A refrigerant circulation pipe size gauge for a refrigerator to a compressor
By designing an A-dimensional inspection fixture for the refrigerant circulation pipeline from the refrigerator to the compressor, the complex inspection problem of low-pressure pipelines in heavy-duty truck air conditioning systems was solved, enabling rapid and accurate dimensional inspection and ensuring product consistency and production efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- QINGDAO XINGYU AUTOMOBILE SPARE PART CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
AI Technical Summary
In the air conditioning refrigeration system of heavy trucks, the low-pressure pipeline between the refrigerator and the compressor has a complex design, and conventional measuring tools are not able to accurately measure its dimensions, resulting in low production consistency and efficiency.
A dimension gauge for the refrigerant circulation pipeline from the refrigerator to the compressor was designed, including an L-shaped base plate, a compressor side pressure plate, and a refrigeration unit side pressure plate, equipped with multiple slots and testing components, for fixing and accurately measuring the main body and sub-pipes of the pipeline, and for making accurate measurements using tools such as rulers and feeler gauges.
It enables rapid and accurate pipe size inspection, ensuring product consistency and measurement accuracy, suitable for mass production needs, and shortens inspection time.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of refrigerant circulation pipeline from refrigerator to compressor, and particularly relates to a dimension gauge for refrigerant circulation pipeline from refrigerator to compressor. Background Technology
[0002] The automotive air conditioning system encompasses heating, cooling, air purification, and control systems. The cooling system includes a refrigerant (evaporator), compressor, condenser, expansion valve, receiver-drier, and high and low pressure refrigerant circulation lines connecting them. The main function of the cooling system is to regulate and control the temperature and humidity of the air entering the vehicle's interior through the refrigerant. This air can come from inside the vehicle or from outside. The circulating refrigerant in the cooling system absorbs heat from the air passing through the refrigerant (evaporator) inside the vehicle's interior, and then uses the condenser to exchange heat through condensation (heat dissipation), thereby creating a comfortable driving environment for the driver and passengers.
[0003] The A-type flexible low-pressure pipe assembly from the air conditioner refrigeration unit to the compressor in heavy-duty trucks is a key component of the air conditioning system. It plays a crucial role in the low-pressure piping between the refrigeration unit and the compressor. In automotive air conditioning systems, the installation positions of components such as the refrigeration unit (evaporator), condenser, expansion valve, and compressor vary. Coupled with space constraints, the interconnected refrigerant circulation piping routes are extremely tortuous and complex. Therefore, the piping route of this low-pressure pipe assembly is designed to be curved and varied. During the manufacturing stage, using conventional measuring tools to inspect its dimensions presents many difficulties, making it hard to ensure product consistency and dimensional accuracy. Moreover, it is extremely time-consuming, which in turn adversely affects the production schedule. Utility Model Content
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides: a gauge for measuring the A-dimensional dimensions of the refrigerant circulation pipeline from the refrigerator to the compressor, including a base plate, wherein the base plate is L-shaped;
[0005] A compressor side pressure plate is installed on the upper side of the base plate, and the compressor side pressure plate is located on the left side of the base plate;
[0006] A refrigeration unit side pressure plate is installed on the side of the base plate away from the compressor side pressure plate. Both the refrigeration unit side pressure plate and the compressor side pressure plate are provided with placement slots. A size detection component is installed on the base plate.
[0007] The dimensional detection component is equipped with a refrigerant circulation pipe;
[0008] The refrigerant circulation pipe includes a main pipe located on the dimensional detection piece. A first sub-pipe and a second sub-pipe are respectively installed at both ends of the main pipe. The end of the first sub-pipe is located on the compressor side pressure plate, and the end of the second sub-pipe is located on the refrigeration machine side pressure plate.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the size detection component includes a rubber tube measuring scale fixedly connected to the base plate;
[0010] The hose gauge is located between the compressor side pressure plate and the refrigeration unit side pressure plate, and the hose gauge has a first straight groove corresponding to the shape of the main tube;
[0011] The main tube is located within the first straight groove.
[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the size measuring component further includes a first measuring ruler fixedly connected to the base plate;
[0013] The first gauge is located between the compressor pressure measuring plate and the hose gauge, and the first gauge has an inclined groove.
[0014] The first sub-tube is installed in the inclined groove.
[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the size measuring component further includes a second measuring scale fixedly connected to the base plate;
[0016] The second gauge is located between the side pressure plate of the refrigeration unit and the gauge of the hose, and a second straight groove is provided on the second gauge;
[0017] The second sub-tube is mounted on the second measuring device.
[0018] As a preferred embodiment of this invention, both the first sub-tube and the second sub-tube are arc-shaped.
[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0020] The final inspection station on the production line is equipped with a base plate. The refrigerant circulation pipeline to be inspected is placed on the base plate, ensuring that the main pipe is in the dimensional inspection position. The end of the first sub-pipe is placed into the placement slot of the compressor side pressure plate, and the end of the second sub-pipe is placed into the placement slot of the refrigeration machine side pressure plate. In this way, the refrigerant circulation pipeline is fixed in place. Then, the dimensions are accurately measured using measuring tools such as rulers and feeler gauges to determine whether the refrigerant circulation pipeline is qualified. Compared with the conventional measuring tool inspection method, this inspection method can significantly shorten the inspection time of the full size of the product, ensure measurement accuracy and precision, and ensure the measurement consistency and product consistency of batch products. Moreover, the full size inspection measurement of the product can be completed in one go, which is suitable for and meets the needs of batch production line operation. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 This is a first-view perspective three-dimensional structural diagram of the refrigerant circulation pipeline A dimension gauge provided in this embodiment of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the refrigerant circulation pipeline A dimension gauge provided in this embodiment of the present invention, omitting the refrigerant circulation pipeline;
[0023] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the refrigerant circulation pipe of the refrigerant circulation pipe from the refrigerator to the compressor, provided by an embodiment of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 4 This is a second-view three-dimensional structural diagram of the refrigerant circulation pipeline A dimension gauge provided in this embodiment of the present invention.
[0025] In the diagram: 1. Base plate; 2. Compressor side pressure plate; 3. Refrigeration machine side pressure plate; 4. Placement slot; 5. Main tube; 6. First sub-tube; 7. Second sub-tube; 8. Rubber hose gauge; 9. First straight groove; 10. First gauge; 11. Inclined groove; 12. Second gauge; 13. Second straight groove. Detailed Implementation
[0026] To further understand the invention content, features and effects of this utility model, the following embodiments are provided, and detailed descriptions are given in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
[0027] The structure of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0028] Please see Figures 1 to 4This utility model provides a dimensional gauge for a refrigerant circulation pipeline A from a refrigerator to a compressor, comprising a base plate 1, which is L-shaped; a compressor side pressure plate 2 is mounted on the upper side of the base plate 1, located on the left side of the base plate 1; a refrigerator side pressure plate 3 is mounted on the side of the base plate 1 away from the compressor side pressure plate 2, and both the refrigerator side pressure plate 3 and the compressor side pressure plate 2 have placement grooves 4; a dimensional measuring element is mounted on the base plate 1; a refrigerant circulation pipe is mounted on the dimensional measuring element; wherein, the refrigerant circulation pipeline includes a main pipe 5, which is located on the dimensional measuring element, and a first sub-pipe 6 and a second sub-pipe 7 are respectively mounted on both ends of the main pipe 5, the end of the first sub-pipe 6 being located on the compressor pressure plate 2, and the end of the second sub-pipe 7 being located on the refrigerator side pressure plate 3.
[0029] The above solution involves the following steps during the refrigerant circulation pipeline dimensional inspection: First, the base plate 1 is installed on the final inspection station of the production line. Then, the refrigerant circulation pipeline to be inspected is placed on the base plate 1, ensuring that its main tube 5 is positioned on the dimensional inspection piece. Next, the end of the first sub-tube 6 is placed into the placement slot 4 on the compressor side pressure plate 2, while the end of the second sub-tube 7 is placed into the placement slot 4 on the refrigeration machine side pressure plate 3. In this way, the refrigerant circulation pipeline is fixed in an appropriate position, facilitating accurate dimensional measurement using measuring tools such as rulers and feeler gauges. This allows for the determination of whether the refrigerant circulation pipeline is qualified, further improving the inspection efficiency of the refrigerant circulation pipeline and demonstrating good practicality.
[0030] Furthermore, the size detection component includes a hose gauge 8 fixedly connected to the base plate 1; the hose gauge 8 is located between the compressor side pressure plate 2 and the refrigeration machine side pressure plate 3, and the hose gauge 8 has a first straight groove 9 corresponding to the shape of the main tube 5; the main tube 5 is located in the first straight groove 9.
[0031] Furthermore, the size detection component also includes a first gauge 10 fixedly connected to the base plate 1; the first gauge 10 is located between the compressor pressure measuring plate and the hose gauge 8, and the first gauge 10 has an inclined groove 11; the first sub-tube 6 is mounted in the inclined groove 11.
[0032] Furthermore, the size detection component also includes a second gauge 12 fixedly connected to the base plate 1; the second gauge 12 is located between the refrigeration unit side pressure plate 3 and the hose gauge 8, and a second straight groove 13 is provided on the second gauge 12; the second sub-tube 7 is mounted on the second gauge 12.
[0033] Using the above scheme: During the dimensional inspection of refrigerant circulation pipeline A, the main tube 5 is placed in the first straight groove 9, while the ends of the first sub-tube 6 and the second sub-tube 7 are located on the placement groove 4. Part of the first sub-tube 6 will contact the inclined groove 11 of the first measuring tool 10, and part of the second sub-tube 7 will contact the second straight groove 13 of the second measuring tool 12. By using measuring tools such as rulers and feeler gauges, the gaps between the main tube 5, the first sub-tube 6, and the second sub-tube 7 and their respective measuring grooves can be accurately measured. The dimensional errors of these gaps need to be compared with the allowable range specified on the drawings to ensure that the product meets the design standards.
[0034] It should be noted that:
[0035] First, when inspecting the distance of the curved section of the refrigerant circulation pipeline, the criterion is whether the error is within the allowable range specified in the refrigerant circulation pipeline drawing A, thereby determining whether it is qualified.
[0036] Secondly, the design inspection error range of the hose gauge 8, the first gauge 10 and the second gauge 12 is within ±0.5mm, which meets the allowable error range specified in the drawing A of the refrigerant circulation pipeline from the refrigerator to the compressor. This ensures the accuracy of the refrigerant circulation pipeline size measurement. Therefore, the gauge has a simple and reliable structure, does not deform, and is suitable not only for the final inspection station of the product production line, but also for the re-inspection of the product before it leaves the factory, thus having good practicality.
[0037] Third, the aforementioned components, such as the rubber hose gauge 8, are connected to the base plate 1 by bolts.
[0038] Furthermore, both the first sub-tube 6 and the second sub-tube 7 are arc-shaped.
[0039] The working principle of this utility model:
[0040] During the refrigerant circulation pipeline dimensional inspection process, the base plate 1 is first installed on the final inspection station of the production line. Then, the refrigerant circulation pipeline to be inspected is placed on the base plate 1. The main body pipe 5 is placed in the first straight groove 9, while the ends of the first sub-pipe 6 and the second sub-pipe 7 are located on the placement groove 4. Part of the first sub-pipe 6 will contact the inclined groove 11 of the first gauge 10, and part of the second sub-pipe 7 will contact the second straight groove 13 of the second gauge 12. By using measuring tools such as rulers and feeler gauges, the gaps between the main body pipe 5, the first sub-pipe 6, and the second sub-pipe 7 and their respective gauge grooves can be accurately measured. The dimensional errors of these gaps need to be compared with the allowable range specified on the drawings to ensure that the product meets the design standards.
[0041] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0042] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art 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 appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A gauge for measuring the dimension A of the refrigerant circulation pipeline from the refrigerator to the compressor, characterized in that: Includes a base plate (1), which is L-shaped; A compressor side pressure plate (2) is installed on the upper side of the base plate (1), and the compressor side pressure plate (2) is located on the left side of the base plate (1); A refrigeration unit side pressure plate (3) is installed on the side of the base plate (1) away from the compressor side pressure plate (2). Both the refrigeration unit side pressure plate (3) and the compressor side pressure plate (2) are provided with placement slots (4). A size detection component is installed on the base plate (1). The dimensional detection component is equipped with a refrigerant circulation pipe; The refrigerant circulation pipe includes a main pipe (5), which is located on the size detection piece. A first sub-pipe (6) and a second sub-pipe (7) are respectively installed at both ends of the main pipe (5). The end of the first sub-pipe (6) is located on the compressor side pressure plate (2), and the end of the second sub-pipe (7) is located on the refrigerator side pressure plate (3).
2. The dimensional gauge for refrigerant circulation pipeline A from the refrigerator to the compressor as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The size measuring device includes a rubber tube measuring tape (8) fixedly connected to the base plate (1); The hose gauge (8) is located between the compressor side pressure plate (2) and the refrigeration machine side pressure plate (3), and the hose gauge (8) has a first straight groove (9) corresponding to the shape of the main tube (5); The main tube (5) is located inside the first straight groove (9).
3. The dimensional gauge for refrigerant circulation pipeline A from the refrigerator to the compressor as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The size measuring device also includes a first measuring scale (10) fixedly connected to the base plate (1); The first gauge (10) is located between the compressor side pressure plate and the hose gauge (8), and the first gauge (10) is provided with a slanted groove (11); The first sub-tube (6) is located in the inclined groove (11).
4. The dimensional gauge for refrigerant circulation pipeline A from the refrigerator to the compressor as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The size measuring device also includes a second measuring tool (12) fixedly connected to the base plate (1); The second gauge (12) is located between the side pressure plate (3) of the refrigeration unit and the gauge (8) of the hose, and a second straight groove (13) is provided on the second gauge (12); The second sub-tube (7) is mounted on the second gauge (12).
5. The dimensional gauge for refrigerant circulation pipeline A from the refrigerator to the compressor as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Both the first sub-tube (6) and the second sub-tube (7) are arc-shaped.