Window air conditioning unit anti-tip bracket assembly
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.
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 reversible bracket comprising a first end and a second end, wherein said first end has a first configuration and said second end has a second configuration different from said first configuration, wherein both 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 interchangeably;
a base affixed in the window slot of the window air conditioning unit, wherein said at least one bracket is adjustably affixed in 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 reversible bracket having a first end and a second end, wherein said first end has a first configuration and said second end has a second configuration different from said first configuration, wherein both 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 interchangeably, 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. 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 reversible bracket each comprising a first end and second end, wherein said first end has a first configuration and said second end has a second configuration different from said first configuration, wherein both 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 interchangeably;
a base affixed in the window slot of the window air conditioning unit, wherein said at least one bracket is adjustably affixed in said base; and wherein
the window air conditioning unit allows the window assembly to be adjustable between a first position and a second position.
23. The anti-tip bracket assembly of claim 22 , 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.