A roof-mounted bus air conditioner base and an air conditioner base including replacement parts

By using modular bus air conditioning bases and detachable connecting supports, the adaptability of air conditioning bases to the roofs of different vehicle models has been solved, achieving a tight fit and sealing effect, and reducing design and modification costs.

CN224427039UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-30VALEO THERMAL COMMERCIAL VEHICLES SYST (SUZHOU) CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
VALEO THERMAL COMMERCIAL VEHICLES SYST (SUZHOU) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-22
Publication Date
2026-06-30

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Technical Problem

The existing air conditioning base for buses is difficult to adapt to the roof curvature of different models, resulting in gaps and poor sealing during installation, which increases design and modification costs.

Method used

The air conditioning base is modularized into a fixed frame, a first evaporator chamber module, and a second evaporator chamber module. It is connected to the fixed frame by a detachable connecting bracket, and the angle of the fixing part can be adjusted by the replaceable connecting bracket to adapt to different vehicle models.

Benefits of technology

It achieves a tight fit with the roofs of different bus models, ensuring sealing performance and reducing design and modification costs.

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Abstract

This application relates to a roof-mounted bus air conditioner base and an air conditioner base including a replacement component. The connecting support is a replacement component. By providing connecting supports of various specifications and preset angles, one can be selected to connect the fixed frame to the first evaporator module or the second evaporator module. Because the second fixing surface, the first fixing surface, and the fixed frame form a preset angle, the relative angle between the first and second evaporator modules and the fixed frame after fixation conforms to the preset angle. Therefore, when the roof-mounted bus air conditioner base of this utility model needs to be installed on the roof of different types of buses, different connecting supports can be selected according to the specific bus size to change the angle formed between the first and second fixing parts and the fixed frame after fixation. This allows for a close fit with different types of bus roofs, ensuring necessary sealing performance, improving versatility, and reducing design and modification costs.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of bus air conditioning technology, and in particular relates to a roof-mounted bus air conditioning base and an air conditioning base including replacement parts. Background Technology

[0002] Because different bus models have different roof curvatures and shapes, it is difficult for the same air conditioner to match the installation requirements of different buses. When encountering an incompatible bus roof, there will be a large gap between the air conditioner and the roof. Considering the necessary sealing effect, it is necessary to redesign the air conditioner base and rearrange the internal structure, which brings significant design and modification costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to address the shortcomings of existing bus air conditioner bases in terms of versatility, thereby providing a roof-mounted bus air conditioner base and an air conditioner base with replacement parts.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:

[0005] A roof-mounted bus air conditioner base includes: a fixed frame, a connecting support, a first evaporator module and a second evaporator module, wherein the first evaporator module and the second evaporator module are respectively arranged on both sides of the fixed frame, and the fixed frame is fixed to the first evaporator module or the second evaporator module through the detachable connecting support.

[0006] Both the first evaporation chamber module and the second evaporation chamber module have a first fixing part and a second fixing part for connection; the connecting support has a first fixing surface for the first fixing part to be attached and fixed, and a second fixing surface for the second fixing part to be attached and fixed, the second fixing surface and the first fixing surface are at a preset angle to the fixing frame.

[0007] In an optional embodiment, the roof-mounted bus air conditioner base further includes:

[0008] The inner body connecting beam is detachably fixed to the side of the first evaporator module and the second evaporator module near the fixed frame, for connection to the inner side of the bus roof;

[0009] The outer body connecting beam is detachably fixed to the side of the first evaporator module and the second evaporator module away from the fixed frame, and is used to connect to the outer side of the bus roof.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the roof-mounted bus air conditioner base further includes a sealing strip, which is arranged around the edges of the first evaporator module and the second evaporator module to seal the gap between the first evaporator module and the second evaporator module and the bus roof.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, the fixing frame includes:

[0012] The main beam extends horizontally;

[0013] The condenser frame is located at least partially above the main crossbeam;

[0014] Both the main crossbeam and the condenser frame are fixed to the connecting support via detachable connectors.

[0015] In an optional embodiment, the connecting support includes:

[0016] Support body;

[0017] A horizontal connecting hole is provided in the support body along the horizontal direction for the main crossbeam to be fixed by the connector.

[0018] A vertical connecting hole is provided in the support body along the vertical direction, allowing the condenser frame to be fixed by the connector.

[0019] In an optional embodiment, the connecting support has a first fixing hole at the location of the first fixing surface for the connecting member to pass through, and the connecting support has a second fixing hole at the location of the second fixing surface for the connecting member to pass through.

[0020] The first fixing part and the second fixing part have corresponding mounting holes at the positions of the first fixing hole and the second fixing hole.

[0021] In an optional embodiment, the connecting support has several open areas.

[0022] In an optional embodiment, the cross-section of the inner body connecting beam or the outer body connecting beam is U-shaped.

[0023] An air conditioner base with replacement parts includes: a fixed frame, at least two types of connecting supports, a first evaporator module and a second evaporator module, wherein the first evaporator module and the second evaporator module are respectively arranged on both sides of the fixed frame, and the fixed frame is fixed to the first evaporator module or the second evaporator module by the connecting supports of any detachable type.

[0024] Both the first evaporation chamber module and the second evaporation chamber module have a first fixing part and a second fixing part for connection; the connecting support has a first fixing surface for the first fixing part to be attached and fixed, and a second fixing surface for the second fixing part to be attached and fixed, the second fixing surface and the first fixing surface are at a preset angle to the fixing frame.

[0025] In an optional embodiment, the air conditioner base containing the replacement component further includes:

[0026] At least two specifications of inner body connecting beams, any one of which is detachably fixed to the side of the first evaporator module and the second evaporator module near the fixed frame, for connection to the inner side of the bus roof;

[0027] At least two specifications of exterior body connecting beams, any one of which is detachably fixed to the side of the first evaporator module and the second evaporator module away from the fixed frame, for connection to the outer side of the bus roof.

[0028] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: Firstly, the main body of the air conditioner base is modularized, divided into a fixed frame, a first evaporator module, and a second evaporator module. The first and second evaporator modules are respectively arranged on both sides of the fixed frame. The fixed frame is fixed to the first or second evaporator module using a detachable and replaceable connecting support. Both the first and second evaporator modules have a first fixing part and a second fixing part for connection. The connecting support has a first fixing surface for attaching and fixing the first fixing part, and a second fixing surface for attaching and fixing the second fixing part. Therefore, when the roof-mounted bus air conditioner base of this utility model needs to be installed on the roof of different types of buses, different connecting supports can be selected and replaced according to the specific bus size to change the angle between the first and second fixing parts and the fixed frame after fixation. This allows for a close fit with different types of bus roofs, ensuring necessary sealing performance, improving versatility, and reducing design and modification costs. Attached Figure Description

[0029] The technical solution of this application will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the roof-mounted bus air conditioner base according to an embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the connecting support and the first evaporation chamber module according to an embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the connecting support according to an embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a comparative schematic diagram of two specifications of connection support structures according to embodiments of this application;

[0034] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the angular position of the 2.5° tilt angle specification connecting support after installation according to an embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the angular position of the 4.1° tilt angle specification connecting support after installation according to an embodiment of this application;

[0036] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the angular position of the 5.5° tilt angle specification connecting support after installation according to an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the inner body connecting beam and sealing strip structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the roof-mounted bus air conditioner base structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 10 This is a reference table for selecting replacement parts in the embodiments of this application.

[0040] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0041] 1. Fixed frame; 11. Main crossbeam; 12. Condenser frame;

[0042] 2. Connecting support; 20. Support body; 21. First fixing surface; 22. Second fixing surface; 23. Horizontal connecting hole; 24. Vertical connecting hole; 25. Hollowed-out area; 211. First fixing hole; 221. Second fixing hole;

[0043] 3. First evaporation chamber module; 31. First fixing part; 32. Second fixing part;

[0044] 4. Second evaporation chamber module;

[0045] 5. Sealing strips;

[0046] 6. Inner body connecting beam;

[0047] 7. External vehicle body connecting beam;

[0048] 9. Connectors. Detailed Implementation

[0049] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other.

[0050] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this application. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first," "second," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0051] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0052] The technical solution of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0053] Example

[0054] This embodiment provides a roof-mounted bus air conditioner base, such as Figure 1 As shown, it includes: a fixed frame 1, a connecting support 2, a first evaporation chamber module 3 and a second evaporation chamber module 4. The first evaporation chamber module 3 and the second evaporation chamber module 4 are respectively arranged on both sides of the fixed frame 1. The fixed frame 1 is fixed to the first evaporation chamber module 3 or the second evaporation chamber module 4 by the detachable connecting support 2.

[0055] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the first evaporation chamber module 3 and the second evaporation chamber module 4 both have a first fixing part 31 and a second fixing part 32 for connection; the connecting support 2 has a first fixing surface 21 for the first fixing part 31 to be attached and fixed, and a second fixing surface 22 for the second fixing part 32 to be attached and fixed, and the second fixing surface 22, the first fixing surface 21 and the fixing frame 1 are at a preset angle.

[0056] The roof-mounted bus air conditioner base provided in this embodiment first modularizes the main body of the air conditioner base into a fixed frame 1, a first evaporator module 3, and a second evaporator module 4. The first evaporator module 3 and the second evaporator module 4 are respectively arranged on both sides of the fixed frame 1 (e.g., the left and right sides). The fixed frame 1 is fixed to the first evaporator module 3 or the second evaporator module 4 by a detachable and replaceable connecting support 2. Both the first evaporator module 3 and the second evaporator module 4 have a first fixing part 31 and a second fixing part 32 for connection; the connecting support 2 has a first fixing surface 21 for the first fixing part 31 to be attached and fixed, and a second fixing surface 22 for the second fixing part 32 to be attached and fixed.

[0057] The roof-mounted bus air conditioner base provided in this embodiment uses a replacement connecting support 2. This embodiment provides three types of connecting supports 2 with preset angles, one of which is used to connect the fixing frame 1 to the first evaporator module 3 or the second evaporator module 4. Because the second fixing surface 22, the first fixing surface 21, and the fixing frame 1 form a preset angle, the relative angle between the first evaporator module 3 and the second evaporator module 4 and the fixing frame 1 after fixation conforms to the preset angle. Therefore, when the roof-mounted bus air conditioner base of this utility model needs to be installed on the roof of different types of buses, different connecting supports 2 can be selected to change the angle formed between the first fixing part 31 and the second fixing part 32 and the fixing frame 1 after fixation, enabling it to fit snugly on the roof of different types of buses, ensuring necessary sealing performance, improving versatility, and reducing design and modification costs.

[0058] Understandably, in other embodiments, the specifications of the connecting support 2 may be two, four, five or more.

[0059] like Figure 4 As shown, taking the connecting support 2 with two preset angle specifications as an example, one is a preset angle of 2.5° and the other is a preset angle of 4.1°. When the same parts of the two are overlapped, it can be seen that most of the positions of the two are completely consistent. The difference lies in the angle difference between the first fixing surface 21 and the second fixing surface 22 of the two.

[0060] like Figures 5-7 As shown, the main beam 11 of the fixed frame 1 and the second evaporation chamber module 4 are connected by connecting supports 2 with preset tilt angles of 2.5°, 4.1° and 5.5° respectively. After fixing, the second evaporation chamber module 4 and the main beam 11 are tilted at 2.5°, 4.1° and 5.5° respectively.

[0061] In an alternative embodiment, such as Figure 1 , Figure 8As shown, the roof-mounted bus air conditioner base also includes an inner body connecting beam 6 and an outer body connecting beam 7. The inner body connecting beam 6 is detachably fixed to the side of the first evaporator module 3 and the second evaporator module 4 near the fixing frame 1, for connection to the inner side of the bus roof; the outer body connecting beam 7 is detachably fixed to the side of the first evaporator module 3 and the second evaporator module 4 away from the fixing frame 1, for connection to the outer side of the bus roof. In this embodiment, the arrangement of the inner body connecting beam 6 and the outer body connecting beam 7 facilitates the fixing of the first evaporator module 3 and the second evaporator module 4 to the roof and promotes a tighter contact with the roof. The inner body connecting beam 6 and the outer body connecting beam 7 can be assembled and fixed to the first evaporator module 3 or the second evaporator module 4 via connectors 9.

[0062] In this embodiment, replacement parts for the inner body connecting beam 6 and the outer body connecting beam 7 are also provided, including three different specifications. When replacing the connecting support 2, in order to make the inner body connecting beam 6 and the outer body connecting beam 7 fit the roof better, the inner body connecting beam 6 and the outer body connecting beam 7 can be replaced with other specifications at the same time.

[0063] In an alternative embodiment, such as Figure 1 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 As shown, the roof-mounted bus air conditioner base also includes a sealing strip 5. The sealing strip 5 is arranged around the edges of the first evaporator module 3 and the second evaporator module 4 to seal the gaps between the first evaporator module 3 and the second evaporator module 4 and the bus roof. In this embodiment, by using the sealing strip 5 around the edges of the first evaporator module 3 and the second evaporator module 4, it is possible to ensure that there is no leakage between the edges of the first evaporator module 3 and the second evaporator module 4 and the bus roof. Since the sealing strip 5 has a certain deformation capacity, when the connecting support 2 of this embodiment is replaced, the sealing strip 5 can adapt completely without replacement.

[0064] In an alternative embodiment, such as Figure 9 As shown, the fixed frame 1 includes a main crossbeam 11 and a condenser frame 12. The condenser frame 12 is at least partially located above the main crossbeam 11, and serves as the frame for the condenser module, providing a certain degree of support. After the roof-mounted bus air conditioning base of this embodiment is installed on the roof of the bus, the main crossbeam 11 extends horizontally; as shown... Figure 2 As shown, both the main crossbeam 11 and the condenser frame 12 are fixed to the connecting support 2 via detachable connectors 9. In this embodiment, the connecting support 2 is fixed to both the main crossbeam 11 and the condenser frame 12 simultaneously to ensure the stability of the connecting support 2 during fixing and to prevent loosening or shaking after assembly.

[0065] In an alternative embodiment, such as Figure 3As shown, the connecting support 2 includes: a support body 20, a horizontal connecting hole 23, and a vertical connecting hole 24. The horizontal connecting hole 23 is opened horizontally in the support body 20 for the main crossbeam 11 to be fixed by the connector 9; the vertical connecting hole 24 is opened vertically in the support body 20 for the condenser frame 12 to be fixed by the connector 9. In this embodiment, by staggering the horizontal connecting hole 23 and the vertical connecting hole 24, the space of the support body 20 is fully utilized, the force on the support body 20 is distributed, and the stability during fixing is improved.

[0066] In an alternative embodiment, such as Figure 3 As shown, the connecting support 2 has a first fixing hole 211 for the connecting member 9 to pass through at the location of the first fixing surface 21, and a second fixing hole 221 for the connecting member 9 to pass through at the location of the second fixing surface 22. Figure 2 As shown, the first fixing part 31 and the second fixing part 32 have corresponding mounting holes at the positions of the first fixing hole 211 and the second fixing hole 221, and the connector 9 is connected and fixed through these mounting holes. In this embodiment, by opening fixing holes at the positions of the first fixing surface 21 and the second fixing surface 22, it can be ensured that when the connector 9 is locked, the first fixing part 31 and the second fixing part 32 are tightly attached to the first fixing surface 21 and the second fixing surface 22, thus avoiding the installation angle not reaching the expected value.

[0067] In an alternative embodiment, such as Figure 3 As shown, the connecting support 2 has several hollow areas 25 to reduce the weight of the connecting support 2.

[0068] In an alternative embodiment, such as Figure 8 As shown, the cross-section of the inner body connecting beam 6 or the outer body connecting beam 7 is U-shaped, which can improve the structural strength and facilitate close contact with the roof of the bus.

[0069] In an alternative embodiment, such as Figures 5-7 As shown, the support body 20 extends along the side wall of the first evaporation chamber module 3 or the second evaporation chamber module 4 near the fixed frame 1, thereby ensuring sufficient cross-sectional area within a limited space and improving structural strength.

[0070] This embodiment provides a method for selecting the connecting support 2, inner body connecting beam 6, and outer body connecting beam 7 for bus roofs of different sizes, such as... Figure 10As shown, a selection form is established for the bus roof bending radius, the design curvature of the connecting support 2, the height of the inner body connecting beam 6, and the height of the outer body connecting beam 7. Based on the required bus roof bending radius, the necessary connecting support 2, inner body connecting beam 6, and outer body connecting beam 7 are selected according to the form to ensure a proper fit when the roof-mounted bus air conditioner base provided in this embodiment is installed on the target bus roof. Optionally, connecting supports 2 of different specifications can be painted in different colors for easy identification by operators.

[0071] Based on the above-described preferred embodiments according to this application, and through the foregoing description, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the technical concept of this application. The technical scope of this application is not limited to the contents of the specification, but must be determined according to the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A roof-mounted bus air conditioner base, characterized in that, include: The fixed frame (1), the connecting support (2), the first evaporation chamber module (3) and the second evaporation chamber module (4) are respectively arranged on both sides of the fixed frame (1). The fixed frame (1) is fixed to the first evaporation chamber module (3) or the second evaporation chamber module (4) by the detachable connecting support (2). The first evaporation chamber module (3) and the second evaporation chamber module (4) each have a first fixing part (31) and a second fixing part (32) for connection; the connecting support (2) has a first fixing surface (21) for the first fixing part (31) to be attached and fixed, and a second fixing surface (22) for the second fixing part (32) to be attached and fixed, the second fixing surface (22) and the first fixing surface (21) are at a preset angle to the fixing frame (1).

2. The roof-mounted bus air conditioner base according to claim 1, characterized in that, The roof-mounted bus air conditioner base also includes: The inner body connecting beam (6) is detachably fixed to the side of the first evaporator module (3) and the second evaporator module (4) near the fixed frame (1) for connecting to the inner side of the bus roof; The outer body connecting beam (7) is detachably fixed to the side of the first evaporator module (3) and the second evaporator module (4) away from the fixed frame (1) for connecting to the outer side of the bus roof.

3. The roof-mounted bus air conditioner base according to claim 1, characterized in that, The roof-mounted bus air conditioner base also includes a sealing strip (5), which is arranged around the edges of the first evaporator module (3) and the second evaporator module (4) to seal the gap between the first evaporator module (3) and the second evaporator module (4) and the bus roof.

4. The roof-mounted bus air conditioner base according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed frame (1) includes: The main crossbeam (11) extends horizontally; The condenser frame (12) is at least partially located above the main crossbeam (11); The main crossbeam (11) and the condenser frame (12) are both fixed to the connecting support (2) by a detachable connector (9).

5. The roof-mounted bus air conditioner base according to claim 4, characterized in that, The connecting support (2) includes: Support body (20); A horizontal connecting hole (23) is opened in the support body (20) in the horizontal direction, so that the main crossbeam (11) can be fixed by the connector (9); A vertical connecting hole (24) is provided in the support body (20) in the vertical direction, so that the condenser frame (12) can be fixed by the connector (9).

6. The roof-mounted bus air conditioner base according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The connecting support (2) has a first fixing hole (211) for the connector (9) to pass through at the location of the first fixing surface (21), and the connecting support (2) has a second fixing hole (221) for the connector (9) to pass through at the location of the second fixing surface (22). The first fixing part (31) and the second fixing part (32) have corresponding mounting holes at the positions of the first fixing hole (211) and the second fixing hole (221).

7. The roof-mounted bus air conditioner base according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The connecting support (2) has several hollow areas (25).

8. The roof-mounted bus air conditioner base according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cross-section of the inner body connecting beam (6) or the outer body connecting beam (7) is U-shaped.

9. An air conditioner base including a replacement part, characterized in that, include: A fixed frame (1), at least two types of connecting supports (2), a first evaporation chamber module (3) and a second evaporation chamber module (4), wherein the first evaporation chamber module (3) and the second evaporation chamber module (4) are respectively arranged on both sides of the fixed frame (1), and the fixed frame (1) is fixed to the first evaporation chamber module (3) or the second evaporation chamber module (4) by the connecting supports (2) of any detachable type; The first evaporation chamber module (3) and the second evaporation chamber module (4) each have a first fixing part (31) and a second fixing part (32) for connection; the connecting support (2) has a first fixing surface (21) for the first fixing part (31) to be attached and fixed, and a second fixing surface (22) for the second fixing part (32) to be attached and fixed, the second fixing surface (22) and the first fixing surface (21) are at a preset angle to the fixing frame (1).

10. The air conditioner base with replacement parts according to claim 9, characterized in that, The air conditioner base containing the replacement parts also includes: At least two specifications of inner body connecting beams (6), any specification of the inner body connecting beam (6) is detachably fixed to the side of the first evaporator module (3) and the second evaporator module (4) near the fixed frame (1) for connection with the inner side of the bus roof; At least two specifications of external body connecting beams (7), any one of the specifications of the external body connecting beams (7) is detachably fixed to the side of the first evaporator module (3) and the second evaporator module (4) away from the fixed frame (1) for connection to the outside of the bus roof.