A new middle-position air conditioner

CN224928797UActive Publication Date: 2026-11-03YIDA INTELLIGENT THERMAL MANAGEMENT TECH (MAANSHAN) CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202522626930.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-12-11
Publication Date
2026-11-03
Estimated Expiration
2035-12-11

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Technical Problem

In the existing technology, left and right rudder air conditioners require the development of two separate products, resulting in a large development workload, high mold costs, and the PTC heater taking up space, which makes maintenance inconvenient.

Method used

A novel centrally located air conditioner is designed, employing a distribution box and a centrally located air inlet. The blower and air inlet are installed through symmetrical mounting holes, achieving universal compatibility between left and right rudder air conditioners. A cover plate is used to protect the heater, simplifying mold design.

Benefits of technology

This enables the standardized production of left- and right-hand drive air conditioners, reducing development costs and improving maintenance convenience.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a novel centrally mounted air conditioner belongs to automobile air conditioning technical field, including the air baffle, the air baffle lateral wall is connected with the centrally mounted air inlet channel, the centrally mounted air inlet channel one side lateral wall is installed with the air blower, the centrally mounted air inlet channel other side is installed with the air inlet box, the air inlet box is linked together with the air blower air inlet, the air baffle lateral wall still is installed with the apron, the apron in sliding connection has the heater, the heater is located the air baffle downside, the centrally mounted air inlet channel both sides lateral wall has set up the mounting hole respectively, and the position of two mounting holes is symmetrical to the centrally mounted air inlet channel, the utility model discloses left and right rudder air conditioner can adopt the air baffle and centrally mounted air inlet channel of same batch production, and the air baffle and centrally mounted air inlet channel of left and right rudder air conditioner only need a set of mould to produce, can realize the generalization of left and right rudder air conditioner air conditioner to the maximum extent, satisfies the requirement of whole car product generalization, can greatly reduce development cost simultaneously.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of automotive air conditioning technology, and in particular relates to a novel centrally located air conditioner. Background Technology

[0002] Whether in the sweltering heat or the freezing cold, passengers can always enjoy a comfortable in-car environment through the car's heating and cooling systems. The most common car air conditioning system is the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC). HVAC is an air conditioning system specifically designed for automobiles that can make full use of the heat generated by the engine and integrates the three major functions of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. However, in the current automotive air conditioning HVAC assembly, for models that require left- or right-hand drive air conditioning, it is necessary to develop left- or right-hand drive air conditioning. Since it cannot be used interchangeably for left- or right-hand drive vehicles, two sets of products and two sets of molds need to be developed separately, resulting in a large development workload and high mold costs. Moreover, the vehicle's boundaries are limited, and the PTC (positive temperature coefficient thermistor electric heater) controller needs to be placed under the air distribution box because it takes up space, which makes after-sales maintenance inconvenient.

[0003] Therefore, we propose a new type of centrally located air conditioner to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the problems in the prior art by proposing a new type of centrally located air conditioner.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A novel centrally located air conditioner includes a distribution box, a centrally located air inlet duct connected to the side wall of the distribution box, a blower installed on one side wall of the centrally located air inlet duct, an air inlet box installed on the other side of the centrally located air inlet duct, the air inlet box being connected to the air inlet of the blower, a cover plate also installed on the side wall of the distribution box, a heater slidably connected in the cover plate, the heater being located on the lower side of the distribution box.

[0006] Preferably, mounting holes are provided on the side walls of the central air inlet duct, and the positions of the two mounting holes are symmetrical with respect to the central air inlet duct. The blower is installed on one of the mounting holes, and the air inlet box is installed on the other mounting hole.

[0007] Preferably, the mounting hole sidewall is provided with a plurality of fixing holes, and the blower sidewall and the air inlet box sidewall are both fixedly provided with a plurality of mounting plates, the mounting plate sidewall is provided with through holes, and fixing screws are installed between the through holes and the fixing holes.

[0008] Preferably, the blower is installed horizontally, and the air inlet box has an opening at the top.

[0009] Preferably, the cover plate has an inverted "U" shaped cross section, and the heater is slidably connected to the inner wall of the cover plate.

[0010] In summary, the technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows: In this utility model, both left-hand and right-hand drive air conditioners can use the same batch of air distribution box and central air intake duct. The air distribution box and central air intake duct of the left-hand and right-hand drive air conditioners can be produced with only one set of molds, which can maximize the commonality of left-hand and right-hand drive air conditioners, thereby meeting the requirements of the commonality of the whole vehicle products. At the same time, it can greatly reduce development costs and is more convenient when inspection and maintenance are required. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention, in which the blower is installed on the left side; Figure 2 This is a left view of the blower in this utility model when it is installed on the left side; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention, in which the blower is installed on the right side; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the blower in this utility model.

[0012] In the diagram: 1. Air distribution box; 2. Central air inlet duct; 3. Blower; 4. Air inlet box; 5. Cover plate; 6. Heater; 7. Mounting hole; 8. Fixing hole; 9. Mounting plate; 10. Through hole; 11. Fixing screw. Detailed Implementation

[0013] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0014] like Figures 1-4 As shown, a novel centrally located air conditioner includes a distribution box 1. A centrally located air inlet duct 2 is connected to the side wall of the distribution box 1. A blower 3 is installed on one side wall of the centrally located air inlet duct 2, and an air inlet box 4 is installed on the other side. The air inlet box 4 is connected to the air inlet of the blower 3. Mounting holes 7 are respectively opened on the side walls of the centrally located air inlet duct 2. The positions of the two mounting holes 7 are symmetrical relative to the centrally located air inlet duct 2. The blower 3 is installed in one of the mounting holes 7, and the air inlet box 4 is installed in the other mounting hole 7. The blower 3 is horizontally installed, and the air inlet box 4 has an open top design. The blower 3 can draw outside air into the centrally located air inlet duct 2. Figure 2 As can be seen, the opening of the air intake box 4 is not set vertically upward, but is set at an angle. This is also to meet the layout requirements of the car interior. At the same time, a filter screen can be installed on the side wall of the air intake box 4 to prevent debris from entering the central air intake duct 2.

[0015] Since the centrally located air intake duct 2 has identical mounting holes 7 on both sides, the installation positions of the blower 3 and the air intake box 4 can be selected according to the left or right turn of the car during actual installation.

[0016] The mounting hole 7 has several fixing holes 8 on its side wall. Several mounting plates 9 are fixedly installed on the side wall of the blower 3 and the side wall of the air inlet box 4. The mounting plate 9 has through holes 10 on its side wall. Fixing screws 11 are installed between the through holes 10 and the fixing holes 8. The installation method is not limited to screw installation. This is only one of the installation methods. Other installation methods can be used in actual production.

[0017] A cover plate 5 is also installed on the side wall of the air distribution box 1. A heater 6 is slidably connected in the cover plate 5. The heater 6 is located on the lower side of the air distribution box 1. The cross-section of the cover plate 5 is an inverted "U" shape. The heater 6 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the cover plate 5. The heater 6, specifically, is a PTC. The common working mode is to use the blower 3 to blow air over the PTC heating element to directly heat the airflow, thereby achieving heating in the vehicle. The cover plate 5 can protect the heater 6 located on the lower side.

[0018] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A novel centrally located air conditioner, comprising a distribution box (1), characterized in that, The side wall of the air distribution box (1) is connected to a central air inlet duct (2). A blower (3) is installed on one side wall of the central air inlet duct (2), and an air inlet box (4) is installed on the other side of the central air inlet duct (2). The air inlet box (4) is connected to the air inlet of the blower (3). A cover plate (5) is also installed on the side wall of the air distribution box (1). A heater (6) is slidably connected in the cover plate (5). The heater (6) is located on the lower side of the air distribution box (1).

2. A novel mid-mounted air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The central air intake duct (2) has mounting holes (7) on both sides of its sidewalls. The positions of the two mounting holes (7) are symmetrical to the central air intake duct (2). The blower (3) is installed on one of the mounting holes (7), and the air intake box (4) is installed on the other mounting hole (7).

3. A novel mid-mounted air conditioner according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting hole (7) has several fixing holes (8) on its side wall. The blower (3) and the air inlet box (4) are both fixedly provided with several mounting plates (9). The mounting plate (9) has a through hole (10) on its side wall. Fixing screws (11) are installed between the through hole (10) and the fixing hole (8).

4. A novel mid-mounted air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The blower (3) is installed horizontally, and the air inlet box (4) is designed with an opening at the top.

5. A novel mid-mounted air conditioner according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover plate (5) has an inverted "U" shaped cross section, and the heater (6) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the cover plate (5).