Front wall gutter channel structure of automobile and automobile

By setting up an air conditioner air inlet in the vehicle front circumference flow tank structure in the recessed groove of the flow tank, and using the front windshield to guide the airflow, the problem of large space occupied by the air conditioner air inlet is solved, and the effect of space saving and air cleaning is achieved.

CN223224288UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-15智行盒子(河南)科技有限公司
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Application Number
CN202422173591.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-05
Publication Date
2025-08-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-05

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Technical Problem

The existing car air conditioner air inlets take up a lot of space in the front cabin and is not suitable for models with small space in the front cabin.

Method used

The front surround flow tank structure is adopted, and the air conditioner air inlet is arranged in the recessed groove of the rear groove wall of the flow tank. The rear surface of the front windshield is used to fit the rear groove wall to allow the airflow to enter the recessed groove and enter the air conditioner air inlet. A water outlet hole is provided on the bottom wall of the flow tank to discharge moisture, and the filter element is used to filter impurities.

Benefits of technology

It reduces the layout space of the air inlet of the air conditioner, saves the space layout of the front cabin, avoids gasoline or oil gas in the front cabin entering the cockpit, ensures the air in the car clean, reduces the cost of parts development, and prevents rainwater from entering the air inlet of the air conditioner when it rains.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a front wall gutter channel structure of an automobile and the automobile. The front wall gutter channel structure comprises a gutter channel body and a front windshield. A gutter channel with an upward opening is defined by the gutter channel body, a sunken groove is formed in the rear channel wall of the gutter channel, and an air conditioner air inlet is formed in the channel wall of the sunken groove. The air conditioner air inlet and the bottom wall of the gutter channel are arranged at intervals. The rear surface of the front windshield is attached to the rear groove wall, and the lower wall of the sunken groove is located on the lower side of the lower end of the front windshield, so that airflow enters the sunken groove and then enters the air conditioner air inlet. The air conditioner air inlet is arranged through the front wall gutter channel, the arrangement space of the air conditioner air inlet can be reduced, arrangement of peripheral wire harnesses and pipelines is facilitated, space is saved, space arrangement of a front cabin is effectively improved, and the front wall gutter channel is suitable for vehicles with narrow front cabin arrangement space. In addition, the lower end of the windshield can be directly used as a part of the gutter channel, and the windshield can be made larger.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobiles, in particular to a front water flow channel structure of an automobile and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] Currently, the air conditioning inlet is located in the front engine compartment of a car. The air conditioning inlet is placed in a cavity defined by the front upper panel and the front lower reinforcement panel to ensure smooth air intake and drainage. However, this structure takes up a lot of space and is not suitable for vehicles with limited space in the front engine compartment. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above problems, the present utility model is proposed to provide a front dash chute structure and vehicle of an automobile that overcomes the above problems or at least partially solves the above problems. The front dash chute is used to arrange the air duct openings of the air conditioning, thereby saving the arrangement space of the air conditioning air inlet and improving the layout of the front engine compartment.

[0004] Specifically, the utility model provides a front water trough structure of an automobile, comprising:

[0005] A water trough body, wherein the water trough body defines a water trough with an upward opening, a recessed groove is provided on a rear wall of the water trough, an air conditioning air inlet is provided on the wall of the recessed groove; the air conditioning air inlet is spaced apart from the bottom wall of the water trough;

[0006] The front windshield, the rear surface of the front windshield is in contact with the rear groove wall, and the lower wall of the recessed groove is located on the lower side of the lower end of the front windshield, so that the air flow enters the recessed groove and then enters the air inlet of the air conditioner.

[0007] Optionally, the air-conditioning air inlet is located on the rear wall of the recessed groove; the air-conditioning air inlet is located on the upper side of the lower end of the front windshield.

[0008] Optionally, a water outlet is provided on the bottom wall of the water trough, and the water outlet is used to discharge water in the water trough.

[0009] Optionally, the front water trough structure further includes:

[0010] The filter element is disposed in the water flow trough and is configured to filter water and air flow entering the water flow trough.

[0011] Optionally, the filter element includes:

[0012] a first filtering area, the first filtering area being arranged on the upper side of the front trough wall of the water flow trough;

[0013] A shielding area is connected to the lower edge of the first filtering area, and the upper edge of the shielding area is located on the lower side of the lower end of the front windshield.

[0014] Optionally, the upper edge of the shielding area is in contact with or sealed to the lower end of the front windshield.

[0015] Optionally, the upper end of the shielding area is located below the lower end of the front windshield.

[0016] Optionally, the filter element further includes a second filter area, and the second filter area extends upward from an upper edge of the first filter area.

[0017] Filter holes are provided on both the first filter area and the second filter area; the filter holes on the first filter area and the filter holes on the second filter area are connected to each other;

[0018] The shielding area is a sealing plate or filtering holes are provided on the shielding area.

[0019] The utility model also provides a car, comprising an air conditioner and a front water trough structure as described in any one of the above items; the inlet of the air conditioner is connected to the air inlet of the air conditioner or is arranged at the air inlet of the air conditioner.

[0020] Optionally, the air conditioner includes an air inlet duct, the air inlet duct includes a first section and a second section, the inlet of the first section is the inlet of the air conditioner, the first section is connected to the second section, and the connection between the first section and the second section is the lowest position of the first section and the lowest position of the second section;

[0021] A downwardly extending drain pipe is provided at the connection between the first section and the second section.

[0022] The utility model discloses a front dash gutter structure for an automobile and a vehicle. The gutter is used to direct rainwater flowing down the front windshield, ensuring that rainwater does not accumulate in the front and lower portion of the front windshield. A recessed groove is provided on the rear wall of the gutter, and the air conditioning air inlet is located on the wall of the recessed groove. In other words, using the front dash gutter to arrange the air conditioning air inlet reduces the space required for the air conditioning air inlet, facilitates the layout of surrounding wiring harnesses and piping, saves space, and effectively improves the spatial layout of the front engine compartment. It is suitable for vehicles with limited front engine compartment space. Furthermore, the air conditioning air inlet is located outside the front engine compartment and directly connected to the outside atmosphere. This arrangement prevents gasoline or oil vapors in the front engine compartment from entering the cockpit, thereby preventing air pollution in the cockpit and ensuring a comfortable feeling for the passengers inside the vehicle. Furthermore, the front windshield can guide airflow into the recessed groove, facilitating airflow into the air conditioning air inlet. Furthermore, the lower end of the windshield can be used directly as part of the water channel, eliminating the need for a connector between the front windshield and the channel. This also eliminates the need for a sealing structure, minimizing front cabin space and reducing component development costs while also allowing for a larger windshield. Furthermore, the separation between the air conditioning inlet and the bottom wall of the water channel prevents rainwater from the water channel from entering the air conditioning inlet during rain.

[0023] Furthermore, in the front water flow channel structure of the automobile of the present invention and in the vehicle, the setting of the filter element can prevent impurities in the water from entering the water flow channel and even the air inlet of the air conditioner, and can also prevent impurities in the water and air flow from entering the water flow channel and even the air inlet of the air conditioner.

[0024] Based on the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art will become more aware of the above and other objects, advantages and features of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Hereinafter, some specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail in an exemplary and non-limiting manner with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the accompanying drawings indicate the same or similar components or parts. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the accompanying drawings:

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a front water trough structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a front water trough structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a front water trough structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a front water trough structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of a front water trough structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] Refer to the following Figures 1 to 5 To describe the front dash chute structure and vehicle of the automobile of the embodiment of the present utility model. In the description of this embodiment, it should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features, that is, include one or more of the features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined. When a feature "includes or contains" one or some of the features it covers, unless otherwise specifically described, this indicates that other features are not excluded and other features may be further included.

[0032] Unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, terms such as "disposed," "installed," "connected," "connected," "fixed," and "coupled" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed or detachable connections, or integration; mechanical or electrical connections; direct or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two elements or interaction between two elements, unless otherwise expressly limited. A person of ordinary skill in the art should be able to understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0033] In addition, in the description of this embodiment, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact via another feature between them. That is, in the description of this embodiment, the first feature being "above," "above," and "above" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. The first feature being "below," "below," or "below" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0034] In the description of the present embodiment, reference to the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0035] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the front water trough structure according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 As shown, and reference Figures 2 to 5 The embodiment of the present invention provides a front water trough structure for an automobile, comprising a water trough body 100 and a front windshield 200. The water trough body 100 defines a water trough with an upward opening, a recessed groove 120 being provided on the rear wall of the water trough, and an air conditioning air inlet 130 being provided on the groove wall of the recessed groove 120. The air conditioning air inlet 130 is spaced apart from the bottom wall of the water trough. The rear surface of the front windshield 200 is in contact with the rear groove wall, and the lower wall of the recessed groove 120 is located on the lower side of the lower end of the front windshield 200, so that airflow enters the recessed groove 120 and then enters the air conditioning air inlet 130.

[0036] The water gutter is used to channel rainwater running off the front windshield 200, ensuring it doesn't collect below and in front of the windshield 200. A recessed groove 120 is provided on the rear wall of the gutter, and the air conditioning inlet 130 is located on the wall of the recessed groove 120. This means that using the front gutter to position the air conditioning inlet reduces its layout space, facilitates the routing of surrounding wiring and piping, and effectively improves the layout of the front engine compartment, making it suitable for vehicles with limited front engine compartment space. Furthermore, the air conditioning inlet is located outside the front engine compartment and directly connected to the outside atmosphere. This arrangement prevents gasoline or oil vapors from the front engine compartment from entering the cockpit, thereby preventing air pollution and ensuring a comfortable cabin. Furthermore, the front windshield 200 directs airflow into the recessed groove 120, facilitating airflow into the air conditioning inlet 130. Moreover, the lower end of the windshield can be directly used as part of the water channel, without the need for a connector between the front windshield 200 and the water channel. The original sealing structure can also be eliminated, thus saving as much space as possible in the front cabin and reducing component development costs. At the same time, the windshield can also be made larger. Furthermore, the air conditioning inlet 130 and the bottom wall of the water channel are spaced apart to prevent rainwater in the water channel from entering the air conditioning inlet 130 when it rains. In some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1As shown, the air conditioning inlet 130 is located on the rear wall of the recessed groove 120. The air conditioning inlet 130 is located above the lower end of the front windshield 200. The front windshield 200 provides shielding and protection for the air conditioning inlet 130, preventing water from entering in the event of heavy rainfall or when the vehicle is at a steep angle.

[0037] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the bottom wall of the water trough is provided with a water outlet 140 for draining the water in the trough. The front dash trough structure also includes a water outlet pipe 150. The inlet of the water outlet pipe 150 is connected to the water outlet 140, and the outlet 160 of the water outlet pipe 150 is configured to discharge the water in the water outlet pipe 150 outside the vehicle.

[0038] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the front water channel structure also includes a filter element, which is arranged in the water channel and configured to filter the water and air flow entering the water channel. The filter element can prevent impurities in the water or air flow from entering the water channel or even the air inlet 130.

[0039] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the filter element includes a first filter area 310 and a shielding area 320. The first filter area 310 is disposed on the upper side of the front wall of the water trough. The shielding area 320 is connected to the lower edge of the first filter area 310, and the upper edge of the shielding area 320 is located below the lower end of the front windshield 200.

[0040] The shielding area 320 is used to block water and air from flowing into the water trough, and the first filtering area 310 is used to filter the water and air to prevent impurities in the water and air from flowing into the water trough. For example, the shielding area 320 and the first filtering area 310 can prevent leaves in the water from entering the water trough.

[0041] Furthermore, in some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the upper edge of the shielding area 320 contacts the lower end of the front windshield 200. This arrangement is more conducive to filtering the water and airflow entering the water trough.

[0042] In other embodiments of the present invention, the upper edge of the shielding area 320 is sealed to the lower end of the front windshield 200. This arrangement ensures that water and air entering the water trough will not flow between the lower end of the windshield and the upper edge of the shielding area 320.

[0043] In some embodiments of the present invention, the upper end of the shielding area 320 is located below the lower end of the front windshield 200 .

[0044] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the filter element further includes a second filter area 330, which extends upward from the upper edge of the first filter area 310. When there is a lot of rain, the provision of the second filter area 330 can enhance the ability to filter rainwater, thereby preventing some rainwater or airflow from flowing into the gutter before being filtered by the first filter area 310, causing impurities in the rainwater or airflow to clog the gutter or the outlet.

[0045] In some embodiments of the present invention, filter holes are provided on both the first filter area 310 and the second filter area 330. The first filter area 310 and the second filter area 330 filter water and air through the filter holes to prevent impurities in the water and air from flowing into the water flow trough.

[0046] Furthermore, in some embodiments of the present invention, the filter holes on the first filter area 310 and the filter holes on the second filter area 330 are connected to each other.

[0047] The filter holes on the first filter area 310 and the filter holes on the second filter area 330 can also be connected to each other. This arrangement allows the multiple filter holes to form a filter channel, thereby increasing the filter area and improving the filtering effect.

[0048] In some embodiments of the present invention, the shielding area 320 is a sealing plate, which can improve the shielding effect.

[0049] In some embodiments of the present invention, filter holes are provided on the shielding area 320. In other words, the shielding area 320 not only has a shielding function but also a filtering function, and can also filter the water and airflow entering the water trough, further preventing impurities in the water and airflow from entering the water trough or even the air inlet 130 of the air conditioner.

[0050] An embodiment of the present invention provides an automobile, including an air conditioner and a dash panel structure according to any of the above-described embodiments. The air conditioner's inlet is connected to an air conditioner air inlet 130. The automobile's air conditioner is used to control the temperature of the cockpit. When the air conditioner is in cooling mode, the air conditioner converts outdoor air entering the air conditioner's inlet through the air conditioner air inlet 130 into cooling air. The cooling air then exchanges heat with the air in the cockpit, cooling the air inside the cockpit.

[0051] In other embodiments of the present invention, the air inlet of the air conditioner is arranged at the air inlet 130 of the air conditioner.

[0052] In some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner includes an air inlet duct, the air inlet duct includes a first section and a second section, the inlet of the first section is the inlet of the air conditioner, the first section is connected to the second section, and the connection between the first section and the second section is the lowest position of the first section and the lowest position of the second section.

[0053] Air enters the air conditioner's inlet, passes through the first and second sections, and then flows out into the cab. The junction of the first and second sections is the lowest point of the first section, and the lowest point of the second section ensures that if water enters the air conditioner's inlet, it will collect at the junction of the first and second sections, preventing it from entering the cab and affecting the user experience.

[0054] Furthermore, in some embodiments of the present invention, a downwardly extending drain pipe is provided at the connection between the first section and the second section, so that water collected at the connection between the first section and the second section can be drained through the downwardly extending drain pipe.

[0055] In some embodiments of the present invention, the air conditioner includes an air duct, wherein the air inlet duct is a portion of the air duct. Positioning the air inlet of the air conditioner on the wall of the water trough can significantly shorten the length of the air conditioner duct and improve air conditioner performance. The air conditioner also includes a heat exchanger disposed within the air duct, the heat exchanger being located at the rear end of the air inlet duct, and air entering through the air inlet duct undergoes heat exchange with the heat exchanger. For example, during cooling, the surface temperature of the heat exchanger is low, and the air entering the air inlet duct undergoes heat exchange with the heat exchanger to form a cooling airflow. This cooling airflow enters the cab and then undergoes heat exchange with the air within the cab, ultimately cooling the air within the cab and reducing the cab temperature.

[0056] At this point, those skilled in the art should recognize that, although multiple exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications consistent with the principles of the present invention can be directly determined or deduced from the contents disclosed herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be understood and deemed to cover all such other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. A front water trough structure of an automobile, characterized in that: include: A water trough body, wherein the water trough body defines a water trough with an upward opening, a recessed groove is provided on a rear groove wall of the water trough, and an air-conditioning air inlet is provided on the groove wall of the recessed groove; The air-conditioning inlet is spaced apart from the bottom wall of the water trough; The front windshield, the rear surface of the front windshield is in contact with the rear groove wall, and the lower wall of the recessed groove is located on the lower side of the lower end of the front windshield, so that the air flow enters the recessed groove and then enters the air inlet of the air conditioner.

2. The front water trough structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air-conditioning air inlet is located on the rear wall of the recessed groove; the air-conditioning air inlet is located on the upper side of the lower end of the front windshield.

3. The front water trough structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water outlet is provided on the bottom wall of the water trough, and the water outlet is used to discharge the water in the water trough.

4. The front water trough structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: The filter element is disposed in the water flow trough and is configured to filter water and air flow entering the water flow trough.

5. The front water trough structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The filter element comprises: a first filtering area, the first filtering area being arranged on the upper side of the front trough wall of the water flow trough; A shielding area is connected to the lower edge of the first filtering area, and the upper edge of the shielding area is located on the lower side of the lower end of the front windshield.

6. The front water trough structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper edge of the shielding area is in contact with or sealed to the lower end of the front windshield.

7. The front water channel structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The upper end of the shielding area is located below the lower end of the front windshield.

8. The front water channel structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The filter element further includes a second filter area, the second filter area extending upward from an upper edge of the first filter area; Filter holes are provided on both the first filter area and the second filter area; the filter holes on the first filter area and the filter holes on the second filter area are connected to each other; The shielding area is a sealing plate or filtering holes are provided on the shielding area.

9. An automobile, characterized in that: It comprises an air conditioner and a front water chute structure according to any one of claims 1 to 8; the inlet of the air conditioner is connected to the air inlet of the air conditioner or is arranged at the air inlet of the air conditioner.

10. The automobile according to claim 9, characterized in that The air conditioner includes an air inlet duct, the air inlet duct includes a first section and a second section, the inlet of the first section is the inlet of the air conditioner, the first section is connected to the second section, and the connection between the first section and the second section is the lowest position of the first section and the lowest position of the second section; A downwardly extending drain pipe is provided at the connection between the first section and the second section.