Adjusting actuator for air outlet of automobile air conditioner

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automobile air conditioner air outlet adjusting actuator which comprises a shell, the shell comprises a first shell body and a second shell body which are connected with each other, the first shell body and the second shell body are arranged in an openable mode through a plurality of fasteners, and a containing space is formed between the first shell body and the second shell body. The motor is fixedly arranged in the accommodating space, and one end of the motor is provided with an output end; the gear assembly is arranged in the containing space, the gear assembly comprises a first-stage gear set, a second-stage gear set and a third-stage gear set, the first-stage gear set and the second-stage gear set are sequentially arranged in the first direction, and the third-stage gear set is arranged in the second direction; the potentiometer is fixedly arranged on the second shell, a circular hole is formed in the potentiometer, and one end of the output shaft is rotatably arranged in the circular hole. Through the application of the automobile air conditioner air outlet adjusting actuator, automatic adjustment of the automobile air conditioner air outlet is achieved, meanwhile, anti-electromagnetic interference of the automobile air conditioner air outlet adjusting actuator is achieved, and the service life is long.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile air conditioners, in particular to an automobile air conditioner air outlet regulating actuator. Background Art

[0002] Air conditioner vent actuators are key components in automotive electronic control systems and a core area of ​​research in the automotive air conditioning field. Existing air conditioner vent actuators often rely on manual adjustment to adjust the vent direction. However, due to the significant increase in air conditioning usage during summer and winter driving, frequent manual adjustment can easily damage the actuators. Furthermore, existing air conditioner actuators are highly susceptible to electromagnetic interference, which can cause malfunctions during use and result in financial losses for vehicle owners. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, in order to solve the above problems, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an automobile air-conditioning outlet adjustment actuator, comprising:

[0004] The housing comprises a first shell and a second shell connected to each other, wherein the first shell and the second shell are openably arranged by a plurality of fasteners, and an accommodating space is formed between the first shell and the second shell;

[0005] A motor, wherein the motor is fixedly disposed in the accommodating space, and an output end is provided at one end of the motor;

[0006] A gear assembly, the gear assembly being disposed in the accommodating space, the gear assembly comprising: a primary gear set, a secondary gear set, and a tertiary gear set, the primary gear set, the secondary gear set, and the tertiary gear set being sequentially connected in transmission, the primary gear set and the secondary gear set being sequentially disposed along a first direction, the tertiary gear set being disposed along a second direction, the first direction being disposed perpendicular to the second direction, the primary gear set, the secondary gear set, and the tertiary gear set each comprising at least one gear, and a hole being provided at the center of each gear;

[0007] A potentiometer is fixedly mounted on the second housing. A circular hole is formed on the potentiometer. One end of an output shaft is rotatably mounted in the circular hole. The output shaft is connected to the third gear set.

[0008] In another preferred embodiment, the primary gear set includes a worm and a helical gear, one end of the worm is connected to the output end, and the helical gear is transmission-connected to the worm.

[0009] In another preferred embodiment, the secondary gear set includes: a first driving spur gear and a first driven spur gear, the first driven gear is coaxially connected to the helical gear, and the first driving spur gear is transmission-connected to the first driven spur gear.

[0010] In another preferred embodiment, the three-stage gear set includes: a second driving spur gear and a second driven spur gear, the second driving spur gear is coaxially connected to the first driven spur gear, and the second driving spur gear is transmission-connected to the second driven spur gear.

[0011] In another preferred embodiment, it further comprises: a motor terminal pin, wherein the motor terminal pin is arranged at the other end of the motor.

[0012] In another preferred embodiment, it further comprises: an external power supply, wherein the external power supply is electrically connected to the motor terminal pins.

[0013] In another preferred embodiment, the output shaft is coaxially arranged with the second driven spur gear;

[0014] In another preferred embodiment, it further comprises: a plurality of metal pins, wherein the plurality of metal pins are fixedly disposed on the housing, and the metal pins are matched with the holes.

[0015] In another preferred embodiment, the electronic terminal pins are provided on the housing by integral injection molding, and the plurality of metal pins are provided on the housing by integral injection molding.

[0016] Due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the present invention has the following positive effects compared with the prior art:

[0017] Through the application of the utility model, a regulating actuator suitable for automobile air-conditioning outlets is provided, which realizes automatic adjustment of automobile air-conditioning outlets, and also realizes the anti-electromagnetic interference of the automobile air-conditioning outlet regulating actuator, and has a long service life. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 This is a diagram of the internal structure of an automobile air-conditioning outlet regulating actuator according to the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the output shaft of an automobile air-conditioning outlet regulating actuator according to the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the coordination between the output shaft and potentiometer of an automobile air-conditioning outlet adjustment actuator of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 4This is an overall structural diagram of an automobile air-conditioning outlet regulating actuator according to the present utility model.

[0022] In the accompanying drawings: 100, housing; 110, first shell; 120, second shell; 130, fastener; 140, metal pin; 200, motor; 210, motor terminal pin; 300, worm; 400, bevel gear; 500, first driving spur gear; 600, first driven spur gear; 700, second driving spur gear; 800, second driven spur gear; 900, potentiometer; 910, snap assembly; 920, output shaft. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The following is a clear and complete description of the technical solution of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making any creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0024] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the directions or positional relationships indicated by terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "inside", "outside", "front", "back", "horizontal", and "vertical" are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention, and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0025] It should be noted that the terms “horizontal” and “vertical” in the present invention are used to describe a rough positional relationship, rather than a strict “horizontal plane” or “vertical plane”.

[0026] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, a preferred embodiment of an automobile air-conditioning outlet adjustment actuator is shown, comprising: a housing 100, the housing 100 comprising a first housing 110 and a second housing 120 connected to each other, the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 being openably arranged via a plurality of fasteners 130, forming a receiving space between the first housing 110 and the second housing 120; a motor 200, the motor 200 being fixedly arranged in the receiving space, one end of the motor 200 being provided with an output end; a gear assembly, the gear assembly being arranged in the receiving space, the gear assembly The components include: a primary gear set, a secondary gear set, and a tertiary gear set, which are sequentially connected in a transmission manner. The primary and secondary gear sets are arranged in sequence along a first direction, and the tertiary gear set is arranged along a second direction, with the first direction and the second direction being perpendicular to each other. Potentiometer 900 is fixedly mounted on second housing 120. Potentiometer 900 has a circular hole formed therein. One end of an output shaft 920 is rotatably disposed within the circular hole, and output shaft 920 is connected to the tertiary gear set. Furthermore, potentiometer 900 is a rotary potentiometer. Driven by the gear assembly, output shaft 920 rotates within the circular hole, causing the resistance value obtained by the potentiometer to change, thereby causing the output voltage to change. The angle of output shaft 920 corresponds to the output voltage, thereby achieving electric adjustment of the air outlet angle of the air conditioner.

[0027] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the first direction mentioned above refers to Figure 1 The second direction is from right to left. Figure 1 In the direction from top to bottom.

[0028] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the primary gear set includes: a worm 300 and a helical gear 400 , one end of the worm 300 is connected to the output end, and the helical gear 400 is transmission-connected to the worm 300 .

[0029] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the secondary gear set includes: a first driving spur gear 500 and a first driven spur gear 600, the first driving spur gear 500 is coaxially connected to the helical gear 400, and the first driving spur gear 500 is transmission-connected to the first driven spur gear 600.

[0030] Further, as a preferred embodiment, the three-stage gear set includes: a second driving spur gear 700 and a second driven spur gear 800, the second driving spur gear 700 is coaxially connected to the first driven spur gear 600, and the second driving spur gear 700 is rotationally connected to the second driven spur gear 800.

[0031] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, it further includes: a motor terminal pin 210 , which is arranged at the other end of the motor 200 .

[0032] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, it further includes: an external power supply, which is electrically connected to the motor terminal pin 210.

[0033] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the output shaft 920 is coaxially arranged with the second driven spur gear 800 .

[0034] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the potentiometer 900 includes: a housing, a wiring member, and a controller. The controller is arranged in the housing, the wiring member extends downward and protrudes from the outer wall of the housing, and a plurality of snap assemblies 910 are provided on the housing. The housing can be opened or closed by the snap assemblies 910.

[0035] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the second driven gear 800 and the output shaft 920 are an integrated structure.

[0036] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, both ends of the output shaft 920 protrude from both ends of the second driven gear 800 along the axial direction, and the other end of the output shaft 920 is rotationally positioned by the housing.

[0037] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, it further includes: a plurality of metal pins 140, each of which is fixedly mounted on the housing 100. Each of the first-stage, second-stage, and third-stage gear sets includes at least one gear, each of which has a hole defined in its center, with the metal pins 140 aligned with the hole. Furthermore, the metal pins 140 are inserted into the holes one by one. The aforementioned gears are preferably the helical gear 400, the first driving gear 500, the first driven gear 600, and the second driving gear 700.

[0038] Furthermore, as a preferred embodiment, the housing 100 and the electronic terminal pins 210 are integrally formed by injection molding, and the plurality of metal pins 140 and the housing 100 are integrally formed by injection molding.

[0039] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the implementation manner and protection scope of the present invention.

[0040] The present invention also has the following implementation methods based on the above:

[0041] In a further embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of fasteners 130 are used for covering the first shell 110 and the second shell 120 , and are also used for dustproof sealing of the housing 100 .

[0042] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the automobile air-conditioning outlet adjustment actuator has no PCBa board and chip inside, and uses a potentiometer 900 as an output signal mode.

[0043] In a further embodiment of the present invention, the potentiometer 900 is electrically connected to an external air conditioning control system, which is used to adjust the state of the air conditioning outlet. Furthermore, the above-mentioned wiring member is electrically connected to an external air conditioning control system.

[0044] The specific operating steps of the automobile air-conditioning outlet adjustment actuator of this utility model are as follows:

[0045] An external power source is electrically connected to the motor terminal pin 210, and when the motor 200 is powered on, the output end drives the worm 300 to rotate, which in turn drives the bevel gear 400 to rotate. The bevel gear 400 then drives the first driving spur gear 500 below to rotate. The first driving spur gear 500 meshes with the first driven spur gear 600. The first driving spur gear 500 drives the first driven spur gear 600 to rotate, which in turn drives the second driving spur gear 700 to rotate. The second driving spur gear 700 drives the second driven spur gear 800 to rotate, which in turn drives the output shaft 920 to rotate. The rotation of the output shaft 920 changes the resistance of the potentiometer 900, causing a change in the output voltage of the automotive air conditioner outlet adjustment actuator. This, in turn, transmits an electrical signal to the external air conditioner control system via the wiring assembly. The external air conditioner control system then adjusts the air conditioner outlet accordingly. This completes the signal transmission function of the automotive air conditioner outlet adjustment actuator.

[0046] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the implementation method and protection scope of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, it should be aware that all solutions obtained by equivalent substitutions and obvious changes made using the description and illustrations of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automotive air-conditioning outlet regulating actuator, characterized in that: include: The housing comprises a first shell and a second shell connected to each other, wherein the first shell and the second shell are openably arranged by a plurality of fasteners, and an accommodating space is formed between the first shell and the second shell; a motor, the motor being fixedly disposed in the accommodating space, and having an output end provided at one end of the motor; a gear assembly, the gear assembly being disposed in the accommodating space, the gear assembly comprising: a primary gear set, a secondary gear set, and a tertiary gear set, the primary gear set, the secondary gear set, and the tertiary gear set being sequentially connected in transmission, the primary gear set and the secondary gear set being sequentially disposed along a first direction, the tertiary gear set being disposed along a second direction, the first direction being disposed perpendicular to the second direction, the primary gear set, the secondary gear set, and the tertiary gear set each comprising at least one gear, and a hole being provided at the center of each gear; A potentiometer is fixedly mounted on the second housing. A circular hole is formed on the potentiometer. One end of an output shaft is rotatably mounted in the circular hole. The output shaft is connected to the third gear set.

2. The automobile air-conditioning outlet regulating actuator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The primary gear set includes a worm and a helical gear. One end of the worm is connected to the output end, and the helical gear is transmission-connected to the worm.

3. The automobile air-conditioning outlet regulating actuator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The secondary gear set includes a first driving spur gear and a first driven spur gear. The first driven gear is coaxially connected to the helical gear. The first driving spur gear is transmission-connected to the first driven spur gear.

4. The automobile air-conditioning outlet regulating actuator according to claim 3, characterized in that: The three-stage gear set includes: a second driving spur gear and a second driven spur gear, the second driving spur gear is coaxially connected to the first driven spur gear, and the second driving spur gear is drivingly connected to the second driven spur gear.

5. The automobile air-conditioning outlet regulating actuator according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A motor terminal pin is provided at the other end of the motor.

6. The automobile air-conditioning outlet regulating actuator according to claim 5, characterized in that: Also includes: An external power supply is electrically connected to the motor terminal pins.

7. The automobile air-conditioning outlet regulating actuator according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output shaft is coaxially arranged with the second driven spur gear.

8. The automobile air-conditioning outlet regulating actuator according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A plurality of metal pins are fixedly arranged on the shell, and the metal pins are matched with the holes.

9. The automobile air-conditioning outlet regulating actuator according to claim 8, characterized in that: The electronic terminal pins are provided on the housing by integral injection molding, and the metal pins are provided on the housing by integral injection molding.

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