Automobile air conditioner filter with rotatable and storable frame folding edge
By incorporating a rotatable folded edge as a handle on the frame of the automotive air conditioning filter, the problems of inconvenient filter replacement and insufficient support strength are solved, achieving convenient replacement and stable filtration effect.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- QAP FILTER (CHINA) LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-10
AI Technical Summary
The existing car air conditioning filters are inconvenient to replace, and the frame support at both ends of the filter block is not strong enough, which affects the filtration effect.
A car air conditioning filter with a rotatable and retractable frame was designed. By setting a rotatable folded edge on the frame of the filter block as a handle, the support strength at both ends of the filter block is enhanced, and the installation structure of the filter is improved.
It enables convenient replacement and maintenance of the filter, improves replacement efficiency, prevents filter element block deformation under high flow conditions, and ensures stable filtration performance.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of physics, and more particularly to automotive air conditioning filters, especially an automotive air conditioning filter with a rotatable and retractable frame. Background Technology
[0002] Automotive air conditioning filters, also known as cabin air filters, are commonly used in automotive heating, ventilation, and air purification systems to filter the air entering the vehicle from the outside. They remove impurities, dust, pollen, soot, and other fine particles, improving the quality of the in-vehicle environment, enhancing cabin air quality, reducing windshield fogging, and improving passenger comfort and safety. Current automotive air conditioning filters consist of a filter element and a frame around its perimeter. Replacing the filter is difficult due to the seamless fit between the filter and its mounting slot, requiring additional tools. This makes filter replacement inconvenient. Furthermore, the existing frame supports the filter element insufficiently, leading to deformation under high-flow conditions and affecting filtration efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an automotive air conditioning filter with a rotatable and retractable frame, which solves the technical problems of inconvenient filter replacement and insufficient support strength of the frame at both ends of the filter element block in the prior art.
[0004] This utility model provides an automotive air conditioning filter with a rotatable and retractable frame and folded edge, including a filter element block. The filter element block is in the shape of a flat cuboid and is formed by folding filter paper. A frame is provided on the outer periphery of the filter element block. The frame is formed by a first side panel, a second side panel, a third side panel and a fourth side panel. The first side panel is parallel to the third side panel, the second side panel is parallel to the fourth side panel, and the upper edge of the first side panel is connected to a first folded edge. The first folded edge can rotate around the upper edge of the first side panel, and the width of the first folded edge is less than the height of the first side panel.
[0005] The lower edge of the first side panel is connected to a second folded edge, and the lower edge of the third side panel is connected to a third folded edge.
[0006] Alternatively, the lower or upper edge of the second side panel is connected to a second folded edge, and the lower or upper edge of the fourth side panel is connected to a third folded edge.
[0007] The second and third folds are both bent onto the lower side of the filter block.
[0008] Furthermore, the first and third side panels are perpendicular to the fold lines of the filter paper.
[0009] Furthermore, the second and fourth side panels are perpendicular to the fold lines of the filter paper.
[0010] Compared with existing technologies, this invention offers significant and positive advantages. When the filter needs to be removed, the first folded edge is rotated upwards by 90°, then used as a handle to pull the filter out of the mounting slot. This makes filter removal more convenient and improves the efficiency of filter replacement and maintenance. The second and third folded edges strengthen the ends of the filter element, preventing deformation under high flow conditions and ensuring stable filter performance. Attached Figure Description
[0011] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of an automotive air conditioning filter with a rotatable and retractable frame, according to the present invention.
[0012] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the top of a car air conditioning filter with a rotatable and retractable frame according to the present invention.
[0013] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a car air conditioning filter with a rotatable and retractable frame, with the bottom facing upwards.
[0014] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the first folded edge of a car air conditioning filter with a rotatable and retractable frame, according to the present invention, in the state of being raised.
[0015] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the first folded edge in the reverse rotation state of a car air conditioning filter with a rotatable and retractable frame according to the present invention.
[0016] Figure 6 This is a first schematic diagram showing the first folded edge of an automotive air conditioning filter with a rotatable and retractable frame overlapping with the first side panel.
[0017] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A magnified view of a portion of the image.
[0018] Figure 8 This is a second schematic diagram showing the first folded edge of an automotive air conditioning filter with a rotatable and retractable frame edge aligning with the first side panel.
[0019] Figure 9This is an exploded view of another embodiment of the automotive air conditioning filter with a rotatable and retractable frame according to the present invention.
[0020] Figure 10 This is a first schematic diagram of another embodiment of the present invention, which is a car air conditioning filter with a rotatable and retractable frame.
[0021] Figure 11 This is a second schematic diagram of another embodiment of the automotive air conditioning filter with a rotatable and retractable frame according to the present invention.
[0022] Figure 12 This is a third schematic diagram of another embodiment of the automotive air conditioning filter with a rotatable and retractable frame according to the present invention. Detailed Implementation
[0023] The present invention will be further described below with reference to embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. Any similar variations using the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention. The use of directions such as up, down, front, back, left, right, center, inside, and outside in the present invention is only for the convenience of clear description and is not intended to limit the technical solution of the present invention.
[0024] like Figures 1-12 As shown, this utility model provides an automotive air conditioning filter with a rotatable and retractable frame and folded edge, including a filter element block 1. The filter element block 1 is formed by folding filter paper. The filter element block 1 has a flat rectangular shape and is formed by folding filter paper. A frame is provided on the outer periphery of the filter element block. The frame is formed by a first side panel 4, a second side panel 2, a third side panel 5, and a fourth side panel 3. The first side panel 4 is parallel to the third side panel 5, and the second side panel 2 is parallel to the fourth side panel 3. The upper edge of the first side panel 4 is connected to a first folded edge 6, which can rotate around the upper edge of the first side panel 4. The width of the first folded edge 6 is less than the height of the first side panel 4.
[0025] The lower edge of the first side panel 4 is connected to a second folded edge 7, and the lower edge of the third side panel 5 is connected to a third folded edge 8.
[0026] Alternatively, the lower or upper edge of the second side panel 2 is connected to a second folded edge 7, and the lower or upper edge of the fourth side panel 3 is connected to a third folded edge 8;
[0027] The second fold and the third fold are both bent onto the lower side of the filter block 1.
[0028] Furthermore, such as Figure 1-8As shown, the first side panel 4 and the third side panel 5 are perpendicular to the fold lines of the filter paper.
[0029] Furthermore, such as Figure 9-12 As shown, the second side panel 2 and the fourth side panel 3 are perpendicular to the fold lines of the filter paper.
[0030] Furthermore, the width of the first folded edge 6 is 3-5mm smaller than the height of the first side panel 4.
[0031] Furthermore, the first side panel 4, the second side panel 2, the third side panel 5, and the fourth side panel 3 are all made of PET material (polyester resin). PET material is elastic, which can increase the sealing of the filter assembly, reduce air leakage, and reduce noise.
[0032] During installation, the first folded edge 6 should face the outside of the filter mounting slot. When the filter needs to be removed, rotate the first folded edge 6 upwards by 90°. Figure 4 In the state shown, the first folded edge 6 is used as a handle. By pinching the first folded edge 6, the filter is removed from the filter installation slot, making the filter removal operation more convenient and improving the efficiency of filter replacement and maintenance.
[0033] The second fold 7 and the third fold 8 strengthen the strength of both ends of the filter element block 1, preventing the filter element block 1 from deforming under high flow conditions and ensuring the stability of the filter's filtration performance.
[0034] air according to Figure 2 Enter the filter in the direction of the arrow shown, and follow... Figure 3 The arrow shown points away from the filter.
[0035] The rotation angle of the first folded edge 6 is -88° to 178°, such as Figure 2 As shown, when the filter is installed in the filter mounting slot, the first folded edge 6 automatically droops down and retracts due to gravity. The first folded edge 6 rotates at 178°. Installation instructions, maintenance instructions, and replacement instructions can be printed on the side of the retracted first folded edge 6 for easy reference by operators. Figure 5 As shown, the first folded edge 6 is rotated at an angle of -88°.
[0036] like Figure 6 , Figure 7 As shown, during the processing, a groove 9 is cut between the first side panel 4 and the first folded edge 6. The cutting depth is 0.4 to 0.7 times the thickness of the first side panel 4, so that the first folded edge 6 can rotate around the pivot formed at the groove 9.
Claims
1. A car air conditioning filter with a rotatable and retractable frame, characterized in that, The filter includes a filter element block, which is in the shape of a flat cuboid and is formed by folding filter paper. The filter element block has a frame around its outer perimeter, which is formed by a first side panel, a second side panel, a third side panel and a fourth side panel. The first side panel is parallel to the third side panel, the second side panel is parallel to the fourth side panel, and the upper edge of the first side panel is connected to a first folded edge. The first folded edge can rotate around the upper edge of the first side panel, and the width of the first folded edge is less than the height of the first side panel. The lower edge of the first side panel is connected to a second folded edge, and the lower edge of the third side panel is connected to a third folded edge. Alternatively, the lower or upper edge of the second side panel is connected to a second folded edge, and the lower or upper edge of the fourth side panel is connected to a third folded edge. The second and third folds are both bent onto the lower side of the filter block.
2. The automotive air conditioning filter with a rotatable and retractable frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first and third side panels are perpendicular to the fold lines of the filter paper.
3. The automotive air conditioning filter with a rotatable and retractable frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second and fourth side panels are perpendicular to the fold lines of the filter paper.