Warm air water return pipe assembly

The warm air return pipe assembly addresses the challenge of complex heater return pipe arrangements by integrating brackets to support and fix wiring harnesses and peripheral pipes, enhancing structural support and reducing noise through a multi-section design.

CN222179145UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-17CHONGQING SOKON POWER CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420940071.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-01
Publication Date
2024-12-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-01

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Technical Problem

Existing heater return pipes in automobiles face challenges due to their long and complex shape, requiring multiple brackets for fixation, which complicates the arrangement of wiring harnesses and other components, and results in difficulty in managing space efficiently.

Method used

A warm air return pipe assembly with integrated brackets on the pipe body to support and fix wiring harnesses and peripheral pipes, along with additional brackets to enhance structural support, featuring a multi-section design with branch segments and reinforcing ribs to manage space and reduce vibration noise.

Benefits of technology

The assembly effectively fixes multiple wiring harnesses and peripheral pipes, enhances structural support, and reduces vibration noise by integrating brackets and using a multi-section design, allowing for efficient arrangement in compact spaces.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a warm air water return pipe assembly which comprises a warm air water return pipe body and a support assembly, and the support assembly comprises a first support, a second support and a third support which are sequentially arranged on the warm air water return pipe body in the water return direction. The first support is used for supporting and fixing a wire harness and peripheral pipelines located in the area of the warm air water return pipe body, and the second support and the third support are used for supporting and fixing the warm air water return pipe body. According to the utility model, the integrated bracket for supporting and fixing the wiring harness and the peripheral pipeline in the area of the warm air water return pipe body is arranged on the warm air water return pipe body, so that the multi-space wiring harness and the peripheral pipeline are fixed; other supports are arranged to enhance the supporting strength of peripheral parts to the warm air water return pipe body.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile pipelines, in particular to a warm air return pipe component. Background Art

[0002] The main function of the heater return pipe is to provide a coolant return channel for the heater, ensuring the circulation of coolant between the engine and the vehicle heater. It is usually connected between the vehicle heater and the engine water pump and is an important component of the cooling system.

[0003] Since the distance between the heater and the engine water pump on the vehicle body is relatively far, and the layout of other engine parts must be taken into consideration, the heater return pipe is usually long and has a strange shape. Therefore, the heater return pipe is usually designed from an overall structure to a segmented structure of metal pipe-hose-metal pipe to reduce the manufacturing cost and difficulty of the metal pipe. However, the segmented heater return pipe mainly relies on the metal pipe to connect with the vehicle body. After the overall length of the metal pipe is shortened, it is also necessary to consider the fixing requirements between the vehicle wiring harness to meet the fixing requirements of the compact space of multiple staggered pipelines. In order to solve this problem, the existing technology sets multiple wiring harness brackets on the metal pipe to support and fix the pipelines in the space, and sets multiple connection brackets connected to the vehicle body to support and fix the metal pipe. However, this arrangement will result in too many brackets, and it is difficult to arrange multiple wiring harness brackets, and it is impossible to arrange multiple wiring harnesses in the space. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the utility model provides a warm air return pipe assembly, which is provided with an integrated bracket on the warm air return pipe body to support and fix the wiring harness and peripheral pipes located in the warm air return pipe body area, so as to fix the multi-space wiring harness and peripheral pipes; and other brackets are provided to strengthen the supporting strength of the surrounding components to the warm air return pipe body.

[0005] The utility model provides a warm air return pipe assembly, including a warm air return pipe body and a bracket assembly, the bracket assembly includes a first bracket, a second bracket and a third bracket which are sequentially arranged on the warm air return pipe body along the return direction, the first bracket is used to support and fix the wiring harness and peripheral pipes located in the area of ​​the warm air return pipe body, the second bracket and the third bracket are used to support and fix the warm air return pipe body.

[0006] Furthermore, the warm air return pipe body includes a first branch segment for connecting to the warm air return hose, a third branch segment for connecting to the water pump return hose, and a second branch segment arranged between the first branch segment and the third branch segment, and the two ends of the second branch segment respectively extend toward the direction of the first branch segment and the third branch segment to form a first connecting segment for connecting to the first branch segment and a second connecting segment for connecting to the third branch segment.

[0007] Furthermore, the first bracket is arranged on the first connecting section and includes a bending portion for connecting to the first connecting section and a mounting portion for supporting and fixing the wiring harness and peripheral pipes located in the area of ​​the warm air return pipe body.

[0008] Furthermore, the mounting portion includes a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion formed by bending one end of the first bracket toward the direction of the vehicle wiring harness and the direction of the surrounding pipeline respectively, and a third mounting portion arranged at the other end of the first bracket and used to support and fix the wiring harness of other components.

[0009] Furthermore, the second bracket is in the shape of a thin sheet and has an arc at one end which is welded to the first connecting section, and the other end is a plane and has a through hole for connecting to the vehicle body EGR valve assembly.

[0010] Furthermore, the third bracket is in the shape of a thin sheet and has an arc at one end which is welded to the second connecting section, and the other end is a plane and has an oblong hole for connecting to the engine cylinder head.

[0011] Furthermore, a supercharger return water joint is provided on the second branch section.

[0012] Furthermore, the first bracket is also provided with reinforcing ribs.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: the warm air return pipe assembly provided by the utility model is provided with an integrated bracket on the warm air return pipe body for supporting and fixing the wiring harness and peripheral pipes located in the warm air return pipe body area, so as to form a fixation for multi-space wiring harnesses and peripheral pipes; and other brackets are provided to strengthen the supporting strength of the surrounding components to the warm air return pipe body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the warm air return pipe assembly in the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 It is a side view of the warm air return pipe assembly in the utility model;

[0017] Figure 3It is a top view of the warm air return pipe assembly in the utility model;

[0018] The figures are marked as follows: 1-first bracket; 2-second bracket; 3-third bracket; 4-first branch section; 5-second branch section; 6-third branch section; 7-first connecting section; 8-second connecting section; 9-supercharger return water joint; 101-first mounting portion; 102-second mounting portion; 103-third mounting portion; 104-reinforcement rib; 105-bending portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] As shown in the figure, a warm air return pipe assembly provided by the utility model includes a warm air return pipe body and a bracket assembly, wherein the bracket assembly includes a first bracket 1, a second bracket 2 and a third bracket 3 which are sequentially arranged on the warm air return pipe body along the return direction, wherein the first bracket 1 is used to support and fix the wiring harness and peripheral pipes located in the area of ​​the warm air return pipe body, and the second bracket 2 and the third bracket 3 are used to support and fix the warm air return pipe body; in this scheme, a first bracket 1 for supporting and fixing the wiring harness and peripheral pipes located in the area of ​​the warm air return pipe body is arranged on the warm air return pipe body, so as to form a fixation of multiple spatial wiring harnesses and peripheral pipes in the area; and by arranging the second bracket 2 and the third bracket 3, the supporting strength of the warm air return pipe body by the surrounding components can be effectively strengthened; the first bracket 1, the second bracket 2 and the third bracket 3 are rigidly connected to the warm air return pipe body, and the warm air return pipe body becomes the trunk of the bracket, so that the warm air return pipe body plays a structural support role while guiding the flow of liquid, which greatly reduces the vibration noise of the cantilever part of the bracket.

[0020] In this embodiment, the warm air return pipe body includes a first branch section 4 for connecting to the warm air return hose, a third branch section 6 for connecting to the water pump return hose, and a second branch section 5 arranged between the first branch section 4 and the third branch section 6, and the two ends of the second branch section 5 extend toward the first branch section 4 and the third branch section 6 to form a first connecting section 7 for connecting to the first branch section 4 and a second connecting section 8 for connecting to the third branch section 6; combined Figures 1 to 3 As shown, by setting the warm air return pipe body into a multi-section structure, the warm air return pipe body can avoid other body parts in the area, wherein the warm air return pipe body can be formed by welding multiple sections of branch pipes and the piston is formed by bending the entire pipe body.

[0021] In this embodiment, the first bracket 1 is arranged on the first connecting section 7 and includes a bending portion 105 for connecting to the first connecting section 7 and a mounting portion for supporting and fixing the wiring harness and surrounding pipes located in the area of ​​the warm air return pipe body; Figure 1As shown, the first bracket 1 is connected to the warm air return pipe body through the bending portion 105, and the mounting portion is formed by bending or extending the end of the first bracket 1 in the direction where the wiring harness or pipeline needs to be supported and fixed, and the number of mounting portions is designed according to demand.

[0022] In this embodiment, the mounting portion includes a first mounting portion 101 for supporting and fixing the peripheral pipes, a second mounting portion 102 for supporting and fixing the vehicle wiring harness, and a third mounting portion 103 for supporting and fixing the wiring harness of other components in the area of ​​the warm air return pipe body; Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the first mounting portion 101 in this solution is used to support and fix surrounding pipes, such as oil pipes, etc., while the second mounting portion 102 is used to support and fix the entire vehicle wiring harness, and the third mounting portion 103 is used to support and fix the front oxygen sensor and its wiring harness; wherein the first mounting portion 101 and the third mounting portion 103 are directly fixed to the surrounding pipes and other components by bolts, and the second mounting portion 102 fixes the entire vehicle wiring harness by means of plastic clips or cable ties.

[0023] In this embodiment, the second bracket 2 is in the shape of a thin sheet and has an arc at one end and is welded to the first connecting section 7, and the other end is flat and has a through hole for connecting to the vehicle body EGR valve assembly; by setting the second bracket 2 to be connected to the vehicle body EGR valve assembly, the supporting strength of the warm air return pipe body is strengthened.

[0024] In this embodiment, the third bracket 3 is in the shape of a thin sheet and has an arc at one end and is welded to the second connecting section 8, and the other end is flat and has an oblong hole for connecting to the engine cylinder head; by setting the third bracket 3 to be connected to the engine cylinder head, the supporting strength of the warm air return pipe body is strengthened.

[0025] In this embodiment, a supercharger return water joint is provided on the second branch section 5; a supercharger return water joint 9 is provided on the second branch section 5; since no other bracket is installed or connected on the second branch section 5, a supercharger return water joint 9 is provided on the second branch section 5 to ensure the return water stability of the supercharger.

[0026] In this embodiment, the first bracket 1 is further provided with a reinforcing rib 104; Figure 1 As shown, reinforcing ribs 104 are added to the long straight section of the first bracket 1 to reduce the deformation of the first bracket 1 caused by the force.

[0027] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model rather than to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, ordinary technicians in the field should understand that the technical solution of the utility model can be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the purpose and scope of the technical solution of the utility model, which should be included in the scope of the claims of the utility model.

Claims

1. A warm air return pipe assembly, characterized in that: It includes a warm air return pipe body and a bracket assembly, the bracket assembly includes a first bracket, a second bracket and a third bracket which are arranged on the warm air return pipe body in sequence along the return direction, the first bracket is used to support and fix the wiring harness and peripheral pipes located in the area of ​​the warm air return pipe body, the second bracket and the third bracket are used to support and fix the warm air return pipe body.

2. The warm air return pipe assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The warm air return pipe body includes a first branch section for connecting to a warm air return hose, a third branch section for connecting to a water pump return hose, and a second branch section arranged between the first branch section and the third branch section. The two ends of the second branch section respectively extend toward the direction of the first branch section and the third branch section to form a first connecting section for connecting to the first branch section and a second connecting section for connecting to the third branch section.

3. The warm air return pipe assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first bracket is arranged on the first connecting section and comprises a bending portion for connecting with the first connecting section and a mounting portion for supporting and fixing the wiring harness and the surrounding pipes located in the area of ​​the warm air return pipe body.

4. The warm air return pipe assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting portion includes a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion formed by bending one end of the first bracket toward the vehicle wiring harness direction and the peripheral pipeline direction respectively, and a third mounting portion arranged at the other end of the first bracket and used to support and fix the wiring harness of other components.

5. The warm air return pipe assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second bracket is in the shape of a thin sheet and has an arc at one end which is welded to the first connecting section, and the other end is a plane and is provided with a through hole for connecting with the vehicle body EGR valve assembly.

6. The warm air return pipe assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The third bracket is in the shape of a thin sheet and has an arc at one end which is welded to the second connecting section, and the other end is a plane and has an oblong hole for connecting with the engine cylinder cover.

7. The warm air return pipe assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second branch section is provided with a supercharger return water joint.

8. The warm air return pipe assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first bracket is also provided with reinforcing ribs.