Vehicle-mounted air conditioner and skylight integrated device

By installing the refrigeration and air blowing components on the roof and in the cab of a commercial vehicle respectively, forming an integrated device, the problem of roof-mounted air conditioners occupying too much sunroof space and being too heavy is solved. This achieves the preservation of the sunroof's function and the reduction of the load on the roof, improving the driving experience and cooling effect.

CN224145714UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21WUHAN CLEVER SOAR SUNROOF SYST CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WUHAN CLEVER SOAR SUNROOF SYST CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-28
Publication Date
2026-04-21

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Technical Problem

Existing commercial vehicle roof-mounted air conditioners occupy sunroof space and are too heavy, increasing the load on the roof and causing the sunroof to lose its ventilation and light transmission functions.

Method used

The cooling and air-blowing components are installed on the roof and in the driver's cab, respectively, with the sunroof rotatably connected to the air-blowing component, forming an integrated device that reduces the weight and space occupied by the roof.

Benefits of technology

It retains the function of a sunroof while reducing the load on the roof, improving the driver's driving experience and cooling effect.

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Abstract

The vehicle-mounted air conditioner and skylight integrated device is used for being installed on a vehicle body, the vehicle body comprises a cab and a vehicle roof located above the cab, the vehicle body comprises a skylight, at least one air blowing assembly, a refrigeration assembly and a power source, and the skylight is installed on the vehicle roof; the air blowing assembly is installed on the car roof. The refrigeration assembly is installed in the cab and used for being connected with the air blowing assembly. The power source is connected with the refrigerating assembly and the blowing assembly. The refrigeration assembly and the air blowing assembly are installed in the roof and the cab respectively, so that the weight borne by the roof is reduced, compared with an existing overhead air conditioner, the air blowing assembly is small in occupied space, installation space is provided for the skylight, the skylight is reserved, the driving experience of a driver is improved, and the weight of the roof is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to commercial vehicles, and in particular to an integrated device for vehicle air conditioning and sunroof. Background Technology

[0002] In the current technology, with the popularization of commercial vehicles, the demand for refrigeration systems in the parking state of vehicles is also increasing. At present, the parking air conditioners commonly used in commercial vehicles are roof-mounted air conditioners, which adopt an integrated style. That is, the roof integrates components such as compressor, condenser assembly, cooling fan, evaporator assembly, air-cooled fan, and housing. The entire system weighs up to 30kg. The roof often uses a grid beam design with load-bearing requirements. An excessively heavy air conditioning system will put a great load on the roof, and the roof needs to be reinforced before it can be used.

[0003] However, the use of rooftop air conditioners occupies the original skylight installation location, losing the ventilation and light transmission functions of the skylight, which is not conducive to meeting users' multi-functional selection needs. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an integrated vehicle air conditioning and sunroof device, which aims to solve the problem that the roof-mounted air conditioning in existing commercial vehicles occupies sunroof space and makes the roof heavier.

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides an integrated vehicle air conditioning and sunroof device for installation on a vehicle body. The vehicle body includes a driver's cab and a roof located above the driver's cab. The device includes a sunroof, at least one air blowing assembly, a cooling assembly, and a power supply. The sunroof is installed on the roof; the air blowing assembly is installed on the roof; the cooling assembly is installed in the driver's cab and is used to connect to the air blowing assembly; the power supply is connected to both the cooling assembly and the air blowing assembly.

[0006] Furthermore, the sunroof is rotatably connected to the air blowing assembly.

[0007] Furthermore, the blower assembly includes: a housing, an air-cooled fan, and an evaporator, wherein the housing is mounted on the vehicle roof; the air-cooled fan is mounted inside the housing; and the evaporator is mounted inside the housing and located on one side of the air-cooled fan.

[0008] Furthermore, the housing is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet, the air inlet being located on the side of the housing closer to the sunroof, and the air outlet being located on the side of the housing closer to the driver's cab.

[0009] Furthermore, a sunroof is provided on the roof, and the housing is mounted on the sunroof, which is rotatably connected to the housing.

[0010] Furthermore, a connecting part is provided on the roof, and the integrated vehicle air conditioning and sunroof device also includes: a connector, the housing is provided with a connecting groove, and the two ends of the connector are respectively connected to the connecting groove and the connecting part.

[0011] Furthermore, the vehicle air conditioning and sunroof integrated device also includes a throttle valve, which is connected between the cooling component and the blowing component.

[0012] Furthermore, the refrigeration assembly includes: a compressor and a condenser, one end of the compressor being connected to the blower assembly; one end of the condenser being connected to the other end of the compressor, and the other end of the condenser being connected to the blower assembly.

[0013] Furthermore, the integrated vehicle air conditioning and sunroof device also includes: an insulated hose, through which the compressor, the condenser, and the blower assembly are connected.

[0014] Furthermore, the refrigeration component also includes a cooling fan, which is disposed on one side of the condenser.

[0015] This utility model provides an integrated vehicle air conditioning and sunroof device for installation on a vehicle body. The vehicle body includes a driver's cab and a roof located above the driver's cab. The device includes a sunroof, at least one air blowing assembly, a cooling assembly, and a power supply. The sunroof is installed on the roof; the air blowing assembly is installed on the roof; the cooling assembly is installed in the driver's cab and is used to connect to the air blowing assembly; the power supply is connected to both the cooling assembly and the air blowing assembly. This utility model reduces the weight borne by the roof by installing the cooling assembly and the air blowing assembly separately in the roof and driver's cab, respectively. Furthermore, the air blowing assembly occupies less space than existing roof-mounted air conditioners, providing installation space for the sunroof. This retains the sunroof, improves the driver's driving experience, and reduces the weight of the roof. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 A first-view structural schematic diagram of the integrated vehicle air conditioning and sunroof device provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 A second-view structural schematic diagram of the integrated vehicle air conditioning and sunroof device provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 Cross-sectional view AA provided for embodiments of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 Partial Figure B is provided for an embodiment of this utility model.

[0021] Explanation of the markings in the image:

[0022] 1. Skylight;

[0023] 2. Air blower assembly; 21. Housing; 22. Air-cooled fan; 23. Evaporator; 24. Air inlet; 25. Air outlet; 26. Connecting slot;

[0024] 3. Refrigeration components; 31. Compressor; 32. Condenser; 33. Cooling fan;

[0025] 4. Connectors;

[0026] 5. Throttling valve;

[0027] 6. Thermal insulated hose;

[0028] 10. Cab; 20. Roof; 30. Skylight; 40. Connecting parts. Detailed Implementation

[0029] 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, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0030] It should be understood that, when used in this specification and the appended claims, the terms "comprising" and "including" indicate the presence of the described features, integrals, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components and / or collections thereof.

[0031] It should also be understood that the terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0032] It should also be further understood that the term "and / or" as used in this specification and the appended claims refers to any combination of one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations, and includes such combinations.

[0033] Combination Figure 1-4 As shown, this utility model provides an integrated vehicle air conditioner and sunroof device for installation on a vehicle body. The vehicle body includes a driver's cab 10 and a roof 20 located above the driver's cab 10. The device includes: a sunroof 1, at least one air blowing assembly 2, a cooling assembly 3, and a power supply (not shown). The sunroof 1 is installed on the roof 20; the air blowing assembly 2 is installed on the roof 20; the cooling assembly 3 is installed inside the driver's cab 10 and is used to connect to the air blowing assembly 2; the power supply is connected to both the cooling assembly 3 and the air blowing assembly 2.

[0034] In this embodiment of the utility model, by installing the refrigeration component 3 and at least one air blowing component 2 in the roof 20 and the cab 10 respectively, the weight borne by the roof 20 is reduced. Moreover, the air blowing component 2 occupies less space than the existing roof-mounted air conditioner, providing installation space for the sunroof 1. This retains the sunroof 1, improves the driver's driving experience, and reduces the weight of the roof 20. The power supply is provided to the refrigeration component 3 and the air blowing component 2 respectively. The refrigeration component 3 is used for refrigeration and transmits refrigerant to the air blowing component 2 through the connection. The air blowing component 2 is used for blowing air, that is, sending the air cooled by the refrigerant into the cab 10, thereby reducing the temperature inside the cab 10.

[0035] It is understandable that multiple air blowing components 2 are provided, and they are not limited to being installed on the roof 20. They can be installed inside the cab 10. Multiple air blowing components 2 use the same cooling component 3, which can avoid the use of multiple cooling components 3 occupying space inside the cab 10.

[0036] It is understandable that commercial vehicles include gasoline vehicles and electric vehicles. The power source can be an independent external power source for gasoline vehicles or an on-board power source for electric vehicles.

[0037] In some embodiments, the sunroof 1 is rotatably connected to the blower assembly 2.

[0038] In this embodiment, the air blowing assembly 2 is installed on the roof 20, and the sunroof 1 is rotatably connected to the air blowing assembly 2. This not only makes the sunroof 1 easy to open, install, and disassemble and replace, enabling the sunroof 1 to transmit light and allow ventilation, but also makes the integrated vehicle air conditioning and sunroof device compact, saving its space on the roof 20. The air blowing assembly 2 is located on one side of the sunroof 1, making it easy for the air blowing assembly 2 to take in and ventilate, thus improving the cooling efficiency of the air blowing assembly 2.

[0039] In some specific embodiments, four air blowing assemblies 2 are provided, located around the sunroof 1 respectively. The sunroof 1 is rotatably connected to one of the air blowing assemblies 2, which not only improves the cooling effect of the vehicle air conditioning and sunroof integrated device, but also makes the sunroof 1 more stable. When the sunroof 1 is opened, it helps the air blowing assembly 2 to take in and ventilate. When the sunroof 1 is closed, the four air blowing assemblies 2 can abut against and support the sunroof 1.

[0040] In some specific embodiments, the blower assembly 2 includes: a housing 21, an air-cooled fan 22, and an evaporator 23. The housing 21 is mounted on the roof 20; the air-cooled fan 22 is mounted inside the housing 21; and the evaporator 23 is mounted inside the housing 21 and located on one side of the air-cooled fan 22.

[0041] In this embodiment, the housing 21 helps reduce heat loss from the blower assembly 2, specifically by reducing heat exchange between the evaporator 23 and the air-cooled fan 22 inside the blower assembly 2 and the air outside the housing 21. The evaporator 23 achieves a cooling effect through heat exchange with the outside air, and the air-cooled fan 22 blows the cooled air into the cab 10 to lower the temperature inside the cab 10. Specifically, the evaporator 23 has a spiral structure, which helps improve the overall cooling effect of the blower assembly 2. Furthermore, multiple air-cooled fans 22 and evaporators 23 can be provided to further enhance the cooling effect of the blower assembly 2.

[0042] In some specific embodiments, the projected area of ​​the side of the housing 21 closest to the cab 10 inside the cab 10 is smaller than the projected area of ​​the side of the housing 21 furthest from the cab 10 inside the cab 10. The length of the side of the housing 21 furthest from the cab 10 is longer than the length of the side of the housing 21 closest to the cab 10. A bend is provided at the connection between the housing 21 and the roof 20. The bend of the housing 21 abuts against the roof 20, which helps to stabilize the housing 21.

[0043] Understandably, there are multiple blower components 2, but the shape of each housing 21 is not exactly the same and can be adjusted according to its installation position on the roof 20.

[0044] In some specific embodiments, the housing 21 is provided with an air inlet 24 and an air outlet 25. The air inlet 24 is located on the side of the housing 21 near the sunroof 1, and the air outlet 25 is located on the side of the housing 21 near the cab 10.

[0045] In this embodiment, the air inlet 24 is close to the sunroof 1 to facilitate the entry of outside air, and the air outlet 25 is close to the cab 10, which helps the air-cooled fan 22 to blow the cooled air into the cab 10 to reduce the temperature inside the cab 10.

[0046] In some specific embodiments, a skylight 30 is provided on the roof 20, and the housing 21 is installed on the skylight 30. The skylight 1 is rotatably connected to the housing 21.

[0047] In this embodiment, the housing 21 is installed on the sunroof 30, which helps to stabilize the housing 21 and thus fix the entire air blowing assembly 2. The sunroof 1 is rotatably connected to the housing 21, which saves the space occupied by the entire vehicle air conditioning and sunroof integrated device on the roof 20, and also helps the air intake 24 to improve the cooling efficiency of the air blowing assembly 2.

[0048] In some specific embodiments, a connecting part 40 is provided on the roof 20, and the vehicle air conditioner and sunroof integrated device also includes a connector 4, a connecting groove 26 is provided on the housing 21, and the two ends of the connector 4 are respectively connected to the connecting groove 26 and the connecting part 40.

[0049] In this embodiment, one end of the connector 4 is detachably inserted into the connecting groove 26, and the other end is sleeved on the connecting part 40, so that the connection between the housing 21 and the roof 20 is more stable, which can prevent the air blowing assembly 2 from loosening, thereby stabilizing the sunroof 1 and helping the sunroof 1 to open and close.

[0050] In some embodiments, the vehicle air conditioning and sunroof integrated device further includes a throttle valve 5, which is connected between the cooling component 3 and the air blowing component 2.

[0051] In this embodiment, the cooling level of the blower assembly 2 can be adjusted by the throttle valve 5, thereby improving the driver's comfort.

[0052] In some embodiments, the refrigeration assembly 3 includes a compressor 31 and a condenser 32, with one end of the compressor 31 connected to the blower assembly 2; one end of the condenser 32 is connected to the other end of the compressor 31, and the other end of the condenser 32 is connected to the blower assembly 2.

[0053] In this embodiment, the compressor 31 increases the pressure and temperature of the refrigerant, enabling it to circulate in the refrigeration system. The compressor 31 discharges high-temperature refrigerant vapor to the condenser 32, which is a heat exchanger. The function of the condenser 32 is to condense the high-temperature refrigerant vapor discharged by the compressor 31 into liquid refrigerant. The liquid refrigerant flows into the blower assembly 2 to achieve refrigeration. The refrigerant flows through the following path: it is converted into a gaseous state by the compressor 31 and flows into the condenser 32; it is converted into a liquid state by the condenser 32 and flows into the blower assembly 2; and then flows back into the compressor 31 via the blower assembly 2.

[0054] In some embodiments, the vehicle air conditioning and sunroof integrated device further includes: an insulated hose 6, through which the compressor 31, the condenser 32 and the blower assembly 2 are connected.

[0055] In this embodiment, the compressor 31, condenser 32 and blower assembly 2 are connected by a heat-insulating hose 6, which helps to reduce heat loss, that is, to reduce heat exchange between the refrigerant and the air outside the pipe, thereby improving the cooling effect of the entire vehicle air conditioning and sunroof integrated device.

[0056] In some embodiments, the cooling assembly 3 further includes a cooling fan 33, which is disposed on one side of the condenser 32.

[0057] In this embodiment, the condenser 32 generates heat when converting the refrigerant from a gaseous state to a liquid state. The cooling fan 33 can dissipate the heat generated by the condenser 32, thereby preventing the heat generated by the condenser 32 from affecting the refrigerant and thus improving the cooling effect of the entire vehicle air conditioning and sunroof integrated device.

[0058] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An integrated vehicle air conditioning and sunroof device, for installation on a vehicle body, the vehicle body including a driver's cab and a roof located above the driver's cab, characterized in that, include: Sunroof, which is installed on the roof of the vehicle; At least one air blowing assembly is mounted on the roof of the vehicle; A refrigeration assembly, installed in the driver's cab, for connection to the blower assembly; A power supply is provided, which is connected to both the cooling component and the blower component.

2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The skylight is rotatably connected to the air blowing assembly.

3. The apparatus according to claim 2, wherein The blowing assembly includes: A housing, which is mounted on the roof of the vehicle; An air-cooled fan, wherein the air-cooled fan is installed inside the housing; An evaporator is installed inside the housing and located on one side of the air-cooled fan.

4. The apparatus according to claim 3, wherein The housing is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet. The air inlet is located on the side of the housing closer to the sunroof, and the air outlet is located on the side of the housing closer to the driver's cab.

5. The apparatus according to claim 3, wherein A sunroof is provided on the roof of the vehicle, and the housing is mounted on the sunroof, which is rotatably connected to the housing.

6. The apparatus according to claim 5, wherein The roof is equipped with a connecting part, and also includes: A connector is provided on the housing, and the two ends of the connector are respectively connected to the connecting groove and the connecting part.

7. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein Also includes: A throttle valve is connected between the refrigeration assembly and the blower assembly.

8. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The cooling component includes: A compressor, one end of which is connected to the blower assembly; A condenser, one end of which is connected to the other end of the compressor, and the other end of which is connected to the blower assembly.

9. The apparatus according to claim 8, wherein Also includes: The compressor, the condenser, and the blower assembly are connected by the insulated hose.

10. The apparatus according to claim 8, wherein The cooling component also includes: A cooling fan is disposed on one side of the condenser.