EP3810445A2 - Air conditioner (hvac) assembly developed for work machines - Google Patents
Air conditioner (hvac) assembly developed for work machinesInfo
- Publication number
- EP3810445A2 EP3810445A2 EP19834328.7A EP19834328A EP3810445A2 EP 3810445 A2 EP3810445 A2 EP 3810445A2 EP 19834328 A EP19834328 A EP 19834328A EP 3810445 A2 EP3810445 A2 EP 3810445A2
- Authority
- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- air conditioner
- conditioner assembly
- case
- fixed case
- moving
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60H—ARRANGEMENTS OF HEATING, COOLING, VENTILATING OR OTHER AIR-TREATING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PASSENGER OR GOODS SPACES OF VEHICLES
- B60H1/00—Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
- B60H1/00507—Details, e.g. mounting arrangements, desaeration devices
- B60H1/00514—Details of air conditioning housings
- B60H1/00535—Mounting or fastening of the housing to the vehicle
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60H—ARRANGEMENTS OF HEATING, COOLING, VENTILATING OR OTHER AIR-TREATING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PASSENGER OR GOODS SPACES OF VEHICLES
- B60H1/00—Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
- B60H1/00007—Combined heating, ventilating, or cooling devices
- B60H1/00207—Combined heating, ventilating, or cooling devices characterised by the position of the HVAC devices with respect to the passenger compartment
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60H—ARRANGEMENTS OF HEATING, COOLING, VENTILATING OR OTHER AIR-TREATING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PASSENGER OR GOODS SPACES OF VEHICLES
- B60H1/00—Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
- B60H1/00357—Air-conditioning arrangements specially adapted for particular vehicles
- B60H1/00378—Air-conditioning arrangements specially adapted for particular vehicles for tractor or load vehicle cabins
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60H—ARRANGEMENTS OF HEATING, COOLING, VENTILATING OR OTHER AIR-TREATING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PASSENGER OR GOODS SPACES OF VEHICLES
- B60H1/00—Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
- B60H1/00507—Details, e.g. mounting arrangements, desaeration devices
- B60H1/00585—Means for monitoring, testing or servicing the air-conditioning
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E02—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING; FOUNDATIONS; SOIL SHIFTING
- E02F—DREDGING; SOIL-SHIFTING
- E02F9/00—Component parts of dredgers or soil-shifting machines, not restricted to one of the kinds covered by groups E02F3/00 - E02F7/00
- E02F9/08—Superstructures; Supports for superstructures
- E02F9/0858—Arrangement of component parts installed on superstructures not otherwise provided for, e.g. electric components, fenders, air-conditioning units
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E02—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING; FOUNDATIONS; SOIL SHIFTING
- E02F—DREDGING; SOIL-SHIFTING
- E02F9/00—Component parts of dredgers or soil-shifting machines, not restricted to one of the kinds covered by groups E02F3/00 - E02F7/00
- E02F9/08—Superstructures; Supports for superstructures
- E02F9/0858—Arrangement of component parts installed on superstructures not otherwise provided for, e.g. electric components, fenders, air-conditioning units
- E02F9/0891—Lids or bonnets or doors or details thereof
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E02—HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING; FOUNDATIONS; SOIL SHIFTING
- E02F—DREDGING; SOIL-SHIFTING
- E02F9/00—Component parts of dredgers or soil-shifting machines, not restricted to one of the kinds covered by groups E02F3/00 - E02F7/00
- E02F9/16—Cabins, platforms, or the like, for drivers
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60H—ARRANGEMENTS OF HEATING, COOLING, VENTILATING OR OTHER AIR-TREATING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PASSENGER OR GOODS SPACES OF VEHICLES
- B60H1/00—Heating, cooling or ventilating devices
- B60H1/00007—Combined heating, ventilating, or cooling devices
- B60H1/00207—Combined heating, ventilating, or cooling devices characterised by the position of the HVAC devices with respect to the passenger compartment
- B60H2001/00221—Devices in the floor or side wall area of the passenger compartment
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60Y—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO ASPECTS CROSS-CUTTING VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY
- B60Y2200/00—Type of vehicle
- B60Y2200/10—Road Vehicles
- B60Y2200/14—Trucks; Load vehicles, Busses
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60Y—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO ASPECTS CROSS-CUTTING VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY
- B60Y2200/00—Type of vehicle
- B60Y2200/10—Road Vehicles
- B60Y2200/15—Fork lift trucks, Industrial trucks
Definitions
- HVAC AIR CONDITIONER
- Invention relates to an air conditioner assembly used for heating, ventilation and air conditioning in work machines.
- the invention particularly relates to an air conditioner assembly capable to perform operation easily during service and maintenance processes in work machines.
- HVAC heating, ventilation and air conditioning
- US2006170251 discloses a work machine. Said application discloses that air conditioning unit is located in store area provided in floor area in front of operator’s seat in order to facilitate installation and maintenance works of air conditioning unit.
- Application numbered JP2007245958 also relates to a work machine. Said application aims to develop maintenance characteristics of engine and air conditioning unit.
- air conditioning unit together with evaporator and fan is located in lower part in front of work machine cabin.
- easy performance of maintenance works of air conditioning unit located in an area independent of engine is provided.
- FIG. 1 Another application numbered US2012146388 also relates to a work machine.
- ventilation apparatus is located under machine chassis outside cabin. With ventilation apparatus mainly fresh air is supplied into cabin and air inside cabin is discharged.
- the invention relates to an air conditioner assembly capable to enable service component to perform operation in service and maintenance processes of work machines.
- Main purpose of the invention is to disclose an conditioner assembly facilitating service and maintenance procedures of air conditioning systems of work machines.
- Another purpose of the invention is to disclose an air conditioner assembly providing ergonomic working area for personnel working in service and maintenance works.
- a further purpose of the invention is to disclose an air conditioner assembly reducing occupational safety risk that can be encountered in service and maintenance works.
- the present invention relates to an air conditioner assembly adapted by multiple number of mounting components under floor sheet related to work machine cabin. Accordingly, said air conditioner assembly is characterized in comprising a fixed case connected to floor sheet in a manner position with said mounting components does not change, a moving case associated with fixed case and defining open position in a manner to provide access of air conditioner assembly to all components.
- a preferred embodiment of the invention is a connector interconnecting fixed case and moving case in a manner to provide free movement to said moving case.
- said connectors are preferably hinge.
- a preferred embodiment of the invention is characterized in comprising gas pipes and hot water hoses in a manner it extends outside said fixed case and moving case.
- Figure 1 is general view of work machine cabin where said air conditioner assembly is shown.
- Figure 2 is general view of mounting of said air conditioner assembly of invention to work machine cabin.
- Figure 3 shows general view of the air conditioner assembly disclosed under the invention.
- Figure 4 is side perspective view of the air conditioner assembly.
- Figure 5 is front perspective view of the air conditioner assembly in open position.
- Figure 6a is detailed view of the air conditioner assembly.
- Figure 6b is detailed view of the air conditioner assembly in open position.
- Figure 7 is schematic view of ergonomic working environment of service personnel assigned to service and maintenance works.
- FIG 1 is general view of a work machine having an air conditioner assembly (20) disclosed under the invention.
- the air conditioner assembly (20) is connected to bottom of floor sheet (1 1 ) of work machine cabin (10).
- the connection is conducted by means of mounting components (24) comprising bolts (241 ) shown in mounting view given in Figure 2 and washers (242) connected to said bolts (241 ).
- the air conditioner assembly (20) shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4 mainly comprises of a fixed case (21 ) connected to said mounting components (24) bottom sheet (1 1 ), a moving case (23) also connected to bottom sheet (1 1 ) by means of mounting components (24) and connection members (22) interconnected by means of said moving case (23) and fixed case (21 ).
- Said connection members (22) are preferably selected as hinge. Moving case (23) moves via said connection members (22) and can go into open position from close position while connected to fixed case (21 ).
- the illustrative embodiment shown in Figure 5 comprises throttle engines (21 1 ) located in fixed case (21 ) and conditioning unit (231 ), electrical connections (232) and flow control unit respectively in the moving case (23).
- Gas pipes (233) also extending from outside and hot water hoses (234) are located between moving case (23) and fixed case (21 ).
- the air heated and cooled by said throttle engines (21 1 ) in air conditioning unit (231 ) is distributed to air baffles and to work machine cabin (10) through fixed case (21 ).
- Said gas pipes (233) used in the air conditioner assembly (20) are preferably made from metal and said hot water hoses (234) are preferably made from rubber.
- Said electrical connections (232) preferably consist of socket electrical cables easy to plug in and remove. Thus easy operation is contributed during service and maintenance works.
- Said flow control unit (235) preferably consists of thermostat and tap and provides control of fluid flow carried through the air conditioner assembly (20).
- service staff (30) bring the air conditioner assembly (20) from close position to open position.
- This operation is provided by means of dismantling of mounting components (24) connected to bottom sheet (1 1 ) of moving case (23) and rotation of moving case (23) in opening direction (x) by movement via connection members (22) of moving case (23) as shown in Figures 6a and 6b.
- all components of the air conditioner assembly (20) to undergo maintenance and repair works are accessible.
- gas pipes (233) and hot water hoses (234) are located outside fixed case (21 ) and moving case (23), maintenance and repair works can be performed without need for dismantling.
- the air conditioner assembly (20) disclosed under the invention is in embodiment appropriate for use in multiple different types of work machines and is preferably used in an excavator.
- Intervention to the air conditioner assembly (20) by service personnel without need for demounting in any part inside work machine cabin (10) in case of any failure or periodical maintenance of the air conditioner assembly (20) of the invention can be made as shown in Figure 7.
- This is provided by means of enabling accessibility to the air conditioner assembly (20) from outside.
- short time accessibility can be provided and wide and ergonomic working area can be obtained and more controlled environment in terms of occupational safety can be created.
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Thermal Sciences (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Mining & Mineral Resources (AREA)
- Civil Engineering (AREA)
- General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Structural Engineering (AREA)
- Air-Conditioning For Vehicles (AREA)
- Air Filters, Heat-Exchange Apparatuses, And Housings Of Air-Conditioning Units (AREA)
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Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| TR2018/08807A TR201808807A2 (en) | 2018-06-21 | 2018-06-21 | AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) COMPLETE FOR CONSTRUCTION MACHINES |
| PCT/TR2019/050473 WO2020013785A2 (en) | 2018-06-21 | 2019-06-20 | Air conditioner (hvac) assembly developed for work machines |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
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| EP3810445A2 true EP3810445A2 (en) | 2021-04-28 |
| EP3810445A4 EP3810445A4 (en) | 2021-09-01 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| EP19834328.7A Ceased EP3810445A4 (en) | 2018-06-21 | 2019-06-20 | AIR CONDITIONING ARRANGEMENT (HVAC) FOR WORK MACHINERY |
Country Status (3)
| Country | Link |
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| EP (1) | EP3810445A4 (en) |
| TR (1) | TR201808807A2 (en) |
| WO (1) | WO2020013785A2 (en) |
Family Cites Families (10)
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| DE3225089C2 (en) * | 1982-07-05 | 1987-01-29 | Aurora Konrad G. Schulz Gmbh & Co, 6933 Mudau | Device for heating and ventilation of large vehicles |
| DE10042654A1 (en) | 2000-08-31 | 2002-03-14 | Behr Gmbh & Co | Heating or air conditioning unit for vehicle has casing manufactured in single piece by blow-molding, and includes film hinge |
| JP4445681B2 (en) * | 2001-02-23 | 2010-04-07 | 株式会社小松製作所 | ROPS cab air conditioner mounting structure |
| CN100383006C (en) | 2003-03-04 | 2008-04-23 | 日立建机株式会社 | construction machinery |
| JP4378358B2 (en) | 2006-03-16 | 2009-12-02 | 株式会社クボタ | Air conditioning structure of work vehicle |
| JP2008087530A (en) * | 2006-09-29 | 2008-04-17 | Shin Caterpillar Mitsubishi Ltd | Air-conditioner in construction machine |
| JP2008189194A (en) * | 2007-02-06 | 2008-08-21 | Shin Caterpillar Mitsubishi Ltd | Vehicle |
| DE102008028955B4 (en) * | 2008-06-18 | 2010-06-02 | Wirtgen Gmbh | Construction machine, in particular road milling machine, miner, recycler or stabilizer |
| JP6121655B2 (en) * | 2012-05-28 | 2017-04-26 | ヤンマー株式会社 | Swivel work vehicle |
| CN106457957B (en) * | 2014-08-05 | 2020-11-24 | 株式会社久保田 | work machine |
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- 2018-06-21 TR TR2018/08807A patent/TR201808807A2/en unknown
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2019
- 2019-06-20 WO PCT/TR2019/050473 patent/WO2020013785A2/en not_active Ceased
- 2019-06-20 EP EP19834328.7A patent/EP3810445A4/en not_active Ceased
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| Publication number | Publication date |
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| WO2020013785A3 (en) | 2020-03-26 |
| EP3810445A4 (en) | 2021-09-01 |
| TR201808807A2 (en) | 2018-08-27 |
| WO2020013785A2 (en) | 2020-01-16 |
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