Apparatus for protecting hvac units

Abstract

A HVAC unit protector apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus may comprise a front panel, a left sidewall that maybe connected to a left side of the front panel such that the left sidewall may fold into the front panel, a right sidewall that maybe connected to a right side of the front panel such that the right sidewall may fold into the front panel, and a top panel that maybe connected to a top side of the front panel such that the top panel may fold into the front panel. The left sidewall, the right sidewall, and the top panel may be connected to the front panel via a plurality of hinges. Further, extendable arms maybe disposed at a top end and a bottom end of the left sidewall and the right sidewall.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A HVAC unit protector comprising:
 front panel, a left sidewall connected to a left side of the front panel such that the left sidewall folds into the front panel, a right sidewall connected to a right side of the front panel such that the right sidewall folds into the front panel, and a top panel connected to a top side of the front panel such that the top panel folds into the front panel, wherein the left sidewall, the right sidewall, and the top panel are connected to the front panel via a plurality of hinges; and   extendable arms disposed at a top end and a bottom end of the left sidewall and the right sidewall.   
     
     
         2 . The HVAC unit protector of  claim 1 , wherein angle bars are used to strengthen the connection between the front panel and the left and right sidewalls when the left and right sidewalls are in an unfolded configuration. 
     
     
         3 . The HVAC unit protector of  claim 1 , further comprising supporting legs connected to bottom corners of the HVAC unit when the left and right sidewalls are in an unfolded configuration. 
     
     
         4 . The HVAC unit protector of  claim 1 , wherein the extendable arms extend out from the HVAC unit. 
     
     
         5 . The HVAC unit protector of  claim 4 , wherein the extendable arms retract into the HVAC unit. 
     
     
         6 . The HVAC unit protector of  claim 5 , wherein the extendable arms are capable of being locked at a plurality of length configurations using a locking mechanism provided within the left and right sidewalls.