Air conditioning system

The air conditioning system for open-cabin vehicles addresses visibility issues by strategically fixing the air conditioner using support columns, improving rear visibility by minimizing obstructions from mist devices.

JP7882101B2Active Publication Date: 2026-06-30BROTHER KOGYO KK

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
BROTHER KOGYO KK
Filing Date
2022-12-13
Publication Date
2026-06-30

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Conventional work machines with mist devices installed behind the driver's seat obstruct the driver's visibility due to the placement of the mist device, making it difficult for the driver to see the rear.

Method used

An air conditioning system comprising an air conditioner with a housing, a power supply unit, a fan, and a frame that is fixed to an open-cabin type vehicle using support columns, allowing the air conditioner to be positioned in a way that enhances driver visibility by minimizing obstructions.

Benefits of technology

The system improves the driver's visibility by effectively positioning the air conditioner and its components to reduce visual obstructions, enhancing the driver's view of the rear area.

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Abstract

To provide an air conditioning system including an air conditioner and a frame for mounting the air conditioner on an open cabin type vehicle, the air conditioner improving visibility for a vehicle driver more than ever before.SOLUTION: An air conditioning system 1 includes an air conditioner 2 and a stand 3. The air conditioner 2 includes a housing 21, a power supply unit 39, an air outlet 20, a fan 38, and a fixed part. The air outlet 20 is provided at one end of the housing 21 in a longitudinal direction K. The stand 3 is fixed to a vehicle. The stand 3 includes a base 4, a first column fixing part 13, and a second column fixing part 14. A holding part 41 of the base 4 is disposed close to one side of the longitudinal direction K of the stand 3, and holds the air conditioner 2 in a position in which one side of the longitudinal direction K of the housing 21 coincides with one side of the longitudinal direction K of the stand 3. The first column fixing part 13 fixes a first end part 47 to a first support 961. The second column fixing part 14 fixes a second end part 48 of the base 4 to a second support 962.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3
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