Window air conditioning unit anti-tip bracket assembly

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-11739979-B2
Application number	US-202117519061-A
Country	US
Kind code	B2
Filing date	Nov 4, 2021
Priority date	Apr 30, 2020
Publication date	Aug 29, 2023
Grant date	Aug 29, 2023

Abstract

An anti-tip bracket assembly for a window air conditioning unit is disclosed, and more particularly, an anti-tip bracket assembly that pertains to securing a window air conditioning unit within a window assembly while allowing a user to open and close the window assembly in a safe and convenient manner is disclosed.

First claim

What is claimed is:

1. An anti-tip bracket assembly for securing a window air conditioning unit in a window assembly, the window assembly having at least one vertically operable window sash, a horizontal windowsill, and two vertical side window tracks, the window air conditioning unit having a window slot therewithin separating an indoor portion from an outdoor portion, wherein the window slot is for receiving the at least one vertically operable window sash, the anti-tip bracket assembly comprising:
at least one bracket comprising a first end and a second end, wherein said first end and said second end are configured to be received within the vertical side window track to provide support to the window air conditioning unit; and
a base affixed in the window slot of the window air conditioning unit, wherein said first end or said second end of said at least one bracket is adjustably affixed in said base between a first configuration and a second configuration different from said first configuration, wherein when in said first configuration said first end of said at least one bracket is affixed to said base and wherein when in said second configuration said second end of said at least one bracket is affixed to said base.

2. The anti-tip bracket assembly of claim 1 , wherein said at least one bracket has a planar face with a plurality of slots thereon.

3. The anti-tip bracket assembly of claim 2 , wherein said at least one bracket is affixed in said base via a fastener.

4. The anti-tip bracket assembly of claim 1 , wherein said first end is smaller than said second end and is suitable for fitting into the vertical side window track with a smaller width.

5. The anti-tip bracket assembly of claim 1 further comprising at least one sealing member.

6. The anti-tip bracket assembly of claim 5 further comprising at least one side arm coupled to the window air conditioning unit.

7. The anti-tip bracket assembly of claim 6 , wherein said at least one sealing member is coupled to said at least one side arm.

8. The anti-tip bracket assembly of claim 6 , wherein said at least one side arm is rotatably coupled.

9. The anti-tip bracket assembly of claim 5 , wherein said at least one sealing member has a groove on a top surface thereof, and said at least one bracket is extended within said groove.

10. The anti-tip bracket assembly of claim 5 , wherein said at least one sealing member is made from foam.

11. The anti-tip bracket assembly of claim 1 , wherein said base comprises a bracket guide track for slidably receiving said at least one bracket.

12. The anti-tip bracket assembly of claim 1 further comprising at least one open window bracket.

13. The anti-tip bracket assembly of claim 12 , wherein said at least one open window bracket further comprises a first end for anchoring to an outer casing of the indoor portion and a second end for anchoring to a main mounting bracket.

14. The anti-tip bracket assembly of claim 12 , wherein said at least one open window bracket further comprises a first end for anchoring to an outer casing of the indoor portion and a second end for anchoring to the horizontal windowsill.

15. A method of securing a window air conditioning unit in a window assembly on a main mounting bracket, the window assembly having at least one vertically operable window sash, a horizontal windowsill, and two vertical side window tracks, the window air conditioning unit having a window slot therewithin separating an indoor portion from an outdoor portion, wherein the window slot is for receiving the at least one vertically operable window sash, the method comprising:
(a) providing an anti-tip bracket assembly in the window slot of the window air conditioning unit, the anti-tip bracket assembly further comprising (i) a base, (ii) at least one bracket having a first end and a second end, and (iii) at least one sealing member;
(b) raising the window sash to a first position and installing the main mounting bracket;
(c) placing the window air conditioning unit onto the main mounting bracket;
(d) installing said at least one sealing member;
(e) inserting said first end of said at least one bracket into the vertical side window track;
(f) affixing said at least one bracket into said base; and
(g) lowering the window sash to a second position.

16. The method of claim 15 , wherein said first end is smaller than said second end.

17. The method of claim 15 , wherein said first position is when the window sash is outside the window slot, and said second position is when the window sash is inside the window slot.

18. The method of claim 15 , wherein the step (b) further comprises lowering the window sash into the window slot.

19. The method of claim 15 , wherein the main mounting bracket further comprises at least one open window bracket and the step (c) further comprises installing said at least one open window bracket on a side of the window air conditioning unit.

20. The method of claim 15 , wherein the sealing member has a groove on a top surface thereof, and the step (e) further comprises extending said at least one bracket within said groove.

21. The method of claim 15 , wherein said at least one bracket has a planar face with a plurality of slots thereon, and the step (f) further comprises inserting a fastener through one of said plurality of slots on said planar face into said base.

22. The method of claim 15 wherein the step of affixing said at least one bracket to said base includes affixing said first end of said at least one bracket to said base to create a first configuration or affixing said second end of said at least one bracket to said base to create a second configuration different from said first configuration; and
wherein the step of inserting said first end of said at least one bracket into the vertical side window track occurs when in said second configuration.

23. An anti-tip bracket assembly for securing a window air conditioning unit in a window assembly, the window assembly having at least one vertically operable window sash, a horizontal windowsill, and two vertical side window tracks, the window air conditioning unit having a window slot therewithin separating an indoor portion from an outdoor portion, wherein the window slot is for receiving the at least one vertically operable window sash, the anti-tip bracket assembly comprising:
at least one bracket each comprising a first end and second end, wherein said first end and said second end are configured to be received within the vertical side window track to provide support to said window air conditioning unit;
a base affixed in the window slot of the window air conditioning unit, wherein said first end or said second end of said at least one bracket is adjustably affixed in said base between a first configuration and a second configuration different from said first configuration, and wherein when in said first configuration said first end of said at least one bracket is affixed to said base and when in said second configuration said second end of said at least one bracket is affixed to said base; and wherein
the window air conditioning unit allows the window assembly to be adjustable between a first position and a second position.

24. The anti-tip bracket assembly of claim 23 , wherein said first position is when the window sash is outside the window slot and said second position is when the window sash is inside the window slot.

Assignees

• Midea Group Co Ltd

Inventors

• Leezer David
• Schultz Adam
• Langness Brian

Classifications

• F24F13/32 Primary

  Supports for air-conditioning, air-humidification or ventilation units · CPC title

• E06B7/03 Primary

  Ventilating devices for inserting under upwardly-sliding windows (rain or draught deflectors E06B7/26) · CPC title

• F24F1/027

  mounted in wall openings, e.g. in windows · CPC title

• F24F2221/20

  mounted in or close to a window · CPC title

• F24F1/031

  penetrating a wall or window · CPC title