/000061 discloses a handled appliance support for a window-mounted air conditioner unit, comprising a pair of U-shaped handles forming a pair of U-shaped grips for a user to grasp and support the unit from within an interior side of a window opening.
  • a pair of grips is attached to a window mounted AC unit via adjustable appliance straps.
  • the straps are transversely mounted around the appliance such that the strap length spans the width and sides of the unit and such that the grips extend laterally from the AC unit.
  • a carrying holder for a window air conditioning unit overcoming, or at least alleviating, at least some of the above-mentioned drawbacks.
  • a carrying holder for lifting and positioning a window air conditioning unit having the features defined in the independent claim is provided.
  • a carrying holder for lifting and positioning a window air conditioning unit along vertical and horizontal directions with the window air conditioning unit oriented in its ordinary operating position.
  • the carrying holder comprises a handle portion and a positioning portion.
  • the handle portion is provided with an elongated opening for receiving therein a hand of a carrying person.
  • the positioning portion is configured to engage with the window air conditioning unit and to fix the carrying holder in a rotational direction in relation to the window air conditioning unit.
  • the elongated opening has a slanted direction in relation to the vertical direction when the carrying holder is engaged with the window air conditioning unit oriented in its ordinary operating position.
  • the handle portion is provided the elongated opening having the slanted direction in relation to the vertical direction and since the positioning portion is configured to engage with the window air conditioning unit and to fix the carrying holder in a rotational direction, the carrying holder when engaged with a window air conditioning unit provides for the carrying person to grasp the handle portion with his or her wrist in an at least partially ergonomically correct position, both while lifting the window air conditioning unit vertically and while positioning the window air conditioning unit in a relevant window in a horizontal direction.
  • air conditioning unit air conditioner unit, air conditioner, and AC unit are used interchangeably and relate to a unit utilised for conditioning an indoor climate, typically for cooling a room, part of a building, and/or a small building.
  • the window AC unit is configured for being position on a windowsill of a window. One portion of the AC unit extends out of the window. A portion of the window, such as a window sash abuts against the AC unit contributing to securing the AC unit in the window and optionally, to seal against the AC unit. Accordingly, the AC unit may have dimensions to fit in a window of a building. Mentioned purely as example, a window AC unit may have height/width/depth within ranges of 25 - 50 cm / 35 - 70 cm / 35 - 70 cm and may weigh within a range of 15 - 45 kg.
  • the window AC unit may also be referred to AC unit, air conditioning unit, air conditioner unit, or air conditioner.
  • the term “oriented in its ordinary operating position” relates to that orientation which the AC unit has, when positioned in a window and put to use for air conditioning.
  • the AC unit may have the same orientation in the three dimension when it is placed on e.g., a floor or other surface and when being transported, optionally in packaging material such as a box.
  • the carrying holder may form a separate part i.e., a part which is separate from the AC unit. Accordingly, the carrying holder may be engaged with the AC unit in order to lift and position the AC unit, whereafter the carrying holder is disengaged from the AC unit.
  • the carrying holder may be utilised for lifting and positioning the AC unit in a relevant window and also for lifting and removing the AC unit from the window.
  • the herein mentioned carrying person may be service personnel installing or servicing the AC unit, a user of the AC unit, or any other person handling the AC unit.
  • the handle portion is configured for grasping by the carrying person.
  • the carrying person positions part of his or her hand, such as the fingers, in the elongated opening.
  • the carrying holder may comprise a further handle portion.
  • the further handle portion may be provided with a further elongated opening for receiving therein a hand of the carrying person.
  • the further elongated opening may have a slanted direction in relation to the vertical direction.
  • the handle portion and the further handle portion may be arranged at opposite ends of the positioning portion.
  • the horizontal direction does not indicate a single direction but refers to any direction in a horizontal plane.
  • the vertical direction does not indicate a single direction. Instead the vertical direction extends upwardly as well as downwardly.
  • the slanted direction of the elongated opening in relation to the vertical direction means that the elongated opening has neither a purely vertical nor a purely horizontal extension.
  • the slanted direction is angled away from the carrying person seen in an upwardly direction along the vertical direction.
  • the slanted direction is defined by an edge of the elongated opening. More specifically, the slanted direction is defined by that edge of the elongated opening which is configured for the hand of a carrying person to grasp when the carrying holder is arranged for use to engaged with an AC unit.
  • the slanted direction is defined by an edge of the elongated opening of the handle portion, the edge being configured for grasping by the carrying person.
  • the edge may be formed by a body of the handle portion at the elongated opening.
  • the elongated opening is not limited to any particular shape.
  • the elongated opening may have a straight shape or a curved shape or an angled shape.
  • the slanted direction of the elongated opening in relation to the vertical direction provides for grasping of the carrying holder with a wrist of the carrying person in a comparatively straight position when the carrying holder is engaged with a relevant AC unit and the carrying person is positioned beside the AC unit with his or her arm in front of his or her body.
  • An ergonomic position of the wrist is thus, ensured in comparison with a handle portion providing a vertically extending grip (as in in the handled appliance support of US 2014/000061) or a horizontally extending grip.
  • the positioning portion is configured to engage with the window air conditioning unit and to fix the carrying holder in a rotational direction in relation to the AC unit
  • the slanted direction of the elongated opening in relation to the vertical direction is also provided as a slanted direction in relation to the AC unit when it is oriented in its ordinary operating position.
  • Engagement of the positioning portion of the carrying holder with the AC unit may for instance be achieved by the carrying holder extending partially around the AC unit, such as underneath the AC unit and/or by interlocking with a housing of the AC unit e.g., in openings of the housing.
  • the carrying holder may be provided in a set of two separate carrying holders, wherein each of the two carrying holders is devised for attachment to opposite lateral sides of a relevant AC unit.
  • the elongated opening may extend at two slanted directions in relation to the vertical direction, a first portion of the elongated opening may extend at an angle within a range of 10 - 20 degrees to the vertical direction and a second portion of the elongated opening may extend at an angle within a range of 55 - 65 degrees to the vertical direction.
  • the first portion of the elongated opening may be grasped when the AC unit is to be positioned in a horizontal direction and the second portion of the elongated opening may be grasped when the AC unit is to be lifted in a vertical direction.
  • the carrying holder may be removable from the window air conditioning unit. In this manner, the carrying holder may be utilised when the AC unit is to be lifted and positioned e.g., in a window and thereafter the carrying holder may be removed from the AC unit.
  • the carrying holder may be non-integrated in a housing of the window air conditioning unit. In this manner, the carrying holder may be provided as a member separate from the AC unit.
  • the positioning portion may be configured to extend partially around the window air conditioning unit. In this manner, an efficient engagement of the carrying holder with the AC unit may be provided. This may also provide for easy removal of the carrying holder from the AC unit.
  • the positioning portion may comprise a stiff strip in the form of a cardboard member.
  • the positioning portion may be configured for engagement with the AC unit.
  • the cardboard member may be positioned underneath the AC unit for lifting it and for providing the fixing of the carrying holder in the rotational direction in relation to the AC unit.
  • the positioning portion may comprise engagement members configured to be inserted into slits of a housing of the window air conditioning unit.
  • the carrying holder may be provided as a separate handle devised for carrying the AC unit.
  • the engagement members configured to be inserted into the slits of the housing may ensure the fixing of the carrying holder in the rotational direction in relation to the AC unit.
  • Figs. 1a -1c illustrate a carrying holder for a window air conditioning unit according to embodiments
  • Figs. 2a and 2b illustrate embodiments of a carrying holder in use for lifting and positioning a window air conditioning unit
  • Figs. 3a - 3e illustrate embodiments of a carrying holder for a window air conditioning unit
  • Figs. 4a - 4c illustrate various embodiments of elongated openings to be utilised in handle portions of a carrying holders.
  • Figs. 1a -1c illustrate a carrying holder 2 for a window air conditioning unit according to embodiments.
  • the carrying holder 2 is shown in an isometric view in a state ready to be used for carrying an AC unit.
  • Figs. 1b and 1c the carrying holder 2 is shown in a flat state, before being put to use for carrying an AC unit.
  • the carrying holder 2 is configured for lifting and positioning a window air conditioning unit along vertical and horizontal directions with the window air conditioning unit oriented in its ordinary operating position, see further below with reference to Figs. 2a and 2b.
  • the carrying holder 2 comprises a handle portion 4a and a positioning portion 6.
  • the carrying holder 2 comprises a further handle portion 4b.
  • the positioning portion 6 has an elongated extension 8.
  • the positioning portion 6 is longer along the elongated extension 8 than perpendicularly thereto.
  • the elongated extension 8 follows the positioning portion 6, whether the carrying holder 2 is in its flat state or state ready for use.
  • the handle portion 4a and the further handle portion 4b are connected to the positioning portion 6, at opposite ends thereof along the elongated extension 8.
  • the handle portion 4a is provided with an elongated opening 10a for receiving therein a hand of a carrying person.
  • the positioning portion 6 is configured to engage with the window air conditioning unit and to fix the carrying holder 2 in a rotational direction in relation to the window air conditioning unit.
  • the elongated opening 10a has a slanted direction 12 in relation to the vertical direction 14 when the carrying holder 2 is engaged with the window air conditioning unit oriented in its ordinary operating position. See also below with reference to Figs. 2a and 2b.
  • the slanted direction 12 is indicated in Fig. 1a with a strong broken line and extends at an angle a in relation to the vertical direction 14.
  • the slanted direction 12 is defined by an edge 13 of the elongated opening 10a namely, that edge 13 configured to be grasped by a carrying person.
  • the elongated opening 10a does not have an essentially rectangular shape e.g., having an arc-shape, such as show in Fig. 4b, or having two or more straight opening portions arranged tilted in relation to each other, such as in the embodiments of Figs. 1a - 1c.
  • the angle a may vary along the elongated opening 10a. For instance, as in illustrated embodiments, wherein the elongated opening 10a extends along two slanted directions, see below with reference to Fig. 4c.
  • the further elongated opening 4b has a slanted direction 12 in relation to the vertical direction 14.
  • the positioning portion 6 comprises a first member 16 connected to the handle portion 4a and configured to extend along at least a portion of a first vertical side of the window air conditioning unit, a second member 18 connected to the first member 16 and configured to extend along a horizontal side of the window air conditioning unit, and third member 20 connected to the second member 18 and configured to extend along at least a portion of a second vertical side of the window air conditioning unit.
  • the positioning portion 6 may be configured to engage with the window air conditioning unit.
  • the positioning portion 6 may also be configured to fix the carrying holder 2 in a rotational direction in relation to the window air conditioning unit. See also below with reference to Figs. 2a and 2b.
  • the positioning portion 6 extends in three dimensions when put to use for lifting and positioning an AC unit.
  • the positioning portion 6 may be foldable, as indicated by fold lines 22 in Fig. 1c.
  • the first, second, and third members 16, 18, 20 may be formed by folding the positioning portion 6 at the fold lines 22.
  • the positioning portion 6 comprise a stiff strip.
  • the strip has a width perpendicularly to the elongated extension 8. Accordingly, when abutting against an AC unit as shown in Figs. 2a and 2b, the carrying holder 2 will be fixed in a rotational direction in relation to the window AC unit.
  • the stiff strip may be in the form of a cardboard member, a plastic material member, or other suitable stiff member.
  • the stiff strip suitably may be selected such that it does not rupture under the weight of the relevant AC unit.
  • a stiff strip in the form of a cardboard member may comprise corrugated cardboard BC wave or EB wave.
  • corrugated cardboard BC wave or EB wave.
  • One or more layers of such corrugated cardboard may be used, depending on the weight of the relevant AC unit.
  • a cardboard member may be a good choice.
  • handle portion 4a and the further handle portion 4b may be made from cardboard. Accordingly, the entire carrying holder 2 may be made from cardboard.
  • a horizontal plane comprises orthogonally extending x- and y-directions.
  • the first, second, and third members 16,18, 20 form a stiff strip.
  • the first member 16 extends along the vertical direction 14 and the y-direction.
  • the second member 18 extends along the x- and y-directions and the third member 20 extends along the vertical direction 14 and the y-direction.
  • the positioning portion 6, comprising the first, second, and third members 16, 18, and 20, is configured to engage with the window air conditioning unit.
  • the positioning portion 6 is configured to fix the carrying holder 2 in a rotational direction in relation to the window air conditioning unit. See also below with reference to Figs. 2a and 2b.
  • the handle portion 4a and the further handle portion 4b are fixed in relation to the AC unit and accordingly, the elongated opening 10a has the slanted direction 12 in relation to the vertical direction 14 when the carrying holder 2 is engaged with the AC unit oriented in its ordinary operating position.
  • part of the elongated extension 8 When in the state ready for use, part of the elongated extension 8 may extend along the x- direction and part or parts of the elongated extension 8 may extend along the y-direction.
  • the elongated extension 8 may extend along the second member 18 in the x-direction and along the first and third members 16, 20 in the y-direction.
  • the carrying holder 2 may comprise a further handle portion 4b.
  • the further handle portion 4b may be connected to the third member 20.
  • the further handle portion 4b may be provided with a further elongated opening 10b for receiving a hand of the carrying person.
  • the further elongated opening 10b may have a slanted directions in relation to the vertical direction 14 when the carrying holder 2 is engaged with the window air conditioning unit oriented in its ordinary operating position.
  • a handle for grasping by the carrying person may be provided not only at one end of the carrying holder 2 but at two opposite ends of the carrying holder 2.
  • an AC unit may be readily lifted and positioned by the carrying person utilising the carrying holder 2.
  • the slanted the direction 12 of the further elongated opening 10b provides for the carrying person to grasp the further handle portion 10b with his or her wrist in an at least partially ergonomically correct position, both while lifting the AC unit vertically and while positioning the AC unit in a relevant window in a horizontal direction.
  • a horizontal plane may comprise orthogonally extending x- and y-directions.
  • the further elongated opening 10b may be displaced in both the x-direction and the y-direction in relation to the elongated opening 10a. This is particularly visible in the view of Fig. 1c but also shown in Figs. 1a and 1b.
  • the carrying holder 2 may be configured for lifting and positioning an AC unit, which does not have a symmetrically placed centre of gravity, CG, within its housing.
  • one of the elongated opening 10a and the further elongated opening 10b may be positioned closer in the y-direction to the CG than the other of the elongated opening 10a and the further elongated opening 10b.
  • a carrying person lifting an AC unit with the carrying holder 2 will experience a more even distribution of weight between left and right hands, than if the elongated and further elongated openings 10a, 10b would be positioned in the same position in the y-direction.
  • the actual displacement in the y-direction may be selected for a particular type of AC unit. Accordingly, the carrying holder 2 may be adapted for a particular type of AC unit.
  • Figs. 2a and 2b illustrate embodiments of a carrying holder 2, such as the carrying holder 2 shown in Figs. 1a - 1c, in use for lifting and positioning a window air conditioning unit 24 along vertical and horizontal directions with the window air conditioning unit 24 oriented in its ordinary operating position.
  • the AC unit 24 is schematically indicated with broken lines.
  • Fig. 2b it is shown how a carrying person 26 is carrying an AC unit 24 utilising the carrying holder 2.
  • the carrying holder 2 forms a part which is separate from the AC unit 24. That is, the carrying holder 2 may be non-integrated in a housing of the window air conditioning unit 24.
  • the carrying holder 2 When an AC unit 24 is to be lifted and/or positioned, the carrying holder 2 is placed with the position portion 6 underneath the AC unit 24 and extending upwardly along lateral sides of the AC unit 24.
  • the handle and further handle portions 4a, 4b connected to the positioning portion 6 are arranged at two opposite lateral sides of the AC unit 24. That is, the positioning portion 6 is configured to extend partially around the window air conditioning unit 24.
  • the carrying holder 2 When extending partially around the AC unit 24, as shown in Figs. 2a and 2b, the carrying holder 2 is in a state ready for use.
  • the positioning portion 6 engages with the AC unit 24 and ensures that the carrying holder 2 is fixed in a rotational direction in relation to the AC unit 24.
  • the elongated openings 10a, 10b of the handle portions 4a, 4b have the slanted direction in relation to the vertical direction 14 when the carrying holder 2 is engaged with the AC unit 24 oriented in its ordinary operating position.
  • the AC unit 24 In the ordinary operating position, the AC unit 24 is substantially level in a horizontal plane with a bottom portion thereof oriented downwardly and a top thereof oriented upwardly.
  • each of the elongated openings 10a, 10b includes two straight opening portions extending at an angle to each other.
  • the elongated openings 10a (only one is shown) have a straight extension.
  • the handle portions 4a, 4b are grasped by the carrying person 26.
  • the carrying person 26 positions part of his or her hand, such as the fingers, in the elongated openings 10a, 10b and grasps the edges 13 of the elongated openings 10a, 10b.
  • the slanted direction of the elongated openings 10a, 10b in relation to the vertical direction 14 provides for grasping of the carrying holder 2 with the wrists of the carrying person 26 in a relatively straight position when the carrying holder 2 is engaged with the AC unit 24. This, in comparison with a horizontally or vertically extending elongated opening.
  • the elongated openings 10a, 10b having the slanted direction permit a relatively straight position of the wrists both when the AC unit 24 is standing on a floor surface at the feet of the carrying person 26 as he/she lifts the AC unit 24 as well as when holding the AC unit 24 in front of him/her to position it in a relevant window.
  • the carrying holder 2 is removable from the window air conditioning unit 24. Thus, after being put to use, the carrying holder 2 may be removed from the AC unit 24.
  • the carrying holder 2 may be removable from the window air conditioning unit 24 with the window air conditioning unit 24 positioned in its ordinary operating position in a window of a building.
  • the carrying holder 2 when the carrying holder 2 has been put to use for lifting the AC unit 24 down from a window, the carrying holder 2 may be removable from the AC unit 24 with the AC unit 24 positioned in its ordinary operating position e.g., on a floor surface.
  • first, second, and third members 16, 18, 20 of the positioning portion 6 extend along first and second vertical sides and a horizontal side of the AC unit 24 to achieve the engagement of the AC unit 24and to fix the carrying holder 2 in a rotational direction in relation to the AC unit 24.
  • the further elongated opening 10b may be displaced in both the x-direction and the y-direction in relation to the elongated opening 10a.
  • Fig. 2a where the displacement is clearly visible in relation the AC unit 24.
  • an asymmetrically CG of the AC unit 24 is indicated. Accordingly, due to the displacement, one of the elongated openings 10a, 10b is positioned closer to the CG in the y-direction than the other.
  • the elongated opening 10a is positioned closer to the CG in the y-direction than the further elongated opening 10b.
  • Figs. 3a - 3e illustrate embodiments of a carrying holder 2 for a window air conditioning unit.
  • Figs. 3a - 3c three different side views are shown of a carrying holder 2 configured to be utilised at a left-hand side of an AC unit.
  • Fig. 3d the carrying holder 2 of Figs. 3a - 3c is shown in an isometric view.
  • Fig. 3e a carrying holder 2 configured to be utilised at a righthand side of an AC unit is shown in an isometric view.
  • the carrying holder 2 is configured for lifting and positioning a window air conditioning unit along vertical and horizontal directions with the window air conditioning unit oriented in its ordinary operating position.
  • the carrying holder 2 comprises a handle portion 4 and a positioning portion 6.
  • the handle portion 4 is connected to the positioning portion 6.
  • the handle portion 4 is provided with an elongated opening 10 for receiving therein a hand of a carrying person.
  • the positioning portion 6 is configured to engage with the window air conditioning unit and to fix the carrying holder 2 in a rotational direction in relation to the window air conditioning unit.
  • the positioning portion 6 comprises engagement members 30 configured to be inserted into slits of a housing of the window air conditioning unit.
  • the engagement members 30 engage with the housing and secure the carrying holder 2 to the AC unit thus, achieving fixation of the carrying holder 2 in a rotational direction in relation to the window air conditioning unit.
  • the engagement members 30 comprise in these embodiments a number of angled flanges 32, which ensure that the carrying holder 2 is secured to the housing of the AC unit and that the carrying holder can be utilised for lifting and positioning the AC unit.
  • the elongated opening 10 has a slanted direction 12 in relation to the vertical direction 14 when the carrying holder 2 is engaged with the window air conditioning unit oriented in its ordinary operating position.
  • the slanted direction 12 is indicated in Figs. 3a, 3d, and 3e with a strong broken line that extends at an angle a in relation to the vertical direction 14.
  • an edge 13 of the elongated opening 10 is configured to be grasped by the carrying person.
  • the carrying holder 2 is provided as a separate handle devised for carrying an AC unit.
  • two such carrying holders 2 are provided as a set, one to be removably attached at lateral sides of a relevant AC unit, such as shown e.g. in Fig. 3d for a left-hand side and as shown in Fig. 3e for a right-hand side of an AC unit.
  • the carrying holder 2 is removable from the window air conditioning unit 24. Also, the carrying holder 2 may be removable from the window air conditioning unit 24 with the window air conditioning unit 24 positioned in its ordinary operating position in a window of a building.
  • the slanted direction 12 may extend at an angle a within a range of 10 - 70 degrees to the vertical direction 14, such as within a range of 15 - 60 degrees, to the vertical direction.
  • a carrying person may grasp the handle portion with his or her wrist in an at least partially straight position and accordingly, in an at least partially ergonomically correct position
  • the slanted direction 12 may extend at an angle a within a range of 40 - 50 degrees to the vertical direction 14, such as at 45 degrees to the vertical direction 14. In this manner, the slanted direction may provide a comparatively straight wrist of the carrying person both when lifting and lowering the AC unit as well as when positioning the AC unit a horizontal plane in front of the carrying person.
  • the handle portion 4 and the positioning portion 10 may comprise a plastic material member.
  • the carrying holder 2 may be manufactured from a plastic material e.g., by injection moulding, which is a cost-efficient manufacturing method for the carrying holder 2.
  • the carrying holder 2 is not limited to a particular engagement member 30.
  • the angled flanges 32 are only shown as examples. Other engagement members may be utilised, such as in the form of protruding pins with larger diameter head portions.
  • the slits of the housing of the AC unit may form ventilation openings of the housing as well as doubling for engagement with the engagement members 30 of the carrying holder 2.
  • the housing may be provided with dedicated openings for receiving engagement members of a carrying holder 2.
  • two carrying holders of the same type may be utilised, one each on the left-hand and right-hand sides of the housing of an AC unit.
  • the housing of the AC unit may be specifically adapted for engagement members 30 of the two carrying holders to engaged with the housing such that the elongated openings have a slanted direction for a carrying person to grasp the carrying holders 2 with his/her wrists comparatively straight.
  • Figs. 4a - 4c illustrate various embodiments of elongated openings 10 to be utilised in a handle portion and/or a further handle portion of a carrying holder 2 according to aspects and embodiments discussed herein.
  • the respective elongated openings 10 are provided in the handle portion (not shown) of the carrying holder.
  • the elongated opening 10 has a slanted direction 12 in relation to the vertical direction 14 when the carrying holder is engaged with the window AC unit oriented in its ordinary operating position i.e. , as shown in Figs. 4a - 4c.
  • the slanted direction 12 is angled away from the carrying person seen in an upwardly direction along the vertical direction 14.
  • the slanted direction 12 is indicated with a strong broken line and extends at an angle a in relation to the vertical direction 14. Again, the slanted direction 12 is defined by an edge 13 of the elongated opening 10 configured to be grasped by the carrying person. The slanted direction 12 may be slanted at more than one angle to the vertical direction 14.
  • the elongated opening 10 has an essentially rectangular shape.
  • the slanted direction 12 is arranged at one angle a along the entire elongated opening 10.
  • the elongated opening 10 has a curved shape or an arcshape.
  • the angle of the slanted direction 12 varies along at least part of the elongated opening 10, as indicated by three exemplified angles a1, a2, a3.
  • the elongated openings 10 of the Fig. 4a and 4b embodiments may have a length along the edge 13 of 120 mm or longer.
  • a width of the elongated openings 10 may be 35 mm or more.
  • the elongated opening 10 has two straight portions 101 , 102 arranged tilted in relation to each other. Accordingly, the elongated opening 10 extends along two slanted directions 12 arranged at respective angles a1 and a2.
  • each of the first and second portions 101, 102 of the elongated opening 10 of the Fig. 4c embodiments may have a length along the edge 13 of 100 mm or longer.
  • a width of the elongated opening 10 may be 35 mm or more.
  • the slanted direction 12 may extend at an angle a within a range of 10 - 70 degrees to the vertical direction 14, such as within a range of 15 - 60 degrees, to the vertical direction.
  • a carrying person may grasp the handle portion with his or her wrist in an at least partially straight position and accordingly, in an at least partially ergonomically correct position. This applies to all embodiments of Figs. 4a - 4c.
  • the elongated opening 10 may extend at two slanted directions 12 in relation to the vertical direction 14, a first portion 101 of the elongated opening 10 may extend at an angle a1 within a range of 10 - 20 degrees to the vertical direction 14 and a second portion 102 of the elongated opening 10 may extend at an angle a2 within a range of 55 - 65 degrees to the vertical direction 14.
  • first portion 101 of the elongated opening 10 may be grasped when the AC unit is to be positioned in a horizontal direction, as indicated by the broken line oval in Fig. 4c.
  • the second portion 102 of the elongated opening 10 may be grasped when the AC unit is to be lifted in a vertical direction, as indicated by the dash-dotted line oval in Fig. 4c.
  • the elongated openings 10, 10a, 10b extend in planes substantially in parallel with lateral sides of an AC unit engaged by the relevant carrying holder 2.
  • the elongated openings 10 extend in planes substantially perpendicularly to lateral sides of an AC unit engaged by the relevant carrying holder 2.
  • edges 13 of the elongated openings 10, 10a, 10b to be grasped by a carrying person extend at the slanted direction 12.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un support de transport (2) pour lever et positionner une unité de climatisation de fenêtre le long de directions verticale et horizontale, l'unité étant orientée dans sa position de fonctionnement ordinaire. Le support de transport (2) comprend une partie de poignée (4 ; 4a, 4b) et une partie de positionnement (6). La partie de poignée (4 ; 4a, 4b) est pourvue d'une ouverture allongée (10, 10a, 10b) destinée à recevoir une main d'une personne porteuse. La partie de positionnement (6) est configurée pour venir en prise avec l'unité de climatisation de fenêtre et pour fixer le support de transport (2) dans une direction de rotation par rapport à l'unité de climatisation de fenêtre. L'ouverture allongée (10, 10a, 10b) présente une direction inclinée (12) par rapport à la direction verticale (14) lorsque le support de transport (2) est en prise avec l'unité de climatisation de fenêtre orientée dans sa position de fonctionnement ordinaire.
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