Vehicle-mounted environment-friendly refrigerator for automobile

By utilizing the vehicle's air conditioning system as a cold source, and combining the design of air ducts, air limiting plates, and louvers, the problems of in-vehicle refrigerators needing to be charged and lacking environmental friendliness have been solved, achieving simplified installation, reduced costs, and environmentally friendly refrigeration effects.

CN223494374UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-31罗志中
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422386998.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-29
Publication Date
2025-10-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-29

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing vehicle refrigerators require charging or connection to the vehicle's power supply, have complex structures and are expensive, lack environmental performance, and cannot meet the refrigeration needs of long-distance travel.

Method used

Using the vehicle's air conditioning system as a cold source, the air conditioning outlet and the insulation box are connected by an air transmission pipe. The design adopts a telescopic air limiting plate and a foldable telescopic flexible hose, combined with a rigid frame, sealing gasket and soft rubber buckle to achieve a stable connection. Louvers control the flow of cold air.

Benefits of technology

No additional power consumption is required, simplifying the installation process, reducing costs, minimizing environmental pollution, improving temperature uniformity and ease of use, adapting to different vehicle models, and saving energy.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicle-mounted refrigerators, and discloses an automobile vehicle-mounted environment-friendly refrigerator which comprises an air conveying pipe and a heat preservation box body, the heat preservation box body is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet, and one end of the air conveying pipe is detachably connected with the air outlet of an automobile air conditioner through a fixing piece. The other end of the air conveying pipe is connected to an air inlet of the heat preservation box body in a sealed mode, an air limiting plate for limiting the flowing direction of air flow is arranged in the heat preservation box body, and the air inlet and the air outlet are formed in the two sides of the air limiting plate. The environmental protection property of the vehicle-mounted refrigerator can be improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of vehicle-mounted refrigerators, and in particular to an environmentally friendly vehicle-mounted refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] Very few passenger cars and trucks are equipped with onboard refrigerators; this feature is only found in high-end vehicles. Especially for long-distance driving, the demand for refrigeration of water, food, beverages, and fruit is currently not being met, indicating a huge market demand.

[0003] Mobile car refrigerators on the market all require charging or connection to the vehicle's power supply, have a complex structure, are expensive, and their convenience and environmental performance are greatly reduced.

[0004] As can be seen from the above, the issue of how to improve the environmental friendliness of in-vehicle refrigerators still needs to be addressed. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to improve the environmental friendliness of car refrigerators, this application provides an environmentally friendly car refrigerator.

[0006] This application provides an environmentally friendly in-vehicle refrigerator, which adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] An environmentally friendly car refrigerator includes a gas transmission pipe and an insulated box. The insulated box is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet. One end of the gas transmission pipe is detachably connected to the air outlet of the car's air conditioner via a fixing component, and the other end of the gas transmission pipe is sealed and connected to the air inlet of the insulated box. An air limiting plate is provided inside the insulated box to restrict the airflow direction, and the air inlet and the air outlet are located on both sides of the air limiting plate.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, firstly, by utilizing the vehicle's existing air conditioning system as a cold source, instead of equipping it with an additional independent refrigeration unit, it means that no additional power consumption is required to drive the refrigerator, thereby reducing the demand on the vehicle's battery or engine load. Furthermore, relying on recirculated cold air not only meets users' needs for portable refrigerated storage but also fully considers environmental protection factors.

[0009] Optionally, the air-limiting plate is configured as a telescopic type in the insulation box.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the telescopic air restrictor can help to more precisely control the flow path of cold air inside the chamber. Adjusting the position of the air restrictor according to the specific items placed inside ensures that cold air can cover every corner, avoiding localized overheating or undercooling, thereby achieving a more uniform temperature distribution.

[0011] Optionally, the air transmission tube is a foldable telescopic hose.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, firstly, the length of the telescopic hose can be adjusted according to actual needs, which allows it to adapt to the changes in the distance between the air conditioning vent and the insulation box of different vehicle models. Whether it is a small car or a large truck, it can be easily installed and a good connection can be ensured. Secondly, the adjustable feature of the telescopic hose allows users to complete the connection or disconnection process from the car air conditioning to the insulation box in a few minutes, simplifying the setup steps.

[0013] Optionally, the insulated box has a storage box on the side with the air inlet for folding and storing the air transmission pipe.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, when the car refrigerator is not in use, the telescopic hose can be neatly folded and stored in the storage box, preventing the hose from being scattered in the car and thus keeping the car interior clean. In addition, the design of the storage box allows the air pipe to be stored compactly, reducing the occupation of valuable space in the car.

[0015] Optionally, the fastener includes a rigid frame fixedly disposed on the end face of the air transmission pipe away from the insulation box, a sealing gasket disposed on the side of the rigid frame away from the insulation box, and a soft rubber buckle with one end extending through the rigid frame and the sealing gasket.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solutions, reliable support is provided for the effective operation of the vehicle-mounted environmentally friendly refrigerator by offering a stable connection, excellent sealing performance, quick and easy operation, and protection of the vehicle interior decoration, while also improving the user experience.

[0017] Optionally, the air outlet is provided with louvers that can close the air outlet.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, when continuous cooling is not required or the circulation of cold air needs to be temporarily stopped, the cold air can be prevented from flowing out by closing the louvers, thereby helping to maintain a lower temperature inside the insulation box. In addition, by adjusting the angle of the louvers, the speed and amount of cold air flowing out can be controlled, achieving fine-tuning of the temperature inside the box. Furthermore, when cold or hot air is discharged into the passenger compartment in real time, it is simply equivalent to changing the location of the air conditioning outlet, while retaining the functions of the car air conditioning itself in adjusting the airflow direction, airflow strength, and fan speed switch. The louvers will not affect the user experience of the air conditioning. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments of this application will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automotive in-vehicle environmentally friendly refrigerator according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of an environmentally friendly in-vehicle refrigerator according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the use of an automotive-mounted eco-friendly refrigerator connected to a car air conditioner, according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0023] Attached reference numerals: 1. Air inlet; 2. Insulated box; 3. Air inlet; 4. Air outlet; 5. Air limiting plate; 6. Rigid frame; 7. Sealing gasket; 8. Soft rubber buckle; 9. Louver; 10. Storage box. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0025] In the description of this specification, the references to "certain embodiments," "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples" refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the described embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0026] This application discloses an environmentally friendly in-vehicle refrigerator, referring to... Figure 1 The device includes a vent pipe 1 and an insulated box 2. The insulated box 2 has an air inlet 3 and an air outlet 4. The insulated box 2 can be used to store food, beverages and other items that need to be refrigerated. The air inlet 3 allows cold air to enter the box, while the air outlet 4 allows hot air to be discharged, ensuring that cold air circulates in the box and maintaining a low-temperature environment. In addition, one end of the vent pipe 1 is detachably connected to the air outlet 4 of the car air conditioner through a fastener, and the other end is sealed to the air inlet 3 of the insulated box 2. In this embodiment, the vent pipe 1 is responsible for transmitting the cold air generated by the car air conditioner from the air conditioner outlet to the insulated box 2 to achieve the refrigeration function. The vent pipe 1 is easy to install and maintain, and users can easily connect or disconnect the vent pipe 1 as needed.

[0027] It should be noted that the insulated box 2 of the portable refrigerator has a box-shaped structure. The insulated box 2 can be made of soft or hard insulation materials. In order to facilitate storage when it is not in use, in this embodiment of the application, the insulated box 2 is made of soft insulation material. Specifically, the outer layer is made of canvas or Oxford cloth and the inner layer is made of insulation aluminum foil.

[0028] Reference Figure 1 In order to further improve the cooling efficiency of the insulation box 2 and make the temperature distribution more uniform inside the insulation box 2, an air limiting plate 5 is installed inside the insulation box 2 to restrict the airflow direction. By reasonably designing the position and shape of the air limiting plate 5, the flow direction of cold air inside the box can be controlled to ensure that every corner can be effectively cooled.

[0029] Furthermore, the air limiting plate 5 in the insulated box 2 is set to be telescopic. First, the telescopic air limiting plate 5 can be adjusted according to the size and quantity of items stored in the insulated box 2. When the items to be refrigerated are large or irregularly shaped, the position of the air limiting plate 5 can be adjusted to better fit these items, ensuring that cold air can flow smoothly through all items, making the most efficient use of the space inside the box, reducing ineffective gaps, and thus improving cooling efficiency. In addition, when there are few items in the box, appropriately contracting the air limiting plate 5 can speed up the circulation of cold air, while when there are many items, the air limiting plate 5 can be expanded to guide the airflow along the optimal path, ensuring that each item receives sufficient cooling effect.

[0030] For users, the operation of the telescopic air restrictor 5 is relatively simple and intuitive. Users can easily pull or push it to complete the adjustment without a complicated setting process. If the air restrictor 5 is damaged or needs to be replaced, its telescopic feature also makes it easy to quickly replace new parts, reducing maintenance difficulty and time costs.

[0031] The air inlet 3 and air outlet 4 on the insulated box 2 are located on both sides of the air limiting plate 5. This layout allows cold air to pass through the entire box along a predetermined path, avoiding local overheating or insufficient cooling. This allows control over the flow of cold air within the box, ensuring that every corner is effectively cooled.

[0032] To facilitate better storage when the refrigerator is not in use, the air transmission pipe 1 in this application adopts a foldable telescopic hose, and a storage box 10 for folding and storing the air transmission pipe 1 is installed on the side of the air inlet 3 of the insulated box 2. First, the length of the telescopic hose can be adjusted according to actual needs, which allows it to adapt to the changes in the distance between the air conditioning vent and the insulated box 2 of different vehicle models. Whether it is a small car or a large truck, it can be easily installed and ensure a good connection. Second, when the car refrigerator is not in use, the telescopic hose can be neatly folded and stored in the storage box 10, avoiding the hose from being scattered in the car. The design of the storage box 10 allows the air transmission pipe 1 to be stored compactly, reducing the occupation of valuable space in the car. At the same time, the storage box 10 provides physical protection for the air transmission pipe 1, reducing the risk of wear or damage caused by external factors (such as sharp objects, high temperature, etc.).

[0033] In this embodiment, the fastener includes a rigid frame 6, a sealing gasket 7, and a soft rubber buckle 8. The rigid frame 6 is fixedly installed on the end face of the air transmission pipe 1 away from the heat preservation box 2. The sealing gasket 7 is installed on the side of the rigid frame 6 away from the heat preservation box 2. One end of the soft rubber buckle 8 extends through the rigid frame 6 and the sealing gasket 7.

[0034] Please refer to Figure 3 First, the rigid frame 6 provides a sturdy structural foundation, which can firmly fix one end of the air transmission pipe 1 to the air outlet of the car's air conditioning system, ensuring that the air transmission pipe 1 will not easily fall off even when the vehicle encounters bumps or vibrations during driving. The design of the soft rubber buckle 8 allows users to easily connect the air transmission pipe 1 to the car's air conditioning outlet and provides sufficient fastening force to prevent loosening. At the same time, the soft rubber material helps to reduce damage to the vehicle's interior surfaces, and the soft rubber buckle 8 allows users to quickly connect or disconnect the air transmission pipe 1 from the car's air conditioning outlet without complicated tools or steps, improving the convenience of use.

[0035] When cold air flows in the air transmission pipe 1, the sealing gasket 7, which is located on the side of the hard frame 6 away from the insulation box 2, can effectively fill the gap between the air transmission pipe 1 and the car air conditioning outlet, preventing cold air leakage. Through the combined use of the hard frame 6, the sealing gasket 7 and the soft rubber buckle 8, the entire connection part can form an effective sealing system, ensuring that cold air is efficiently transferred from the car air conditioning to the insulation box 2.

[0036] In addition, to enhance the functionality and practicality of the vehicle-mounted environmentally friendly refrigerator, a louver 9 that can close the air outlet 4 is installed at the air outlet 4. When continuous cooling is not required or when it is necessary to temporarily stop the flow of cold air, the louver 9 can be closed to prevent the cold air from flowing out, thereby helping to maintain a lower temperature inside the insulated box 2. Furthermore, by adjusting the angle of the louver 9, the speed and amount of cold air flowing out can be controlled, thereby achieving fine-tuning of the temperature inside the box.

[0037] In addition, when the refrigerator or the car's air conditioning system is not in use, closing the louvers 9 can prevent the loss of cold air inside the compartment, reduce the extra burden on the car's air conditioning system, help save energy, and ensure that the cold air is used more effectively by precisely controlling the flow of cold air, thereby improving the overall cooling efficiency.

[0038] In summary, the automotive-mounted environmentally friendly refrigerator in this application has the following functions:

[0039] 1. The vehicle's existing air conditioning system is used as the cooling source, instead of requiring a separate refrigeration unit. This means there is no need for additional electricity to power the refrigerator, thus reducing the load on the vehicle's battery or engine and indirectly lowering fuel consumption and carbon emissions.

[0040] 2. Compared to traditional mobile vehicle refrigerators that may use disposable dry ice or other chemical refrigerants as a temporary solution and generate a certain amount of waste during long-distance travel, this solution relies entirely on recycled cold air and does not involve the use of any disposable materials, which helps reduce environmental pollution.

[0041] 3. Compared to complex electronic refrigeration equipment, this type of vehicle refrigerator, based on physical structure design, is simple in construction and inexpensive. The lower price threshold means that more consumers can afford this product, promoting the large-scale application of energy-saving and emission-reduction technologies.

[0042] 4. Due to its relatively simple overall structure and the relatively simple materials used, the product is easier to decompose and recycle when it reaches the end of its service life.

[0043] 5. After closing the air inlet and outlet, the eco-friendly refrigerator can be directly removed from the vehicle, allowing it to be taken out of the vehicle for use during picnics and camping, thus keeping the water and food inside warm for a period of time.

[0044] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. An environmentally friendly car refrigerator, characterized in that, The device includes an air inlet (1) and an insulated box (2). The insulated box (2) is provided with an air inlet (3) and an air outlet (4). The air inlet (1) is a foldable telescopic flexible hose. One end of the air inlet (1) is detachably connected to the air outlet (4) of the car air conditioner through a fixing component, and the other end of the air inlet (1) is sealed to the air inlet (3) of the insulated box (2). An air limiting plate (5) is provided inside the insulated box (2) to restrict the airflow direction. The air limiting plate (5) is telescopic in the insulated box (2), and the air inlet... The inlet (3) and the outlet (4) are located on both sides of the air limiting plate (5); wherein, the fixing component includes a rigid frame (6) fixedly installed on the end face of the air transmission pipe (1) away from the heat preservation box (2), a sealing gasket (7) installed on the side of the rigid frame (6) away from the heat preservation box (2), and a soft rubber buckle (8) with one end passing through the rigid frame (6) and the sealing gasket (7); wherein, a storage box (10) for folding and storing the air transmission pipe (1) is provided on the side of the heat preservation box (2) where the air inlet (3) is opened.

2. The automotive-mounted environmentally friendly refrigerator according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air outlet (4) is provided with a louver (9) that can close the air outlet (4).