Air inlet structure of automobile air conditioner
By adding components such as air inlet ducts, funnel air inlets and other components to the air inlet structure of the automobile air conditioner, the upper and right air inlets are opened at the same time, the problem of insufficient air inlet volume in the prior art is solved, better cooling and heating adjustment functions are achieved, and water inlet is prevented in the wading section.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421232267.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-31
- Publication Date
- 2025-02-28
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-05-31
AI Technical Summary
In the existing automobile air conditioner air intake structure, the air intake port is always located above the waterproof air intake box, and the airflow above cannot be introduced into the air intake port, resulting in a decrease in the air intake amount of the air conditioner and affecting the cooling and heating regulation function.
A car air intake structure is designed. By adding air intake ducts, funnel air intake, three-way pipe, one-way valve, electric push rod and sealing plate, the upper air intake port and the right end of the air intake port are opened at the same time, increasing the air intake capacity, and closing the right end of the air intake port in the wading section to prevent water intake.
It realizes the increase in the intake volume of the air intake without affecting the waterproof performance, meets the cooling and heating adjustment function of the automobile air conditioner, and prevents water inflow in the wading section, solving the problem of insufficient air intake in the original technology.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to an air inlet structure for an automobile air conditioner, belonging to the technical field of automobile air conditioners. Background Art
[0002] A complete car air conditioner should include six functions: cooling, heating, ventilation, air purification, humidity regulation and windshield defrosting (fogging). It is generally composed of a compressor, evaporator, condenser, liquid receiver, fan, humidifier, heater and defroster.
[0003] After searching the Chinese patent number: CN211075438U, a car air conditioning air intake structure is found. The waterproof air intake box of this design is located in the engine compartment, and the air intake of the waterproof air intake box is opened above the waterproof air intake box so as to raise the air intake height as much as possible to prevent water from entering the air conditioner from the air intake. However, the air intake of this technical solution is always located above the waterproof air intake box, and the airflow above cannot be introduced into the air intake, thereby reducing the air intake volume of the air conditioner and affecting the cooling and heating adjustment function of the air conditioner. Now, an automobile air conditioning air intake structure is urgently needed to solve the above-mentioned problems. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide an automobile air-conditioning air intake structure to solve the problems raised in the above-mentioned background technology. The utility model has a reasonable structure. The design can enable the upper air intake and the right-end air intake to be opened at the same time, thereby increasing the air intake volume of the air intake and meeting the heating and cooling adjustment functions of the automobile air conditioner. The right-end air intake can also be closed when driving on a flooded road to prevent water from entering the air intake.
[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model is realized by the following technical scheme: an automobile air-conditioning air intake structure, comprising a mounting base, an air intake duct, a funnel air inlet, a three-way duct, a one-way valve, an electric push rod and a sealing plate, an air intake housing is fixed to the upper end surface of the mounting base, a first connecting housing is welded to the right end surface of the air intake housing, a connecting flange is welded to the right end surface of the first connecting housing, and a second connecting housing is installed to the right end surface of the connecting flange;
[0006] A funnel air inlet is installed on the upper end face of the second connecting shell, a three-way pipe is installed inside the first connecting shell and its upper end face is sealed and connected to the funnel air inlet, an air inlet duct is installed on the right end face of the three-way pipe and extends out of the outside of the second connecting shell, a one-way valve is arranged on the outside of the annular surface of the air inlet duct, an electric push rod is fixed on the upper end face inside the second connecting shell, a sealing plate is fixed on the lower end face of the electric push rod and extends into the inside of the air inlet duct.
[0007] Furthermore, the mounting base is fixed by fastening bolts.
[0008] Furthermore, a sealing gasket is provided between the air inlet duct and the second connecting shell, and a sealing gasket is provided between the funnel air inlet and the three-way duct.
[0009] Furthermore, a sealing gasket is provided between the one-way valve and the three-way pipe, and a sealing gasket is provided between the one-way valve and the air inlet pipe.
[0010] Furthermore, a sealing groove is provided inside the air inlet duct, the specification of the sealing groove matches the specification of the sealing plate, and the two can be fitted and connected.
[0011] Furthermore, the funnel air inlet, the one-way valve, the air inlet duct, the electric push rod and the sealing plate constitute an adjustable air inlet assembly.
[0012] Furthermore, the upper half of the funnel air inlet is configured as a fan-shaped structure.
[0013] The beneficial effects of the utility model: the utility model is an automobile air-conditioning air intake structure. Since the utility model adds an air intake duct, a funnel air inlet, a three-way pipe, a one-way valve, an electric push rod and a sealing plate, the design can make the upper air intake and the right-end air intake open at the same time, increase the air intake volume of the air intake, meet the heating and cooling adjustment function of the automobile air-conditioning, and can close the right-end air intake when crossing a flooded section to prevent water from entering the air intake. This solves the problem that the air intake of the original automobile air-conditioning air intake structure is always located above the waterproof air intake box, and the airflow above cannot be introduced into the air intake, thereby reducing the air intake volume of the air conditioner and affecting the heating and cooling adjustment function of the air conditioner. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] Other features, objects and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent by reading the detailed description of non-limiting embodiments with reference to the following drawings:
[0015] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an automobile air-conditioning air intake structure of the utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a structural cross-sectional view of an air intake structure for an automobile air conditioner according to the utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of an automobile air-conditioning air intake structure of the utility model;
[0018] In the figure: 1-mounting base, 2-air inlet shell, 3-first connecting shell, 4-connecting flange, 5-second connecting shell, 6-air inlet duct, 7-funnel air inlet, 8-three-way pipe, 9-check valve, 10-electric push rod, 11-sealing plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0019] In order to make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects achieved by the present invention easy to understand, the present invention is further described below in conjunction with specific implementation methods.
[0020] See also Figure 1-Figure 3 The utility model provides a technical solution: an air intake structure for automobile air conditioner, comprising a mounting base 1, an air intake duct 6, a funnel air inlet 7, a three-way duct 8, a one-way valve 9, an electric push rod 10 and a sealing plate 11, an air intake shell 2 is fixed to the upper end surface of the mounting base 1, a first connecting shell 3 is welded to the right end surface of the air intake shell 2, a connecting flange 4 is welded to the right end surface of the first connecting shell 3, and a second connecting shell 5 is installed to the right end surface of the connecting flange 4;
[0021] A funnel air inlet 7 is installed on the upper end face of the second connecting shell 5, a three-way pipe 8 is installed inside the first connecting shell 3 and its upper end face is sealed and connected to the funnel air inlet 7, an air inlet duct 6 is installed on the right end face of the three-way pipe 8 and extends out of the outside of the second connecting shell 5, a one-way valve 9 is arranged on the outer side of the annular surface of the air inlet duct 6, an electric push rod 10 is fixed to the upper end face inside the second connecting shell 5, a sealing plate 11 is fixed to the lower end face of the electric push rod 10 and extends into the air inlet duct 6. This design can make the upper air inlet and the right end air inlet open at the same time, increase the air intake of the air inlet, meet the heating and cooling adjustment function of the automobile air conditioner, and can close the right end air inlet when crossing a flooded section to prevent water from entering the air inlet.
[0022] As a first embodiment of the utility model: the mounting base 1 is fixed by fastening bolts. This design fixes the mounting base 1 inside the car by fastening bolts. A sealing gasket is provided between the one-way valve 9 and the three-way pipe 8, a sealing gasket is provided between the air inlet pipe 6 and the second connecting shell 5, and a sealing gasket is provided between the funnel air inlet 7 and the three-way pipe 8. This design allows wind to enter the three-way pipe 8 from the funnel air inlet 7 and the air inlet pipe 6, thereby increasing the air intake and satisfying the cooling and heating adjustment function of the car air conditioner;
[0023] A sealing gasket is provided between the one-way valve 9 and the air inlet duct 6, and this design can prevent the airflow entering from the funnel air inlet 7 from flowing out of the air inlet duct 6 in the reverse direction;
[0024] The upper half of the funnel air inlet 7 is arranged as a fan-shaped structure, a sealing groove is opened inside the air inlet duct 6, the specification of the sealing groove matches the specification of the sealing plate 11, and the two can be fitted and connected, the funnel air inlet 7, the one-way valve 9, the air inlet duct 6, the electric push rod 10 and the sealing plate 11 constitute an adjustable air inlet assembly. When the car enters a flooded section, this design can drive the sealing plate 11 to move downward through the electric push rod 10, so that the sealing plate 11 can be fitted and connected with the sealing groove, so that the sealing plate 11 can seal the air inlet duct 6, to prevent water from entering the interior of the car through the air inlet duct 6 and affecting the function of the air conditioner.
[0025] As the second embodiment of the utility model: the staff fixes the installation base 1 inside the car by tightening bolts. When on a non-water-crossing section, wind can enter the three-way pipe 8 from the funnel air inlet 7 and the air inlet duct 6, thereby increasing the air intake volume to meet the heating and cooling adjustment function of the car air conditioner. The one-way valve 9 can prevent the airflow entering from the funnel air inlet 7 from flowing back out of the air inlet duct 6. When the car enters a water-crossing section, the sealing plate 11 is driven downward by the electric push rod 10, so that the sealing plate 11 can be fitted and connected with the sealing groove, so that the sealing plate 11 can seal the air inlet duct 6 to prevent water from entering the car through the air inlet duct 6 and affecting the function of the air conditioner.
[0026] The above shows and describes the basic principles and main features of the utility model and the advantages of the utility model. For those skilled in the art, it is obvious that the utility model is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic features of the utility model. Therefore, no matter from which point of view, the embodiments should be regarded as exemplary and non-restrictive. The scope of the utility model is limited by the attached claims rather than the above description, and it is intended to include all changes within the meaning and scope of the equivalent elements of the claims. Any figure mark in the claims should not be regarded as limiting the claims involved.
[0027] In addition, it should be understood that although the present specification is described according to implementation modes, not every implementation mode contains only one independent technical solution. This description of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment may also be appropriately combined to form other implementation modes that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. An air intake structure for an automobile air conditioner, comprising a mounting base, an air intake duct, a funnel air inlet, a three-way duct, a one-way valve, an electric push rod and a sealing plate, characterized in that: An air inlet housing is fixed to the upper end surface of the mounting base, a first connecting housing is welded to the right end surface of the air inlet housing, a connecting flange is welded to the right end surface of the first connecting housing, and a second connecting housing is installed to the right end surface of the connecting flange; A funnel air inlet is installed on the upper end face of the second connecting shell, a three-way pipe is installed inside the first connecting shell and its upper end face is sealed and connected to the funnel air inlet, an air inlet duct is installed on the right end face of the three-way pipe and extends out of the outside of the second connecting shell, a one-way valve is arranged on the outside of the annular surface of the air inlet duct, an electric push rod is fixed on the upper end face inside the second connecting shell, a sealing plate is fixed on the lower end face of the electric push rod and extends into the inside of the air inlet duct.
2. The automobile air conditioning air intake structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting base is fixed by fastening bolts.
3. The automobile air conditioning air intake structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing gasket is provided between the air inlet duct and the second connecting shell, and a sealing gasket is provided between the funnel air inlet and the three-way duct.
4. The automobile air conditioning air intake structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing gasket is provided between the one-way valve and the three-way pipe, and a sealing gasket is provided between the one-way valve and the air inlet pipe.
5. The automobile air conditioning air intake structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing groove is provided inside the air inlet duct, the specification of the sealing groove matches the specification of the sealing plate, and the two can be fitted and connected.
6. The automobile air conditioning air intake structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The funnel air inlet, the one-way valve, the air inlet duct, the electric push rod and the sealing plate constitute an adjustable air inlet assembly.
7. The automobile air conditioning air intake structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper half of the funnel air inlet is arranged in a fan-shaped structure.