An automotive air conditioning compressor intake hose assembly

CN116906703BActive Publication Date: 2026-06-30XINCHANG FOCHENG REFRIGERATION

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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
XINCHANG FOCHENG REFRIGERATION
Filing Date
2023-08-05
Publication Date
2026-06-30

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Technical Problem

The installation and removal process of the existing automotive air conditioning compressor suction hose is time-consuming and labor-intensive, resulting in low production efficiency.

Method used

The design incorporates an inner tube, insert tube, outer cover, return spring, inner ring, and top ring. It achieves quick installation and disassembly of the hose and compressor body through sliding and elastic connections. The return spring and sliding groove structure facilitate the insertion and removal of the crossbar, simplifying the installation process.

Benefits of technology

It improves the assembly efficiency of automotive air conditioning compressor suction hoses, simplifies the installation and disassembly process, and enhances production efficiency.

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Abstract

This invention discloses a novel automotive air conditioning compressor intake hose assembly, relating to the field of automotive air conditioning hose technology. A top ring is fitted onto the outside of the insert tube, and the top ring is connected to a bottom rod, which in turn is connected to a top rod and a crossbar. The crossbar is slidably connected to the insert tube, and a tube body is inserted into the insert tube. The crossbar is inserted into the slot of the tube body. During assembly of the compressor body and the hose body, the top ring and inner ring can be pushed inwards from the outer cover. The inner ring compresses the return spring, and the top ring moves the crossbar away from the slot, allowing the hose body to be inserted into the insert tube. After insertion, the top ring and inner ring can be released, the return spring pushes the inner ring to reset, and the top ring also resets. The top ring then pushes the crossbar again, allowing the crossbar to be inserted into the slot, thus achieving quick assembly. Disassembly is achieved by pushing the top ring and inner ring in the opposite direction.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of automotive air conditioning hose technology, and more particularly to an automotive air conditioning compressor intake hose assembly. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing popularity of car air conditioning and the growing environmental awareness of people, the requirements for the anti-permeability of car air conditioning piping systems are also constantly increasing. On the one hand, new environmentally friendly refrigerants and more reasonable hose structures are being developed; on the other hand, the air conditioning piping assembly is being improved in order to achieve the best results.

[0003] When assembling the intake hose of an automotive air conditioning compressor, the intake hose is usually welded to the compressor or fixed with bolts. However, neither welding nor bolting is convenient for installing and fixing the intake hose, making the entire assembly process of the automotive air conditioning compressor intake hose time-consuming and labor-intensive, thus reducing production efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, the present invention provides an automotive air conditioning compressor intake hose assembly to solve the problems mentioned above. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automotive air conditioning compressor intake hose assembly to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] An automotive air conditioning compressor intake hose assembly includes a compressor body and a pipe body. An inner pipe is provided on one side of the compressor body, and an insert pipe is provided on the inner pipe. The diameter of the insert pipe is smaller than the diameter of the inner pipe. An inner ring is slidably connected to the outside of the inner pipe. The inner ring is connected to a top ring. The top ring is sleeved on the outside of the insert pipe. The top ring is connected to a bottom rod. The bottom rod is connected to a top rod. The top rod is connected to a crossbar. The crossbar is slidably connected to the insert pipe. The pipe body is inserted into the insert pipe, and the crossbar is inserted into the bayonet of the pipe body.

[0008] As a further embodiment of the present invention, an outer cover is provided outside the inner tube, the diameter of the outer cover is larger than the diameter of the inner tube, the height of the outer cover is the same as the height of the inner tube, and a return spring is provided inside the outer cover, the return spring being sleeved on the inner tube inside the outer cover.

[0009] As a further embodiment of the present invention, an inner ring is sleeved between the outer cover and the inner tube. The diameter of the inner ring is smaller than the diameter of the outer cover. The inner ring is slidably connected between the outer cover and the inner tube. The inner ring is located at the outer port of the outer cover and is located on one side of the return spring.

[0010] As a further embodiment of the present invention, a vertical groove is provided on the outside of the inner tube, the vertical groove is opened along the length of the inner tube, and a guide rod is slidably connected inside the vertical groove. The guide rod has the same shape as the vertical groove and is slidably connected inside the corresponding vertical groove.

[0011] As a further embodiment of the present invention, an opening is provided at the output end of the guide rod, the opening is U-shaped in shape, a guide wheel is rotatably connected inside the opening of the guide rod, the guide wheel is attached to the vertical groove of the inner tube, and a linkage rod is provided on one side end face of the guide rod.

[0012] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the linkage rod and the guide rod are vertically connected, the linkage rod and the guide rod are T-shaped as a whole, and the linkage rod is connected to the inner ring.

[0013] As a further embodiment of the present invention, a top ring is provided on the other end of the guide rod, the top ring is sleeved on the outside of the insertion tube, and a vertical seat is provided on the top ring.

[0014] As a further embodiment of the present invention, a connecting rod is provided on the vertical base, the connecting rod and the vertical base are arranged in a T-shape, and bottom rods are provided on both sides of the connecting rod, the bottom rods being rotatably connected to the connecting rod.

[0015] As a further embodiment of the present invention, a middle seat is provided on the bottom rods on both sides, the bottom rods are rotatably connected to the middle seat, and a top rod is provided on the other end of the bottom rod, the top rod having a sliding groove.

[0016] As a further embodiment of the present invention, the top rod and the bottom rod are arranged in a V-shape. The outer rod is inserted into the groove of the top rod and is set on the cross rod. A horizontal opening is opened on the corresponding insertion tube of the cross rod, and the cross rod is slidably connected in the horizontal opening.

[0017] Compared with related technologies, the automotive air conditioning compressor intake hose assembly provided by the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. This solution involves installing an inner tube on the compressor body, with an insert tube on the inner tube located on the outside. An outer cover is installed on the outside of the inner tube, and a return spring is installed between the outer cover and the inner tube. The return spring is located on the inner tube between the outer cover and the inner tube. An inner ring is fitted onto the inner tube, allowing the inner ring to slide along the inner tube. When the inner ring slides along the inner tube, it compresses the return spring. When the inner ring compresses the return spring, it moves the crossbar away from the bayonet. When the return spring pushes the inner ring upward, it moves the crossbar to insert into the bayonet. When the hose body is connected to the compressor body, it can be inserted into the bayonet through the crossbar, thereby fixing the hose body as a whole. This design allows for quick installation of the hose body and the compressor body, thus improving assembly efficiency.

[0019] 2. This solution involves setting a vertical seat on the top ring, with a connecting rod on the vertical seat. The connecting rod is connected to a bottom rod, allowing the bottom rod to rotate around the connecting rod. A middle seat is set on the insertion tube between the bottom rods, which restricts the bottom rod, allowing it to rotate around the middle seat. A top rod is set on the other end of the bottom rod, with a sliding groove. An outer rod is set on the corresponding crossbar, allowing the outer rod to slide within the groove. The sliding groove ensures the outer rod is not restricted. During installation, the top ring can be moved outward, and the return spring pushes against the inner ring, causing the top ring to move upward. The top ring maintains its position driving the crossbar, and the crossbar remains in the position of being inserted into the slot, thus achieving installation. During disassembly, the inner ring and top ring can be pushed to the other side, pulling the crossbar outward and moving it away from the slot, thus achieving disassembly. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of an automotive air conditioning compressor intake hose assembly provided by the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0021] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of an automotive air conditioning compressor intake hose assembly provided by the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of the present invention. Figure 3 ;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a magnified schematic diagram of region A in this invention.

[0026] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1. Compressor body; 2. Bayonet; 3. Pipe body; 4. Outer cover; 5. Insert pipe; 6. Horizontal opening; 7. Horizontal bar; 8. Outer bar; 9. Middle seat; 10. Vertical seat; 11. Bottom bar; 12. Slide groove; 13. Top ring; 14. Guide wheel; 15. Vertical groove; 16. Linkage rod; 17. Guide rod; 18. Return spring; 19. Inner ring; 20. Inner tube; 21. Top rod; 22. Connecting rod; 23. Opening. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To facilitate understanding of the present invention, a more comprehensive description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Typical embodiments of the present invention are shown in the drawings.

[0028] Example 1:

[0029] Reference Figure 1 As shown, an automotive air conditioning compressor intake hose assembly of the present invention includes a compressor body 1 and a pipe body 3. An inner pipe 20 is provided on one side of the compressor body 1, and an insert pipe 5 is provided on the inner pipe 20. The diameter of the insert pipe 5 is smaller than the diameter of the inner pipe 20. An inner ring 19 is slidably connected to the outside of the inner pipe 20. The inner ring 19 is connected to a top ring 13, which is sleeved on the outside of the insert pipe 5. The top ring 13 is connected to a bottom rod 11, which is connected to a top rod 21. The top rod 21 is connected to a cross rod 7, which is slidably connected to the insert pipe 5. The pipe body 3 is inserted into the insert pipe 5, and the cross rod 7 is inserted into the bayonet 2 of the pipe body 3. When assembling the compressor body 1 and the hose body 3, the top ring 13 and inner ring 19 can be pushed into the outer cover 4. The inner ring 19 can compress the return spring 18, and the top ring 13 can drive the crossbar 7 away from the bayonet 2. The hose body 3 can then be inserted into the insertion tube 5. After insertion, the top ring 13 and inner ring 19 can be released, and the return spring 18 can push the inner ring 19 to reset. The top ring 13 will also reset, and the top ring 13 can push the crossbar 7 again. The crossbar 7 can then be inserted into the bayonet 2, thus achieving quick assembly. When disassembling, simply push the top ring 13 and inner ring 19 in the opposite direction.

[0030] Reference Figure 2 As shown, an outer cover 4 is provided outside the inner tube 20. The diameter of the outer cover 4 is larger than the diameter of the inner tube 20, and the height of the outer cover 4 is the same as the height of the inner tube 20. A return spring 18 is provided inside the outer cover 4. The return spring 18 is sleeved on the inner tube 20 inside the outer cover 4. By placing the return spring 18 between the outer cover 4 and the inner tube 20, the return spring 18 can push the inner ring 19 on the inner tube 20. The return spring 18 can keep the inner ring 19 in a state of moving outward, thereby keeping the top ring 13 in a state of pushing the crossbar 7.

[0031] In this embodiment, refer to Figure 3 As shown, an inner ring 19 is sleeved between the outer cover 4 and the inner tube 20. The diameter of the inner ring 19 is smaller than the diameter of the outer cover 4. The inner ring 19 is slidably connected between the outer cover 4 and the inner tube 20. The inner ring 19 is located at the outer port of the outer cover 4 and is located on one side of the return spring 18. The inner ring 19 can slide along the inner tube 20 through the sleeve. When the inner ring 19 slides, it can drive the top ring 13 to slide, and the top ring 13 can drive the vertical seat 10 to slide.

[0032] Example 2:

[0033] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the difference from Embodiment 1 is that a vertical groove 15 is provided on the outside of the inner tube 20, which runs along the length of the inner tube 20. A guide rod 17 is slidably connected inside the vertical groove 15. The guide rod 17 has the same shape as the vertical groove 15 and is slidably connected inside the corresponding vertical groove 15. The opening of the vertical groove 15 allows the guide rod 17 to slide within it. The connection between the guide rod 17 and the vertical groove 15 restricts the inner ring 19, preventing it from rotating and thus maintaining the same position for extension and retraction. An opening 23 is provided at the output end of the guide rod 17. The guide rod 17 is U-shaped, with a guide wheel 14 rotatably connected inside the opening 23. The guide wheel 14 rests in the vertical groove 15 of the inner tube 20. A linkage rod 16 is provided on one end face of the guide rod 17, which can rotate through the guide wheel 14. When the guide rod 17 slides in the vertical groove 15, the guide wheel 14 can reduce the friction between the guide rod 17 and the vertical groove 15. The linkage rod 16 is perpendicularly connected to the guide rod 17, and the linkage rod 16 and the guide rod 17 are T-shaped. The linkage rod 16 is connected to the inner ring 19, and the guide rod 17 can drive the inner ring 19 to connect.

[0034] In this embodiment, refer to Figure 6 As shown, a top ring 13 is provided on the other end of the guide rod 17. The top ring 13 is sleeved on the outside of the insertion tube 5. A vertical seat 10 is provided on the top ring 13. A connecting rod 22 is provided on the vertical seat 10. The connecting rod 22 and the vertical seat 10 are arranged in a T-shape. Bottom rods 11 are provided on both sides of the connecting rod 22. The bottom rods 11 are rotatably connected to the connecting rod 22. The vertical seat 10 can drive the bottom rods 11. When the vertical seat 10 moves up and down, it can drive the bottom rods 11 to rotate. A middle seat 9 is provided on both sides of the bottom rods 11. The bottom rods 11 are rotatably connected to the middle seat 9. The other side of the bottom rod 11 A top rod 21 is provided on the side end, and a sliding groove 12 is provided on the top rod 21. The outer rod 8 can be inserted through the sliding groove 12, and the outer rod 8 can move along the sliding groove 12, thereby preventing the rotation of the top rod 21 from being restricted. The top rod 21 and the bottom rod 11 are arranged in a V shape. The outer rod 8 is inserted into the sliding groove 12 of the top rod 21. The outer rod 8 is set on the cross rod 7. A horizontal opening 6 is provided on the insertion tube 5 corresponding to the cross rod 7. The cross rod 7 is slidably connected in the horizontal opening 6. The cross rod 7 can slide by the action of the top rod 21, and the cross rod 7 can extend and retract, thereby realizing the insertion with the bayonet 2.

[0035] The working principle of this invention is as follows: An inner tube 20 is provided on the compressor body 1, and an insertion tube 5 is provided on the inner tube 20. The insertion tube 5 is located on the outer side. An outer cover 4 is provided on the outer side of the inner tube 20. A return spring 18 is installed between the outer cover 4 and the inner tube 20. The return spring 18 is located on the inner tube 20 between the outer cover 4 and the inner tube 20. An inner ring 19 is sleeved on the inner tube 20, and the inner ring 19 can slide along the inner tube 20. When the inner ring 19 slides along the inner tube 20, it can engage the return spring 18. When the inner ring 19 compresses the return spring 18, it can drive the crossbar 7 away from the bayonet 2. When the return spring 18 pushes the inner ring 19 upward, it can drive the crossbar 7 to insert into the bayonet 2. When the hose body 3 is connected to the compressor body 1, it can be inserted into the bayonet 2 by the crossbar 7, thereby fixing the hose body 3 as a whole. By setting this, the hose body 3 and the compressor body 1 can be quickly installed, thereby improving assembly efficiency. By setting a vertical seat 10 on the top ring 13, A connecting rod 22 is provided on the vertical base 10, and a bottom rod 11 is connected to the connecting rod 22. The bottom rod 11 can rotate around the connecting rod. A middle seat 9 is provided on the insertion tube 5 between the bottom rods 11, which can restrict the bottom rod 11, allowing the bottom rod 11 to rotate around the middle seat 9. A top rod 21 is provided on the other end of the bottom rod 11, and a sliding groove 12 is provided on the top rod 21. An outer rod 8 is provided on the horizontal bar 7 corresponding to the sliding groove 12, allowing the outer rod 8 to slide within the sliding groove 12. The outer rod 8 of the slot 12 is not restricted. During installation, the top ring 13 can be moved outward, and the return spring 18 can push against the inner ring 19 to move the top ring 13 upward. The top ring 13 can maintain the state of driving the crossbar 7, and the crossbar 7 can maintain the state of being inserted into the bayonet 2, thereby realizing installation. During disassembly, the inner ring 19 and the top ring 13 can be pushed to the other side. During the pushing process, the crossbar 7 can be pulled outward. When the crossbar 7 is pulled outward, it can be moved away from the bayonet 2, thereby realizing disassembly.

[0036] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and are not intended to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions will not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the protection scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automotive air conditioning compressor intake hose assembly, comprising a compressor body (1) and a hose body (3), characterized in that: An inner tube (20) is provided on one side of the compressor body (1). An insert tube (5) is provided on the inner tube (20). The diameter of the insert tube (5) is smaller than the diameter of the inner tube (20). An inner ring (19) is slidably connected to the outside of the inner tube (20). The inner ring (19) is connected to a top ring (13). The top ring (13) is sleeved on the outside of the insert tube (5). The top ring (13) is connected to a bottom rod (11). The bottom rod (11) is connected to a top rod (21). The top rod (21) is connected to a cross rod (7). The cross rod (7) is slidably connected to the insert tube (5). The tube body (3) is inserted into the insert tube (5). The cross rod (7) is inserted into the bayonet (2) of the tube body (3). The inner tube (20) is provided with an outer cover (4), the diameter of the outer cover (4) is larger than the diameter of the inner tube (20), the height of the outer cover (4) is the same as the height of the inner tube (20), and a return spring (18) is provided inside the outer cover (4), the return spring (18) is sleeved on the inner tube (20) inside the outer cover (4); An inner ring (19) is connected between the outer cover (4) and the inner tube (20). The diameter of the inner ring (19) is smaller than the diameter of the outer cover (4). The inner ring (19) is slidably connected between the outer cover (4) and the inner tube (20). The inner ring (19) is located at the outer port of the outer cover (4) and is located on one side of the return spring (18).

2. The automotive air conditioning compressor intake hose assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner tube (20) has a vertical groove (15) on its outside. The vertical groove (15) is opened along the length of the inner tube (20). A guide rod (17) is slidably connected inside the vertical groove (15). The guide rod (17) has the same shape as the vertical groove (15). The guide rod (17) is slidably connected inside the corresponding vertical groove (15).

3. The automotive air conditioning compressor intake hose assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, An opening (23) is provided at the output end of the guide rod (17). The opening (23) is U-shaped. A guide wheel (14) is rotatably connected inside the opening (23) of the guide rod (17). The guide wheel (14) is attached to the vertical groove (15) of the inner tube (20). A linkage rod (16) is provided on one side end face of the guide rod (17).

4. The automotive air conditioning compressor intake hose assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The linkage rod (16) and the guide rod (17) are vertically connected. The linkage rod (16) and the guide rod (17) are arranged in a T-shape. The linkage rod (16) is connected to the inner ring (19).

5. The automotive air conditioning compressor intake hose assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, A top ring (13) is provided on the other end of the guide rod (17). The top ring (13) is sleeved on the outside of the insertion tube (5). A vertical seat (10) is provided on the top ring (13).

6. The automotive air conditioning compressor intake hose assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, A connecting rod (22) is provided on the vertical base (10). The connecting rod (22) and the vertical base (10) are arranged in a T-shape. Bottom rods (11) are provided on both sides of the connecting rod (22). The bottom rods (11) are rotatably connected to the connecting rod (22).

7. The automotive air conditioning compressor intake hose assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, A middle seat (9) is provided on the bottom rod (11) on both sides. The bottom rod (11) is rotatably connected to the middle seat (9). A top rod (21) is provided on the other end of the bottom rod (11). A sliding groove (12) is provided on the top rod (21).

8. The automotive air conditioning compressor intake hose assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The top rod (21) and bottom rod (11) are arranged in a V-shape. The outer rod (8) is inserted into the groove (12) of the top rod (21). The outer rod (8) is set on the cross rod (7). The cross rod (7) has a horizontal opening (6) on the corresponding insertion tube (5). The cross rod (7) is slidably connected in the horizontal opening (6).