Window-mounted split air conditioning apparatus and method of installation

Abstract

A split air conditioning apparatus is readily installed at a window opening by accessible actuators. The apparatus is affirmatively prevented from falling from the window opening, both during and after installation.

1 . An air conditioning apparatus for installation at a window opening bounded by a sill and side jambs spaced apart by a predetermined distance, the apparatus comprising: 
 a) an outdoor section for housing components for dissipating heat, the outdoor section having a width less than said predetermined distance for insertion with clearance through the window opening;    b) an indoor section for housing components for absorbing heat, the indoor section having a width greater than said predetermined distance for resisting the indoor section from passing through the window opening by being blocked by the side jambs; and    c) a connector section for connecting the outdoor and indoor sections, the connector section resting on the sill.    
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the indoor section has extensions movable from a retracted position to an extended position in which the extensions extend over a distance greater than said predetermined distance.  
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the sections have an upper region, and at least one handle secured to the upper region for enabling an installer to insert the outdoor section through the window opening.  
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 3 , and another handle secured to the upper region, both handles extending between the outdoor section and the connector section.  
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the outdoor section has a movable bearing member, and an actuator remotely mounted on the sections within access to an installer for moving the bearing member toward an exterior wall surface through which the window opening extends, the bearing member engaging the exterior wall surface in contact therewith in an installed position of the apparatus.  
   
   
       6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the connector section has seals movable from a retracted position to an extended position in which the seals at least partially block air from flowing through the window opening.  
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the indoor section has a movable bearing member, and an actuator remotely mounted on the sections within access to an installer for moving the bearing member toward an interior wall surface through which the window opening extends, the bearing member engaging the interior wall surface in contact therewith in an installed position of the apparatus.  
   
   
       8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the indoor section has a recess into which the sill extends.  
   
   
       9 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , and a pair of reinforcement members spaced apart of each other within the sections, each reinforcement member having one leg extending within the outdoor section, another leg extending within the indoor section, and a connecting leg extending within the connector section.  
   
   
       10 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the indoor section and the connector section lie in a common plane.  
   
   
       11 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the indoor and outdoor sections are adjustably movable toward and away from each other.  
   
   
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       22 . An air conditioning apparatus for installation at a window opening bounded by a sill and side jambs spaced apart by a predetermined distance, the apparatus comprising: 
 a) an outdoor section for housing components for dissipating heat, the outdoor section having a width less than said predetermined distance for insertion with clearance through the window opening;    b) an indoor section for housing components for absorbing heat;    c) a connector section for connecting the outdoor and indoor sections, the connector section resting on the sill; and    d) a pair of handles secured to an upper region of the sections for enabling the installer to insert the outdoor section through the window opening, both handles extending between the outdoor section and the connector section.