ROOF AIR CONDITIONER CHARGING RAIL CARRIER
Patent Information
- Application Number
- TR202114623
- Authority / Receiving Office
- TR · TR
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2021-09-17
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-22
- Estimated Expiration
- 2041-09-17
AI Technical Summary
Existing electric bus designs lack space for additional charging rails due to the presence of numerous batteries and air conditioning components on the vehicle roof, leading to inefficiencies in material usage, weight, and structural stress.
A modular ceiling air conditioner top charging rail carrier that minimizes bending moments, reduces weight and material usage, and transfers pressure forces during charging to both front and rear device carriers, while providing resistance against lateral forces.
Enables efficient charging of electric buses by optimizing space utilization, reducing material and weight, and distributing structural loads effectively, thereby eliminating the need for additional support parts.
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Abstract
Description
-1 DESCRIPTION ROOF AIR CONDITIONER CHARGING RAIL CARRIER Technical Area The present invention relates to a structure that enables the mounting of charging rails on the roof of electric buses, allowing the batteries to be charged while the vehicle is waiting at a stop, via a fixed and elevated device. The invention relates specifically to a roof-mounted charging rail carrier that allows for the mounting of a charging carrier on top of an air conditioning unit, given the limited space on the roof of electric buses due to the presence of numerous devices and batteries located on the roof. State of the Art Today, electric motors are replacing internal combustion engines that power motorized vehicles. The energy to power electric vehicles is stored in batteries. Charging rails, which allow the batteries to be charged while the vehicle is stationary to increase its range, can be requested as additional equipment. In current technology, electric buses generally require the placement of numerous batteries, electrical devices necessary for the operation of the electric bus, and air conditioning and air conditioning system components on the roof of the vehicle. Due to these batteries and other equipment, there is no space left for additional charging rails that might be required. In the state of the art, research has revealed document number CH715677 Al. The invention described in document CH 715677 A1 refers to a technical structure showing the mounting of an air conditioning unit on the roof of a vehicle. The charging rail in question... -2. Since it is mounted on a fixed console, it is at a disadvantage in terms of material usage and weight. On the other hand, improvements are being made to create a carrier that is more advantageous in terms of weight and cost, and to create a more modular structure by connecting it to other carriers in the ceiling. In conclusion, improvements are being made to the overhead charging rail carrier for air conditioners; therefore, new designs are needed to eliminate the aforementioned disadvantages and provide solutions to existing systems. There is a need to develop a new technical solution that eliminates all of these problems. Explanation of the Purposes of the Invention Based on the current state of the art, the aim of the invention is to develop a charging rail carrier for ceiling air conditioners that overcomes the shortcomings of existing structures. Another objective of the invention is to minimize bending moments on the charging rail carrier, thereby achieving weight and material savings. Another purpose of the invention is to enable the transfer of the pressure forces generated on the charging rail during the charging process to both the front and rear device carriers via this connection. Another objective of the invention is to reduce stresses on the longitudinal carriers by transmitting the forces generated during the charging process to both device carriers, thereby eliminating the need for additional support parts. Another objective of the invention is to ensure that the transverse carriers can withstand lateral forces that may occur during driving and charging operations. -3To achieve the aforementioned objectives, a roof-mounted charging rail carrier has been developed, offering numerous advantages. Explaining the Figures Figure 1 shows a drawing of the air conditioning unit, charging rail carrier, and charging rail mounted on it, located on the roof of a vehicle, in a representative application of the invention. Figure 2 shows a side view drawing of a representative application of the invention. Figure 3 shows a drawing of the carrier's sub-components in a representative application of the invention. Figure 4 shows a representative application of the invention, depicting the charging rail carrier's alternative direct connection to the vehicle roof. Reference Numbers 1 Vehicle direction 8 Holders for charging rail connection 2 Vehicle roof 9 Transverse carrier 3 Air conditioning unit 10 Longitudinal carrier 4 Charging rail 11 Connection holders 5 Charging rail carrier 6 Equipment carrier 7 Heavy duty rail Detailed Description of the Invention Figure T shows the charging rail carrier (5) and the charging rails (4) mounted on it, which are designed to be placed on the air conditioning unit (3) located on the roof of the vehicle (2). The charging rail carrier (5) is mounted on the device carrier (6). The direction of vehicle travel (1) is indicated in the figure. The device carrier (6) is mounted on the heavy-duty rail (7). Figure 2 shows the geometric and assembly of the air conditioning unit (3), charging rail (4), charging rail carrier (5), equipment carrier (6) and heavy duty rail (7) in the side view of the area described in Figure T. -4 Figures are shown representatively. The charging rail carrier (5) is mounted on the transverse carrier (6) located in front and behind the air conditioning unit (3). With this connection, it is possible to transfer the compressive forces generated on the charging rail (4) during the charging process to both the front and rear unit carriers (6), thus minimizing the bending moments on the charging rail carrier (5) and saving weight and material. Figure 3 shows the lower parts of the charging rail carrier (5). The charging rail carrier (5) consists of the charging rail connection holders (8), the transverse carrier (9), the device carrier (6), the longitudinal carrier (10), and the connection holders (11). The charging rail connection holders (8) contain the surfaces and connection holes required for the connection of the charging rail (4). The longitudinal carriers (10) transmit the forces generated during the charging process to both device carriers (6), reducing the stresses on them and eliminating the need for additional support parts. The transverse carriers (9) provide resistance against lateral forces that may occur during the driving and charging process. Charging rail carriers (5) can be made in different geometric shapes. As shown in Figure 4, the charging rail carrier (5), which is shown to be attached to the device carrier (6), can be directly attached to the vehicle roof (2) and / or to any structures already on the vehicle that are welded or mounted with a known other connection method by adding connection holders (11). Its geometry can be changed according to the location and shape of these structures. It can be made from materials with different cross-sections instead of square tubes, or it can be produced by cutting and bending any plate-shaped materials. It can be produced by casting and / or plastic using molding techniques. Its geometry can be adapted according to these manufacturing methods. The charging rail carrier (5) can be changed in position and shape depending on the location and size of the air conditioning unit (3). -5The charging rail carrier (5) is designed to connect the charging connection to the air conditioning unit (3), but it can also be used for the same purpose on the battery or other components located on the roof of the vehicle (2). The invention relates to charging rails (4) for electric buses, and is characterized by the fact that the charging rails (4) are connected to the charging rail carrier (5) located on the roof of the electric bus, at least one transverse carrier (6) located in front of and behind the air conditioning unit (3) and mounted on the charging rail carrier (5), at least one device carrier (6) on which the charging rail carrier (5) is mounted, and at least one heavy-duty rail (7) on which the device carrier (6) is mounted, in order to form a charging rail carrier (5) that allows the charging of the batteries by means of devices that are fixed and above the device, located on the roof of the electric bus (2), while the vehicle is waiting. The electric bus includes at least one charging rail (4) connected to the carrier positioned on the roof of the electric bus, at least one transverse carrier (6) positioned in front of and behind the air conditioning unit and mounted on the charging rail carrier (5), at least one holder (8) for the charging rail connection which includes the surfaces and mounting holes required for the connection of the charging rail (4), and at least one longitudinal carrier (10) which transmits the forces generated during the charging process to both device carriers (6) and reduces the stresses on them. The air conditioning unit (3) includes at least one charging rail carrier (5) whose location and / or shape can be changed depending on its location and size. It includes at least one mounting bracket (11) that connects directly to the vehicle roof (2) and / or to any structures already on the vehicle that are welded and / or mounted with another known connection method. It includes at least one transverse carrier (6) that provides resistance against lateral forces that may occur during driving and charging. It includes at least one longitudinal carrier (10) that reduces stresses on both unit carriers (6) by transmitting the forces generated during charging to them. -6Although designed for connecting the air conditioning unit (3) to the charging port, it includes at least one charging rail carrier (5) which can also be connected to the battery and / or other components located on the roof of the vehicle (2). It includes at least one charging rail mounting bracket (8) which has the surfaces and / or mounting holes required for the connection of the charging rail (4). It includes at least one mounting bracket (11) which is connected to the charging rail carrier (5) and mounted directly to the vehicle roof (2) and / or welded and / or connected by another known method of connection already on the vehicle.
Claims
-7 CLAIMS 1. The invention relates to charging rails (4) for electric buses, and is characterized by the fact that it includes: - at least one charging rail (4) connected to the charging rail carrier (5) located on the roof of the electric bus, - at least one transverse carrier (6) located in front of and behind the air conditioning unit (5) and mounted on the charging rail carrier (5), - at least one device carrier (6) on which the charging rail carrier (5) is mounted, - at least one heavy-duty rail (7) on which the device carrier (6) is mounted.
2. The claim is that the appropriate roof air conditioning charging rail carrier (4) (5) has the following features: - at least one charging rail (4) connected to the carrier positioned on the roof of the electric bus, - at least one transverse carrier (6) positioned in front and behind the air conditioning unit and mounted on the charging rail carrier (5), - at least one holder (8) for the charging rail connection, containing the surfaces and connection holes required for the connection of the charging rail (4), - at least one longitudinal carrier (10) which transmits the forces generated during the charging process to both device carriers (6) and reduces the stresses on them.
3. The requirement is that the appropriate overhead air conditioner charging rail (4) carrier (5) includes at least one charging rail carrier (5) whose location and / or shape can be changed according to the location and size of the air conditioner (3).
4. The appropriate roof air conditioning charging rail (4) carrier (5) is that it includes at least one mounting bracket (11) that is connected to the roof of the vehicle (2) and / or to any structures already on the vehicle that are welded and / or mounted by some other known connection method.
5. The appropriate roof air conditioning charging rail (4) carrier (5) is that it contains at least one transverse carrier (6) which provides resistance against lateral forces that may occur during driving and charging.
6. The appropriate ceiling air conditioner charging rail (4) carrier (5) is that it contains at least one longitudinal carrier (10) which reduces the stresses on both device carriers (6) by transmitting the forces generated during the charging process.
7. The claim is that the appropriate roof air conditioning charging rail carrier (4) (5) is designed to connect the charging connection onto the air conditioning unit (3) and includes at least one charging rail carrier (5) which can also be connected onto the battery and / or other components located on the roof of the vehicle (2).
8. The appropriate roof air conditioner charging rail carrier (4) (5) is characterized by containing at least one charging rail attachment holder (8) which has the surfaces and / or mounting holes required for the connection of the charging rail (4).
9. The requirement is that the appropriate roof air conditioning charging rail carrier (4) (5) includes at least one mounting bracket (11) which is connected to the charging rail carrier (5) and mounted directly to the vehicle roof (2) and / or welded and / or connected by another known connection method already on the vehicle.