Vehicle air conditioning device

Abstract

The present invention provides an air conditioning device for a vehicle, the air conditioning device including a dryer connected to an in-vehicle air conditioner that regulates the temperature and humidity of the in-vehicle space of the vehicle. The air conditioning device simultaneously dries drying objects such as clothes, shoes, etc.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an air conditioning device for a vehicle, and more particularly, to an air conditioning device in the field of vehicle air conditioning that adjusts the temperature and humidity of the interior space of a vehicle and simultaneously dries drying objects such as clothes. Background Art

[0002] Most vehicle air conditioning devices perform the function of properly maintaining the temperature and humidity in the interior space of a vehicle. When the temperature is high in summer, the vehicle air conditioning device allows external or internal air of the vehicle to pass through a cooler core through which cooling water flows, and discharges the cooled and dehumidified air into the interior space of the vehicle. When the temperature is low in winter, the vehicle air conditioning device allows external or internal air of the vehicle to pass through a heater core, and discharges the heated air into the interior space of the vehicle. In addition, when the humidity inside the vehicle is high and frost forms on the vehicle window or the like, the vehicle air conditioning device allows external or internal air of the vehicle to pass through the cooler core or the heater core to discharge the dehumidified and heated air into the interior space of the vehicle, thereby removing the frost formed on the window.

[0003] In recent years, in the field of the automotive industry, in addition to simple driving functions, vehicles also provide various convenience functions. At the same time, in recent years, due to the development of the leisure industry and the like, more and more people move by vehicle to enjoy leisure activities. Therefore, when entering the vehicle wearing wet clothes, wet shoes, etc. after a leisure activity, passengers may feel uncomfortable. The same problem may also occur when passengers enter the vehicle wearing clothes, shoes, etc. wet due to rain. Therefore, a new concept of a vehicle air conditioning device is needed to solve the above problems.

[0004] The content provided as the related art is only for helping to understand the background of the present disclosure, and should not be regarded as corresponding to the prior art known to those of ordinary skill in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] An object of the present disclosure is to provide a vehicle air conditioner in the field of vehicle air conditioning that can adjust the temperature and humidity in the interior space of a vehicle and simultaneously dry drying objects such as clothes.

[0006] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a vehicle air conditioning device may include: an in-vehicle air conditioner having an air inlet, a cooler core, a heater core, and an air outlet, air flows into the in-vehicle air conditioner through the air inlet, the heater core is disposed at a position downstream of the cooler core, and air is discharged into the in-vehicle space of the vehicle through the air outlet; a dryer having a drying space, an inlet, and an outlet, a drying object is stored in the drying space, the inlet is connected to a position downstream of the heater core of the in-vehicle air conditioner to allow air passing through the heater core to flow into the drying space, and the outlet is connected to the drying space to discharge air passing through the drying space to the outside; and a dryer door disposed between the in-vehicle air conditioner and the inlet of the dryer and regulating the flow of air passing through the heater core into the dryer.

[0007] The cross-sectional area of the inlet of the dryer may be wider than the cross-sectional area of the outlet of the dryer, and air flows into the inlet of the dryer. The air conditioning device may further include: a selection door disposed between the cooler core and the heater core of the in-vehicle air conditioner and regulating the flow path of air passing through the cooler core into the heater core. The air outlet of the in-vehicle air conditioner may include a ventilation outlet and a floor outlet, and the air conditioning device may further include a first outlet door that regulates the flow of air flowing into the air outlet through at least one of the ventilation outlet and the floor outlet.

[0008] The air conditioning device may further include: a controller configured to operate the dryer door, the selection door, and the first outlet door to regulate the temperature and humidity of the in-vehicle space of the vehicle and the dryer. In a first mode in which air does not flow into the in-vehicle space of the vehicle and dehumidified and heated air flows into the dryer, the controller may be configured to operate the selection door to prevent air from flowing into the air outlet of the in-vehicle air conditioner and operate the dryer door to allow air to flow into the inlet of the dryer.

[0009] In a second mode in which cooled air flows into the in-vehicle space of the vehicle and dehumidified and heated air flows into the dryer, the controller may be configured to operate the selection door to allow air to flow into the air outlet and the heater core of the in-vehicle air conditioner and operate the dryer door to allow air to flow into the inlet of the dryer. In a third mode in which dehumidified and heated air flows into the in-vehicle space of the vehicle and the dryer, the controller may be configured to operate the selection door to prevent air from flowing into the air outlet of the in-vehicle air conditioner and operate the dryer door to allow air to flow into the inlet of the dryer and the air outlet of the in-vehicle air conditioner. In a fourth mode in which air does not flow into the dryer, the controller may be configured to operate the dryer door to prevent air from flowing into the inlet of the dryer.

[0010] The selection doors may include a first selection door and a second selection door. The first selection door adjusts whether the air passing through the cooler core directly flows into the air outlet. The second selection door, together with the first selection door, adjusts whether the air passing through the cooler core flows into the heater core. The air conditioning device may further include a second outlet door disposed at any one of a ventilation outlet and a floor outlet of the air outlet. The second outlet door adjusts whether the air flowing into the air outlet passes through two, one, or none of the ventilation outlet and the floor outlet.

[0011] The air conditioning device may further include: a controller configured to operate the dryer door, the first selection door, the second selection door, the first outlet door, and the second outlet door to adjust the temperature and humidity of the interior space of the vehicle and the dryer. In a first mode in which air does not flow into the interior space of the vehicle and the dehumidified and heated air flows into the dryer, the controller may be configured to operate the dryer door to allow air to flow into the inlet of the dryer and operate the first outlet door and the second outlet door to prevent air from flowing into the ventilation outlet and the floor outlet.

[0012] In a second mode in which the cooled air flows into the interior space of the vehicle and the dehumidified and heated air flows into the dryer, the controller may be configured to operate the first selection door and the second selection door to allow air to flow into the air outlet and the heater core of the vehicle interior air conditioner and operate the dryer door to allow air to flow into the inlet of the dryer. In a third mode in which the dehumidified and heated air flows into the interior space of the vehicle and the dryer, the controller may be configured to operate the first selection door to prevent air from flowing into the air outlet of the vehicle interior air conditioner and operate the dryer door to allow air to flow into the inlet of the dryer. In a fourth mode in which air does not flow into the dryer, the controller may be configured to operate the dryer door to prevent air from flowing into the inlet of the dryer.

[0013] The air conditioning device may further include: a deodorizer disposed on one side of the dryer, wherein the air passing through the deodorizer deodorizes the drying object. The air conditioning device may further include: a distribution plate formed in a plate shape above the drying space of the dryer, and the distribution plate has a plurality of air flow holes to allow the air flowing into the dryer to flow into the drying space. The air conditioning device may further include: a distribution duct formed in a duct shape above the drying space of the dryer, and a first side of the distribution duct is connected to the inlet of the dryer, and a distribution hole is formed on a second side of the distribution duct and is disposed diagonally to the outlet of the dryer. Description of the Drawings

[0014] The above and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will be more clearly understood from the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0015] Figure 1is a view showing an air conditioning device for a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0016] Figure 2 is a perspective view showing an air conditioning device for a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0017] Figure 3 is a view showing a dryer of an air conditioning device for a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0018] Figures 4 to 8 is a view showing each mode of an air conditioning device for a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0019] Figures 9 to 13 is a view showing each mode of an air conditioning device for a vehicle according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0020] Figure 14 is a view showing a controller of an air conditioning device for a vehicle according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure; and

[0021] Figure 15 and Figure 16 is a view showing the inside of a dryer of an air conditioning device for a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Description

[0022] It will be understood that the terms "vehicle" or "vehicular" or other similar terms as used herein generally include motor vehicles such as passenger vehicles including sport utility vehicles (SUVs), buses, trucks, various commercial vehicles, watercraft including various ships and vessels, aircraft, etc., and include hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles, hydrogen-powered vehicles, and other alternative fuel (e.g., fuels derived from resources other than petroleum) vehicles.

[0023] Although the exemplary embodiments are described as using multiple units to perform the exemplary processes, it is understood that the exemplary processes may also be performed by one or more modules. Additionally, it is understood that the term controller / control unit refers to a hardware device including a memory and a processor. The memory is configured to store the modules, and the processor is specifically configured to execute the modules to perform one or more processes described further below.

[0024] In addition, the control logic of the present disclosure can be implemented as a non-transitory computer-readable medium including executable program instructions executed by a processor, a controller / control unit, etc. Examples of computer-readable media include, but are not limited to, ROM, RAM, compact disc (CD)-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, flash drive, smart card, and optical data storage devices. The computer-readable recording medium can also be distributed in a networked computer system so that the computer-readable medium is stored and executed in a distributed manner, for example, by a telematics server or a controller area network (CAN).

[0025] The terms used herein are for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. Unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" as used herein are intended to include the plural forms as well. It will be further understood that the terms "comprises" and / or "comprising", when used in this specification, specify the presence of the stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0026] Figure 1 is a view showing an air conditioner for a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 2 is a perspective view showing an air conditioner for a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 3 is a view showing a dryer of an air conditioner for a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure; Figures 4 to 8 is a view showing each mode of an air conditioner for a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure; Figures 9 to 13 is a view showing each mode of an air conditioner for a vehicle according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 14 is a view showing a controller of an air conditioner for a vehicle according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure; and Figure 15 and Figure 16 is a view showing the inside of a dryer of an air conditioner for a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view showing an in-vehicle air conditioner and a dryer of an air conditioner for a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. As Figure 1As shown, the vehicle air conditioner according to the present disclosure may include: an in-vehicle air conditioner 100 having an air inlet 120 that allows air to flow into the in-vehicle air conditioner 100, a cooler core 160, a heater core 180 disposed at a position downstream of the cooler core 160, and an air outlet 140 through which air may be discharged into the vehicle interior space; a dryer 200 having a drying space T in which an object to be dried is stored, an inlet 220 connected to a position downstream of the heater core 180 of the in-vehicle air conditioner 100 to allow air passing through the heater core 180 to flow into the drying space T, and an outlet 240 connected to the drying space T to discharge air passing through the drying space T to the outside; and a dryer door 300 disposed between the in-vehicle air conditioner 100 and the inlet 220 of the dryer 200 and configured to control whether air passing through the heater core 180 flows into the dryer 200.

[0028] As Figure 1 shown, an in-vehicle air conditioner 100 is provided in the present disclosure. The in-vehicle air conditioner 100 may include a cooler core 160 and a heater core 180 disposed at a position downstream of the cooler core 160. External or internal air of the vehicle that has flowed into the air inlet 120 may pass through the cooler core 160 or both the cooler core 160 and the heater core 180. As Figure 2 shown, a blower B may be disposed on one side of the in-vehicle air conditioner 100 to allow air to flow into the in-vehicle air conditioner through the air inlet. Although the blower B is not shown in Figure 1 it, the blower B may be disposed at a position where the air inlet 120 is formed to allow external or internal air of the vehicle to flow into the air inlet 120 when the blower B rotates.

[0029] In addition, cooling water or the like may flow in the cooler core 160, so that the air passing through the cooler core 160 may be cooled by heat exchange with the cooler core 160, and water vapor in the air may condense in the cooler core 160 to form water droplets. Thus, the humidity of the air passing through the cooler core 160 is reduced. The air cooled and dehumidified in this way may be supplied to the vehicle interior space through the air outlet 140. Therefore, even in the hot summer, passengers in the vehicle may continuously feel a comfortable temperature.

[0030] Meanwhile, the air passing through the heater core 180 disposed at a position downstream of the cooler core 160 can be heated by exchanging heat with the heater core 180. The air heated in this way can be supplied to the interior space of the vehicle through the air outlet 140. Therefore, even in cold winter, the passengers in the vehicle can continuously feel a comfortable temperature. In addition, the dehumidified air passing through the cooler core 160 can be heated again when passing through the heater core 180. In particular, the high-temperature and low-humidity air can be supplied to the interior space of the vehicle through the air outlet 140. Such high-temperature and low-humidity air can remove the frost formed on the vehicle window and the like on rainy days, thereby ensuring the passengers' field of vision.

[0031] In addition, as Figures 1 to 3 shown, the vehicle air conditioning device of the present disclosure may include a dryer 200 having a drying space T, and the drying space T may store an object to be dried. The inlet 220 of the dryer 200 may be connected to a position downstream of the heater core 180 of the in-vehicle air conditioner 100 to allow the heated air passing through the heater core 180 to flow into the drying space T. The drying space T may store or accommodate objects to be dried, such as clothes, shoes, etc. Therefore, when the passengers enter the vehicle and drive the vehicle, the objects to be dried can be dried. Thus, even if the clothes or shoes get wet due to rain or leisure activities, these objects to be dried (e.g., objects, articles, objects, etc. to be dried) can be dried, so that the passengers can feel more comfortable. And, the air used to dry the objects to be dried can be discharged to the outside through the outlet 240 of the dryer 200.

[0032] Figure 3 is a view showing the dryer 200 of the vehicle air conditioning device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3 The dryer 200 shown may include a drying space T, and a lid 280 may be provided on the upper part of the drying space T. When the lid 280 is opened, an inlet for the objects to be dried is formed, and when the lid 280 is closed, the dryer 200 can be sealed.

[0033] In addition, the dryer 200 of the vehicle air conditioning device may include an outer shell and an inner shell. The inner shell may be disposed inside the outer shell, and the drying space T may be provided in the inner shell. Meanwhile, the inner shell can be assembled to the outer shell through a separate fixing structure (e.g., hooks, etc.). Therefore, noise caused by the shaking or vibration of the inner shell can be prevented. A foreign object retainer having a mesh structure or the like may be provided at the bottom of the inner shell, and may have a structure on which foreign objects adhering to the outside of the object to be dried can fall. A gasket may be provided between the inlet 220 of the dryer 200 and the in-vehicle air conditioner 100 at the position where the inlet 220 of the dryer 200 is connected to the in-vehicle air conditioner 100 to prevent air leakage between the inlet 220 of the dryer 200 and the in-vehicle air conditioner 100.

[0034] Meanwhile, as Figure 1 shown, the dryer door 300 according to the present disclosure can control the air flow from the in-vehicle air conditioner 100 to the dryer 200. The dryer door 300 can be disposed between the in-vehicle air conditioner 100 and the inlet 220 of the dryer 200 to adjust whether the air passing through the heater core 180 flows into the dryer 200. Figure 1 An in-vehicle air conditioning apparatus in a state where the dryer door 300 closes the inlet 220 of the dryer 200 is shown; Figure 4 An in-vehicle air conditioning apparatus in a state where the dryer door 300 opens the inlet 220 of the dryer 200 is shown. The dryer door 300 can open or close the inlet 220 to allow or prevent air from flowing from the in-vehicle air conditioner into the dryer 200.

[0035] In particular, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, in the present disclosure, the cross-sectional area of the inlet 220 of the dryer 200 into which air flows can be wider or larger than the cross-sectional area of the outlet 240 of the dryer 200. Therefore, the cross-sectional area of the inlet 220 of the dryer 200 can be larger than the cross-sectional area of the outlet 240 of the dryer 200, so that the amount of air flowing into the inlet 220 is greater than the amount of air discharged from the outlet 240. Accordingly, high-pressure air can be maintained in the drying space T of the dryer 200. Thus, the high-temperature and high-pressure air increases the drying amount of the object to be dried in the drying space T.

[0036] In addition, as Figure 1 shown, the present disclosure can further include a selection door 400 that is disposed between the cooler core 160 and the heater core 180 of the in-vehicle air conditioner 100 and adjusts whether the air passing through the cooler core 160 flows into the heater core 180 or is blocked from flowing into the heater core 180. The selection door 400 can be configured to open or close the air flow path to control whether the air passing through the cooler core 160 flows into the heater core 180. Figure 1 is a view showing a state where the selection door 400 closes the air flow path leading to the heater core 180 to prevent the air passing through the cooler core 160 from flowing into the heater core 180, Figure 4 is a view showing a state where the selection door 400 opens the air flow path leading to the heater core 180 to allow the air passing through the cooler core 160 to flow into the heater core 180.

[0037] Therefore, the selection door 400 can be opened and closed to control whether the air passing through the cooler core 160 flows into the heater core 180 or is blocked from flowing into the heater core 180, thereby adjusting the temperature of the air discharged into the in-vehicle space of the vehicle. In addition, as Figure 1As shown, in a vehicle air conditioning device, the air outlet 140 of the in-vehicle air conditioner 100 may include a ventilation outlet 142 and a floor outlet 144, and the vehicle air conditioning device according to the present disclosure may further include a first outlet door 500 that adjusts the air flowing into the air outlet 140 to pass through at least one of the ventilation outlet 142 and the floor outlet 144.

[0038] The ventilation outlet 142 and the floor outlet 144 may be connected to the interior space of the vehicle. In particular, the floor outlet 144 may be connected to the floor surface of the interior space of the vehicle to discharge air under the passenger seat, and the ventilation outlet 142 may discharge air to the upper or central space of the interior space of the vehicle. As Figure 1 shown, the first outlet door 500 may be configured to close the air flow path to the floor outlet 144 of the air outlet 140 and open the air flow path to the ventilation outlet 142. As Figure 4 shown, the first outlet door 500 may be configured to close the air flow path to the ventilation outlet 142 of the air outlet 140 and open the air flow path to the floor outlet 144. As Figure 7 shown, the first outlet door 500 may be configured to simultaneously open the air flow path to the ventilation outlet 142 of the air outlet 140 and the air flow path to the floor outlet 144 of the air outlet 140.

[0039] As Figure 14 shown, the vehicle air conditioning device according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may further include a controller 600 that is configured to operate a dryer door 300, a selection door 400, and a first outlet door 500 to adjust the temperature and humidity of the interior space of the vehicle and the dryer 200. The controller according to the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may be implemented by a non-volatile memory (not shown) and a processor (not shown). The non-volatile memory is configured to store data related to software instructions of algorithms and reproduction algorithms configured to execute operations of various components of the vehicle, and the processor is configured to perform the operations described below using the data stored in the memory.

[0040] In particular, the memory and the processor may be implemented as separate chips. Alternatively, the memory and the processor may be implemented as a single chip integrated with each other. The processor may include one or more processor chips. The controller 600 may be connected to control each of the dryer door 300, the selection door 400, and the first outlet door 500 to adjust whether the air discharged from the in-vehicle air conditioner 100 flows into the interior space of the vehicle and the dryer 200. The controller 600 may be configured to combine pre-stored mode setting information with each other by manual setting or automatic control to operate the dryer door 300, the selection door 400, and the first outlet door 500.

[0041] Figures 4 to 8 is a view showing each mode of an air conditioner for a vehicle according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. Figures 4 to 8 Only the inlet 220 of the dryer 200 is shown, and the drying space T is omitted. In particular, as Figure 4 shown, in the first mode in which air does not flow into the interior space of the vehicle and the dehumidified and heated air flows into the dryer 200, the controller 600 can be configured to operate the selection door 400 to not allow air to flow into the air outlet 140 of the in-vehicle air conditioner 100 and operate the dryer door 300 to allow air to flow into the inlet 220 of the dryer 200. In other words, the controller 600 can be configured to close the selection door 400 to prevent air from flowing into the air outlet 140 and open the dryer door 300 to allow air to flow into the inlet 220.

[0042] In the first mode as Figure 4 shown, the in-vehicle air conditioner 100 does not discharge air into the interior space of the vehicle, but only discharges the dehumidified and heated air into the dryer 200. The selection door 400 can be configured to close the air flow path directly connected from the cooler core 160 to the air outlet 140, and the dryer door 300 can be configured to close the air flow path connected from the heater core 180 to the air outlet 140. Therefore, in the first mode, the air in the interior space of the vehicle is not controlled, and only the dryer 200 is used. Along Figure 4 the path "A1", the external or internal air of the vehicle flows into the in-vehicle air conditioner 100 through the air inlet 120, is dehumidified and heated by the cooler core 160 and the heater core 180, and then is discharged into the dryer 200 through the inlet 220 of the dryer 200.

[0043] As Figure 5 shown, in the second mode in which the cooled air flows into the interior space of the vehicle and the dehumidified and heated air flows into the dryer 200, the controller 600 can be configured to operate the selection door 400 to allow air to flow into the air outlet 140 of the in-vehicle air conditioner 100 and the heater core 180 and operate the dryer door 300 to allow air to flow into the inlet 220 of the dryer 200. In other words, the controller 600 can be configured to open the selection door 400 and the dryer door 300.

[0044] In the second mode as Figure 5In the second mode shown, the in-vehicle air conditioner 100 discharges the cooled air into the in-vehicle space of the vehicle and discharges the dehumidified and heated air into the dryer 200. The selection door 400 can be configured to open the air flow path directly connecting the cooler core 160 to the air outlet 140 and the air flow path directly connecting the cooler core 160 to the heater core 180. The dryer door 300 can be configured to close the air flow path directly connecting the heater core 180 to the air outlet 140 and open the air flow path connecting the heater core 180 to the inlet 220 of the dryer 200. Accordingly, in the second mode, the air in the in-vehicle space of the vehicle and the air in the dryer 200 can be adjusted simultaneously.

[0045] Along Figure 5 the path "A2-1" therein, the external or internal air of the vehicle can flow into the in-vehicle air conditioner 100 through the intake port 120, be dehumidified and heated through the cooler core and the heater core, and then can be discharged into the dryer 200 through the inlet 220 of the dryer 200. Along Figure 5 the path "A2-2" therein, the external or internal air of the vehicle can be cooled through the cooler core 160 and then can be discharged into the air outlet 140. Figure 5 It is shown that the first outlet door 500 closes the floor outlet 144 and opens the ventilation outlet 142 to discharge the cooled air into the ventilation outlet 142. However, based on the control of the first outlet door 500, the cooled air can also be discharged into the floor outlet 144.

[0046] As Figure 6 shown, in the third mode in which the dehumidified and heated air can flow into the in-vehicle space of the vehicle and the dryer 200, the controller 600 can be configured to operate the selection door 400 to not allow air to flow into the air outlet 140 of the in-vehicle air conditioner 100 and operate the dryer door 300 to allow air to flow into the inlet 220 of the dryer and the air outlet 140 of the in-vehicle air conditioner 100. In other words, the controller 600 can be configured to close the selection door 400 and open the dryer door 300.

[0047] In the third mode as Figure 6 shown, the in-vehicle air conditioner 100 discharges the dehumidified and heated air into the in-vehicle space of the vehicle and the dryer. The selection door 400 can be configured to close the air flow path directly connecting the cooler core 160 to the air outlet 140, and the dryer door 300 can be configured to open the air flow path connecting the heater core 180 to the inlet 220 of the dryer 200 and the air flow path directly connecting the heater core 180 to the air outlet 140. Accordingly, in the third mode, the air in the in-vehicle space of the vehicle and the air in the dryer 200 can be adjusted simultaneously.

[0048] Along Figure 6 In the path “A3-1” in Figure 6 , the external or internal air of the vehicle can be dehumidified and heated through the cooler core 160 and the heater core 180, and then can be discharged into the dryer 200 through the inlet 220 of the dryer 200. And the air passing through the heater core 180 can be branched and discharged into the vehicle interior space along the path “A3-2”. Therefore, the dehumidified and heated air can also be discharged into the vehicle interior space. Figure 6 It shows that the first outlet door 500 closes the ventilation outlet 142 and opens the floor outlet 144 to discharge the dehumidified and heated air into the floor outlet 144. However, based on the control of the first outlet door 500, the dehumidified and heated air can also be discharged into the ventilation outlet 142.

[0049] In addition, as Figure 7 shown, in the fourth mode where air does not flow into the dryer 200, the controller 600 can be configured to operate the dryer door 300 to prevent air from flowing into the inlet 220 of the dryer 200. In other words, the controller 600 can be configured to close the dryer door 300. In Figure 7 the fourth mode shown, the in-vehicle air conditioner 100 only discharges air into the vehicle interior space and does not discharge air into the dryer 200. The dryer door 300 can be configured to close the inlet 220 of the dryer 200 to prevent the air passing through the heater core 180 from passing through the inlet 220 of the dryer 200. Therefore, in the fourth mode, the dryer 200 is not used and only air is discharged into the vehicle interior space.

[0050] Figure 7 The path “A4-1” in Figure 7 shows the state where the dehumidified and heated air can be discharged into the ventilation outlet 142, the path “A4-2” shows the state where the cooled air can be discharged into the ventilation outlet 142, the path “A4-3” shows the state where the dehumidified and heated air can be discharged into the floor outlet 144, and the path “A4-4” shows the state where the cooled air can be discharged into the floor outlet 144. Figure 7 The four paths shown are only exemplary, and based on the control of the selection door 400 and the first outlet door 500, the cooled air or the dehumidified and heated air can be discharged into the vehicle interior space in various ways.

[0051] In addition, as Figure 8As shown, in the fifth mode where warm air flows into the interior space of the vehicle and the dehumidified and heated air flows into the dryer, the controller 600 may be configured to operate the selection door 400 to allow air to flow into the air outlet 140 and the heater core 180 and operate the dryer door 300 to allow the air passing through the heater core 180 to flow into the air outlet 140 and the inlet 220 of the dryer 200. In other words, the controller 600 may be configured to open the selection door 400 and the dryer door 300. In Figure 8 the fifth mode shown, the air in the dryer 200 and the air in the interior space of the vehicle can be adjusted simultaneously. In particular, the dehumidified and heated air can flow into the dryer 200, and since the cooled air and the heated air are discharged simultaneously, warm air can flow into the interior space of the vehicle.

[0052] Figure 8 Path “A5-1” in shows a state where the dehumidified and heated air can be discharged into the dryer 200, path “A5-2” shows a state where the dehumidified and heated air can be discharged into the ventilation outlet 142, path “A5-3” shows a state where the cooled air is discharged into the ventilation outlet 142, path “A5-4” shows a state where the dehumidified and heated air can be discharged into the floor outlet 144, and path “A5-5” shows a state where the cooled air can be discharged into the floor outlet 144.

[0053] Meanwhile, as Figures 9 to 13 shown, in an air conditioning device for a vehicle according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the selection door 400 may include a first selection door 420 and a second selection door 440. The first selection door 420 may be configured to control whether the air passing through the cooler core 160 directly flows into the air outlet 140. Figure 10 shows a state where the air passing through the cooler core 160 directly flows into the air outlet 140, Figure 11 shows a state where the air passing through the cooler core 160 does not directly flow into the air outlet 140.

[0054] In addition, as Figures 9 to 13 shown, an air conditioning device for a vehicle according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may further include a second outlet door 520, and the second outlet door 520 is provided at any one of the ventilation outlet 142 and the floor outlet 144 of the air outlet 140. The second outlet door 520 may be configured to adjust whether the air flowing into the air outlet 140 passes through both, one, or neither of the ventilation outlet 142 and the floor outlet 144. Figures 9 to 13It is shown that the second outlet door 520 can be formed in the floor outlet 144, but the second outlet door 520 can also be formed in the ventilation outlet 142 according to design changes. As shown, when the second outlet door 520 is formed in the floor outlet 144, the second outlet door 520 can be configured to open and close the floor outlet 144 of the air outlet 140.

[0055] Meanwhile, as Figure 14 shown, the vehicle air conditioner according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may further include a controller 600 configured to operate the dryer door 300, the first selection door 420, the second selection door 440, the first outlet door 500, and the second outlet door 520 to adjust the temperature and humidity of the vehicle interior space and the dryer 200. The controller 600 may be connected to operate each of the dryer door 300, the first selection door 420, the second selection door 440, the first outlet door 500, and the second outlet door 520, thereby controlling the air discharged from the in-vehicle air conditioner 100 into the vehicle interior space and the dryer 200. In particular, the controller 600 may be configured to combine pre-stored mode setting information with each other by manual setting or automatic control to operate the dryer door 300, the first selection door 420, the second selection door 440, the first outlet door 500, and the second outlet door 520.

[0056] Figures 9 to 13 is a view showing each mode of the vehicle air conditioner according to another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure. Figures 9 to 13 Only the inlet 220 of the dryer 200 is shown, and the drying space T is omitted. In particular, as Figure 9 shown, in the first mode in which air does not flow into the vehicle interior space and the dehumidified and heated air flows into the dryer 200, the controller 600 may be configured to operate the dryer door 300 to allow air to flow into the inlet 220 of the dryer 200 and operate the first outlet door 500 and the second outlet door 520 to prevent air from flowing into the ventilation outlet 142 or the floor outlet 144. In other words, the controller 600 may be configured to open the dryer door 300 and close the first outlet door 500 and the second outlet door 520.

[0057] In as Figure 9In the first mode shown, the in-vehicle air conditioner 100 does not discharge air into the interior space of the vehicle, but only discharges the dehumidified and heated air into the dryer 200. The dryer door 300 can be configured to open the inlet 220 of the dryer 200 and allow the air dehumidified and heated by the heater core 180 to flow into the dryer 200. At the same time, the first outlet door 500 can be configured to close the ventilation outlet 142, and the second outlet door 520 can be configured to close the floor outlet 144 to prevent air from flowing from the in-vehicle air conditioner 100 into the interior space of the vehicle. Therefore, in the first mode, the air in the interior space of the vehicle is not controlled, and only the dryer 200 is used. Along Figure 9 the path "B1" in, the external or internal air of the vehicle can flow into the in-vehicle air conditioner 100 through the air inlet 120, be dehumidified and heated by the cooler core 160 and the heater core 180, and then can be discharged into the dryer 200 through the inlet 220 of the dryer 200.

[0058] In addition, as Figure 10 shown, in the second mode in which the cooled air flows into the interior space of the vehicle and the dehumidified and heated air flows into the dryer 200, the controller 600 can be configured to operate the first selection door 420 and the second selection door 440 to allow air to flow into the air outlet 140 of the in-vehicle air conditioner 100 and the heater core 180 and operate the dryer door 300 to allow air to flow into the inlet 220 of the dryer 200. In other words, the controller 600 can be configured to open the first selection door 420, the second selection door 440, and the dryer door 300.

[0059] In the second mode as Figure 10 shown, the in-vehicle air conditioner 100 discharges the cooled air into the interior space of the vehicle and discharges the dehumidified and heated air into the dryer 200. The first selection door 420 can be configured to open the air flow path directly connecting the cooler core 160 to the air outlet 140, and the second selection door 440 can be configured to open the air flow path directly connecting the cooler core 160 to the heater core 180. The dryer door 300 can be configured to close the air flow path directly connecting the heater core 180 to the air outlet 140 and open the air flow path connecting the heater core 180 to the inlet 220 of the dryer 200. Therefore, in the second mode, the air in the interior space of the vehicle and the air in the dryer 200 can be adjusted simultaneously.

[0060] Along Figure 10 the path "B2-1" in, the external or internal air of the vehicle can flow into the in-vehicle air conditioner 100 through the air inlet 120, be dehumidified and heated by the cooler core and the heater core, and then can be discharged into the dryer 200 through the inlet 220 of the dryer 200. AlongFigure 10 In the path "B2-2" in Figure 10 , the external or internal air of the vehicle can be cooled by the cooler core 160 and then discharged into the air outlet 140. Figure 10 It shows that the first outlet door 500 closes the floor outlet 144 and opens the ventilation outlet 142 to discharge the cooled air into the ventilation outlet 142. However, based on the control of the first outlet door 500, the cooled air can also be discharged into the floor outlet 144.

[0061] In addition, as Figure 11 shown, in the third mode where the dehumidified and heated air flows into the vehicle interior space and the dryer, the controller 600 can be configured to operate the first selection door 420 to prevent air from flowing into the air outlet 140 of the vehicle interior air conditioner 100 and operate the dryer door 300 to allow air to flow into the inlet 220 of the dryer 200. In other words, the controller 600 can be configured to close the first selection door 420 and open the dryer door 300.

[0062] In the third mode as Figure 11 shown, the vehicle interior air conditioner 100 discharges the dehumidified and heated air into the vehicle interior space and the dryer. The first selection door 420 can be configured to close the air flow path directly connecting the cooler core 160 to the air outlet 140 and open the air flow path directly connecting the cooler core 160 to the heater core 180. The second selection door 440 can be configured to open the air flow path directly connecting the cooler core 160 to the heater core 180. The dryer door 300 can be configured to open the air flow path connecting the heater core 180 to the inlet 220 of the dryer 200. Therefore, in the third mode, the air in the vehicle interior space and the air in the dryer 200 can be adjusted simultaneously.

[0063] Along Figure 11 the path "B3-1" in Figure 11 , the external or internal air of the vehicle can be dehumidified and heated by the cooler core 160 and the heater core 180, and then discharged into the dryer 200 through the inlet 220 of the dryer 200. And the air that is branched after passing through the cooler core 160 and then passes through the heater core 180 can be discharged into the vehicle interior space along the path "B3-2". Therefore, the dehumidified and heated air can also be discharged into the vehicle interior space. Figure 11 It shows that the first outlet door 500 closes the air flow path leading to the ventilation outlet 142 and the second outlet door 520 opens the air flow path leading to the floor outlet 144 to discharge the dehumidified and heated air into the floor outlet 144. However, based on the control of the first outlet door 500 and the second outlet door 520, the dehumidified and heated air can also be discharged into the ventilation outlet 142.

[0064] In addition, as Figure 12 shown, in the fourth mode where air does not flow into the dryer 200, the controller 600 can be configured to operate the dryer door 300 to not allow air to flow into the inlet 220 of the dryer 200. In other words, the controller 600 can be configured to close the dryer door 300. In the fourth mode as Figure 12 shown, the in-vehicle air conditioner 100 only discharges air into the in-vehicle space of the vehicle and does not discharge air into the dryer 200. The dryer door 300 can be configured to close the inlet 220 of the dryer 200 to prevent the air passing through the heater core 180 from passing through the inlet 220 of the dryer 200. Therefore, in the fourth mode, the dryer 200 is not used, and air is only discharged into the in-vehicle space of the vehicle.

[0065] Figure 12 The path "B4-1" in [[ ]] shows a state where the dehumidified and heated air can be discharged to the ventilation outlet 142, the path "B4-2" shows a state where the cooled air can be discharged to the ventilation outlet 142, the path "B4-3" shows a state where the dehumidified and heated air can be discharged to the floor outlet 144, and the path "B4-4" shows a state where the cooled air can be discharged to the floor outlet 144. Figure 12 The four paths shown are only exemplary, and based on the control of the first selection door 420, the second selection door 440, the first outlet door 500, and the second outlet door 520, the cooled air or the dehumidified and heated air can be discharged into the in-vehicle space of the vehicle in various ways.

[0066] Furthermore, as Figure 13 shown, in the fifth mode where warm air flows into the in-vehicle space of the vehicle and the dehumidified and heated air flows into the dryer 200, the controller 600 can be configured to operate the first selection door 420 and the second selection door 440 to allow air to flow into the air outlet 140 and the heater core 180 and operate the dryer door 300 to allow the air passing through the heater core 180 to flow into the air outlet 140 and the inlet 220 of the dryer 200. In other words, the controller 600 can be configured to open the first selection door 420, the second selection door 440, and the dryer door 300.

[0067] Figure 13The path "B5-1" in [the figure] shows the state in which the dehumidified and heated air can be discharged into the dryer 200, the path "B5-2" shows the state in which the dehumidified and heated air can be discharged into the ventilation outlet 142, the path "B5-3" shows the state in which the cooled air can be discharged into the ventilation outlet 142, the path "B5-4" shows the state in which the dehumidified and heated air can be discharged into the floor outlet 144, and the path "B5-5" shows the state in which the cooled air can be discharged into the floor outlet 144.

[0068] In addition, the vehicle air-conditioning device according to the present disclosure may further include a deodorizer 260 provided on one side of the dryer 200, and the air passing through the deodorizer 260 deodorizes the object to be dried. A cluster ionizer or a photocatalyst may be used for the deodorizer 260 to disinfect and deodorize the object to be dried. Additionally, as Figure 15 shown, the vehicle air-conditioning device according to the present disclosure may further include a distribution plate 290, which is formed in a plate shape above the drying space T of the dryer 200, and the distribution plate 290 has a plurality of air flow holes to allow the air flowing into the dryer 200 to be jetted into the drying space T.

[0069] For understanding, Figure 15 the state in which the cover 280 of the dryer 200 is removed is shown. As Figure 15 shown, the distribution plate 290 may be provided in the dryer 200 of the present disclosure, and a plurality of flow holes may be formed in the distribution plate 290. Therefore, the air flowing into the dryer 200 can be distributed on the distribution plate 290 and jetted into the drying space T through the plurality of air flow holes. The plurality of air flow holes may be spaced apart from each other on the distribution plate 290 to jet the air evenly into the drying space T.

[0070] Additionally, as Figure 16 shown, the vehicle air-conditioning device according to the present disclosure may further include a distribution duct 295, which is formed in a duct shape above the drying space T of the dryer 200, and a first side of the distribution duct 295 is connected to the inlet 220 of the dryer 200, and a distribution hole 296 is formed on a second side of the distribution duct 295 and is disposed diagonally to the outlet of the dryer. For understanding, Figure 16 the state in which the cover 280 of the dryer 200 is removed is shown.

[0071] As Figure 16As shown, the distribution duct 295 may be provided in the dryer 200 of the present disclosure, and one side of the distribution duct 295 may be connected to the inlet 220 of the dryer 200. Additionally, the distribution holes 296 of the distribution duct 295 may be provided diagonally with respect to the outlet 240 of the dryer 200. Accordingly, the air flowing into the drying space T through the distribution holes 296 may be discharged into the outlet 240 of the dryer 200. Since the distribution holes 296 and the outlet 240 may be provided diagonally with respect to each other, the air may be evenly distributed in the drying space T.

[0072] The air conditioner for a vehicle according to the present disclosure may adjust the temperature and humidity of the interior space of the vehicle and, at the same time, dry a drying object such as clothes. In particular, the drying object may be dried while the vehicle is in motion, thereby improving the comfort of passengers.

[0073] Although the present disclosure has been shown and described with respect to particular exemplary embodiments, it will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that various modifications and changes can be made to the present disclosure without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the claims.

Claims

1. An air conditioning device for a vehicle, comprising: An in-vehicle air conditioner having an air inlet, a cooler core, a heater core, and an air outlet. Air flows into the in-vehicle air conditioner through the air inlet. The heater core is disposed at a position downstream of the cooler core. Air is discharged into the in-vehicle space of the vehicle through the air outlet. A dryer having a drying space, an inlet, and an outlet. A drying object is stored in the drying space. The inlet is connected to a position downstream of the heater core of the in-vehicle air conditioner to allow air passing through the heater core to flow into the drying space. The outlet is connected to the drying space to discharge air passing through the drying space to the outside. And A dryer door disposed between the in-vehicle air conditioner and the inlet of the dryer and controlling whether air passing through the heater core flows into the dryer. Wherein, the air outlet of the in-vehicle air conditioner includes a ventilation outlet and a floor outlet, and The dryer door is capable of closing the air flow path connecting from the heater core through which the air flowing into the drying space passes to the ventilation outlet and the floor outlet.

2. The air conditioning device according to claim 1, wherein, The cross-sectional area of the inlet of the dryer is wider than the cross-sectional area of the outlet of the dryer, and air flows into the inlet of the dryer.

3. The air conditioning device according to claim 1, further comprising: A selection door disposed between the cooler core and the heater core of the in-vehicle air conditioner and controlling whether air passing through the cooler core flows into the heater core.

4. The air conditioning device according to claim 3, wherein, The air conditioning device further includes a first outlet door that adjusts air flowing into the air outlet to pass through at least one of the ventilation outlet and the floor outlet.

5. The air conditioning device according to claim 4, further comprising: A controller that operates the dryer door, the selection door, and the first outlet door to adjust the temperature and humidity of the in-vehicle space of the vehicle and the dryer.

6. The air conditioning device according to claim 5, wherein, In a first mode where air does not flow into the in-vehicle space of the vehicle and dehumidified and heated air flows into the dryer, the controller operates the selection door to prevent air from flowing into the air outlet of the in-vehicle air conditioner and operates the dryer door to allow air to flow into the inlet of the dryer.

7. The air conditioning device according to claim 5, wherein, In a second mode where cooled air flows into the in-vehicle space of the vehicle and dehumidified and heated air flows into the dryer, the controller operates the selection door to allow air to flow into the air outlet and the heater core of the in-vehicle air conditioner and operates the dryer door to allow air to flow into the inlet of the dryer.

8. The air conditioning device according to claim 5, wherein, In a third mode in which dehumidified and heated air flows into the interior space of the vehicle and the dryer, the controller operates the selection door to block air from flowing into the air outlet of the in-vehicle air conditioner and operates the dryer door to allow air to flow into the inlet of the dryer and the air outlet of the in-vehicle air conditioner.

9. The air conditioning device according to claim 5, wherein In a fourth mode in which air does not flow into the dryer, the controller operates the dryer door to block air from flowing into the inlet of the dryer.

10. The air conditioning device according to claim 4, wherein The selection door includes: A first selection door; and A second selection door, The first selection door controls whether air passing through the cooler core directly flows into the air outlet, and the second selection door, together with the first selection door, controls whether air passing through the cooler core flows into the heater core. The air conditioning device further includes a second outlet door, which is provided at any one of the ventilation outlet and the floor outlet of the air outlet, and The second outlet door adjusts the air flowing into the air outlet to pass through two, one, or none of the ventilation outlet and the floor outlet.

11. The air conditioning device according to claim 10, further comprising: A controller that operates the dryer door, the first selection door, the second selection door, the first outlet door, and the second outlet door to adjust the temperature and humidity of the interior space of the vehicle and the dryer.

12. The air conditioning device according to claim 11, wherein In a first mode in which air does not flow into the interior space of the vehicle and dehumidified and heated air flows into the dryer, the controller operates the dryer door to allow air to flow into the inlet of the dryer and operates the first outlet door and the second outlet door to block air from flowing into the ventilation outlet and the floor outlet.

13. The air conditioning device according to claim 11, wherein In a second mode in which cooled air flows into the interior space of the vehicle and dehumidified and heated air flows into the dryer, the controller operates the first selection door and the second selection door to allow air to flow into the air outlet of the in-vehicle air conditioner and the heater core and operates the dryer door to allow air to flow into the inlet of the dryer.

14. The air conditioning device according to claim 11, wherein In a third mode in which dehumidified and heated air flows into the interior space of the vehicle and the dryer, the controller operates the first selection door to block air from flowing into the air outlet of the in-vehicle air conditioner and operates the dryer door to allow air to flow into the inlet of the dryer.

15. The air conditioning device according to claim 11, wherein In a fourth mode in which air does not flow into the dryer, the controller operates the dryer door to block air from flowing into the inlet of the dryer.

16. The air conditioning device according to claim 1, further comprising: An odor eliminator provided on one side of the dryer. The air passing through the deodorizer deodorizes the drying object.

17. The air conditioner according to claim 1, further comprising: A distribution plate formed in a plate shape above the drying space of the dryer, and having a plurality of air flow holes therein to allow the air flowing into the dryer to be jetted into the drying space.

18. The air conditioner according to claim 1, further comprising: A distribution pipe formed in a pipe shape in the upper part of the drying space of the dryer, and a first side of the distribution pipe is connected to the inlet of the dryer, and a second side of the distribution pipe is formed with distribution holes diagonally arranged with the outlet of the dryer to jet air evenly into the drying space.

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