Air conditioner box body structure integrated with fragrance function, vehicle-mounted air conditioner system and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to an air conditioner box body structure integrated with a fragrance function, a vehicle-mounted air conditioner system and a vehicle, the air conditioner box body structure integrated with the fragrance function comprises a box body, an air channel is formed in the box body, the box body is provided with an airflow inlet and an airflow outlet which communicate with the air channel, and a mounting opening is formed in the box wall of the box body; the fragrance module comprises a shell embedded and fixed in the mounting opening and perfume located in the shell, and an air inlet and a fragrance diffusion opening which are communicated with the air channel are formed in the side, facing the air channel, of the shell; an operation window and a cover plate movably matched with the operation window are arranged on the side, back on to the air duct, of the shell. According to the scheme capable of reducing the space occupation of the fragrance module, the fragrance module is integrated into the air conditioner box body structure, and maintenance is convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of vehicle air conditioning technology, and in particular to an air conditioning box structure with integrated fragrance function, a vehicle air conditioning system and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] As people's requirements for riding comfort continue to increase, car fragrance systems are increasingly used; car fragrance systems mainly improve the air quality in the car and enhance the driving experience by releasing fragrance. For example, the fragrance module can heat the fragrance through the internal heating device to emit fragrance. Then, it is dispersed through the air circulation system in the car, so that the fragrance permeates the entire car.

[0003] The installation of car fragrance systems on cars is generally divided into various forms, such as factory-provided, optional configuration and self-installed. However, the fragrance modules in various forms are all separate parts, which take up too much space in the car. The need to configure independent structures such as inlet and outlet ducts and shells will increase the cost and weight of the entire vehicle. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present application provides a solution that can reduce the space occupied by the fragrance module, integrate it into the air-conditioning box structure, and facilitate maintenance.

[0005] The present application discloses an air conditioner cabinet structure with integrated fragrance function, comprising:

[0006] A box body, wherein the box body contains an air duct, the box body has an air flow inlet and an air flow outlet communicated with the air duct, and a box wall of the box body is provided with a mounting opening;

[0007] The fragrance module includes a shell body embedded and fixed in the installation port and fragrance located in the shell body, the shell body is provided with an air inlet and a fragrance diffusion port connected to the air duct on a side facing the air duct, and the shell body is provided with an operation window and a cover plate movably matched with the operation window on a side facing away from the air duct.

[0008] Several optional methods are also provided below, but they are not intended to be additional limitations on the above-mentioned overall solution, but are merely further supplements or preferences. Under the premise that there are no technical or logical contradictions, each optional method can be combined with the above-mentioned overall solution separately, and multiple optional methods can also be combined.

[0009] In one embodiment, the fragrance module further includes:

[0010] The baffle is provided with a communication port, the baffle is slidably mounted on the housing and has at least the following working positions:

[0011] In the closed position, the baffle shields the air inlet and the fragrance outlet;

[0012] In the open position, the air inlet and the fragrance diffusion port are opened to the air duct (100) via the connecting port.

[0013] In one embodiment, the fragrance module further includes:

[0014] The driving mechanism is installed on the housing to drive the baffle to switch the working position.

[0015] In one embodiment, the driving mechanism comprises:

[0016] A motor, mounted on the housing;

[0017] The gear is linked with the motor, and the baffle is provided with a rack meshing with the gear for transmission.

[0018] In one embodiment, a plurality of mutually isolated loading boxes are provided in the housing, and the fragrance is in multiple pieces and is respectively located in corresponding loading boxes;

[0019] The air inlet and the fragrance diffusion port are arranged in groups, and the same group includes at least one air inlet and at least one fragrance diffusion port. The air inlet and the fragrance diffusion port in the same group are connected to the corresponding loading box.

[0020] In one embodiment, the baffle has a plurality of open positions, and a corresponding group of the air inlets and the fragrance diffusion outlets are opened at each open position.

[0021] In one embodiment, the fragrance module further includes:

[0022] A fan is installed on the baffle. When the baffle is in an open position, the fan corresponds to the air inlet via the connecting port, and is used to introduce part of the air flow in the air duct into the shell and flow through the fragrance.

[0023] In one embodiment, the fragrance module further includes:

[0024] Detector, target gas concentration at the fragrance diffusion port;

[0025] The fragrance controller is connected to the detector and the fan circuit, and is used to control the fan accordingly according to the target gas concentration. The fragrance controller is also used to receive an operation instruction and control the motor accordingly.

[0026] The present application also provides a vehicle air conditioning system, having an air conditioning box structure with an integrated fragrance function as described in the present application, wherein a blower is installed at the air flow inlet of the box, and a heat exchanger is installed at the air flow outlet of the box;

[0027] Along the air flow direction, the fragrance module is located between the blower and the heat exchanger.

[0028] The present application also provides a vehicle having the vehicle air conditioning system described in the present application.

[0029] The fragrance module of the present application is integrated and embedded into the air-conditioning box as a whole, with a better concealed appearance. The movable cover is convenient for maintenance and replacement of fragrances, and is also more conducive to controlling costs and vehicle weight. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the conventional technology, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the conventional technology descriptions are briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0031] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the working principle of the fragrance module in one embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an air-conditioning box structure in one embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the middle fragrance module after being separated from the cabinet;

[0034] Figure 4 This is a front view of a fragrance module in an air conditioning cabinet structure according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Back view of the middle fragrance module;

[0036] Figure 6-7 Partial exploded views of the fragrance module at different angles in the air-conditioning cabinet structure of one embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Schematic diagram of further separation of the baffles;

[0038] Fig. 9 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioner box structure according to an embodiment of the present application, in which the baffle is in a closed position;

[0039] Figure 10-11 For comparison Fig. 9 Schematic diagram of the baffle in different opening positions.

[0040] The reference numerals of the components are as follows:

[0041] 100, housing; 110, air duct; 120, air inlet; 130, air outlet; 140, mounting port; 150, blower; 200, fragrance module; 210, housing; 211, air inlet; 212, fragrance outlet; 213, operation window; 214, cover; 215, cover lock; 216, guide rail; 217, loading box; 218, bayonet; 220, baffle; 221, connecting port; 222, rack; 230, driving mechanism; 231, power supply; 232, motor; 233, driving wheel; 234, driven wheel; 235, transmission belt; 236, bracket; 237, gear; 240, fragrance; 250, fan; 251, guide tube. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present application are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the connotation of the present application, so the present application is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0043] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another component, it may be directly on the other component or there may also be a central component. When a component is considered to be "connected to" another component, it may be directly connected to the other component or there may be a central component at the same time. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and similar expressions used in the specification of this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation method.

[0044] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0045] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being “above” or “below” a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly in contact with the second feature, or the first feature and the second feature are indirectly in contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, a first feature being “above”, “above”, or “above” a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level (or in a state of use, or from a certain perspective of the drawing) than the second feature. A first feature being “below”, “below”, or “below” a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level (or in a state of use, or from a certain perspective of the drawing) than the second feature.

[0046] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in the specification of this application have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs. The terms used in the specification of this application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application. The term "and / or" used in the specification of this application includes any and all combinations of one or more related listed items.

[0047] Existing vehicle-mounted fragrance modules are mostly independent modules, which are relatively expensive and poorly concealed. Some installation methods include hanging them in the car, sticking them on the dashboard, or placing them directly on the sub-dashboard, etc., which also pose safety hazards. Although some existing technologies have made attempts at integration, they are not easy to maintain and have single functions.

[0048] See also Figure 1 to Figure 6 In one embodiment of the present application, an air conditioning box structure with integrated fragrance function is provided, including a box 100 and a fragrance module 200, wherein the box 100 has an air duct 110, the box 100 has an air flow inlet 120 and an air flow outlet 130 connected to the air duct 110, and the box wall of the box 100 is provided with an installation port 140.

[0049] The air flow inlet 120 is used to install the blower 150. The outside air is sucked into the box 100 by the blower 150, and after the dust and impurities are filtered out by the filter element, it flows through the inside of the air duct 110. The air flow outlet 130 is used to install the heat exchanger (i.e., the cooling and heating core). The fragrance module 200 in this embodiment is integrated in the air duct 110 and is located between the blower 150 and the heat exchanger.

[0050] The fragrance module 200 includes a housing 210 embedded and fixed in the mounting port 140 and a fragrance 240 located in the housing 210. The fragrance 240 can be in the form of a solid fragrance stick, etc., which can be volatilized at room temperature or can be equipped with a heating component to enhance its volatilization and fragrance dissemination by heating. The side of the housing 210 facing the air duct 110, that is, the side inside the box 100, is provided with an air inlet 211 connected to the air duct 110 and a fragrance dissemination port 212. The side of the housing 210 facing away from the air duct 110, that is, the side outside the box 100, is provided with an operation window 213 and a cover plate 214 movably matched with the operation window 213.

[0051] The airflow in the air duct 110 can enter the housing 210 through the air inlet 211, and the fragrance gas emitted by the fragrance 240 is mixed into the air in the air duct through the fragrance diffusion port 212, and finally diffused into the vehicle through the air flow outlet 130. In this embodiment, the fragrance module 200 is arranged in the air duct 110 downstream of the blower 150 to avoid occupying additional space. In addition, in order to facilitate the replacement of fragrances, a movable cover 214 is arranged on the side of the housing 210 facing away from the air duct 110, which is convenient for opening and closing to replace the fragrance 240 or other maintenance operations.

[0052] A cover lock 215 is provided on the cover 214, and a corresponding one side of the shell 210 is provided with a bayonet 218 that cooperates with the cover lock 215. After the cover 214 is in place, the cover lock 215 cooperates with the bayonet 218 to maintain the position of the cover 214. The cover lock 215 can be used in a variety of ways, such as a push-type lock button that is easy to operate. When replacing spices, the rear casing is pressed to open the cover 214 to replace the spices. The cover 214 and the shell 210 can be matched in a sliding, flipping or direct disassembly manner.

[0053] As for the working method of the fragrance module 200 itself, it is also combined with existing technologies. For example, the target gas concentration at the fragrance diffusion port 212 can be detected in real time by a detector and fed back to the fragrance controller; the fragrance controller increases or decreases the diffusion speed of the fragrance gas according to the target gas concentration.

[0054] In another embodiment of the present application, in order to switch the working mode to adapt to more usage scenarios, the fragrance module 200 further includes a baffle 220, the baffle 220 is provided with a communication port 221, the baffle 220 is slidably mounted on the housing 210 and has at least the following working positions:

[0055] In the closed position, the baffle 220 shields the air inlet 211 and the fragrance outlet 212, that is, isolates the air flow from the air duct 110;

[0056] In the open position, the air inlet 211 and the fragrance diffusion port 212 are opened to the air duct 110 via the connecting port 221 .

[0057] Combination Figure 7 to Figure 9 There are two communication ports 221, one of which is connected to the air inlet 211 in the open position, and the other is connected to the fragrance outlet 212. In order to facilitate the switching of working positions, in another embodiment, the fragrance module 200 also includes a driving mechanism 230, which is installed on the housing 210 to drive the baffle 220 to switch the working position. For example, the driving mechanism 230 includes a motor 232 installed on the housing 210, and a power supply 231 is set in the housing 210 to supply power to the motor 232. Of course, the power supply in the car can also be used.

[0058] A transmission method is also provided in one embodiment of the present application. For example, a driving wheel 233 is installed on the main shaft of the motor 232, a bracket 236 is fixed on the shell 210, and a passive wheel 234 is rotatably installed on the bracket 236. The driving wheel 233 and the passive wheel 234 are connected by a transmission belt 235. The passive wheel 234 is fixed with a gear 237 that rotates synchronously therewith, and a rack 222 that meshes with the gear 237 for transmission is provided on the baffle 220.

[0059] In order to guide the movement of the baffle 220, a guide rail 216 is fixed on the housing 210, and specifically, a sliding groove or the like can be adopted, and two opposite sides of the baffle 220 are placed in the sliding grooves on the corresponding sides.

[0060] In order to flexibly switch the fragrance, the fragrance 240 can be configured in multiple pieces, and different types of fragrances 240 can be further used. Based on this, in one embodiment of the present application, a plurality of mutually isolated loading boxes 217 are provided in the housing 210, and the fragrance 240 is in multiple pieces and is respectively located in the corresponding loading boxes 217;

[0061] The air inlet 211 and the fragrance diffusion port 212 are arranged in groups, and the same group includes one air inlet 211 and one fragrance diffusion port 212 . The air inlet 211 and the fragrance diffusion port 212 in the same group are connected to the corresponding loading box 217 . Figure 6 , Figure 8 Taking three groups as an example, there are three sets of loading boxes 217 and fragrances 240, and for each loading box 217, one side faces the cover plate 214 for easy placement and replacement of fragrances 240, and the other side is connected to the corresponding air inlet 211 and fragrance diffusion port 212. Correspondingly, the baffle 220 has multiple open positions, and a corresponding set of air inlet 211 and fragrance diffusion port 212 is opened in each open position.

[0062] In order to strengthen the airflow, in one embodiment, the fragrance module 200 also includes a fan 250. The fan 250 is installed on the baffle 220 and can be powered by the power supply 231. When the baffle 220 is in the open position, the fan 250 corresponds to the air inlet 211 through the connecting port 221, and is used to introduce part of the airflow in the air duct 110 into the housing 210 and flow through the fragrance 240. A guide tube 251 is provided between the fan 250 and the corresponding connecting port 221 to control the wind direction and improve the use efficiency. When configuring the detector and the fragrance controller, the fan 250 and the detector are connected to the fragrance controller circuit, and the fan 250 is controlled accordingly according to the target gas concentration. The fragrance controller is also used to receive the corresponding control motor 232 of the operation instruction to realize the switching of the working position of the baffle 220.

[0063] See also Figures 9 to 11 , taking two groups of air inlets 211 and fragrance diffusers 212 as an example:

[0064] Fig. 9 In the embodiment, the baffle 220 is in the closed position, the communication port 221 is not connected to any air inlet 211 and the fragrance diffusion port 212, and all the air inlet 211 and the fragrance diffusion port 212 are shielded by the baffle 220;

[0065] Fig.10 In the embodiment, the baffle 220 is in one of the working positions, and the connecting port 221 is connected with a group of air inlets 211 and the fragrance diffusion port 212 on the right side;

[0066] Fig.11 In the embodiment, the baffle 220 is in another working position, and the connecting port 221 is connected with a group of air inlet ports 211 and fragrance diffusion ports 212 on the left side.

[0067] When in use, the baffle 220 can be driven to a corresponding position according to a predetermined stroke by the motor 232 (for example, a stepping motor), so that a variety of fragrance changing modes can be supported.

[0068] In another embodiment, the present application further provides a vehicle air conditioning system, which may have the air conditioning box structure with integrated fragrance function of the above embodiments, wherein a blower 150 is installed at the air flow inlet 120 of the box 100, and a heat exchanger is installed at the air flow outlet 130 of the box 100; along the air flow direction, the fragrance module 200 is located between the blower 150 and the heat exchanger. Other components of the vehicle air conditioning system can be further combined with the existing technology, which is not the focus of improvement of the present application and will not be described here.

[0069] Another embodiment of the present application further provides a vehicle having the vehicle air conditioning system of the present application.

[0070] The fragrance module used in each embodiment of the present application has a simpler integrated structure and fewer parts, so it has the advantages of low cost and light weight. Its main part is inside the air conditioner box structure, which has little impact on the appearance and does not take up extra space. It can be switched to multiple working positions through the baffle, which can be flexibly operated and suitable for different scene requirements.

[0071] The technical features of the above-mentioned embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-mentioned embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification. When the technical features in different embodiments are embodied in the same figure, it can be regarded that the figure also discloses the combination examples of the various embodiments involved.

[0072] The above-described embodiments only express several implementation methods of the present application, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be pointed out that, for a person of ordinary skill in the art, several variations and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present application, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the scope of patent protection of the present application shall be subject to the attached claims.

Claims

1. An air conditioner box structure with integrated fragrance function, characterized in that: include: A box (100), wherein an air duct (110) is disposed inside the box (100), the box (100) has an air inlet (120) and an air outlet (130) which are in communication with the air duct (110), and a mounting opening (140) is provided on a box wall of the box (100); The fragrance module (200) comprises a shell (210) embedded and fixed in the installation opening (140) and a fragrance (240) located in the shell (210); the shell (210) is provided with an air inlet (211) and a fragrance diffusion port (212) connected to the air duct (110) on a side facing the air duct (110); the shell (210) is provided with an operation window (213) and a cover plate (214) movably matched with the operation window (213) on a side facing away from the air duct (110).

2. The air conditioner box structure with integrated fragrance function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fragrance module (200) further comprises: A baffle (220), wherein the baffle (220) is provided with a communication port (221), and the baffle (220) is slidably mounted on the housing (210) and has at least the following working positions: In the closed position, the baffle (220) shields the air inlet (211) and the fragrance diffusion port (212); In the open position, the air inlet (211) and the fragrance diffusion outlet (212) are opened to the air duct (110) via the connecting port (221).

3. The air conditioner box structure with integrated fragrance function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fragrance module (200) further comprises: A driving mechanism (230) is installed on the housing (210) to drive the baffle (220) to switch a working position.

4. The air conditioner box structure with integrated fragrance function according to claim 3 is characterized in that: The driving mechanism (230) comprises: A motor (232) mounted on the housing (210); The gear (237) is linked to the motor (232), and the baffle (220) is provided with a rack (222) meshing with the gear (237).

5. The air conditioner box structure with integrated fragrance function according to claim 4, characterized in that: A plurality of mutually isolated loading boxes (217) are arranged in the housing (210), and the fragrance (240) is in a plurality of pieces and is respectively located in corresponding loading boxes (217); The air inlet (211) and the fragrance diffusion port (212) are arranged in a group, and the same group includes at least one air inlet (211) and at least one fragrance diffusion port (212), and the air inlet (211) and the fragrance diffusion port (212) in the same group are connected to the corresponding loading box (217).

6. The air conditioner cabinet structure with integrated fragrance function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The baffle (220) has a plurality of open positions, and a corresponding group of the air inlet (211) and the fragrance diffusion port (212) is opened at each open position.

7. The air conditioner box structure with integrated fragrance function according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fragrance module (200) further comprises: The fan (250) is installed on the baffle (220). When the baffle (220) is in an open position, the fan (250) corresponds to the air inlet (211) via the connecting port (221) to introduce part of the air flow in the air duct (110) into the housing (210) and flow through the fragrance (240).

8. The air conditioner cabinet structure with integrated fragrance function according to claim 7, characterized in that: The fragrance module (200) further comprises: A detector for detecting the target gas concentration at the fragrance diffusion port (212); The fragrance controller is connected to the detector and the fan (250) circuit and is used to control the fan (250) according to the target gas concentration. The fragrance controller is also used to receive an operation instruction and control the motor (232) accordingly.

9. A vehicle air conditioning system, characterized in that: An air conditioner box structure with an integrated fragrance function according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein a blower (150) is installed at the air flow inlet (120) of the box (100), and a heat exchanger is installed at the air flow outlet (130) of the box (100); Along the airflow direction, the fragrance module (200) is located between the blower (150) and the heat exchanger.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: A vehicle air conditioning system according to claim 9.

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