Sealing assembly and automobile condenser

Abstract

The application relates to a sealing assembly and an automobile condenser. The sealing assembly can be assembled on the condenser body of an automobile, and comprises a connecting base. The connecting base is configured to be connected to the condenser body of the automobile, and a first mounting portion for mounting a sealing strip is arranged on the connecting base, so that the sealing strip can be detachably assembled on the connecting base. The sealing assembly provided by the application improves the sealing performance, the disassembly and assembly convenience and the maintenance efficiency of the automobile condenser, and reduces the maintenance cost by improving the structure and the assembly mode of the sealing assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle air conditioning system technology, and in particular to a sealing component and an automotive condenser. Background Technology

[0002] As a core heat dissipation component of the automotive air conditioning system, the sealing performance of the automotive condenser directly affects the cooling efficiency and system stability. In related technologies, automotive condensers are typically bolted directly to the inside of the car's front end, with the sealing strips usually installed using a fixed method or adhesive bonding and then tightened by the bolts. This assembly method requires specialized tools and is time-consuming, resulting in low efficiency and high maintenance costs.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to propose a new technical solution to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on this, this application provides a sealing component and an automotive condenser that can ensure sealing performance and is easy to disassemble and maintain.

[0005] Therefore, this application adopts the following technical solution: a sealing assembly that can be assembled on the condenser body of an automobile, the sealing assembly including a connecting base, the connecting base being configured to be connected to the condenser body of the automobile, the connecting base being provided with a first mounting portion for mounting a sealing strip, so that the sealing strip can be detachably assembled on the connecting base.

[0006] In some embodiments, the sealing assembly includes a sealing strip, the sealing strip including a sealing portion and a second mounting portion, the sealing portion being used for abutting and sealing, and the second mounting portion being detachably assembled with the first mounting portion.

[0007] In some embodiments, one of the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion is a mounting groove, and the other is a mounting protrusion that matches the mounting groove.

[0008] In some embodiments, both the mounting groove and the mounting protrusion have a T-shaped cross-section; or, the mounting groove is U-shaped, and the mounting protrusion is inserted into the groove in the middle of the U-shaped mounting groove.

[0009] In some embodiments, the connecting base is a rigid plastic or rubber component, the sealing strip is a soft plastic or rubber component, and the sealing portion is a cantilevered sealing lip extending outward from the second mounting portion.

[0010] In some embodiments, the connecting base is provided with two or more first mounting portions to simultaneously assemble two or more sealing strips.

[0011] This application also adopts the following technical solution: an automotive condenser, the automotive condenser including a condenser body and a sealing assembly as described above, the sealing assembly being elongated and assembled on the side of the condenser body.

[0012] In some embodiments, the condenser body includes a flat tube and a manifold located at the end of the flat tube, and the sealing assembly is mounted on the manifold via the connecting base;

[0013] And / or, the condenser body includes a drying cylinder, and the sealing assembly is mounted on the drying cylinder via the connecting base;

[0014] And / or, the condenser body includes a flat tube and a side plate located on one side of the flat tube, and the sealing assembly is mounted on the side plate via the connecting base.

[0015] In some embodiments, the connecting base is connected to the condenser body by one or more of the following methods: snap-fit, screw-fit, plug-in, clamp, and cable tie.

[0016] In some embodiments, the connecting base includes an arc-shaped base portion that covers a portion of the outer wall surface of a cylindrical manifold or drying cylinder.

[0017] And / or, the connecting base includes a base portion having a insertion groove and a snap-fit ​​hole, wherein the insertion groove is inserted into a insertion edge formed on the side plate, and the snap-fit ​​hole is engaged with a snap-fit ​​buckle formed on the side plate.

[0018] The sealing assembly provided in this application includes a connecting base configured to be connected to the condenser body of an automobile. The connecting base is provided with a first mounting part for mounting a sealing strip, so that the sealing strip can be detachably assembled to mount the sealing strip onto the connecting base. This application improves the sealing performance, ease of disassembly and assembly, and maintenance efficiency of the automobile condenser by improving the structure and assembly method of the sealing assembly, thereby reducing maintenance costs. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the conventional technology, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the conventional technology will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an embodiment of an automotive condenser according to this application.

[0021] Figure 2This is a perspective view of another embodiment of the automotive condenser of this application.

[0022] Figure 3 This is an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of an automotive condenser according to this application.

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.

[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 3 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle.

[0025] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Exploded view of the component shown.

[0026] Figure 7 for Figure 3 A magnified view of a section at point C.

[0027] Figure 8 for Figure 3 A magnified view of a section at point D.

[0028] Figure 9 for Figure 3 A magnified view of a section at point E in the middle.

[0029] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view of a sealing assembly mounted on a side panel in one embodiment of an automotive condenser according to this application.

[0030] The components are labeled as follows: 1. Condenser body; 11. Flat tube; 12. Manifold; 13. Side plate; 131. Snap-fit ​​buckle; 132. Insertion edge; 14. Drying cylinder; 2. Sealing assembly; 21. Connecting base; 210. First mounting part; 211. Snap-fit ​​hole; 212. Insertion groove; 22. Sealing strip; 221. Second mounting part; 222. Sealing part. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0032] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intermediate component. When a component is considered to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intermediate component present. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application's specification are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0033] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0034] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature and the second feature are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0035] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used in this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The term "and / or" as used in this application includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0036] This application discloses a sealing assembly and an automotive condenser incorporating the sealing assembly, primarily applied in the field of vehicle air conditioning system technology. The aim is to improve the sealing performance, ease of disassembly and assembly, and maintenance efficiency of the automotive condenser by refining the structure and assembly method of the sealing assembly, while simultaneously reducing maintenance costs. The technical solution of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0037] Please see Figures 1 to 10As shown, this application provides a sealing assembly 2, which can be mounted on a condenser body 1 of an automobile. The sealing assembly 2 includes a connecting base 21 and a sealing strip 22. The connecting base 21 is configured to be connected to the condenser body 1 of the automobile, and the connecting base 21 is provided with a first mounting portion 210 for mounting the sealing strip 22, so that the sealing strip 22 can be detachably mounted on the connecting base 21. The sealing strip 22 is mounted on the connecting base 21, and the sealing strip 22 includes a sealing portion 222 and a second mounting portion 221. The sealing portion 222 is used for abutting and sealing, and it is in an elastic compression deformation state when abutting to form a sealing surface. The second mounting portion 221 is detachably mounted to the first mounting portion 210.

[0038] The sealing assembly 2 provided in this application includes a connecting base 21 and a sealing strip 22. The sealing strip 22 is detachably installed from the connecting base 21. During transportation, the connecting base 21 and the sealing strip 22 can be packaged and transported separately to avoid the sealing strip 22 being squeezed and deformed during overall transportation after assembly, thus reducing the sealing effect. Moreover, during subsequent disassembly and maintenance, when the sealing strip 22 is damaged and requires maintenance, it is only necessary to remove the sealing strip 22 from the connecting base 21 and replace it with a new one. This application improves the sealing performance, ease of disassembly and assembly, and maintenance efficiency of automotive condensers by improving the structure and assembly method of the sealing assembly 2, thereby reducing maintenance costs. At the same time, by setting sealing strips 22 of different sizes, it can be applied to various vehicle models, and has strong versatility and practicality.

[0039] Please see Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the sealing assembly 2 is mounted on the side of the condenser body 1 of the automobile. The sealing assembly 2 includes a connecting base 21 and a sealing strip 22, both of which are elongated. The connecting base 21 can have various structures depending on the corresponding connection structure on the condenser body 1. In this embodiment, the connecting base 21 is a rigid plastic part, which provides a stable support structure to ensure a reliable connection between the sealing assembly 2 and the condenser body 1. The sealing strip 22 is a soft plastic part, whose elastic properties allow the sealing part 222 to tightly adhere to the contact surface when compressed, forming an effective sealing surface. The plastic part includes plastic, rubber, etc. In this embodiment, the combination of rigid and soft materials of the connecting base 21 and the sealing strip 22 ensures both the strength of the connecting base 21 and the sealing performance of the sealing strip 22.

[0040] Please see Figures 5 to 9As shown, the seal strip 22 and the connection base 21 are detachably connected through the engagement of the first mounting portion 210 and the second mounting portion 221. Specifically, in this embodiment, one of the first mounting portion 210 and the second mounting portion 221 is a sliding mounting groove, and the other is a sliding mounting protrusion matching the sliding mounting groove. For example, the first mounting portion 210 is designed as a sliding mounting groove, and the second mounting portion 221 is a sliding mounting protrusion, and the two achieve detachable assembly through sliding engagement. Of course, in some embodiments, the first mounting portion 210 may also be designed as a sliding mounting protrusion, and the second mounting portion 221 may be designed as a sliding mounting groove. Further, as shown in Figure 10 , the cross sections of the sliding mounting groove and the sliding mounting protrusion are T-shaped or "convex"-shaped. This structure can limit the displacement of the seal strip 22 in the direction perpendicular to the sliding direction, prevent the seal strip 22 from falling off during use, and meanwhile ensure the convenience of assembly.

[0041] In the actual assembly process, the operator only needs to align the sliding mounting protrusion of the seal strip 22 with the end opening of the sliding mounting groove, and slide it in along the extending direction of the sliding mounting groove, to complete the assembly of the seal strip 22 and the connection base 21; during disassembly, the seal strip 22 can be pulled out by sliding in the reverse direction. This detachable assembly method does not require professional tools, nor does it use scattered connecting members such as screws, which significantly improves the disassembly and assembly efficiency and portability, and reduces maintenance costs.

[0042] In other embodiments, the installation between the seal strip 22 and the connection base 21 is not limited to sliding installation, and it may be press-fit installation, for example, connected in a manner such as plugging, clamping, etc., as long as the mounting groove and the mounting protrusion can engage with each other. That is, one of the first mounting portion 210 and the second mounting portion 221 is a mounting groove, and the other is a mounting protrusion matching the mounting groove. For example, in a specific embodiment, the mounting groove is in a concave shape or an M shape, etc., and the mounting protrusion is inserted into the middle groove of the concave-shaped or M-shaped mounting groove to realize the connection between the two.

[0043] Please continue to refer to Figures 5 to 9 , in this embodiment, the sealing portion 222 is a cantilever-shaped sealing lip extending outward from the second mounting portion 221. The so-called cantilever-shaped sealing lip means that the sealing lip protrudes from the connection base 21 and is arranged in a suspended manner. This cantilever-shaped structure enables the sealing lip to generate large elastic deformation when squeezed, so as to better fit the contact surface and enhance the sealing effect. At the same time, when the condenser main body 1 vibrates, this structure can absorb part of the stress through elastic deformation to avoid sealing failure.

[0044] In some embodiments, one connection base 21 is provided with one first mounting portion 210, and correspondingly, it can mount one seal strip 22, as shown in Figures 7 to 9 As shown; that is, a connecting base 21 is provided with a mounting groove and a sealing strip 22 installed in the mounting groove. In other embodiments, a connecting base 21 is provided with two or more first mounting portions 210 to simultaneously assemble two or more sealing strips 22, such as... Figure 5 As shown, this design is suitable for scenarios where the condenser body 1 requires multiple seals. By assembling two or more sealing strips 22, multiple seals can be formed, improving sealing reliability. In this embodiment, the multiple sealing strips 22 connected to a connecting base 21 extend in different directions to achieve sealing by contacting multiple assembly surfaces at different angles. The extension direction of the sealing strips 22 can be determined by the position and opening direction of the mounting groove provided on the connecting base 21.

[0045] like Figure 3 As shown, the structure of the connecting base 21 included in the sealing assembly 2 can be varied to match the corresponding mounting components of the condenser body 1. Specifically, the automotive condenser includes the condenser body 1 and the aforementioned sealing assembly 2. The sealing assembly 2 is elongated and mounted on the side of the condenser body 1. The specific structure of the condenser body 1 includes a flat tube 11, a manifold 12, a side plate 13, and a drying cylinder 14. The sealing assembly 2 can be installed on the manifold 12, the drying cylinder 14, or the side plate 13 according to actual needs. In this embodiment, the condenser body 1 is generally rectangular and includes two manifolds 12 located at both ends of the extension direction of the inner channel of the flat tube 11; the drying cylinder 14 is one, located beside one of the manifolds 12; a pair of side plates 13 are installed on both sides of the flat tube 11. The sealing assembly 2 consists of four sets, which are respectively installed on the four sides of the rectangular condenser body 1. One set of the four sealing assemblies 2 is installed on the manifold 12, one set is installed on the drying cylinder 14, and the other two sets are installed on a pair of side plates 13.

[0046] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 7 The diagram illustrates the structure of the sealing assembly 2 mounted on the manifold 12 via the connecting base 21. The manifold 12 of the condenser body 1 is a cylindrical structure used to collect or distribute refrigerant. In this embodiment, the connecting base 21 includes an arc-shaped base portion, which covers a portion of the outer wall of the manifold 12 when the sealing assembly 2 is mounted on the manifold 12 via the connecting base 21. The arc-shaped base portion design allows the connecting base 21 to fit tightly against the outer wall of the manifold 12, enhancing assembly stability. In actual assembly, the connecting base 21 can be connected to the manifold 12 by one or more of the following methods: snap-fit, screw-fit, plug-in, adhesive, clamp, or cable tie.

[0047] Please see Figures 4 to 6 as well as Figure 8 and Figure 10 As shown, the sealing assembly 2 is mounted on the side plate 13 via the connecting base 21. In this embodiment, the side plate 13 has a U-shaped cross-section, with the upper and lower horizontal plates forming an insertion edge 132, and a snap-fit ​​buckle 131 provided on the vertical plate in the middle of the U-shape. The base portion of the connecting base 21 is provided with an insertion groove 212 and a snap-fit ​​hole 211. The insertion groove 212 is inserted into the insertion edge 132 formed on the side plate 13, and the snap-fit ​​hole 211 is engaged with the snap-fit ​​buckle 131 formed on the side plate 13. During the assembly process, firstly, align the insertion slot 212 of the connecting base 21 with the insertion edge 132 of the side plate 13, and align the snap-fit ​​hole 211 with the snap-fit ​​buckle 131 of the side plate 13; then, push the connecting base 21 closer to the side plate 13 for initial positioning; finally, slide the connecting base 21 along the length of the side plate 13 so that the snap-fit ​​buckle 131 engages with the edge of the snap-fit ​​hole 211, completing the fixation. This assembly method combines the advantages of insertion and snap-fit, ensuring both ease of assembly and reliability of connection. In some embodiments, the snap-fit ​​buckle 131 can be configured as an elastic snap-fit, achieving engagement with the snap-fit ​​hole 211 or the holding block through elastic deformation.

[0048] Please see Figure 9 The diagram illustrates the structure of the sealing assembly 2 mounted on the drying cylinder 14 via the connecting base 21. The drying cylinder 14, used for drying refrigerant, is also cylindrical. When the sealing assembly 2 is mounted on the drying cylinder 14, the structure of the connecting base 21 is similar to that when mounted on the manifold 12, and it can also use an arc-shaped base portion to cover part of the outer wall of the drying cylinder 14. In actual assembly, the connecting base 21 can be connected to the drying cylinder 14 by one or more of the following methods: snap-fit, screw-fit, plug-in, adhesive, clamp, or cable tie. This assembly method ensures the stable installation of the sealing assembly 2 on the drying cylinder 14, preventing the sealing assembly 2 from falling off due to vibrations during vehicle operation, thereby ensuring the sealing performance between the drying cylinder 14 and surrounding components.

[0049] As described above in the specific embodiments, the sealing assembly 2 provided in this application, through its detachable assembly structure with mounting grooves and mounting protrusions, enables quick assembly and disassembly of the sealing strip 22 and the connecting base 21 without the need for specialized tools, significantly improving assembly and disassembly efficiency and reducing maintenance costs. During transportation, the connecting base 21 and the sealing strip 22 can be packaged and transported separately, allowing users to install them on-site, avoiding the possibility of deformation of the sealing strip 22 due to compression during assembly and transport, thus reducing the sealing effect. Furthermore, since the assembly and replacement of the sealing strip 22 can be achieved simply by sliding and pulling, users can easily operate it, improving the user experience. In addition, the sealing portion 222 of the sealing strip 22 is a cantilevered sealing lip, which can generate significant elastic deformation when compressed, tightly fitting the contact surface and forming an effective sealing surface. Simultaneously, the diverse connection structures between the connecting base 21 and the condenser body 1, and the design that allows multiple sealing strips 22 to be simultaneously configured on the connecting base 21, further enhance the convenience of assembly and the reliability of the seal.

[0050] In summary, the sealing component 2 and the automotive condenser having the sealing component 2 provided in this application significantly improve the sealing performance, ease of disassembly and assembly, and maintenance efficiency of the automotive condenser by optimizing the structure and assembly method of the sealing component 2.

[0051] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the patent protection scope of this application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A sealing assembly for use on a condenser body (1) of an automobile, characterized in that, The sealing assembly (2) includes a connecting base (21) configured to be connected to the condenser body (1) of the vehicle. The connecting base (21) is provided with a first mounting portion (210) for mounting a sealing strip (22) so that the sealing strip (22) can be detachably mounted on the connecting base (21).

2. The sealing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sealing assembly (2) includes a sealing strip (22), which includes a sealing part (222) and a second mounting part (221). The sealing part (222) is used for abutting and sealing, and the second mounting part (221) is detachably assembled with the first mounting part (210).

3. The sealing assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, One of the first mounting part (210) and the second mounting part (221) is a mounting groove, and the other is a mounting protrusion that matches the mounting groove.

4. The sealing assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, Both the mounting groove and the mounting protrusion have a T-shaped cross-section; or, the mounting groove is U-shaped, and the mounting protrusion is inserted into the groove in the middle of the U-shaped mounting groove.

5. The sealing assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The connecting base (21) is made of hard plastic or rubber, the sealing strip (22) is made of soft plastic or rubber, and the sealing part (222) is a cantilevered sealing lip extending outward from the second mounting part (221).

6. The sealing assembly according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The connecting base (21) is provided with two or more first mounting parts (210) to simultaneously assemble two or more sealing strips (22).

7. An automotive condenser, characterized in that, The automotive condenser includes a condenser body (1) and a sealing assembly (2) as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, the sealing assembly (2) being elongated and fitted onto the side of the condenser body (1).

8. The automotive condenser according to claim 7, characterized in that, The condenser body (1) includes a flat tube (11) and a manifold (12) located at the end of the flat tube (11). The sealing assembly (2) is installed on the manifold (12) via the connecting base (21). And / or, the condenser body (1) includes a drying cylinder (14), and the sealing assembly (2) is mounted on the drying cylinder (14) via the connecting base (21); And / or, the condenser body (1) includes a flat tube (11) and a side plate (13) located on one side of the flat tube (11), and the sealing assembly (2) is mounted on the side plate (13) via the connecting base (21).

9. The automotive condenser according to claim 8, characterized in that, The connecting base (21) is connected to the condenser body (1) by one or more of the following methods: snap-fit, screw-fit, plug-fit, clamp, and cable tie.

10. The automotive condenser according to claim 8, characterized in that, The connecting base (21) includes an arc-shaped base portion, which covers part of the outer wall surface of the cylindrical manifold (12) or drying cylinder (14). And / or, the connecting base (21) includes a base portion having a plug groove (212) and a snap-fit ​​hole (211), wherein the plug groove (212) is plugged into the plug edge (132) formed on the side plate (13), and the snap-fit ​​hole (211) is snapped into the snap-fit ​​buckle (131) formed on the side plate (13).

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