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Air Conditioner Adjustable Support Device and Method for Window Air
Conditioner Installation
(Description)
A device for installation and support of a room air conditioner or the like in
a single or double
hung window.
Window mounted air conditioners have become a staple addition to many high
rise structures
such as apartment buildings, co-ops, condos, industrial buildings, schools,
homes, trailers and
the like. These window mounted air conditioners unfortunately frequently
require support in
addition to the window sill. Several attempts in the past have been made to
meet this need as
demonstrated by U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,112,015; 5,636,816; 2,628,052; 1,224,127;
1,627,241; and
2,654,227, among others. While these older devices perform adequately for
their purpose,
improvements are still sought.
Typically, an air conditioner unit is placed in the window opening and is
rested on the window
sill. In a double hung window, the lower window is lowered to make contact
with the top of the
air conditioner unit thus securing the air conditioner in place. Failure to
secure the air conditioner
unit in this manner could result in the air conditioner falling out the
window.
Other problems that remains with the prior art devices is that air
conditioners and windows come
in a myriad of sizes. While U.S. Pat. No. 5,112,015 is "front-to-back" size
adjustable, it fails to
provide a means to adjust side to side. Thus, if an air conditioner of
inordinate girth is placed
thereon, the device will only support a portion of the air conditioner.
An air conditioner is cumbersome to install due to its weight and size. A
substantial portion of
the A/C unit extends a horizontal distance outside the building and beyond the
window opening
and frame. An A/C unit can easily weigh over 100 pounds. They are therefore
most difficult to
secure within the window frame and when the window is raised, may fall
outwardly as well as
inwardly. Improperly installed A/C units have been known to fall out of
windows causing death
and serious injuries.
Thus, with the above mentioned concern, it is an objective of the present
invention to provide a
window support which adds a means to further support the device by sliding the
left and right sill
stop arms to accommodate the entire length of the majority of conventional
windows adding
maximum support to the window frame.
It is a further objective of the present invention to provide a window support
which includes a
movable tubular leg.
A still further object of the present system is to provide a window bracket
support that is
adjustable to fit various window openings, wall widths and numerous exterior
wall finishes.
It is yet a further objective of the present invention to provide a window
support which is
economical to make.
It is another objective to provide a window support which requires no tools,
drilling, fasteners or
hardware to install.
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It is still another objective to provide a method of installing a window
support which is
comparatively simple in construction and design.
These and other objectives and advantages will become readily apparent to
those skilled in the
art upon reference to the following detailed description.
The window air conditioner adjustable support device utilizes the horizontal
frame components
to support the air conditioner extending to the exterior of structure.
The present invention provides features allowing adjustability for myriad
window sizes.
The installation of the window air conditioner adjustable support device is to
be done from
interior of building unit thus avoiding the use of ladders, scaffolding and
hoists, etc., ensuring a
safe and secure installation.
The ease of installation is attained by sliding leg into support rail while
pressing both spring
buttons. The spring buttons only lock into an inner or out hole (Not both).
When adjusting the
legs, the snap buttons will alternate and snap into only one hole at a time
(Inside or outside).
Offsetting the holes every '/2 inch allows for maximum adjustability.
Continuing the simple installation consists of preparing the still stop wings
by sliding wings
(Left and right) onto frame.
After placing Air Conditioner Adjustable Support Device in window, extend left
and right sill
stop wing outward until the steel tabs are securely positioned against the
front outer window
frame. Lastly, lock each pin to the closest slot on the frame rail for proper
positioning.
Proceed to rest Air Conditioner Adjustable Support Device on the bottom window
sill to
compete installation.
The Window air conditioner adjustable support device precludes the use of
drilling, tools,
fasteners and hardware resulting in a precise and effective installation while
preserving the
building integrity and avoiding any damage to the building structure/window
sill.
Many older buildings have aging windows, deteriorated masonry and rotten sills
thus preventing
the drilling or fastening of a window support bracket.
Newer buildings or buildings with new window installations will also benefit
using the Air
Conditioner Adjustable Support Device since it prevents stress to the window
frame.
The window air conditioner adjustable support device provides a means to
support an air
conditioning unit without placement of various objects such as bricks, blocks
and wood on
exterior window sill to fill myriad heights/space between the underside of the
air conditioning
unit and the window sill.
The window air conditioner adjustable support device utilizes methods of
adjustment to support
an air conditioner unit securely by engaging opposite frames of window and
properly distributing
the weight of air conditioner unit thus alleviating pressure on window frame.
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Another important advantage is the two sill stops (Left & Right) that are
affixed to the left and
right side of the window air conditioner adjustable support device. The still
stops allow
engagement of the interior window frame when opened outward to its maximum
position on
opposite ends securing window air conditioner adjustable support device
without the use of
drilling, tools, fasteners and hardware or the like.
Attached to the end of each sill stop is a tab that protrudes outward for the
purpose of
engagement with the outside of window frame. The tabs establish this position
after attaining the
maximum adjustment of the left and right sill stop resulting in a fixed
position.
The function of the left and right sill stops with attached tabs is to provide
a stable and secure
means from the interior to safely support the window air conditioner
adjustable support device in
a single or double hung window and that will not shift due to vibration.
The window air conditioner adjustable support device also provides a spring
type mechanism to
engage tubular legs to lateral sill rail for easy adjustment front to rear.
Left and right sill stops
engage the forward sill rail with a pin type device allowing it slide left to
right and to lock in
position for quick, safe and secure adjustment.
Additional improvement is the provision of a forward sill rail that sits
inside the lower window
sash thus providing means for the side curtains to rest inside sill rail.
This arrangement allows bottom of side curtains (left and right side) when
extended fully in
window frame to remain level with top surface of window air conditioner
adjustable support
device preventing any spaces or voids below the air conditioning unit.
Present invention further produces weather proof fit between air conditioner
unit and window
frame eliminating the need for weather stripping or the like.
Added means of support include pair of adjustable exterior left and right tube
legs that rest
against outer structure for stability and permanence.
Tubular legs are movable forward and rearward for adjustment purposes
utilizing a spring type
mechanism for quick, safe and secure installation.
Another feature of the tubular legs are the attached foot pad to each leg that
swivel and contain a
flexible material which allows for proper placement on all types of exterior
surfaces resulting in
universal alignment to outside wall structure.
It is the further object of the window air conditioner adjustable support
device to provide
additional reinforcement by transmitting downward forces to the outwardly
extended legs. Due
to the unique angle of the legs, forces applied vertically downward are
absorbed by the window
air conditioner adjustable support device creating horizontally inward forces
against exterior
structure attaining proper balance.
The unique tubular leg design provides means to properly tilt window support
to allow for
drainage of condensate.
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Additional benefits of the present invention include the ease of installation
which requires no
drilling, tools, hardware or fasteners, allowing for prompt and proper
placement of the window
air conditioner adjustable support device in a single or double hung window.
Other advantages of the window air conditioner adjustable support device
provides a means to
install a window air conditioning unit in a single or double hung window in a
firm, fixed and
stable method for a lasting installation.
For safety purposes, window can be raised while window air conditioner
adjustable support
device remains secured with air conditioner unit in its mounted position.
The window air conditioner adjustable support device may be constructed
compromising a
metal, a plastic, a rubber, a foam or combination thereof.
The window air conditioner adjustable support device will be used primarily in
any building,
commercial or residential featuring windows that allow for room air
conditioner installations.
Such installations include but not limited to, coop, condos, apartment
buildings, industrial
buildings, factories, schools, homes and the like.
Renters, co-op, condo or apartment-owners can easily remove the window air
conditioner
adjustable support device when moving.
