Vehicle Air Conditioner Evaporator Baffle Design

The drain channel is segmented into multiple sections: a first drain channel section, a second drain channel section, and a third drain channel section. Baffles are strategically positioned to divide the flow path, creating separate zones for air flow and condensate discharge. This segmentation prevents air from mixing with condensate while ensuring smooth condensate discharge, resolving the contradiction between discharge efficiency and leak prevention.

A blocking member (baffle) is introduced as an intermediary element between the evaporator and the drain channel. This baffle acts as a mediator that blocks air from entering the drain channel while allowing condensate to pass through. The blocking member resolves the contradiction by selectively permitting condensate flow while preventing air leakage, thereby improving both discharge efficiency and reliability.

The drain channel is divided into multiple sections with baffles positioned at strategic locations. The first drain channel section receives condensate from the evaporator, the second section handles the transition zone with the blocking member, and the third section leads to the drain hole. This segmentation creates distinct functional zones that maintain smooth condensate flow while preventing air from reaching the discharge area, thus resolving the contradiction between ease of discharge and harmful air infiltration.

The blocking member serves as an intermediary that separates the air flow path from the condensate discharge path. Positioned in the second drain channel section, it blocks air from entering the drain channel while permitting condensate to flow through to the drain hole. This intermediary element eliminates the harmful effect of air leakage while preserving the smooth discharge function provided by the inclined bottom surface.

The drain channel is segmented into three distinct sections with two baffles positioned at key locations. The first baffle separates the evaporator area from the drain channel, the second baffle separates the second and third sections. This segmentation provides reliable air and condensate flow control while maintaining relatively simple construction using standard manufacturing techniques, thus balancing device complexity with reliability improvement.

Blocking members (baffles) are introduced as intermediary elements that prevent both air leakage and condensate overflow. These baffles are strategically positioned to block harmful air flow while permitting condensate discharge. The use of simple baffle structures provides reliable protection against air leaks and condensate overflow without significantly increasing device complexity, as they can be easily integrated into the existing air-conditioning case structure.