Air compressor with bottom air inlet structure

By using a bottom air intake structure and air intake channel design, the problems of limited aesthetics and air intake effect of air compressors have been solved, resulting in higher air volume, quieter operation and extended service life.

CN224149740UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-21KOBELCO COMPRESSORS MFG (SHANGHAI) CORP
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
KOBELCO COMPRESSORS MFG (SHANGHAI) CORP
Filing Date
2025-06-11
Publication Date
2026-04-21

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Technical Problem

The side air inlets of existing air compressors affect aesthetics and have limited air intake in small or enclosed environments, leading to decreased work efficiency.

Method used

It adopts a bottom air intake structure. Through the air intake holes and air intake channels on the bottom plate and side plates, air enters the working chamber from below, forming an airflow wall to block noise. A cooling zone and dust filter are set at the bottom to improve aesthetics and quietness.

Benefits of technology

It improves the aesthetics and design of the air compressor, reduces space constraints, increases air intake, reduces noise, and extends service life.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of air compressors, and particularly discloses an air compressor with a bottom air inlet structure, the air compressor comprises a bottom plate, a top plate, a back plate, a panel and two side plates, the back plate, the panel, the side plates, the bottom plate and the top plate are connected to define a closed working cavity, and a first air inlet channel for air flowing is formed in each side plate; a first air outlet hole is formed in the side wall, close to the working cavity, of the first air inlet channel; the bottom plate is provided with a second air inlet hole, and air flows into the first air inlet channel through the second air inlet hole and enters the working cavity through the first air outlet hole. The air inlet holes are all located below the air compressor and hidden in position, the overall attractiveness and the design sense of the air compressor are effectively improved, and the space limitation is small when the air compressor is used; an airflow wall is formed when air flows in the air inlet channel from bottom to top, part of noise spread through airflow can be blocked, and the mute effect of the air compressor is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of air compressors, and in particular to an air compressor with a bottom air intake structure. Background Technology

[0002] An air compressor is a device that draws in and compresses air, and then releases the compressed air into a storage tank. It is widely used in industries such as manufacturing, construction, and automotive repair.

[0003] In related technologies, the sheet metal housing of an air compressor has a cuboid structure, including a base plate, a top plate, a back plate, a front panel, and two side plates. The base plate is rectangular, and the two side plates are vertically fixed to opposite sides of the base plate. The back plate and the front panel are vertically fixed to the other two sides of the base plate. The top plate is fixedly connected above the back plate, the front panel, and the two side plates. The air inlet is usually located on the side plates for drawing in air.

[0004] However, the air inlet on the side panel will disrupt the overall appearance of the air compressor casing and affect the aesthetics of the equipment; moreover, the side air intake method has certain limitations on the installation location of the air compressor. In a small or enclosed installation environment, the air intake effect will be further limited, which will affect the working efficiency of the air compressor. Utility Model Content

[0005] To improve the aesthetics of the air compressor casing and reduce space constraints during air compressor use, this application provides an air compressor with a bottom air intake structure.

[0006] This application provides an air compressor with a bottom air intake structure, which adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] An air compressor with a bottom air intake structure includes a bottom plate, a top plate, a back plate, a front plate, and two side plates. The back plate, front plate, side plates, bottom plate, and top plate are connected to form a sealed working chamber. A first air intake channel for airflow is provided in the side plate, and a first air outlet is provided on the side wall of the first air intake channel near the working chamber. A second air intake hole is provided on the bottom plate, and air flows into the first air intake channel through the second air intake hole and enters the working chamber through the first air outlet.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, air flows into the first air intake channel through the second air intake hole on the bottom plate, and then flows into the working chamber of the air compressor through the first air outlet hole, providing a gas source for the air compressor. Since the second air intake hole is located on the bottom plate, the bottom air intake position is relatively concealed, which can improve the overall aesthetics and design of the air compressor, and reduce the space limitations during use.

[0009] Optionally, the lower end of the side plate is provided with a first air inlet hole, through which air flows into the first air intake channel and through the first air outlet hole into the working chamber.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, a first air inlet is added to the lower end of the side plate, which works in conjunction with the second air inlet to further increase the air intake and meet the air volume requirements of the air compressor.

[0011] Optionally, the first air outlet is located at the upper end of the side wall of the first air inlet channel near the working chamber.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, air enters the first air intake channel from the first and second air intake holes below, and then enters the working chamber from the first air outlet above the side plate. The air flows from bottom to top to form an airflow wall, which can block some of the noise transmitted through the airflow, thereby reducing the operating noise of the air compressor and improving the quietness of the air compressor.

[0013] Optionally, the panel has an installation opening, and the panel is provided with a door plate for sealing the installation opening; the door plate has a second air inlet channel for air flow, the upper end of the side wall of the second air inlet channel near the working chamber has a second air outlet, and the lower end of the door plate has a fourth air inlet. Air flows into the second air inlet channel through the fourth air inlet and enters the working chamber through the second air outlet.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the second air intake channel further increases the air intake volume of the air compressor. At the same time, the air flows from bottom to top to form an airflow wall, which further blocks some of the noise transmitted through the airflow and improves the quietness of the air compressor.

[0015] Optionally, the door panel surface is flush with the panel surface.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the door panel and the front panel are flush, which can further enhance the overall aesthetics and design of the air compressor.

[0017] Optionally, a cooling zone is provided on the inner side of the panel, and a third air inlet is provided at the bottom of the panel, through which air flows into the cooling zone.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the air inlet of the internal cooling area is also located below the air compressor, which improves the overall aesthetics and design of the air compressor.

[0019] Optionally, multiple first air inlets, third air inlets, and fourth air inlets are provided. The multiple first air inlets are evenly distributed along the width direction of the side panel, the multiple third air inlets are evenly distributed along the width direction of the panel, and the multiple fourth air inlets are evenly distributed along the width direction of the door panel.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the arrangement of multiple first air inlets, third air inlets and fourth air inlets can ensure that the air intake can cover the entire air intake channel, avoid local airflow being too strong or too weak, and at the same time enhance the structural strength of the side panels, front panels and door panels.

[0021] Optionally, dust filters can be detachably connected to the first, second, third, and fourth air inlets.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, the dust filter can filter the air entering the air compressor, reduce the risk of impurities entering, and extend the service life of the air compressor.

[0023] Optionally, sound-insulating foam is installed at the end of the side plate and the back plate near the working cavity.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, the sound-absorbing sponge absorbs mechanical vibration noise in the working chamber, reducing noise pollution during the operation of the air compressor.

[0025] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0026] 1. The first, second, third, and fourth air intakes are all located below the air compressor. The bottom air intake position is relatively concealed, which can improve the overall aesthetics and design of the air compressor, and has less space limitation when in use;

[0027] 2. By setting up a first air intake channel and a second air intake channel, air flows from bottom to top in the first air intake channel and the second air intake channel to form an airflow wall, which blocks some of the noise transmitted by the airflow and improves the quietness of the air compressor. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure with the cover plate removed in an embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram highlighting the second air inlet in the base plate in an embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram highlighting the first air inlet, the third air inlet, and the fourth air inlet in the embodiments of this application.

[0032] Reference numerals: 1. Base plate; 11. Second air inlet; 2. Top plate; 3. Back plate; 4. Front panel; 41. Cooling zone; 42. Control panel; 43. Third air inlet; 44. Door panel; 441. Second air intake channel; 442. Second air outlet; 443. Fourth air inlet; 5. Side plate; 51. First air intake channel; 52. First air outlet; 53. First air inlet; 6. Working chamber. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-4 This application will be described in further detail.

[0034] This application discloses an air compressor with a bottom air intake structure, referring to... Figure 1 and Figure 2 It includes a base plate 1, a top plate 2, a back plate 3, a front plate 4, and two side plates 5. The back plate 3, the front plate 4, and the two side plates 5 are connected in sequence, and together with the connection of the base plate 1 and the top plate 2, they form a sealed working chamber 6.

[0035] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 The side plate 5 has a first air inlet channel 51 for airflow. A first air outlet 52 is located on the side wall of the first air inlet channel 51 near the working chamber 6, at the upper end of the side wall. The first air outlet 52 connects the first air inlet channel 51 to the working chamber 6. Two first air outlets 52 are provided, arranged along the width direction of the side plate 5. Multiple first air inlets 53 are evenly distributed along the width direction of the side plate 5 at the lower end of the side plate 5. Air enters the first air inlet channel 51 evenly through the multiple first air inlets 53, which also increases the structural strength of the side plate 5.

[0036] A second air inlet 11 is provided on the base plate 1, and the second air inlet 11 is connected to the first air intake channel 51. The second air inlet 11 is an oblong hole, and there are multiple second air inlets 11, which are evenly distributed on the base plate 1 along the width direction of the side plate 5. During operation, air enters the first air intake channel 51 through the first air inlet 53 and the second air inlet 11, and flows into the working chamber 6 through the first air outlet 52 for air compression.

[0037] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4 The panel 4 has a cooling zone 41 on its inner side, and a cooling device is installed inside the cooling zone 41. A control panel 42 is also provided on the panel 4. Multiple third air inlets 43 are opened at the bottom of the panel 4, and the multiple third air inlets 43 are evenly distributed along the width direction of the panel 4. The third air inlets 43 are connected to the cooling zone 41. During operation, air flows into the cooling zone 41 through the third air inlets 43 for the intake of the internal cooling device.

[0038] The panel 4 has an installation opening, and a door panel 44 is provided on the panel 4 to block the installation opening. The door panel 44 is rotatably connected to the panel 4 via a pivot, and the door panel 44 can be opened or closed around the hinge point to realize the operation and maintenance of the equipment inside the working chamber 6. When the door panel 44 is closed, the surface of the door panel 44 is flush with the surface of the panel 4.

[0039] A second air inlet channel 441 for airflow is provided in the door panel 44. A second air outlet 442 is provided on the upper side wall of the second air inlet channel 441 near the working chamber 6, which connects the second air inlet channel 441 to the working chamber 6. Multiple fourth air inlets 443 are provided at the lower end of the door panel 44, and these fourth air inlets 443 are evenly distributed along the width of the door panel 44. These multiple fourth air inlets 443 increase both the air intake volume and the structural strength of the lower end of the door panel 44. During operation, air flows into the second air inlet channel 441 through the fourth air inlets 443 and into the working chamber 6 through the second air outlet 442 for air compression.

[0040] Sound-absorbing foam is installed at the end of the side plate 5 and the back plate 3 near the working chamber 6, which can reduce the transmission of noise when the air compressor is in use. In addition, when the air flows in the first air inlet channel 51 and the second air inlet channel 441, the air forms an airflow wall from bottom to top; the airflow wall can block some of the noise transmitted by the airflow, further reducing the operating noise of the air compressor and improving the quietness of the air compressor.

[0041] Dust filters are installed at the first air intake 53, the second air intake 11, the third air intake 43, and the fourth air intake 443. These dust filters are removable and secured with bolts. The dust filters effectively filter the air entering the air compressor, reducing the risk of impurities and extending the compressor's lifespan.

[0042] The implementation principle of an air compressor with a bottom air intake structure disclosed in this application is as follows: air flows into the working chamber 6 through the first air intake channel 51 and the second air intake channel 441 respectively, providing a gas source for air compression; air also flows into the cooling zone 41 through the third air intake port 43 for the intake of internal cooling equipment; the first air intake port 53, the second air intake port 11, the third air intake port 43 and the fourth air intake port 443 are all located below the air compressor, in a concealed position, which can improve the overall aesthetics and design of the air compressor, and reduce the space limitation during use; the air forms an airflow wall during the upward flow of air, which can block some of the noise transmitted by the airflow and improve the quietness of the air compressor.

[0043] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. An air compressor with a bottom air intake structure, comprising a bottom plate (1), a top plate (2), a back plate (3), a front panel (4), and side plates (5), wherein two side plates (5) are provided, and the back plate (3), front panel (4), side plates (5), bottom plate (1), and top plate (2) are connected to form a sealed working chamber (6), characterized in that, The side plate (5) is provided with a first air inlet channel (51) for air flow, and the first air inlet channel (51) is provided with a first air outlet (52) on the side wall near the working chamber (6); the bottom plate (1) is provided with a second air inlet (11), and air flows into the first air inlet channel (51) through the second air inlet (11) and enters the working chamber (6) through the first air outlet (52).

2. An air compressor having a bottom air intake according to claim 1, wherein, The lower end of the side plate (5) is provided with a first air inlet (53). Air flows into the first air inlet channel (51) through the first air inlet (53) and the second air inlet (11) respectively, and enters the working chamber (6) through the first air outlet (52).

3. An air compressor having a bottom air intake according to claim 2, wherein, The first air outlet (52) is located at the upper end of the side wall of the first air inlet channel (51) near the working chamber (6).

4. An air compressor having a bottom air intake according to claim 3, wherein, The panel (4) has an installation opening, and the panel (4) has a door plate (44) for sealing the installation opening; the door plate (44) has a second air inlet channel (441) for air flow, and the upper end of the side wall of the second air inlet channel (441) near the working chamber (6) has a second air outlet (442), and the lower end of the door plate (44) has a fourth air inlet (443). Air flows into the second air inlet channel (441) through the fourth air inlet (443) and enters the working chamber (6) through the second air outlet (442).

5. An air compressor having a bottom air intake according to claim 4, wherein, The surface of the door panel (44) is flush with the surface of the panel (4).

6. An air compressor having a bottom air intake according to claim 4, wherein, The panel (4) has a cooling zone (41) on its inner side, and a third air inlet (43) is provided at the bottom of the panel (4). Air flows into the cooling zone (41) through the third air inlet (43).

7. An air compressor having a bottom air intake according to claim 6, wherein, The first air inlet (53), the third air inlet (43) and the fourth air inlet (443) are provided in multiple ways. The multiple first air inlets (53) are evenly distributed along the width direction of the side plate (5), the multiple third air inlets (43) are evenly distributed along the width direction of the panel (4), and the multiple fourth air inlets (443) are evenly distributed along the width direction of the door panel (44).

8. An air compressor with a bottom air intake structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, Dust filters can be detachably connected to the first air inlet (53), the second air inlet (11), the third air inlet (43), and the fourth air inlet (443).

9. The air compressor having a bottom air intake structure according to claim 1, wherein, The side plate (5) and the back plate (3) are respectively equipped with sound-insulating sponge at the end near the working cavity (6).