Drip collecting and evaporating device for air conditioner filter and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to a drip collecting and evaporating device for an air-conditioning filter and a vehicle, the drip collecting and evaporating device for the air-conditioning filter comprises a drip collecting device which is arranged in an air-conditioning device and is provided with an annular guide groove and at least one water collecting groove, the guide groove is communicated with the water collecting groove, and the water collecting groove is communicated with the air-conditioning device. The part, far away from the water collecting tank, of the guide groove is higher than the part, close to the water collecting tank, of the guide groove, so that water, dripped into the guide groove, of the air conditioner filter is guided to the water collecting tank; and the at least one water absorption evaporation device is arranged in the corresponding water collection tank so as to absorb water flowing into the water collection tank, and the water in the water absorption evaporation device can be evaporated. According to the air conditioning device, water entering from the external air inlet of the air conditioning device can be collected in the air conditioning device, and the collected water can be evaporated, so that the water is prevented from entering a vehicle through the external air inlet, the safety and functionality of the vehicle are improved, and the user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of vehicles, in particular to a water dripping collection and evaporation device for an air conditioning filter and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] In a vehicle, the air conditioning unit's external air intake is typically located below the vehicle's front windshield. Its primary function is to provide fresh air to the air conditioning unit. Since the air conditioning unit is exposed to the outside air, water from the outside (such as rainwater or car wash water) can easily enter the unit through the external air intake and into the vehicle. This can cause the following effects:

[0003] (1) Water entering the vehicle may cause a short circuit in the electrical system, affecting the vehicle's safety and functionality.

[0004] (2) Water may seep into the car, affecting the riding experience and causing user complaints.

[0005] Some manufacturers will add waterproof structures to the external air inlet of the air-conditioning device, such as brackets and water guide plates to block water flow, but the manufacturing cost of these waterproof structures is relatively high.

[0006] Therefore, a solution is needed to improve the above problems.

[0007] The information disclosed in the background section of the present invention is only intended to increase the understanding of the overall background of the present invention, and should not be regarded as an admission or any form of suggestion that the information constitutes the prior art already known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0008] The present invention aims to provide a drip collection and evaporation device for an air conditioning filter and a vehicle. The device collects water entering the air conditioning unit from the unit's external air intake and evaporates the collected water, thereby preventing it from entering the vehicle through the external air intake. This improves vehicle safety and functionality, and enhances the user experience. The present invention also eliminates the need for a waterproof structure at the external air intake, reducing manufacturing costs.

[0009] According to the first aspect of the utility model, a drip collection and evaporation device for an air conditioning filter is provided, comprising: a drip collection device, which is horizontally arranged in the air conditioning filter placement groove of the air conditioning device and has an annular guide groove and at least one water collecting groove, wherein the guide groove is connected to the water collecting groove, and the height of the part of the guide groove away from the water collecting groove is higher than the height of the part close to the water collecting groove, so as to guide the water of the air conditioning filter dripping into the guide groove to the water collecting groove; and at least one water absorption and evaporation device, which is arranged in the corresponding water collecting groove to absorb the water flowing into the water collecting groove, and the water in the water absorption and evaporation device can be evaporated.

[0010] Preferably, the water droplet collecting device is annular and has a supporting portion on its inner edge, and the supporting portion is used to support the air conditioning filter.

[0011] Preferably, the support portion is in a quarter-circular shape and is formed in a plate shape.

[0012] Preferably, the supporting portion is in a quarter-circular shape and is hollow inside.

[0013] Preferably, there are two water absorption and evaporation devices, and they are symmetrically arranged.

[0014] Preferably, the water droplet collecting device has a plurality of limiting parts, which extend inward from the outer side wall of the guide groove, and the height of the limiting parts is higher than the inner side wall of the guide groove, so as to limit the air conditioning filter in the horizontal direction.

[0015] Preferably, the outer edge of the water droplet collecting device has a snap portion, and the air conditioning filter placement slot of the air conditioning device has a groove corresponding to the snap portion, and the snap portion can be snapped into the groove to install the water droplet collecting device in the air conditioning filter placement slot of the air conditioning device.

[0016] Preferably, the at least one water collecting trough is arranged inside the guide groove.

[0017] Preferably, the water absorption and evaporation device is a sponge; and the air conditioning device has a blower that can rotate forward and reverse.

[0018] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a vehicle is provided, equipped with the dripping water collection and evaporation device for the cabin air filter as described in the first aspect.

[0019] The drip collection and evaporation device for an air conditioning filter in this embodiment of the utility model collects water entering from the outside air intake within the air conditioning unit and evaporates the collected water, thereby preventing water from entering the vehicle through the outside air intake of the air conditioning unit, thereby improving vehicle safety and functionality and enhancing the user experience. This embodiment of the utility model also eliminates the need for a waterproof structure at the outside air intake, reducing manufacturing costs.

[0020] The device of the present invention has other features and advantages, which will be obvious from the drawings and subsequent embodiments incorporated herein, or will be described in detail in the drawings and subsequent embodiments incorporated herein, which together are used to explain the specific principles of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a dripping water collection and evaporation device for an air conditioning filter according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the water droplet collection device;

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Cross-section at AA;

[0024] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the positional relationship between the air conditioning filter and the guide groove;

[0025] Figure 5 This is another schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the dripping water collection and evaporation device for the air conditioning filter according to the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the positional relationship between the air conditioning device and the limiting part;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the water droplet collection device and the air conditioning device.

[0028] Description of reference numerals:

[0029] The water droplet collecting device 100, the guide groove 110, the outer wall 111, the inner wall 112, the water collecting groove 120, the support portion 130, the limiting portion 140, and the buckle portion 150;

[0030] Water absorption and evaporation device 200;

[0031] Cabin filter 300;

[0032] Air conditioning device 400 , groove 401 , and air conditioning filter placement slot 402 .

[0033] It should be understood that the accompanying drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, but rather present simplified representations of various features to illustrate the basic principles of the present invention. The specific design features disclosed in the present invention (including, for example, specific dimensions, directions, positions, and shapes) will be determined in part by the specific environment in which the invention is to be applied and used.

[0034] In the figures, like reference numbers refer to the same or equivalent parts of the present invention throughout the several figures of the drawing. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] Reference will now be made in detail to various embodiments of the present invention, examples of which are presented in the accompanying drawings and described below. Although the present invention will be described in conjunction with the exemplary embodiments, it should be understood that this description is not intended to limit the present invention to these exemplary embodiments. On the contrary, the present invention is intended to cover not only these exemplary embodiments, but also various alternatives, modifications, equivalents, and other embodiments that may be included within the spirit of the present invention and the scope defined by the appended claims.

[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a dripping water collection and evaporation device for an air conditioning filter according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the water droplet collection device; Figure 3 for Figure 1 Cross-section at AA; Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the positional relationship between the air conditioning filter and the guide groove; Figure 5 This is another schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the dripping water collection and evaporation device for the air conditioning filter according to the embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the positional relationship between the air conditioning device and the limiting part; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the water droplet collection device and the air conditioning device.

[0037] The following combination Figures 1 to 7 The dripping water collection and evaporation device for an air conditioning filter according to an embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0038] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the water drop collection and evaporation device for an air conditioning filter according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a water drop collection device 100 and at least one water absorption and evaporation device 200 .

[0039] The water droplet collecting device 100 is horizontally arranged in the air conditioning filter placement groove 402 of the air conditioning device and has an annular guide groove 110 and at least one water collecting groove 120 (see Figure 2), wherein the guide groove 110 is connected to the water collecting tank 120, and the height of the portion of the guide groove 110 away from the water collecting tank 120 is higher than the height of the portion close to the water collecting tank 120, so as to guide the water dripping into the guide groove 110 from the air conditioning filter 300 to the water collecting tank 120. Figure 2 As shown, the sump 120 is disposed inside the guide groove 110 .

[0040] The water absorption and evaporation device 200 is disposed in the corresponding water collection tank 120 to absorb water flowing into the water collection tank 120 , and the water in the water absorption and evaporation device 200 can be evaporated.

[0041] The drip collection and evaporation device for an air conditioning filter in this embodiment of the utility model collects water entering from the outside air intake within the air conditioning unit and evaporates the collected water, thereby preventing it from entering the vehicle interior. This improves vehicle safety and functionality, and enhances the user experience. This embodiment of the utility model also eliminates the need for a waterproof structure at the outside air intake, reducing manufacturing costs.

[0042] The air conditioning device includes a blower capable of forward and reverse rotation. When the blower blows air, air flow can be generated around the air conditioning filter 300 and the dripping water collection and evaporation device for the air conditioning filter, thereby accelerating the air flow on the surface of the water absorption and evaporation device 200, thereby accelerating the evaporation of water in the water absorption and evaporation device 200.

[0043] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the cross section of the guide groove 110 at a position not connected to the sump 120 is U-shaped and has an outer wall 111 and an inner wall 112, wherein the outer wall 111 is higher than the inner wall 112. The edge of the cabin filter 300 is pressed against the inner wall 112.

[0044] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the section of the guide groove 110 at the position communicating with the sump 120 omits the inner sidewall 112 , and the height of this position is higher than the sump 120 , so that water at this position can flow into the sump 120 .

[0045] The width of the guide groove 110 is in the range of 10 mm to 15 mm to prevent water dripping into the guide groove 110 from overflowing.

[0046] The width of the water collecting tank 120 is in the range of 25 mm to 30 mm.

[0047] In an exemplary embodiment, Figure 2 As shown, the water droplet collecting device 100 is annular and has a supporting portion 130 on its inner edge. The supporting portion 130 is used to support the air conditioning filter 300 .

[0048] In one embodiment, Figure 2 As shown, the support portion 130 has a quarter-circular shape and is formed in a plate shape.

[0049] In another embodiment, Figure 5 As shown, the support portion 130 is in the shape of a quarter circle and is hollow inside. Figure 2 implementation plan, Figure 5 The support portion 130 of the embodiment can save the material cost of the water droplet collecting device 100 and reduce the weight of the water droplet collecting device 100 .

[0050] In other embodiments, the support portion 130 may not be a quarter circle, but may be another shape, such as a rectangle.

[0051] In an exemplary embodiment, Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, the water droplet collecting device 100 has a plurality of stoppers 140. The stoppers 140 extend inward from the outer wall 111 of the guide groove 110. The stoppers 140 are higher than the inner wall 112 of the guide groove 110 to horizontally limit the position of the cabin air filter 300. The stoppers 140 are plate-shaped and integrally formed with the outer wall 111 of the guide groove 110.

[0052] In an exemplary embodiment, Figure 7 As shown, the outer edge of the water droplet collecting device 100 has a snap-fit portion 150, and the air conditioning filter placement slot 402 of the air conditioning unit 400 has a groove 401 corresponding to the snap-fit portion 150. The snap-fit portion 150 can be snapped into the groove 401 to install the water droplet collecting device 100 in the air conditioning filter placement slot 402 of the air conditioning unit 400. Specifically, the snap-fit portion 150 is provided on the outer sidewall 111 of the guide slot 110. The snap-fit portion 150 is cylindrical and is formed integrally with the outer sidewall 111 of the guide slot 110.

[0053] The water droplet collecting device 100 can be made of plastic and manufactured using an injection molding process, thereby shortening the development cycle.

[0054] exist Figure 1 In the embodiment, two water absorption and evaporation devices 200 are provided and are symmetrically arranged. The number of water absorption and evaporation devices 200 can be adjusted according to the situation, for example, it can be set to any number between 1 and 4.

[0055] In an exemplary embodiment, Figure 3As shown, the upper surface of the water absorption and evaporation device 200 has a plurality of grooves or a plurality of strip grooves to increase the contact area between the water absorption and evaporation device 200 and the air, thereby increasing the evaporation rate of water in the water absorption and evaporation device 200.

[0056] In an exemplary embodiment, the water absorption and evaporation device 200 is a sponge. The type of the water absorption and evaporation device 200 is not limited thereto, and it can be any form in the prior art as long as it can achieve the above functions.

[0057] The present invention also provides a vehicle equipped with the aforementioned drip collection and evaporation device for an air conditioning filter. Other components and functions of the vehicle of the present invention are well known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail to reduce redundancy.

[0058] The operation of the dripping water collection and evaporation device for an air conditioning filter according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0059] The air conditioning filter 300 is placed on the drip collection and evaporation device for the air conditioning filter, wherein the support portion 130 supports the air conditioning filter 300 and the limiting portion 140 limits the air conditioning filter 300 in the horizontal direction, thereby completing the pre-assembly of the air conditioning filter 300 and the drip collection and evaporation device for the air conditioning filter of the present invention.

[0060] After the pre-assembly is completed, the drip collection and evaporation device for the air conditioning filter of the utility model embodiment is inserted into the air conditioning filter placement groove 402 of the air conditioning device 400, wherein the snap-on portion 150 of the water drop collection device 100 can be snapped into the groove 401 of the air conditioning device 400, so that the water drop collection device 100 and the air conditioning filter 300 can be fixed in the air conditioning device 400.

[0061] In addition to preassembly, the drip collection and evaporation device for the air conditioning filter may be first inserted into the air conditioning filter placement slot 402 of the air conditioning device 400 , and then the air conditioning filter 300 may be inserted into the air conditioning filter placement slot 402 of the air conditioning device 400 .

[0062] When driving on a rainy day or washing the car, water on the front windshield of the vehicle is sucked into the outside air intake when the air conditioning device 400 takes in air, thereby generating water droplets on the air conditioning filter 300 .

[0063] Water droplets on the air conditioning filter 300 collect and flow toward the surrounding guide grooves 110. Because the portion of the guide grooves 110 farther from the water collection tank 120 is higher than the portion closer to the water collection tank 120, the water in the guide grooves 110 flows toward the water collection tank 120. The water in the water collection tank 120 is collected by the water absorption and evaporation device 200.

[0064] On one hand, the upper surface of the water absorption and evaporation device 200 has grooves or strip-shaped grooves, which can increase the evaporation speed of water in the water absorption and evaporation device 200 .

[0065] On the other hand, the blower of the air conditioner 400 can be started to accelerate the evaporation of water in the water absorption and evaporation device 200. In addition, the operation of the blower will generate heat, which can also accelerate the evaporation of water in the water absorption and evaporation device 200.

[0066] Furthermore, the heating function of the air conditioning device can be activated to further accelerate evaporation.

[0067] The water vapor formed after the water evaporates can be blown into the cockpit by the wind generated by the forward rotation of the blower, and the water vapor will not affect the user experience.

[0068] In addition, when the blower is reversed, it can blow air in the opposite direction to blow the water vapor toward the external air inlet of the air conditioning device, and then blow the water vapor to the outside of the vehicle.

[0069] The dripping water collection and evaporation device for an air conditioning filter according to the embodiment of the utility model can not only ensure and improve water tightness, but also prevent mold caused by long-term residual water.

[0070] Because the positions and shapes of the external air intakes of different car models are different, the existing waterproof structure at the external air intake needs to be designed according to the position and shape of the external air intake, which requires different molds, making the waterproof structure less versatile and more expensive.

[0071] The dripping water collection and evaporation device for an air conditioning filter of the utility model saves a waterproof structure at an external air inlet, reduces costs, and has better versatility.

[0072] The dripping water collection and evaporation device for the air conditioning filter of the embodiment of the present invention has low development and production costs, a simple assembly method, and does not require additional working time for installing the air conditioning filter 300 .

[0073] For convenience of explanation and precise definition of the appended claims, the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", "above", "below", "upper", "lower", "upward", "downward", "front", "back", "behind", "inside", "outside", "inward", "outward", "inner", "exterior", "inner", "external", "forward", and "backward" are used to describe the features of the exemplary embodiments with reference to the positions of such features as shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0074] The foregoing descriptions of specific exemplary embodiments of the present invention are presented for purposes of illustration and description. The foregoing descriptions are not intended to be exhaustive, nor are they intended to limit the present invention to the precise forms disclosed, and it is apparent that many variations and modifications are possible in light of the foregoing teachings. The exemplary embodiments have been selected and described to explain the specific principles of the present invention and its practical application, thereby enabling others skilled in the art to realize and utilize the various exemplary embodiments of the present invention and its various alternatives and modifications. The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A drip collection and evaporation device for an air conditioning filter, characterized in that: include: a water droplet collecting device horizontally disposed in an air conditioning filter placement groove of an air conditioning unit, and comprising an annular guide groove and at least one water collection groove, wherein the guide groove is connected to the water collection groove, and a portion of the guide groove away from the water collection groove is higher than a portion of the guide groove near the water collection groove, so as to guide water from the air conditioning filter dripping into the guide groove to the water collection groove; and At least one water absorption and evaporation device is arranged in the corresponding water collection tank to absorb water flowing into the water collection tank, and the water in the water absorption and evaporation device can be evaporated.

2. The dripping water collection and evaporation device for an air conditioning filter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water droplet collecting device is annular and has a supporting portion at its inner edge, and the supporting portion is used to support the air conditioning filter.

3. The dripping water collection and evaporation device for an air conditioning filter according to claim 2, characterized in that: The supporting portion is in a quarter-circular shape and is formed in a plate shape.

4. The dripping water collection and evaporation device for an air conditioning filter according to claim 2, characterized in that: The supporting portion is in a quarter-circular shape and is hollow inside.

5. The dripping water collection and evaporation device for an air conditioning filter according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two water absorption and evaporation devices, which are symmetrically arranged.

6. The dripping water collection and evaporation device for an air conditioning filter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water droplet collecting device has a plurality of limiting parts, which extend inward from the outer side wall of the guide groove and are higher than the inner side wall of the guide groove to limit the air conditioning filter in the horizontal direction.

7. The dripping water collection and evaporation device for an air conditioning filter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer edge of the water drop collection device has a snap portion, and the air conditioning filter placement slot of the air conditioning device has a groove corresponding to the snap portion. The snap portion can be snapped into the groove to install the water drop collection device in the air conditioning filter placement slot of the air conditioning device.

8. The dripping water collection and evaporation device for an air conditioning filter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The at least one water collecting trough is disposed inside the guide groove.

9. The dripping water collection and evaporation device for an air conditioning filter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water absorption and evaporation device is a sponge; The air conditioning device includes a blower that can rotate forward and reverse.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: The invention is equipped with a dripping water collection and evaporation device for an air conditioning filter according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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