Air filter and vehicle having the same

Abstract

This utility model discloses an air filter and a vehicle having the same, comprising: a housing adapted for installation on an engine radiator, the rear of the housing having an air outlet communicating with the interior of the housing; an air intake shroud installed at the front of the housing, the air intake shroud having an air intake port communicating with the interior of the housing; a filter element installed inside the housing and located between the air intake port and the air outlet; and an air outlet pipe connected to the air outlet and adapted to extend to an engine assembly; wherein one of the housing and the air intake shroud is configured with a resilient snap and the other with a retaining edge, the resilient snap engaging with the retaining edge to detachably install the housing and the air intake shroud. The engine radiator and the housing are separated by a transition bracket, which has advantages such as fewer parts, smaller space occupation, and easier filter element replacement.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle component technology, and in particular to an air filter and a vehicle having the same. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, vehicles draw air into an air filter via a high-mounted air intake duct. The air filter is typically located at the rear of the vehicle and requires integration with the high-mounted air intake duct and intake piping. This process is complex, involves heavy components, is costly, and also occupies cargo space, affecting cargo box dimensions. Furthermore, air filters are generally assembled using threaded fasteners, which are numerous. Replacing the filter element involves cumbersome disassembly and assembly procedures and is time-consuming. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, one objective of the present invention is to provide an air filter that separates the engine radiator and housing via a transition bracket, offering advantages such as fewer parts, smaller footprint, and easier filter element replacement.

[0004] This utility model also proposes a vehicle with an air filter.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, an air filter is provided according to an embodiment of the present invention, comprising: a housing adapted for installation on an engine radiator, the rear of the housing having an air outlet communicating with the interior of the housing; an air intake shroud installed on the front of the housing, the air intake shroud having an air intake port communicating with the interior of the housing; a filter element installed inside the housing and located between the air intake port and the air outlet; and an air outlet pipe connected to the air outlet and adapted to extend to an engine assembly; wherein one of the housing and the air intake shroud is configured with an elastic buckle and the other with a retaining edge, the elastic buckle engaging with the retaining edge to detachably install the housing and the air intake shroud.

[0006] According to the embodiment of the present invention, the air filter housing is installed on the engine radiator, so that the air filter can directly intake air from the grille at the front of the vehicle through the air intake shroud. This reduces the long intake duct structure and bracket structure of the high-position air intake duct, thereby achieving miniaturization of the intake structure, reducing the overall vehicle weight, and allowing sufficient space to arrange the cargo box at the rear of the vehicle without occupying the space behind the cab.

[0007] Furthermore, the intake shroud and housing are arranged front and rear to accommodate the air intake direction of the air filter and facilitate filter element replacement. When the filter element needs to be replaced, there is no need to remove the entire air filter from the engine radiator; simply open the intake shroud to remove and replace the filter element. Additionally, one component of the intake shroud and housing has a spring-loaded clip, and the other has a retaining edge, allowing for direct locking and unlocking via the clips and retaining edge. No tools are required during filter element replacement, and the number of fasteners is reduced, making disassembly and assembly more convenient.

[0008] Therefore, the air filter according to the present invention has the advantages of having fewer parts, occupying less space, and being easy to replace the filter element.

[0009] According to some specific embodiments of the present invention, the air intake cover includes: a first air intake channel and a second air intake channel, the first air intake channel and the second air intake channel are arranged along the width direction of the vehicle frame, and the front part of the first air intake channel and the front part of the second air intake channel extend in a direction away from each other.

[0010] According to some specific embodiments of the present invention, the elastic buckle includes: a first buckle member, which is installed on the air intake cover; and a second buckle member, which passes through the first buckle member and is rotatable around the first buckle member, wherein the second buckle member rotates to engage the hook with the edge of the buckle.

[0011] According to some specific embodiments of the present invention, the first fastener includes: a limiting part, which is installed on the air intake cover; a rotating part, one end of which is connected to the limiting part and rotates to form a rotating hole, the second fastener passing through the rotating hole and rotatable around the rotating hole; and a pressing part, which is connected to the other end of the rotating part.

[0012] According to some specific embodiments of the present invention, the bottom of the air intake cover has a forward-extending snap-fit ​​component, the snap-fit ​​component having a snap-fit ​​groove or a snap-fit ​​hole; the bottom of the air intake cover has a downward-extending snap-fit ​​block, the snap-fit ​​block engaging with the snap-fit ​​groove or the snap-fit ​​hole.

[0013] According to some specific embodiments of the present invention, the bottom of the housing is provided with a transition bracket, which is adapted to be installed on the engine radiator to separate the housing from the engine radiator.

[0014] Furthermore, mounting ears are respectively constructed on both sides of the housing, and the transition bracket is located on both sides of the housing and corresponds to the position of the mounting ears. The mounting ears are installed on the transition bracket by fasteners.

[0015] According to some specific embodiments of the present invention, the front and rear edges of the mounting ear are both provided with reinforcing ribs connected to the housing, and the reinforcing ribs extend upward to the side of the housing.

[0016] Furthermore, the air outlet is located below the side of the housing, and the air outlet pipe is connected to the air outlet and is a single piece of plastic.

[0017] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a vehicle is provided, comprising: an air filter as described in the above embodiments of the present invention.

[0018] The vehicle according to the embodiments of the present invention has the advantages of fewer parts, smaller space occupation, and easy replacement of filter elements by using the air filter according to the above embodiments of the present invention.

[0019] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of an air filter according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air filter according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of an air filter according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the air filter housing and the air intake shroud according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is another structural schematic diagram of the air filter housing and air intake shroud according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the elastic snap-fit ​​structure of an air filter according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0027] Figure label:

[0028] Air filter 1, housing 100, air inlet hood 200, filter element 300, air outlet pipe 400, transition bracket 500.

[0029] Air intake 201, first air intake duct 210, second air intake duct 220, mounting ear 130, retaining edge 110.

[0030] 21. Locking block; 22. Locking connector; 23. Locking hole; 131. Reinforcing rib; 101. Air outlet.

[0031] Elastic buckle 600, first buckle 610, second buckle 620

[0032] Limiting part 611, rotating part 612, pressing part 613, latch 621

[0033] Engine assembly 10, engine radiator 20. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0035] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", 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 this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to 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.

[0036] In the description of this utility model, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of the features.

[0037] In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more, and "several" means one or more.

[0038] The air filter 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0039] like Figures 1-6 As shown, the air filter 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a housing 100, an air inlet hood 200, a filter element 300, and an air outlet pipe 400.

[0040] The housing 100 is adapted to be installed on the engine radiator 20, and the rear of the housing 100 has an air outlet communicating with the interior of the housing 100. An air intake shroud 200 is installed at the front of the housing 100, and the air intake shroud 200 is configured with an air intake 201 communicating with the interior of the housing 100. A filter element 300 is installed inside the housing 100 and located between the air intake 201 and the air outlet. An exhaust pipe 400 is connected to the air outlet and is adapted to extend to the engine assembly 10. One of the housing 100 and the air intake shroud is configured with a resilient snap 600 and the other with a retaining edge 110; the resilient snap 600 engages with the retaining edge 110 to detachably install the housing 100 and the air intake shroud 200.

[0041] For example, the engine radiator 20 is located at the front of the engine assembly 10. The housing 100 is connected to the engine assembly 10 via an exhaust pipe 400, delivering clean air filtered by the filter element 300 to the engine assembly 10. The air intake shroud 200 is located in front of the engine radiator 20. The position of the air intake shroud 200 corresponds to the position of the vehicle grille, and the air intake shroud 200 is installed on the front side of the housing 100, defining the air intake passage together with the housing 100. The filter element 300 can be a non-circular honeycomb filter element, filled inside the housing 100, and replaced periodically. The elastic clip 600 and the retaining edge 110 are located at the top of the air intake shroud 200 and the housing 100, engaging by elastic force.

[0042] According to the embodiment of the present utility model, the air filter 1 is mounted on the engine radiator 20, so that the air filter can directly intake air from the grille at the front of the vehicle through the air intake shroud 200. This reduces the long intake duct structure and bracket structure of the high-position air intake duct, thereby achieving miniaturization of the intake structure, reducing the overall vehicle weight, and allowing sufficient space to arrange the cargo box at the rear of the vehicle without occupying the space behind the cab.

[0043] Furthermore, the intake shroud 200 and housing 100 are arranged front and rear to accommodate the air intake direction of the air filter and facilitate the replacement of the filter element 300. When the filter element 300 needs to be replaced, it is not necessary to remove the entire air filter from the engine radiator 20. Simply open the intake shroud 200 to remove the filter element 300 and replace it. Moreover, one of the structures of the intake shroud 200 and housing 100 has a flexible snap 600 and the other has a retaining edge 110, which can be used to fix and remove the filter element 300 directly by engaging the snap 600 and retaining the retaining edge 110. No tools are needed during the replacement of the filter element 300, and the number of fasteners is reduced, making disassembly and assembly more convenient.

[0044] Therefore, the air filter 1 according to the present utility model has the advantages of having fewer parts, occupying less space, and being easy to replace the filter element 300.

[0045] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the air intake hood 200 includes a first air intake duct 210 and a second air intake duct 220. The first air intake duct 210 and the second air intake duct 220 are arranged along the width direction of the vehicle frame. The front part of the first air intake duct 210 and the front part of the second air intake duct 220 extend in directions away from each other.

[0046] The first air intake duct 210 connects the air intake 201, the interior of the housing 100, and the air outlet on one side, while the second air intake duct 220 connects the air intake 201, the interior of the housing 100, and the air outlet on the other side. This creates two air intake channels on both sides of the front of the vehicle, increasing the air intake area and improving airflow. This ensures that the engine assembly 10 receives sufficient fresh air under different operating conditions, thereby improving engine power and performance. The independent air intake channels on both sides allow for the use of different filter materials or structures, optimizing for different air quality and flow rates, providing more efficient filtration, and helping to remove more dust and particulate matter. The opposing air intake structures help create good airflow uniformity during air intake, making airflow more stable, reducing uneven intake, and improving the operating efficiency of the engine assembly 10.

[0047] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the elastic buckle 600 includes a first buckle 610 and a second buckle 620. The first buckle 610 is mounted on the air intake shroud 200. The second buckle 620 passes through the first buckle 610 and is rotatable around the first buckle 610. The second buckle 620 rotates so that the hook 621 engages with the edge 110.

[0048] For example, both the first latching member 610 and the second latching member 620 are metal bending structures, and they are assembled together. Both the first latching member 610 and the second latching member 620 are elastic members with a certain elastic deformation capability, so that when the second latching member 620 is engaged with the latching edge 110, it can use its elasticity to maintain its position, thereby ensuring the fixation of the air intake cover 200 and the housing 100.

[0049] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 6 As shown, the first fastener 610 includes a limiting part 611, a rotating part 612, and a pressing part 613. The limiting part 611 is installed on the air intake cover 200. One end of the rotating part 612 is connected to the limiting part 611 and rotates to form a rotating hole. The second fastener 620 passes through the rotating hole and can rotate around the rotating hole. The pressing part 613 is connected to the other end of the rotating part 612.

[0050] For example, the air intake hood 200 is constructed with a support arm for mounting the first latching member 610, and a limiting part 611 passes through the support arm of the air intake hood 200 for assembly with the air intake hood 200. The limiting part 611, the rotating part 612, and the pressing part 613 are formed by bending metal, with the pressing part 613 located at the front, the rotating part 612 located in the middle, and the limiting part located at the rear. After the second latching member 620 rotates to engage with the latching edge 110, by pressing the pressing part 613, the relative position of the rotating hole and the latching edge 110 is adjusted using the elastic deformation capability of the first latching member 610 and the second latching member 620, so that the second latching member 620 is held in the engaged position.

[0051] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 4 As shown, the bottom of the air intake shroud 200 has a forward-extending latching member 22, which has a latching groove or latching hole 23. The bottom of the air intake shroud 200 also has a downward-extending latching block 21, which engages with the latching groove or latching hole 23.

[0052] When assembling the air intake shroud 200 and the housing 100, first insert the locking block 21 into the locking groove or locking hole 23 of the locking member 22 to pre-assemble the air intake shroud 200 and the housing 100. Then, rotate the second locking member 620 to fix it to the locking edge 110 to complete the assembly. By constructing the locking block 21 and the locking member 22, it is convenient to keep the housing 100 and the air intake shroud 200 fixed during the engagement process, improving the ease of operation. Similarly, when disassembling the air intake shroud 200 to replace the filter element 300, the locking block 21 and the locking member 22 at the bottom can also provide a certain degree of support to prevent the air intake shroud 200 from falling off the housing 100.

[0053] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 3 As shown, the air filter also includes a transition bracket 500. The transition bracket 500 is mounted on the bottom of the housing 100 and is adapted to be mounted on the engine radiator 20 to space the housing 100 and the engine radiator 20.

[0054] The transition bracket 500 creates a space between the housing 100 and the engine radiator 20, providing some heat insulation. This allows the intake system to operate at a suitable temperature. Furthermore, the transition bracket 500 improves the installation stability of the air filter.

[0055] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 As shown, mounting ears 130 are respectively constructed on both sides of the housing 100. The transition bracket 500 is located on both sides of the housing 100 and corresponds to the position of the mounting ears 130. The mounting ears 130 are installed on the transition bracket 500 by fasteners.

[0056] For example, the mounting ear 130 can be integrally formed with the housing 100. The mounting ear 130 extends outward from the housing 100, providing clearly defined fastening positions on both sides of the housing 100. This effectively and securely mounts the housing 100 in the predetermined position, ensuring that the housing 100 will not shift during operation, thus guaranteeing the stability of the housing 100 installation. Furthermore, by providing the mounting ear 130 and connecting it to the transition bracket 500, a mounting position can be provided on the housing 100, making installation faster and more convenient.

[0057] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 As shown, the transition bracket 500 is constructed in a "U" shape and includes a front edge, a rear edge, and a middle mounting portion. The front edge and the rear edge are spaced apart front to back. The front edge is mounted to the front mounting ear 130 by fasteners, and the rear edge is mounted to the rear mounting ear 130 by fasteners. The middle mounting portion connects the front edge and the rear edge and extends downwards, and is mounted to the engine radiator 20.

[0058] In some specific embodiments of this utility model, such as Figure 5 As shown, the front and rear edges of the mounting ear 130 are both provided with reinforcing ribs 131 connected to the housing 100, and the reinforcing ribs 131 extend upward to the side of the housing 100.

[0059] The reinforcing rib 131 can improve the structural strength of the mounting ear 130 and the connection strength between the mounting ear 130 and the housing 100, preventing deformation or damage under high load or vibration conditions, and ensuring that the housing 100 can operate normally under various working conditions. At the same time, by adding reinforcing ribs 131 to the front and rear edges, the torsional resistance of the air filter 1 can be effectively enhanced, so that it can remain stable when subjected to lateral or torsional forces.

[0060] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 As shown, the air outlet is located on the lower side of the housing 100, and the air outlet pipe 400 is connected to the air outlet and is an integral plastic part.

[0061] Compared to metal materials, plastic parts can be integrally molded using processes such as injection molding, reducing the number of parts and assembly steps, thereby lowering installation costs. This helps improve production efficiency and reduce assembly time and labor costs.

[0062] Replacing traditionally heavier metal parts with plastics can effectively reduce the overall vehicle weight without sacrificing performance or durability, thus achieving the goal of weight reduction. This is beneficial for industries such as automobiles, as weight reduction can improve fuel efficiency and performance.

[0063] The vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below.

[0064] The vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an air filter 1 according to the above embodiment of the present invention.

[0065] The vehicle according to the above embodiments of the present invention has the advantages of having fewer parts, occupying less space, and being easy to replace the filter element 300 by utilizing the air filter 1 according to the embodiments of the present invention.

[0066] Other configurations and operations according to the embodiments of this utility model are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0067] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0068] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An air filter, characterized by, include: A housing adapted for installation on an engine radiator, wherein the rear of the housing has an air outlet communicating with the interior of the housing; An air intake shroud is installed at the front of the housing and has an air intake port that communicates with the interior of the housing. A filter element, which is installed inside the housing and located between the air inlet and the air outlet; An exhaust pipe, the exhaust pipe being connected to the exhaust port and adapted to extend to the engine assembly; The housing and the air intake cover are configured with a resilient buckle and the other with a retaining edge, the resilient buckle engaging with the retaining edge to detachably install the housing and the air intake cover.

2. The air filter of claim 1, wherein The air intake shroud includes: The first air intake and the second air intake are arranged along the width of the vehicle frame, with the front portions of the first air intake and the front portions of the second air intake extending in directions away from each other.

3. The air filter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic buckle includes: A first fastener is installed on the air intake shroud; The second fastener passes through the first fastener and is rotatable around the first fastener. The second fastener has a hook, and the second fastener rotates to engage the hook with the edge of the fastener.

4. The air filter according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first fastener includes: A limiting part is installed on the air intake cover; A rotating part, one end of which is connected to the limiting part and rotates to form a rotating hole, and the second fastener passes through the rotating hole and can rotate around the rotating hole; The pressing part is connected to the other end of the rotating part.

5. The air filter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the air intake shroud has a forward-extending snap-fit ​​component, which has a snap-fit ​​groove or a snap-fit ​​hole. The bottom of the air intake shroud has a downwardly extending locking block that engages with the locking slot or the locking hole.

6. The air filter according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A transition bracket is mounted on the bottom of the housing and is adapted to be mounted on the engine radiator to space the housing and the engine radiator.

7. The air filter according to claim 6, characterized in that, The housing has mounting ears on both sides, and the transition bracket is located on both sides of the housing and corresponds to the position of the mounting ears. The mounting ears are installed on the transition bracket by fasteners.

8. The air filter according to claim 7, characterized in that, The front and rear edges of the mounting ears are each provided with reinforcing ribs that are connected to the housing, and the reinforcing ribs extend upward to the side of the housing.

9. The air filter according to claim 8, characterized in that, The air outlet is located on the lower side of the housing, and the air outlet pipe is connected to the air outlet and is a single piece of plastic.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, include: The air filter according to any one of claims 1-9.

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