An air inlet flange

By designing an air inlet flange with a quadrilateral frame structure, the problem of increased packaging and transportation costs caused by the air inlet flange protruding from the housing was solved, achieving concealed installation of the air inlet and reducing transportation costs.

CN224381743UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-19SHANDONG KELING ENERGY SAVING EQUIP CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANDONG KELING ENERGY SAVING EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-25
Publication Date
2026-06-19

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Technical Problem

In existing air conditioning systems, the air outlet flanges are installed outside the enclosure, causing the equipment size to exceed the enclosure size, increasing packaging and transportation costs.

Method used

Design an air inlet flange that uses plates A, B, C and D to form a quadrilateral frame. A filter screen is installed inside the frame, and the air inlet is installed inside the air conditioning unit box through a sliding groove and baffle structure, so that it does not protrude from the box.

Benefits of technology

This reduces the size of the packaging box, thereby lowering the space requirements and costs associated with transportation.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses an air inlet flange, which includes plates A, B, C, and D connected end to end. Plates A, B, C, and D together form a quadrilateral frame, and a filter screen is installed inside the frame. Using the air inlet flange of this utility model, the air inlet no longer protrudes from the box body, reducing the volume of the packaging box, reducing the space required for transportation, and lowering transportation costs.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of air conditioning equipment technology, and in particular relates to an air inlet flange. Background Technology

[0002] In air conditioning systems, terminal equipment, as part of the system, needs to circulate and exchange heat with indoor air. When the air-conditioned area is far from the terminal equipment, supply and return air ducts need to be installed. To connect to the ducts, air vent flanges are usually installed at the supply and return air inlets of the air conditioning unit, and filters are installed inside the flanges, which can be pulled out from the side for replacement. These flanges are generally installed directly onto the unit from the outside, creating a protrusion that causes the maximum size of the equipment to exceed the unit's dimensions, increasing the overall unit size. Furthermore, because of this protrusion, padding is needed in the packaging to prevent damage to the air vents, increasing the packaging thickness and costs. Additionally, the protrusion causes the final packaged size of the equipment to exceed the unit's dimensions, increasing shipping costs.

[0003] The bulge in the air conditioning unit is caused by the fact that after the air vent flange is installed on the unit, the flange body is located outside the unit, which inevitably causes the outer side of the air vent to protrude above the unit panel. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an air inlet flange, which makes the air inlet no longer protrude from the box, reducing the volume of the packaging box, reducing the space required for transportation, and reducing transportation costs.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0006] An air inlet flange includes plates A, B, C, and D connected end to end. Plates A, B, C, and D together form a quadrilateral frame, and a filter screen is provided inside the frame.

[0007] Furthermore, the A-plate includes an A-plate body, with a first end of the A-plate body bent at 90° to form a first bent portion, and a second end of the A-plate body bent at 90° to form a third bent portion. The first end and the second end of the A-plate are positioned opposite each other. The bending directions of the first bent portion and the third bent portion are the same. The free end of the first bent portion is bent at 90° to form a second bent portion, which is bent in a direction away from the third bent portion. The free end of the third bent portion is bent at 90° to form a fourth bent portion, which is the same as the second bent portion.

[0008] Furthermore, the B-plate includes a B-plate body, wherein the first end of the B-plate body is bent at 90° to form a first bent portion of the B-plate, and the second end of the B-plate body is bent at 90° to form a third bent portion of the B-plate, with the first end and the second end of the B-plate being disposed opposite to each other; the bending directions of the first bent portion and the third bent portion of the B-plate are the same; the free end of the first bent portion of the B-plate is bent at 90° to form a second bent portion of the B-plate, and the second bent portion of the B-plate is bent in a direction away from the third bent portion of the B-plate; the free end of the third bent portion of the B-plate is bent at 90° to form a fourth bent portion of the B-plate, with the bending direction of the fourth bent portion of the B-plate being the same as that of the second bent portion of the B-plate.

[0009] Furthermore, the C-plate includes a C-plate body, with a first end of the C-plate body bent at 90° to form a first bent portion, and a second end of the C-plate body bent at 90° to form a third bent portion. The first end and the second end of the C-plate are positioned opposite each other. The bending directions of the first bent portion and the third bent portion are the same. The free end of the first bent portion is bent at 90° to form a second bent portion, which is bent in a direction away from the third bent portion. The free end of the third bent portion is bent at 90° to form a fourth bent portion, which is the same as the second bent portion.

[0010] Furthermore, the D-plate includes a D-plate body, wherein the first end of the D-plate body is bent at 90° to form a first bent portion of the D-plate, and the second end of the D-plate body is bent at 90° to form a third bent portion of the D-plate, with the first end and the second end of the D-plate being disposed opposite to each other; the bending directions of the first bent portion and the third bent portion of the D-plate are the same; the free end of the first bent portion of the D-plate is bent at 90° to form a second bent portion of the D-plate, and the second bent portion of the D-plate is bent in a direction away from the third bent portion of the D-plate; the free end of the third bent portion of the D-plate is bent at 90° to form a fourth bent portion of the D-plate, with the bending direction of the fourth bent portion of the D-plate being the same as that of the second bent portion of the D-plate.

[0011] Furthermore, the A-plate body, the B-plate body, the C-plate body, and the D-plate body are sequentially and fixedly connected end to end; the fourth bend of the A-plate, the fourth bend of the B-plate, the fourth bend of the C-plate, and the fourth bend of the D-plate are also fixedly connected.

[0012] Furthermore, the air inlet flange also includes an A-slide and a B-slide. The A-slide is fixedly connected to the A-plate body. The A-slide, along with the first bend, second bend, third bend, and fourth bend of the A-plate, are located on both sides of the A-plate body. The A-slide includes an A-slide body. The first end of the A-slide body is bent to form the first bend of the A-slide, which is fixedly connected to the A-plate body. The second end of the A-slide body is bent to form the second bend of the A-slide. The first and second bends of the A-slide are located on both sides of the A-slide body. The A-plate body, the A-slide body, and the second bend of the A-slide together form the A-slide cavity. The filter screen is provided with... The filter screen is placed inside the A-slide groove cavity. The B-slide groove is fixedly connected to the C-plate body. The B-slide groove, the first bend of the C-plate, the second bend of the C-plate, the third bend of the C-plate, and the fourth bend of the C-plate are respectively located on both sides of the C-plate body. The B-slide groove includes a B-slide groove body. The first end of the B-slide groove body is bent to form the first bend of the B-slide groove, which is fixedly connected to the C-plate body. The second end of the B-slide groove body is bent to form the second bend of the B-slide groove. The first bend of the B-slide groove and the second bend of the B-slide groove are respectively located on both sides of the B-slide groove body. The C-plate body, the B-slide groove body, and the second bend of the B-slide groove together form the B-slide groove cavity. The filter screen is also disposed inside the B-slide groove cavity.

[0013] Furthermore, the air inlet flange also includes a baffle, one end of which is fixedly connected to the first bend of the A slide groove, and the other end of which is fixedly connected to the second bend of the B slide groove.

[0014] Furthermore, multiple baffles are provided.

[0015] Furthermore, the A slide is provided with a first end and a second end, the B slide is provided with a first end and a second end, and the first end, the second end, the first end, and the second end of the A slide are all rotatably provided with baffles.

[0016] Due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] The air inlet flange includes plates A, B, C, and D connected end-to-end. Plates A, B, C, and D together form a quadrilateral frame, within which a filter screen is installed. Using this air inlet flange eliminates the protrusion of the air inlet from the casing, reducing the size of the packaging box, minimizing the space required for transportation, and lowering transportation costs. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the air inlet flange of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is another perspective view of the air inlet flange of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Enlarged 3D view of plate A and groove A;

[0021] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 An enlarged 3D view of the A-plate;

[0022] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of plate A;

[0023] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 An enlarged side view;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the air inlet flange of this utility model in use;

[0025] In the diagram, 1. Filter screen; 2. Plate A; 21. Plate A body; 22. First bend of Plate A; 23. Second bend of Plate A; 24. Third bend of Plate A; 25. Fourth bend of Plate A; 3. Plate B; 4. Plate C; 5. Plate D; 6. A slide rail; 61. A slide rail body; 62. First bend of A slide rail; 63. Second bend of A slide rail; 64. First end of A slide rail; 65. Second end of A slide rail; 7. B slide rail; 8. Baffle; 9. Baffle plate; 10. Air conditioning unit housing. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0027] Combination Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 As shown, an air inlet flange includes plates A2, B3, C4, and D5 connected end to end. Plates A2, B3, C4, and D5 together form a quadrilateral frame, and a filter screen 1 is installed inside the frame.

[0028] Preferably, combined with Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 ,as well as Figure 6As shown, plate A2 includes plate body 21. The first end of plate body 21 is bent at 90° to form a first bent portion 22. The second end of plate body 21 is bent at 90° to form a third bent portion 24. The first end and the second end of plate A are positioned opposite each other. The bending directions of the first bent portion 22 and the third bent portion 24 are the same. The free end of the first bent portion 22 is bent at 90° to form a second bent portion 23. The second bent portion 23 is bent in a direction away from the third bent portion 24. The free end of the third bent portion 24 is bent at 90° to form a fourth bent portion 25. The fourth bent portion 25 is bent at the same direction as the second bent portion 23.

[0029] Preferably, plate B3 includes a plate body, with the first end of plate B3 bent at 90° to form a first bent portion, and the second end of plate B3 bent at 90° to form a third bent portion. The first end and the second end of plate B3 are positioned opposite each other. The bending directions of the first bent portion and the third bent portion are the same. The free end of the first bent portion is bent at 90° to form a second bent portion, which is bent in a direction away from the third bent portion. The free end of the third bent portion is bent at 90° to form a fourth bent portion, which is bent at the same direction as the second bent portion.

[0030] Preferably, the C-plate 4 includes a C-plate body. The first end of the C-plate body is bent at 90° to form a first bent portion, and the second end of the C-plate body is bent at 90° to form a third bent portion. The first end and the second end of the C-plate are positioned opposite each other. The bending directions of the first and third bent portions are the same. The free end of the first bent portion is bent at 90° to form a second bent portion, which is bent in a direction away from the third bent portion. The free end of the third bent portion is bent at 90° to form a fourth bent portion, which is also bent at the same direction as the second bent portion.

[0031] Preferably, the D-plate 5 includes a D-plate body. The first end of the D-plate body is bent at 90° to form a first bent portion, and the second end of the D-plate body is bent at 90° to form a third bent portion. The first end and the second end of the D-plate are positioned opposite each other. The bending directions of the first and third bent portions are the same. The free end of the first bent portion is bent at 90° to form a second bent portion, which bends in a direction away from the third bent portion. The free end of the third bent portion is bent at 90° to form a fourth bent portion, which has the same bending direction as the second bent portion.

[0032] Plates A2, B3, C4, and D5 have the same structure.

[0033] Preferably, the A plate body 21, the B plate body, the C plate body, and the D plate body are fixedly connected end to end; the fourth bend 25 of the A plate, the fourth bend of the B plate, the fourth bend of the C plate, and the fourth bend of the D plate are fixedly connected.

[0034] Preferably, the air inlet flange further includes an A-slide 6 and a B-slide 7. The A-slide 6 is fixedly connected to the A-plate body 21. The A-slide 6, along with the first bend 22, second bend 23, third bend 24, and fourth bend 25 of the A-plate, are located on both sides of the A-plate body 21. The A-slide 6 includes an A-slide body 61. The first end of the A-slide body 61 is bent to form a first bend 62, which is fixedly connected to the A-plate body 21. The second end of the A-slide body 61 is bent to form a second bend 63, which is located on both sides of the A-slide body 61. The A-plate body 21, the A-slide body 61, and the second bend 63 together form the A-slide rail cavity, and the filter screen 1 is disposed within the A-slide rail cavity.

[0035] More preferably, the B-groove 7 is fixedly connected to the C-plate body, and the B-groove 7, along with the first, second, third, and fourth bends of the C-plate, are located on both sides of the C-plate body. The B-groove 7 includes a B-groove body, with the first end of the B-groove body bent to form the first bend of the B-groove, which is fixedly connected to the C-plate body. The second end of the B-groove body is bent to form the second bend of the B-groove, which is located on both sides of the B-groove body. The C-plate body, the B-groove body, and the second bend of the B-groove together form the B-groove track cavity, and the filter screen 1 is simultaneously disposed within the B-groove track cavity. Preferably, the air inlet flange also includes a baffle 8, one end of which is fixedly connected to the first bend 62 of the A-groove, and the other end of which is fixedly connected to the second bend of the B-groove.

[0036] More preferably, multiple baffles 8 are provided.

[0037] Preferably, slide A 6 is provided with a first end 64 and a second end 65, and slide B is provided with a first end and a second end. Each of slide A 64, slide A 65, slide B 65, and slide B 65 is rotatably equipped with a baffle 9. Rotating the baffle 9 allows the filter screen 1 to be pulled out and locked.

[0038] Slide A 6 and slide B 7 have the same structure.

[0039] When installing the air inlet flange of this utility model, the second bend 23 of plate A, the second bend of plate B, the second bend of plate C, and the second bend of plate D of the air inlet flange are fixedly connected to the air conditioning unit housing 10. This achieves the purpose of installing the air inlet flange of this utility model inside the air conditioning unit housing, so that it no longer protrudes from the outside of the air conditioning unit housing, reducing the space occupied and reducing transportation costs. The fourth bend 25 of plate A, the fourth bend of plate B, the fourth bend of plate C, and the fourth bend of plate D of the air inlet flange are fixedly connected to the return air duct (not shown in the figure).

[0040] The technical features with serial numbers mentioned in this manual (such as A plate, A plate body, A plate first bend, A plate second bend, A plate third bend, A plate fourth bend, B plate, B plate body, B plate first bend, B plate second bend, B plate third bend, C plate, C plate body, C plate first bend, C plate second bend, C plate third bend, C plate fourth bend, D plate, D plate body, D plate first bend, D plate second bend, D plate third bend, D plate fourth bend, A slide, A slide body, A slide first bend, A slide second bend, A slide first end, A slide second end, B slide, B slide body, B slide first bend, B slide second bend, B slide first end, B slide second end, etc.) are only for distinguishing the technical features and do not represent the positional relationship, installation sequence, or working sequence of the technical features.

[0041] While specific embodiments of this utility model have been described above, those skilled in the art should understand that the described embodiments are merely some, not all, embodiments of this utility model. These are merely illustrative examples, and the scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of this utility model and without any inventive effort, but all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. An air inlet flange, characterized in that, It includes plates A, B, C, and D connected end to end, which together form a quadrilateral frame, and a filter screen is installed inside the frame. The A-plate includes an A-plate body. A first end of the A-plate body is bent at 90° to form a first bent portion. A second end of the A-plate body is bent at 90° to form a third bent portion. The first end and the second end of the A-plate are positioned opposite each other. The first and third bent portions have the same bending direction. The free end of the first bent portion is bent at 90° to form a second bent portion. The second bent portion bends in a direction away from the third bent portion. The free end of the third bent portion is bent at 90° to form a fourth bent portion. The fourth bent portion has the same bending direction as the second bent portion.

2. The air inlet flange as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The B-plate includes a B-plate body. A first end of the B-plate body is bent at 90° to form a first bent portion. A second end of the B-plate body is bent at 90° to form a third bent portion. The first end and the second end of the B-plate are positioned opposite each other. The first and third bent portions have the same bending direction. The free end of the first bent portion is bent at 90° to form a second bent portion. The second bent portion bends in a direction away from the third bent portion. The free end of the third bent portion is bent at 90° to form a fourth bent portion. The fourth bent portion has the same bending direction as the second bent portion.

3. The air inlet flange as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The C-plate includes a C-plate body. A first end of the C-plate body is bent at 90° to form a first bent portion. A second end of the C-plate body is bent at 90° to form a third bent portion. The first end and the second end of the C-plate are positioned opposite each other. The first and third bent portions have the same bending direction. The free end of the first bent portion is bent at 90° to form a second bent portion. The second bent portion bends in a direction away from the third bent portion. The free end of the third bent portion is bent at 90° to form a fourth bent portion. The fourth bent portion has the same bending direction as the second bent portion.

4. The air inlet flange as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The D-plate includes a D-plate body. A first end of the D-plate body is bent at 90° to form a first bent portion. A second end of the D-plate body is bent at 90° to form a third bent portion. The first end and the second end of the D-plate are positioned opposite each other. The first and third bent portions have the same bending direction. The free end of the first bent portion is bent at 90° to form a second bent portion. The second bent portion bends in a direction away from the third bent portion. The free end of the third bent portion is bent at 90° to form a fourth bent portion. The fourth bent portion has the same bending direction as the second bent portion.

5. The air inlet flange as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The A-plate body, the B-plate body, the C-plate body, and the D-plate body are fixedly connected end to end; the fourth bend of the A-plate, the fourth bend of the B-plate, the fourth bend of the C-plate, and the fourth bend of the D-plate are fixedly connected.

6. The air inlet flange as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The air inlet flange also includes an A-slide and a B-slide. The A-slide is fixedly connected to the A-plate body. The A-slide, the first bend of the A-plate, the second bend of the A-plate, the third bend of the A-plate, and the fourth bend of the A-plate are respectively located on both sides of the A-plate body. The A-slide includes an A-slide body. The first end of the A-slide body is bent to form the first bend of the A-slide, which is fixedly connected to the A-plate body. The second end of the A-slide body is bent to form the second bend of the A-slide. The first bend of the A-slide and the second bend of the A-slide are respectively located on both sides of the A-slide body. The A-plate body, the A-slide body, and the second bend of the A-slide together form the A-slide rail cavity. The filter screen is disposed in the A-slide rail cavity. The B-slide is fixedly connected to the C-plate body. The B-slide, the first bend of the C-plate, the second bend of the C-plate, the third bend of the C-plate, and the fourth bend of the C-plate are respectively located on both sides of the C-plate body. The B-slide includes a B-slide body. The first end of the B-slide body is bent to form the first bend of the B-slide, which is fixedly connected to the C-plate body. The second end of the B-slide body is bent to form the second bend of the B-slide. The first bend of the B-slide and the second bend of the B-slide are respectively located on both sides of the B-slide body. The C-plate body, the B-slide body, and the second bend of the B-slide together form the B-slide cavity. The filter screen is also disposed within the B-slide cavity.

7. The air inlet flange as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The air inlet flange also includes a baffle, one end of which is fixedly connected to the first bend of the A slide groove, and the other end of which is fixedly connected to the second bend of the B slide groove.

8. The air inlet flange as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The baffle is provided in multiple ways.

9. The air inlet flange as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The A slide is provided with a first end and a second end, and the B slide is provided with a first end and a second end. Each of the A slide, the A slide, the B slide, and the B slide is rotatably provided with a baffle.