Air conditioner structure and vehicle
By integrating a water baffle into the central air duct, the problem of water leakage at the air conditioning duct connection was solved, achieving waterproof protection for electrical components and improving vehicle assembly efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520699383.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-04-14
AI Technical Summary
The air conditioning duct connection is prone to water leakage, which can damage electrical components. The existing waterproof bracket is cumbersome to install, affecting the efficiency of vehicle assembly.
A water baffle is integrally formed on the central air duct to collect the liquid dripping from the connection point, forming an integrated structure with the central air duct, eliminating the need for the installation process of waterproof structural components for electrical parts.
It effectively prevents liquid from dripping onto electrical components, improves the waterproof protection of electrical components, reduces the overall vehicle installation process, and improves assembly efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of air conditioning waterproofing technology, and more particularly to an air conditioning structure and vehicle. Background Technology
[0002] Vehicles are typically equipped with air conditioning systems to regulate the interior temperature and enhance the user experience. During vehicle assembly, electrical components (such as controllers) are usually integrated with the air conditioning system to maximize the utilization of interior space.
[0003] However, air conditioning ducts are prone to leaks at their connections, and water droplets falling on electrical components can affect their normal operation. Therefore, waterproof brackets are usually installed around the electrical components to provide waterproof protection.
[0004] However, in the above structure, the installation of the waterproof bracket is relatively complicated, which increases the vehicle installation process and thus affects the vehicle assembly efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0005] In view of this, embodiments of this application provide an air conditioning structure and a vehicle that can reduce the overall vehicle installation process and improve vehicle assembly efficiency.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this application embodiment is implemented as follows:
[0007] The first aspect of this application provides an air conditioning structure for use in a vehicle, comprising:
[0008] A central air duct, wherein the central air duct has an air inlet;
[0009] An air outlet duct, wherein the air outlet duct has an air outlet, and the air outlet duct is fitted onto the air inlet of the central air duct and connected to the central air duct.
[0010] An electrical component, at least a portion of which is located below the connection between the air outlet and the air inlet;
[0011] A baffle plate, at least a portion of which is located between the connection and the electrical component, is used to collect liquid dripping from the connection, and the baffle plate and the central duct are an integral structure.
[0012] This embodiment of the application integrates a water baffle onto the central air duct, which collects liquid dripping from the connection between the central air duct and the air outlet duct. This reduces or prevents liquid from dripping onto electrical components and causing damage, effectively providing waterproof protection for the components. Furthermore, by making the central air duct and the water baffle an integrated structure, the installation process of waterproof structural components for electrical components can be eliminated during vehicle assembly, reducing the overall vehicle assembly steps and improving assembly efficiency.
[0013] In one possible implementation, the baffle plate includes opposing first and second ends;
[0014] The first end overlaps with the vertical projection of the electrical device, and the second end is connected to the central air duct, and the second end is offset from the vertical projection of the electrical device.
[0015] The height of the first end is higher than the height of the second end.
[0016] In one possible implementation, the height of the baffle gradually decreases from the first end to the second end.
[0017] In one possible implementation, the angle between the baffle and the horizontal plane is 10° to 30°.
[0018] In one possible implementation, the end of the baffle plate connected to the central air duct is further provided with a groove, and a water-guiding gap is formed between the bottom wall of the groove and the central air duct, through which the liquid flows out.
[0019] In one possible implementation, the baffle plate includes a water receiving plate and water-retaining flanges located on both sides of the water receiving plate, the water-retaining flanges protruding from the water receiving plate.
[0020] In one possible implementation, the baffle plate further includes a transition ramp located between the second end and the groove.
[0021] In one possible implementation, the central duct includes a main duct and a plurality of branch ducts connected to the main duct, with the air inlet located on the main duct and each branch duct having a branch air outlet.
[0022] In one possible implementation, a mounting bracket is also included, which is connected to the vehicle body, and the electrical components are mounted on the mounting bracket.
[0023] A second aspect of this application provides a vehicle including any of the air conditioning structures described above. Attached Figure Description
[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioning structure provided in an embodiment of this application;
[0025] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of region A in the middle;
[0026] Figure 3 A schematic diagram illustrating the positional relationship between a water baffle and a horizontal plane, provided in an embodiment of this application;
[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 2 BB section view in the middle.
[0028] Figure label:
[0029] 100 - Air conditioning structure;
[0030] 110 - Central air duct; 111 - Air inlet; 112 - Main air duct; 113 - Branch air duct;
[0031] 120 - Air outlet duct; 121 - Air outlet; 122 - Connection point;
[0032] 130 - Electrical components;
[0033] 140 - Water baffle; 141 - First end; 142 - Second end; 143 - Groove; 144 - Water receiving plate;
[0034] 145 - Water-retaining flange; 146 - Transition slope;
[0035] 150 - Mounting bracket. Detailed Implementation
[0036] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the specific technical solutions of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of this application. The following embodiments are used to illustrate this application, but are not intended to limit the scope of this application.
[0037] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more.
[0038] Furthermore, in the embodiments of this application, directional terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are defined relative to the positions in which the components are schematically placed in the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these directional terms are relative concepts, used for relative description and clarification, and can change accordingly depending on the position of the components in the accompanying drawings.
[0039] In the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the term "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium.
[0040] In embodiments of this application, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.
[0041] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate that something is an example, illustration, or description. Any embodiment or design that is described as "exemplary" or "for example" in the embodiments of this application should not be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments or design. Specifically, the use of the terms "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present the relevant concepts in a specific manner.
[0042] This application provides an air conditioning structure and a vehicle including the air conditioning structure. It should be noted that the vehicle in this application can refer to a large vehicle, a small vehicle, a special-purpose vehicle, etc. For example, according to vehicle type, the vehicle in this application can be a sedan, a bus, a truck, an off-road vehicle, a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), or other types of vehicles. For instance, the vehicle can be any one of an electric vehicle / electric car, a pure electric vehicle, a hybrid electric vehicle, a range-extended electric vehicle, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, and a new energy vehicle.
[0043] Vehicles typically consist of wheels, a power source, and a transmission system between the wheels and the power source. The transmission system transmits the power provided by the power source to the wheels, causing them to rotate and thus driving the vehicle.
[0044] It should be noted that the type of power source of the vehicle is not limited in the embodiments of this application. For example, for fuel vehicles, the power source can refer to fuel engines such as gasoline engines and diesel engines; for electric vehicles, the power source can refer to electric motors; for hybrid vehicles, the power source can refer to engines or electric motors; for vehicles powered by other means, the power source can refer to devices that generate power.
[0045] The vehicle may also include a chassis and a body mounted on the chassis. The body may have a passenger compartment, which may include a driver's seat, passenger seats, etc., where the driver can operate the vehicle. For example, the vehicle body may also include structural components such as a steering wheel, clutch, and brakes to enable the vehicle to perform its full functions; this application does not impose any limitations on these components.
[0046] The air conditioning system can be installed under the front floor of the vehicle. The cold or hot air generated by the air conditioning system can be blown into the passenger compartment to improve the temperature inside the passenger compartment and thus enhance the comfort of the passenger compartment.
[0047] As described in the background section above, during vehicle assembly, electrical components (e.g., controllers) are typically integrated with the air conditioning system to improve the utilization of the vehicle's interior space.
[0048] However, air conditioning ducts are prone to leaks at their connections, and water droplets falling on electrical components can affect their normal operation. Therefore, waterproof brackets are usually installed around the electrical components to provide waterproof protection.
[0049] However, in the above structure, the installation of the waterproof bracket is relatively complicated, which increases the vehicle installation process and thus affects the vehicle assembly efficiency.
[0050] To address the aforementioned issues, this application provides an air conditioning structure that integrally forms a baffle plate on the central air duct. This baffle plate collects liquid dripping from the connection between the central air duct and the outlet air duct. This reduces or prevents liquid from dripping onto electrical components and causing damage, effectively providing waterproof protection for the components. Furthermore, by integrating the central air duct and the baffle plate into a single structure, the installation process for waterproof components can be eliminated during vehicle assembly, reducing the overall vehicle assembly steps and improving assembly efficiency.
[0051] The air conditioning structure provided in the embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0052] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an air conditioning structure provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0053] This application provides an air conditioning structure 100, which can be used in a vehicle. See [link / reference needed]. Figure 1 As shown, the air conditioning structure 100 may include a central air duct 110 and an air outlet duct 120. One end of the central air duct 110 may have an air inlet 111, and the air outlet duct 120 may have an air outlet 121. The air outlet 121 of the air outlet duct 120 may be fitted onto the air inlet 111 of the central air duct 110 and connected to the central air duct 110. Air generated by the air conditioning system (e.g., cold or hot air) can enter the central air duct 110 through the air outlet duct 120 and reach the passenger compartment of the vehicle through a central duct to regulate the temperature inside the passenger compartment.
[0054] For example, see Figure 1 As shown, the central air duct 110 may include a main air duct 112 and multiple branch air ducts 113 connected to the main air duct 112. An air inlet 111 may be located on the main air duct 112, and each branch air duct 113 may be equipped with a branch air outlet 121. Air blown from the outlet duct 120 can enter the main air duct 112 of the central air duct 110 through the outlet 121, and then enter each branch air duct 113 through the main air duct 112. Finally, the air is blown into the vehicle's passenger compartment through the branch air outlets 121 on each branch air duct 113 to regulate the temperature inside the passenger compartment.
[0055] For example, each branch duct 113 can be connected to the air conditioning vent 121, the glass vent 121, or the rear vent 121 of the vehicle, respectively.
[0056] The air conditioning structure 100 may also include an electrical component 130, which may be an electronic device such as a controller in the vehicle. For example, the electrical component 130 may be a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS controller) or other types of controllers. At least a portion of the electrical component 130 may be located below the connection 122 between the air outlet 121 and the air inlet 111.
[0057] See Figure 1 As shown, the air conditioning structure 100 may further include a mounting bracket 150, which can be connected to the vehicle body, and the electrical component 130 can be mounted on the mounting bracket 150. The mounting bracket 150 can provide a mounting platform for the electrical component 130 on the vehicle, which helps to improve the reliability and robustness of the connection between the electrical component 130 and the vehicle, and improves the reliability and stability of the electrical component 130 on the vehicle.
[0058] The air conditioning structure 100 may also include a baffle plate 140, at least a portion of which is located between the connection 122 and the electrical component 130. The baffle plate 140 is used to collect liquid dripping from the connection 122. Specifically, condensation will be generated inside the central duct 110 and the outlet duct 120 during operation. This condensation will leak out through the connection 122 between the outlet 121 and the inlet 111. The leaked liquid can drip onto the baffle plate 140 to prevent it from dripping onto the electrical component 130, thereby preventing damage to the electrical component 130. This helps to improve the waterproof protection of the electrical component 130 and enhances the safety and stability of its use.
[0059] The water deflector 140 and the central air duct 110 can be an integral structure. For example, both the central air duct 110 and the water deflector 140 can be made of plastic and can be formed by integral injection molding, making them a single unit. This eliminates the need for the installation of the waterproof structural component 130 during vehicle assembly, reducing the overall vehicle assembly steps and improving assembly efficiency.
[0060] This embodiment of the application integrates a baffle 140 onto the central air duct 110. The baffle 140 collects liquid dripping from the connection 122 between the central air duct 110 and the air outlet duct 120. This reduces or prevents liquid from dripping onto the electrical components 130 and causing damage, effectively providing waterproof protection for the electrical components 130. Furthermore, by making the central air duct 110 and the baffle 140 an integral structure, the installation process of the waterproof structural components for the electrical components 130 can be eliminated during vehicle assembly, reducing the overall vehicle assembly process and improving assembly efficiency.
[0061] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of region A in the middle. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the positional relationship between a water baffle and a horizontal plane, provided as an embodiment of this application.
[0062] See Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the baffle plate 140 may include a first end 141 and a second end 142 opposite to each other. The first end 141 may overlap with the projection of the electrical device 130 in the vertical direction, that is, the first end 141 is located between the electrical device 130 and the connection 122, and water droplets dripping from the connection 122 may fall on the first end 141 of the baffle plate 140.
[0063] The second end 142 of the baffle plate 140 can be connected to the central duct 110, and the second end 142 can be offset from the vertical projection of the electrical component 130. That is, the second end 142 and the vertical projection of the electrical component 130 do not coincide. The height of the first end 141 can be higher than the height of the second end 142. In other words, the baffle plate 140 is in an inclined state, and the baffle plate 140 slopes downwards from the first end 141 to the second end 142. Thus, water droplets falling on the first end 141 can flow along the inclined direction of the baffle plate 140 and flow to the second end 142 of the baffle plate 140.
[0064] Because the second end 142 of the baffle plate 140 is offset from the vertical projection of the electrical component 130, water will not fall onto the electrical component 130 when it drips vertically downwards after flowing to the second end 142. This effectively reduces or avoids water dripping onto the electrical component 130, thereby effectively improving the waterproof protection of the electrical component 130 and enhancing the safety and reliability of its operation.
[0065] See also Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the height of the baffle plate 140 can gradually decrease from the first end 141 to the second end 142. That is, the baffle plate 140 is a flat plate structure. When water droplets fall on the baffle plate 140, they can flow smoothly from the first end 141 to the second end 142 along the baffle plate 140, which can effectively reduce or avoid the accumulation of liquid, thereby effectively improving the smoothness and stability of the liquid flow on the baffle plate 140.
[0066] See also Figure 3 As shown, the angle between the baffle plate 140 and the horizontal plane can be α, and the value of α can be from 10° to 30°. For example, the angle between the baffle plate 140 and the horizontal plane can be 10°, 15°, 20°, 25°, or 30°. The above-mentioned tilt angle facilitates the flow of liquid from the first end 141 to the second end 142 of the baffle plate 140, effectively reducing or avoiding the accumulation of liquid during the flow process, which is beneficial to improving the drainage effect of the baffle plate 140 and enhancing the waterproof protection of the electrical components 130.
[0067] Figure 4 for Figure 2 BB section view in the middle.
[0068] See Figure 4As shown, a groove 143 can be provided at the end of the baffle plate 140 connected to the central air duct 110. A water-guiding gap can be formed between the bottom wall of the groove 143 and the central air duct 110, allowing liquid on the baffle plate 140 to flow out through the water-guiding gap. When water droplets fall on the first end 141 of the baffle plate 140, the water flow can follow the inclined direction of the baffle plate 140 from the first end 141 to the second end 142 (that is, the end of the baffle plate 140 connected to the central air duct 110).
[0069] Because there is a water guide gap between the second end 142 of the baffle plate 140 and the central air duct 110, water can be discharged through the water guide gap, which can effectively reduce or prevent water from accumulating on the baffle plate 140 and overflowing onto the electrical components 130. This can effectively improve the drainage effect of the baffle plate 140 and enhance the waterproof protection of the electrical components 130.
[0070] See also Figure 4 As shown, the baffle plate 140 also includes a transition slope 146, which can be located between the second end 142 and the groove 143. After the water on the baffle plate 140 flows to the second end 142 of the baffle plate 140, it can continue to flow along the transition slope 146 and flow into the groove 143 through the transition slope 146, and then be discharged through the water guide gap formed between the groove 143 and the central air duct 110.
[0071] The inclination of the transition slope 146 can be greater than the inclination between the first end 141 and the second end 142. In this way, when water flows to the second end 142, it can quickly flow into the groove 143 through the transition slope 146, which can effectively reduce or avoid water accumulation at the second end 142 and improve the drainage effect of the baffle plate 140.
[0072] See also Figure 2 As shown, the baffle 140 may include a water receiving plate 144 and water-retaining flanges 145 located on both sides of the water receiving plate 144. The water-retaining flanges 145 may protrude from the water receiving plate 144. The water-retaining flanges 145 can block water on the baffle 140 to reduce or prevent water from flowing out from both sides of the baffle 140, effectively preventing water from flowing out from both sides of the baffle 140 and dripping onto the electrical component 130, thereby effectively improving the waterproof protection of the electrical component 130 by the baffle 140.
[0073] The sequence numbers of the embodiments in this application are for descriptive purposes only and do not represent the superiority or inferiority of the embodiments. The above are merely preferred embodiments of this application and do not limit the patent scope of this application. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this application's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this application.
Claims
1. An air conditioning structure for use in a vehicle, characterized in that, The air conditioner comprises: a central air duct (110) having an air inlet (111); an air outlet duct (120) having an air outlet (121), the air outlet (121) of the air outlet duct (120) being sleeved on the air inlet (111) of the central air duct (110) and connected with the central air duct (110); an electrical device (130), at least a part of the electrical device (130) being located below a connection (122) between the air outlet (121) and the air inlet (111); a water baffle (140), at least a part of the water baffle (140) being located between the connection (122) and the electrical device (130), the water baffle (140) being used for collecting liquid dripping from the connection (122), and the water baffle (140) being integrally formed with the central air duct (110).
2. The air conditioning structure according to claim 1, wherein The water baffle (140) comprises opposite first and second ends (141) and (142); the first end (141) overlaps a projection of the electrical device (130) in a vertical direction, the second end (142) is connected with the central air duct (110), and the second end (142) is staggered with the projection of the electrical device (130) in the vertical direction; the height of the first end (141) is higher than the height of the second end (142).
3. The air conditioning structure according to claim 2, wherein The height of the water baffle (140) gradually decreases from the first end (141) to the second end (142).
4. The air conditioning structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by An included angle between the water baffle (140) and a horizontal plane is 10°-30°.
5. The air conditioning structure according to claim 2 or 3, characterized by An end of the water baffle (140) connected with the central air duct (110) is further provided with a groove (143), a bottom wall of the groove (143) and the central air duct (110) form a water guide gap, and the liquid flows out through the water guide gap.
6. The air conditioning structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein The water baffle (140) comprises a water receiving plate (144) and water blocking flanges (145) located on both sides of the water receiving plate (144), the water blocking flanges (145) protrude from the water receiving plate (144).
7. The air conditioning structure according to claim 5, wherein The water baffle (140) further comprises an excessive slope (146) located between the second end (142) and the groove (143).
8. The air conditioning structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein The central air duct (110) comprises a main air duct (112) and a plurality of branch air ducts (113) in communication with the main air duct (112), the air inlet (111) is formed on the main air duct (112), and each of the branch air ducts (113) is provided with a branch air outlet (121).
9. The air conditioning structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein The air conditioner further comprises a mounting bracket (150) connected with a vehicle body of the vehicle, and the electrical device (130) is mounted on the mounting bracket (150).
10. A vehicle characterized by comprising: The air conditioner comprises the structure of any one of claims 1-9. The air conditioner comprises the structure of any one of claims 1-9.