Upper box body structure of automobile air conditioner gearbox
By optimizing the upper housing structure of the automotive air conditioning gearbox and utilizing a combination of sound-absorbing damping materials and heat dissipation fins, the vibration and noise problems caused by gear meshing and shaft rotation were solved, achieving noise reduction and heat dissipation effects, and improving the stability and comfort of the automotive air conditioning system.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-10
AI Technical Summary
The existing upper housing structure of automotive air conditioning gearboxes causes excessive noise inside the vehicle due to vibrations generated by gear meshing and shaft rotation during use, affecting the comfort of the driver.
The structure consists of a base, upper shell, arc seat, heat dissipation fins, first damping pad, second damping pad, sound absorption groove, and limiting strip. The damping pad, made of sound-absorbing damping material, converts the mechanical energy of vibration into heat energy and discharges it through the heat dissipation fins. At the same time, the sealing mechanism increases the tightness and sealing of the connection.
It effectively reduces noise, improves structural strength, and accelerates heat dissipation through heat dissipation fins, enhances sealing, and improves the stable operation of automotive air conditioning systems.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive air conditioning gearbox technology, specifically to an upper housing structure for an automotive air conditioning gearbox. Background Technology
[0002] With the continuous advancement of automotive technology, consumers are demanding increasingly higher levels of comfort from their vehicles. As a key component providing a comfortable in-car environment, the performance and reliability of the automotive air conditioning system are of paramount importance. The automotive air conditioning gearbox, as the power transmission component of the air conditioning system, requires optimized upper housing structure for stable operation of the entire system.
[0003] The existing upper housing structure of automotive air conditioning gearboxes generates excessive noise during use due to the vibrations caused by gear meshing and shaft rotation, which reduces driver comfort. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an upper housing structure for an automotive air conditioning gearbox, which has the advantages of noise reduction and sound absorption, as well as good heat dissipation. It solves the problem that the vibration generated by gear meshing and shaft rotation inside the upper housing structure of current automotive air conditioning gearboxes increases the noise inside the vehicle.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an upper housing structure for an automotive air conditioning gearbox, comprising an upper housing device, the upper housing device comprising a base, the base being an annular plate structure, and an upper shell mounted on the top of the base, the upper shell having a plurality of arc seats for mounting gear shafts on its side, a noise reduction mechanism being slidably fitted inside the upper shell, and a sealing mechanism being provided at the bottom of the base.
[0006] Preferably, each of the arc seats has a plurality of heat dissipation fins on its outer edge surface, with one side of each heat dissipation fin adhering to the outer edge surface of the arc seat and the other side adhering to the side surface of the upper shell.
[0007] Preferably, the noise reduction mechanism includes a first damping pad and a second damping pad, wherein the inner edge surfaces of the first damping pad and the second damping pad are provided with sound-absorbing grooves, and the outer edge surfaces are provided with limit strips.
[0008] Preferably, the limiting strip has a T-shaped cross-section and is embedded in the inner edge of the upper shell, and the end of the first shock-absorbing pad facing the second shock-absorbing pad is provided with a sealing block embedded in the second shock-absorbing pad.
[0009] Preferably, the sealing mechanism includes a sealing gasket, the top of which is attached to the lower end face of the base, and a plurality of sealing rings embedded in the arc seat are symmetrically arranged on the sealing gasket.
[0010] Preferably, the sealing gasket has several through holes for bolts to pass through, and the sealing gasket also has a through groove. The vertical cross-section of the through groove is M-shaped, and the through groove avoids the through holes.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0012] 1. This utility model, by setting up a base, upper shell, arc seat, heat dissipation fins, first damping pad, second damping pad, sound absorption groove and limiting strip, and using the first and second damping pads made of sound-absorbing damping material, can convert the mechanical energy of vibration generated by gear meshing and shaft rotation into heat energy for dissipation. The heat dissipation fins connecting the arc seat and the upper shell conduct heat out, accelerating heat dissipation while also increasing the structural strength of the upper housing equipment.
[0013] 2. This utility model, by setting a sealing gasket, a sealing ring, a through hole, and a through groove, and by setting the sealing gasket on the upper shell of the base and the bottom of the arc seat, and by embedding the sealing ring inside the arc seat, can increase the sealing performance when the upper housing is installed. The through groove opened in the sealing gasket can compress the sealing gasket to deform when the upper housing and the lower housing of the gearbox are connected, thereby increasing the tightness of the connection between the upper and lower housings of the gearbox. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the structure of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the noise reduction mechanism;
[0017] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 2 Vertical cross-sectional view of the central sealing mechanism;
[0018] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 4 An enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle.
[0019] The reference numerals and names in the figure are as follows:
[0020] 1. Upper housing; 11. Base; 12. Upper shell; 13. Arc seat; 14. Heat dissipation fins; 2. Noise reduction mechanism; 21. First shock-absorbing pad; 22. Second shock-absorbing pad; 23. Sound-absorbing groove; 24. Limiting strip; 25. Sealing block; 3. Sealing mechanism; 31. Sealing gasket; 32. Sealing ring; 33. Through hole; 34. Through groove. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0022] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length," "width," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this utility model and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, 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. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0023] In this embodiment of the invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this embodiment of the invention according to the specific circumstances.
[0024] Please see Figures 1 to 5This utility model provides an embodiment of an upper housing structure for an automotive air conditioning gearbox, comprising an upper housing device 1. The upper housing device 1 includes a base 11, which is an annular plate structure. An upper shell 12 is mounted on the top of the base 11. Several arc seats 13 for mounting gear shafts are provided on the side of the upper shell 12. A noise reduction mechanism 2 is slidably fitted inside the upper shell 12. A sealing mechanism 3 is provided at the bottom of the base 11. Several heat dissipation fins 14 are provided on the outer edge of each arc seat 13. One side of each heat dissipation fin 14 is attached to the outer edge of the arc seat 13, and the other side is attached to the side of the upper shell 12. The noise reduction mechanism 2 includes a first damping pad 21 and a second damping pad 22, wherein the first damping pad... The inner edge surfaces of the pad 21 and the second damping pad 22 are provided with sound-absorbing grooves 23, and the outer edge surfaces are provided with limiting strips 24. The limiting strips 24 have a T-shaped cross section and are embedded in the inner edge surface of the upper shell 12. The end of the first damping pad 21 facing the second damping pad 22 is provided with a sealing block 25 embedded in the second damping pad 22. The sealing mechanism 3 includes a sealing pad 31. The top of the sealing pad 31 is attached to the lower end surface of the base 11, and several sealing rings 32 embedded in the arc seat 13 are symmetrically arranged on the sealing pad 31. Several through holes 33 for bolts to pass through are opened in the sealing pad 31, and a through groove 34 is opened in the sealing pad 31. The vertical cross section of the through groove 34 is M-shaped, and the through groove 34 is opened to avoid the through holes 33.
[0025] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. An upper housing structure for an automotive air conditioning gearbox, characterized in that: Including upper box equipment (1), the upper box equipment (1) includes base (11), the base (11) is annular plate structure, and the base (11) top end is equipped with upper shell (12), the upper shell (12) side is equipped with several arc seat (13) for gear shaft installation, the upper shell (12) inside slidingly fits and is installed with noise reduction mechanism (2), the base (11) bottom is equipped with sealing mechanism (3).
2. The upper case structure of an automobile air conditioner gear case according to claim 1, characterized in that: Every the arc seat (13) outer edge surface is equipped with several radiating fins (14), and one side of every radiating fin (14) is attached to the arc seat (13) outer edge surface, and the other side is attached to the upper shell (12) side.
3. The upper case structure of an automobile air conditioner gear case according to claim 1, characterized in that: The noise reduction mechanism (2) includes first shock pad (21) and second shock pad (22), wherein the inner edge surface of first shock pad (21) and second shock pad (22) is equipped with sound absorption groove (23), and the outer edge surface is equipped with limiting strip (24).
4. The upper case structure of an automobile air conditioner gear case according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cross section of the limiting strip (24) is T-shaped, and is embedded in the inner edge surface of the upper shell (12), and one end of the first shock pad (21) towards the second shock pad (22) is provided with a sealing block (25) embedded in the second shock pad (22).
5. The upper case structure of an automobile air conditioner gear case according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing mechanism (3) includes a sealing gasket (31), the sealing gasket (31) top end is attached to the base (11) lower end surface, and the sealing gasket (31) is symmetrically provided with several sealing rings (32) embedded in the arc seat (13) on the upper.
6. The upper case structure of an automobile air conditioner gear case according to claim 5, characterized in that: The sealing gasket (31) is provided with a plurality of through holes (33) for bolts, and the sealing gasket (31) is provided with a through slot (34), the vertical section of the through slot (34) is provided with an M-shaped, and the through slot (34) is provided away from the through hole (33).