Electric air outlet and sealing air guide mechanism thereof

The compact electric air outlet with a parallel double duct structure and linkage mechanism addresses space and noise issues, providing stable operation and improved sealing while reducing power consumption and enhancing user comfort.

CN222136414UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-10NINGBO SUNNY MOLD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420467343.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-11
Publication Date
2024-12-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-03-11

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Technical Problem

Existing electric air outlets for automobile air conditioners have issues with large space occupation, unstable movement, poor sealing, high noise, and high power consumption due to inconvenient installation and structural limitations.

Method used

A compact electric air outlet design featuring a parallel double duct structure with adjustable wind direction and volume, using a linkage mechanism driven by a single driving device, incorporating sealing strips and a V-shaped inner bracket for reduced noise and improved sealing, and a hidden installation of air guide blades with decorative elements.

Benefits of technology

The design achieves a compact structure with low noise, good sealing, reduced power consumption, and enhanced user comfort by allowing for stable operation and aesthetic appeal.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an electric air outlet and a sealing air guide mechanism thereof, which comprise a shell, an inner support, an air guide blade group, an air door, an air guide plate and a driving device, an air duct is formed in the shell, the air inlet end of the air duct is used as a first air duct area, and the air outlet end of the air duct is used as a second air duct area; the inner support is installed in the second air duct area and divides the second air duct area into an upper air duct and a lower air duct. The air guide blade group is mounted in the upper air duct and the lower air duct; the two air doors are respectively mounted at the air inlet ends of the upper air duct and the lower air duct; the air guide plate is rotationally mounted in the first air duct area and located between the upper air duct and the lower air duct; the driving device is installed outside the shell and used for driving the air guide blade set, the air door and the air guide plate to rotate. The electric air outlet and the sealing air guide mechanism thereof are compact in structure, attractive in appearance, low in noise and power consumption and good in use comfort.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to an air outlet for an automobile air conditioner, in particular to an electric air outlet and a sealing air guiding mechanism thereof. Background Art

[0002] The air outlet of the automobile air conditioner is one of the important interior parts of the automobile. It is generally arranged in the cabin of the automobile or diagonally above the passenger seat. When the temperature in the car needs to be adjusted, the air conditioner can be turned on for cooling or heating, and the wind will blow out from the air outlet of the automobile air conditioner. The air outlet assembly of the automobile air conditioner usually includes a shell and horizontal blades and vertical blades installed in the shell. The vertical blades are used to adjust the wind direction in the horizontal direction, and the horizontal blades are used to adjust the wind direction in the vertical direction. There are multiple vertical blades and they are arranged at intervals. A connecting rod is installed in the shell to connect all the vertical blades to achieve linkage between the vertical blades.

[0003] The existing electric air outlets on the market have dampers. Due to the structure, the drive device is inconvenient to install, resulting in large space occupation. At the same time, the movement is unstable, the sealing is poor, and the noise and power consumption are large. Utility Model Content

[0004] [1] Technical issues to be solved

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide an electric air outlet and a sealing air guide mechanism thereof which has compact structure, small volume, stable and reliable operation, good sealing performance, low noise and good use effect.

[0006] 【2】Technical solutions to solve the problem

[0007] The utility model provides an electric air outlet and a sealing air guide mechanism thereof, which comprises:

[0008] A housing 1, wherein an air duct 10 with two open ends is formed in the housing 1, wherein the air inlet end of the air duct 10 serves as a first air duct area, and the air outlet end of the air duct 10 serves as a second air duct area;

[0009] The inner bracket 4 is installed in the second air duct area and divides the second air duct area into an upper air duct 1022 and a lower air duct 1021;

[0010] The wind guide blade group 7 is installed in the upper wind duct 1022 and the lower wind duct 1021, and is used to adjust the wind direction of the upper wind duct 1022 and the lower wind duct 1021;

[0011] There are two air doors 3, which are respectively installed at the air inlet ends of the upper air duct 1022 and the lower air duct 1021, and are used to adjust the air inlet volume of the upper air duct 1022 and the lower air duct 1021;

[0012] The wind guide plate 2 is rotatably mounted in the first wind channel area and is located between the upper wind channel 1022 and the lower wind channel 1021, and is used to guide the wind sent from the air inlet end 101 to the upper wind channel 1022 and / or the lower wind channel 1021;

[0013] The driving device is installed outside the housing 1 and is used to drive the air guide blade group 7, the air door 3 and the air guide plate 2 to rotate.

[0014] Furthermore, the driving device includes a first driving device 9 arranged at the bottom of the shell 1 and a second driving device 6 arranged on the side wall of the shell 1, the first driving device 9 is connected to the air guide blade group 7 and is used to drive it to rotate, and the second driving device 6 is connected to the damper 3 and the air guide plate 2 through a linkage mechanism and realizes the linkage drive of the damper and the air guide plate 2.

[0015] Furthermore, the linkage mechanism includes a driving disk 8 and a shift block 21, the shift blocks 21 are two and are respectively installed on the ends of the rotating shafts of the air guide plate 2 and one of the air doors 3, a groove 210 is opened at the end of the shift block 21, the driving disk 8 is provided with two shifting parts that can be inserted into the two grooves 210 and are used to shift the two shift blocks 21 to rotate synchronously, and the rotating shafts of the two air doors 3 are provided with gear teeth 32 that mesh with each other to achieve linkage.

[0016] Furthermore, the edges of the damper 3 and the air guide plate 2 are provided with sealing strips for contacting with the inner wall of the air duct 10 and achieving sealing.

[0017] Furthermore, the inner wall of the air duct 10 is provided with a sealing surface for contacting with the sealing strips at the edge of the damper 3 and the air guide plate 2 to achieve sealing.

[0018] Furthermore, a cavity 40 is formed in the inner bracket 4, and a vertically arranged shaft 72 is rotatably installed in the cavity 40. The shafts 72 are multiple and arranged in parallel. The side walls of the shafts 72 are provided with connecting rods 73, and a connecting rod 74 is hinged on the connecting rod 73 to achieve linkage; the two ends of the shaft 72 extend into the upper air duct 1022 and the lower air duct 1021 respectively, and are connected to the air guide blades 71 in the upper air duct 1022 and the lower air duct 1021 to form the air guide blade group.

[0019] Furthermore, the damper 3 includes a first rotating shaft rotatably installed in the air duct 10, the first rotating shaft is located directly behind the inner bracket 4, a plate is provided on the first rotating shaft to form the damper, and mutually meshing gears 32 are provided between the first rotating shafts on the two dampers 3 to achieve linkage.

[0020] Furthermore, both ends of the inner bracket 4 are V-shaped structures protruding outward.

[0021] Furthermore, a groove for accommodating the damper 3 is provided on the rear end surface of the inner bracket 4, and the damper 3 is located in the groove when rotated to the maximum angle.

[0022] Furthermore, an ambient light and / or a decorative strip is provided on one side of the air outlet end of the inner bracket 4, and a decorative ring is provided on the air outlet end of the second air duct area.

[0023] 【3】Beneficial effects

[0024] The utility model discloses an electric air outlet and its sealing air guide mechanism, adopts a parallel double duct structure, has small volume, large air volume and wide air outlet range; provides air door and air guide plate, can adjust the air volume of air duct, can adjust wind speed at the same time, has low noise and good use effect; provides sealing strip and sealing surface, can realize fitting contact, has good sealing effect, avoids air leakage, reduces wind noise and power consumption; provides inner bracket structure, realizes hidden installation of air guide blade, has compact structure, beautiful appearance, and is convenient for installation of atmosphere lamp and decorative strip; adopts V-shaped structure at both ends of inner bracket, reduces wind resistance, reduces noise and has good use effect; provides linkage mechanism, makes air guide plate and air door realize linkage, can realize drive through single driving device, reduces use of motor, improves structure compactness, and reduces occupied space; the utility model discloses an electric air outlet and its sealing air guide mechanism, has compact structure, beautiful appearance, low noise and power consumption, and good use comfort. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electric air outlet and its sealing air guide mechanism of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of the electric air outlet and its sealing air guide mechanism from another angle of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of the electric air outlet and its sealing air guide mechanism of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the electric air outlet and its sealed air guide mechanism of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the installation of the driving disk of the electric air outlet and its sealed air guide mechanism of the utility model;

[0030] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the electric air outlet and the shifting block of the sealing air guide mechanism of the utility model;

[0031] Figure 7This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the gears of the electric air outlet and its sealed air guide mechanism of the utility model

[0032] Figure 8 It is a structural schematic diagram of the electric air outlet and the air guide blade group of the sealed air guide mechanism of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The following is a detailed description of the embodiments of the present utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0034] See also Figure 1-Figure 8 The utility model provides an electric air outlet and a sealed air guide mechanism thereof, comprising a shell 1, an inner bracket 4, an air guide blade group 7, a damper 3, an air guide plate 2 and a driving device.

[0035] An air duct 10 is formed in the shell 1, and both ends of the air duct 10 are open (open). One end is used for air intake, serving as an air inlet end 101 of the air duct, and a sealing ring is provided on the air inlet end for connecting with the air-conditioning pipeline. The other end is used for air outlet, serving as an air outlet end 102 of the air duct; a bracket plate 11 is provided on the side wall of the shell 1, and a mounting hole is provided on the bracket plate for fixing the shell 1 to the vehicle; in the present application, the air inlet end of the air duct 10 is used as the first air duct area, and the air outlet end of the air duct 10 is used as the second air duct area. The two air duct areas are located on the same straight line and are interconnected. When installed, the air duct 10 is arranged horizontally.

[0036] The inner bracket 4 is installed in the second air duct area and is parallel to the second air duct area. The inner bracket 4 divides the second air duct area into an upper air duct 1022 and a lower air duct 1021. The upper air duct 1022 and the lower air duct 1021 are symmetrical structures. The inner bracket is a hollow structure, that is, a cavity 40 is formed in the inner bracket 4. The air guide blade group 7 is installed in the upper air duct 1022 and the lower air duct 1021, and is used to adjust the air outlet direction of the upper air duct 1022 and the lower air duct 1021. Specifically, it is the same as synchronously adjusting the left and right wind directions of the two air ducts. In this embodiment, a vertically arranged shaft body 72 is rotatably installed in the cavity 40, and the shaft body 72 is multiple. And they are arranged equidistantly along the width direction of the air duct, and a connecting rod 73 is provided on the side wall of the shaft body 72, and the connecting rod 73 is perpendicular to the shaft body 72. At the same time, a connecting rod 74 is provided in the cavity 40, and the end of the connecting rod 73 is hinged on the connecting rod 74. Through the connecting rod 74, the linkage of the shaft bodies 72 can be achieved, that is, synchronous rotation can be achieved; the upper and lower ends of the shaft body 72 extend to the upper air duct 1022 and the lower air duct 1021 respectively, and wind guide blades 71 are provided at the upper and lower ends of the shaft body 72, and the wind guide blades are respectively located in the upper air duct 1022 and the lower air duct 1021 to form an wind guide blade group, and the wind guide blades 71 on the wind guide blade group are parallel to each other.

[0037] There are two dampers 3, which are respectively installed at the air inlet ends of the upper air duct 1022 and the lower air duct 1021, and are used to adjust the air inlet volume of the upper air duct 1022 and the lower air duct 1021; the damper 3 includes a first rotating shaft rotatably installed in the air duct 10, the first rotating shaft is parallel to the width direction of the air duct, and the first rotating shaft is located directly behind the inner bracket 4, the first rotating shafts on the two dampers are arranged in parallel up and down and close to each other, a plate body is provided on the first rotating shaft, thereby forming a damper that can be rotated, and at the same time, a mutually meshing gear 32 is provided between the first rotating shafts of the two dampers 3, thereby realizing linkage, which can realize the two dampers to rotate towards each other (approach each other) or rotate away from each other (move away from each other).

[0038] In the present application, the two ends of the inner bracket 4 are V-shaped structures protruding outward, which can reduce wind resistance and reduce noise. At the same time, a groove is provided on the rear end face of the inner bracket 4, which can just accommodate the damper. When the damper 3 is rotated to the maximum angle, that is, when the two dampers 3 are opened to the maximum angle, the damper 3 is located in the groove, which can increase the air inlet area of ​​the upper air duct 1022 and the lower air duct 1021, and at the same time, can reduce wind resistance and reduce noise.

[0039] In order to improve the sealing performance, improve the use effect, and reduce power consumption and noise, sealing strips are provided on the edges of the damper 3 and the air guide plate 2, and the sealing strips are used to contact the inner wall of the air duct 10 to achieve sealing; in this embodiment, a sealing surface is provided on the inner wall of the air duct 10 for contacting the sealing strips on the edges of the damper 3 and the air guide plate 2, and the sealing surface can be in contact with the sealing strip, thereby further improving the sealing performance, avoiding air leakage, and achieving good use effect.

[0040] The air guide plate 2 is rotatably installed in the first air duct area. At the same time, it is located between the upper air duct 1022 and the lower air duct 1021. Its rotation axis is parallel to the rotation axis of the air gate. The rotation axis of the air guide plate is located directly behind the two air gates and in the opposite direction of the air gates. It is used to guide the wind delivered from the air inlet end 101 to the upper air duct 1022 and the lower air duct 1021.

[0041] The driving device is installed outside the shell 1, and is used to drive the wind guide blade group 7, the air door 3 and the air guide plate 2 to rotate, so as to realize wind guiding and reversing; the driving device includes a first driving device 9 arranged at the bottom of the shell 1 and a second driving device 6 arranged on the side wall of the shell 1, the first driving device 9 is connected to the wind guide blade group 7, and is used to drive it to rotate, specifically, it is connected to one of the wind guide blades or shafts in the lower air duct 1021, as a power input end, to realize the left and right adjustment of the direction of the upper air duct 1022 and the lower air duct 1021; the second driving device 6 is connected to the air door 3 and the air guide plate 2 through a linkage mechanism, so as to realize the linkage drive of the air door and the air guide plate 2; the linkage mechanism includes a driving disk 8 and a shift block 21, the shift block 2 1 are two, respectively installed at the ends of the rotating shafts of the air guide plate 2 and one of the air doors 3, a groove body 210 is opened at the end of the dial block 21, and the groove body is in a strip shape; the driving disk 8 is circular as a whole, and two toggle parts are provided on the disk surface of the driving disk 8, and the toggle parts are cylindrical, which can be respectively inserted into the groove bodies 210 of the two toggle blocks, and are used to toggle the two toggle blocks 21 to rotate synchronously, and the second driving device is connected to the driving disk 8, and is used to drive the driving disk to rotate, and the toggle blocks are rotated by the toggle parts, thereby realizing the synchronous driving of the air door and the air guide plate; in this embodiment, when the air guide plate is in a horizontal state, the two air doors are in a maximum open state, and when the air door is in a closed state, the air guide plate is in a lower limit position and is in a sealed state.

[0042] In the present application, an ambient light and a decorative strip (decorative strip) are provided on one side of the air outlet end of the inner bracket 4, and a decorative ring is provided at the air outlet end of the second air duct area, that is, the decorative ring is arranged at the air outlet end of the shell, thereby improving the overall aesthetics.

[0043] The utility model discloses an electric air outlet and its sealing air guide mechanism, adopts a parallel double duct structure, has small volume, large air volume and wide air outlet range; provides air door and air guide plate, can adjust the air volume of air duct, can adjust wind speed at the same time, has low noise and good use effect; provides sealing strip and sealing surface, can realize fitting contact, has good sealing effect, avoids air leakage, reduces wind noise and power consumption; provides inner bracket structure, realizes hidden installation of air guide blade, has compact structure, beautiful appearance, and is convenient for installation of atmosphere lamp and decorative strip; adopts V-shaped structure at both ends of inner bracket, reduces wind resistance, reduces noise and has good use effect; provides linkage mechanism, makes air guide plate and air door realize linkage, can realize drive through single driving device, reduces use of motor, improves structure compactness, and reduces occupied space; the utility model discloses an electric air outlet and its sealing air guide mechanism, has compact structure, beautiful appearance, low noise and power consumption, and good use comfort.

[0044] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the technical principle of the present invention. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An electric air outlet and a sealed air guide mechanism thereof, characterized in that: include: A shell, wherein an air duct with two open ends is formed in the shell, the air inlet end of the air duct serves as a first air duct area, and the air outlet end of the air duct serves as a second air duct area; An inner bracket is installed in the second air duct area and divides the second air duct area into an upper air duct and a lower air duct; An air guide blade group is installed in the upper air duct and the lower air duct, and is used to adjust the air outlet direction of the upper air duct and the lower air duct; Two air doors are installed at the air inlet ends of the upper air duct and the lower air duct respectively, and are used to adjust the air inlet volume of the upper air duct and the lower air duct; An air guide plate is rotatably mounted in the first air duct area and is located between the upper air duct and the lower air duct, and is used to guide the air sent from the air inlet end to the upper air duct and / or the lower air duct; A driving device is installed outside the shell and is used to drive the wind guide blade group, the air door and the wind guide plate to rotate.

2. The electric air outlet and the sealing air guide mechanism thereof according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving device includes a first driving device arranged at the bottom of the shell and a second driving device arranged on the side wall of the shell. The first driving device is connected to the wind guide blade group and is used to drive the rotation thereof. The second driving device is connected to the damper and the wind guide plate through a linkage mechanism and realizes linkage driving of the damper and the wind guide plate.

3. The electric air outlet and the sealing air guide mechanism thereof according to claim 2, characterized in that: The linkage mechanism includes a driving disk and a shifting block. There are two shifting blocks which are respectively installed on the wind guide plate and the end of the rotating shaft of one of the air doors. A groove is opened at the end of the shifting block. The driving disk is provided with two shifting parts which can be inserted into the two grooves and used to shift the two shifting blocks to rotate synchronously. The rotating shafts of the two air doors are provided with gear teeth which mesh with each other to achieve linkage.

4. The electric air outlet and the sealing air guide mechanism thereof according to claim 1, characterized in that: The edges of the air door and the air guide plate are provided with sealing strips for contacting with the inner wall of the air duct and achieving sealing.

5. The electric air outlet and the sealing air guide mechanism thereof according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner wall of the air duct is provided with a sealing surface for contacting with the sealing strips at the edge of the air door and the air guide plate to achieve sealing.

6. The electric air outlet and the sealing air guide mechanism thereof according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cavity is formed in the inner bracket, and a vertically arranged shaft is rotatably installed in the cavity. The shafts are multiple and arranged in parallel, and the side walls of the shafts are provided with connecting rods, on which a connecting rod is hinged to achieve linkage; the two ends of the shafts extend into the upper air duct and the lower air duct respectively, and are connected to the air guide blades in the upper air duct and the lower air duct to form the air guide blade group.

7. The electric air outlet and the sealing air guide mechanism thereof according to claim 1, characterized in that: The damper includes a first rotating shaft rotatably installed in the air duct, the first rotating shaft is located directly behind the inner bracket, a plate is provided on the first rotating shaft to form the damper, and mutually meshing gears are provided between the first rotating shafts on the two dampers to achieve linkage.

8. The electric air outlet and the sealing air guide mechanism thereof according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the inner bracket are V-shaped structures protruding outwards.

9. The electric air outlet and the sealing air guide mechanism thereof according to claim 8, characterized in that: A groove for accommodating the damper is provided on the rear end surface of the inner bracket, and the damper is located in the groove when rotated to a maximum angle.

10. The electric air outlet and the sealing air guide mechanism thereof according to claim 1, characterized in that: An ambient light and / or a decorative strip is provided on one side of the air outlet end of the inner bracket, and a decorative ring is provided on the air outlet end of the second air duct area.