JP2002274152A - Case extending member, air conditioning case using this case extending member, and method of assembling this air conditioning case - Google Patents

Case extending member, air conditioning case using this case extending member, and method of assembling this air conditioning case

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JP2002274152A
JP2002274152A JP2001079687A JP2001079687A JP2002274152A JP 2002274152 A JP2002274152 A JP 2002274152A JP 2001079687 A JP2001079687 A JP 2001079687A JP 2001079687 A JP2001079687 A JP 2001079687A JP 2002274152 A JP2002274152 A JP 2002274152A
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Daisuke Araki
大助 荒木
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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce a cost of an air conditioning unit, by making a common case member usable even in a different kind of automobile between a light automobile and an ordinary automobile while obtaining an air conditioning capacity in accordance with the kind of automobile. SOLUTION: Relating to an air conditioning case 1 comprising a plurality of case members 41, 42 divided into two parts so as to be capable of incorporating an air conditioning part, by interposing a case extending member 43 between divided surfaces of the divided each case member 41, 42, a space between the divided surfaces of the case members 41, 42 of the air conditioning case 1 is changed, so as to adjust an air conditioning capacity of the incorporated air conditioning part, so that a common case member can be used even between a light automobile and an ordinary automobile requiring the different air conditioning capacity.

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【発明の詳細な説明】DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

【0001】[0001]

【発明の属する技術分野】この発明は、空調ケース、特
に自動車用の空調ユニットの空調ケースの改良に関する
ものである。
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an air conditioner case, and more particularly to an improvement of an air conditioner case of an air conditioner unit for an automobile.

【0002】[0002]

【従来の技術】4輪自動車は、いわゆるリッターカーと
称される普通自動車や軽自動車等といった車種によって
車両の走行方向と交差する方向となる横幅の最大値が定
められている関係上、車室内空間の容積も車種によって
差異を有するので、自動車に搭載される空調ユニットに
必要とされる空調能力も車種ごとに異なる。
2. Description of the Related Art In a four-wheeled vehicle, the maximum width of the vehicle in the direction intersecting with the traveling direction of the vehicle is determined by the type of vehicle such as a so-called liter car such as an ordinary car or a mini car. Since the volume of the space also varies depending on the type of vehicle, the air conditioning capacity required for the air conditioning unit mounted on the vehicle also differs for each type of vehicle.

【0003】一方で、空調ユニットは、特開平11−2
91743号公報に示されるように、1の空調ケース
に、ブロワ、エバポレータ、ヒータコア、その他の空調
機器を内蔵する一体型空調ユニットが開発されている。
そして、このような一体型空調ユニットでは、前述の空
調部品を着脱自在としメンテナンスを容易にするため
に、空調ケースは、左右一対のケース部材となるように
縦割り分割されたものとなっている。このような構成の
空調ケースでは、ブロワのインペラの軸方向に沿った側
の寸法や、熱交換器の通風方向と対峙する側面の面積
は、各ケース部材の分割面と直角になる方向の寸法を変
えることによって調整することができる。
On the other hand, the air conditioning unit is disclosed in
As disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 91743, an integrated air-conditioning unit in which a blower, an evaporator, a heater core, and other air-conditioning devices are built in one air-conditioning case has been developed.
In such an integrated air-conditioning unit, the air-conditioning case is vertically divided into a pair of left and right case members in order to make the above-mentioned air-conditioning parts detachable and facilitate maintenance. . In the air-conditioning case having such a configuration, the dimension of the side of the blower along the axial direction of the impeller and the area of the side surface facing the ventilation direction of the heat exchanger are the dimensions in the direction perpendicular to the dividing surface of each case member. Can be adjusted by changing.

【0004】このため、従来においては、各車種の空調
ユニットの搭載スペース内で各車種で必要とされる空調
能力が得られるように、ケース部材の外形寸法の設計を
前記車種に応じて行い、軽自動車には相対的に外形寸法
の小さなケース部材を、普通自動車には相対的に外形寸
法の大きなケース部材を用いていた。
[0004] For this reason, conventionally, the external dimensions of the case member are designed in accordance with the vehicle type so that the air conditioning capacity required for each vehicle type can be obtained in the mounting space for the air conditioning unit of each vehicle type. A case member having a relatively small outer size is used for a mini vehicle, and a case member having a relatively large outer size is used for a normal vehicle.

【0005】[0005]

【発明が解決しようとする課題】これに対し、近年にお
いて自動車の空調ユニットのコスト削減のために、あら
ゆる空調ユニットの構成部品の共通化が図られており、
上述のように車種ごとに外形寸法が異ならざるを得ない
空調ケースに対しても、各車種で部品の共通化を要請さ
れることとなった。
On the other hand, in recent years, in order to reduce the cost of the air conditioning unit of the automobile, the components of all the air conditioning units have been standardized.
As described above, even for the air-conditioning case in which the external dimensions must be different for each vehicle type, it has been requested that the components be shared for each vehicle type.

【0006】この場合に、先述の公報に示す縦割りされ
たケース部材同士を単に接合する構造のままで、ケース
部材を異なる車種間において共通化したのでは、軽自動
車用の空調ケースを普通自動車用として利用することも
考えられる。しかし、この場合には、普通自動車用の空
調ユニットとしては、空調能力が相対的に低減するとい
う不具合が生ずる。
[0006] In this case, if the case members are shared between different vehicle types while the vertically divided case members shown in the above-mentioned publication are simply joined together, the air-conditioning case for a light vehicle can be replaced with a normal vehicle. It may be used for business purposes. However, in this case, there is a disadvantage that the air-conditioning capacity of the air-conditioning unit for a normal vehicle is relatively reduced.

【0007】そこで、この発明においては、車種に応じ
た空調能力を得つつ、軽自動車と普通自動車との異なる
車種でも共通のケース部材を用いることを可能としたケ
ース伸長部材、このケース伸長部材を用いた空調ケース
及びこの空調ケースの組立方法を提供することを目的と
する。
Therefore, in the present invention, a case extension member which enables a common case member to be used in different models of a mini car and a normal car while obtaining an air-conditioning capacity according to the car model, An object of the present invention is to provide an air-conditioning case used and an assembling method of the air-conditioning case.

【0008】[0008]

【課題を解決するための手段】しかして、この発明に係
るケース伸長部材は、空調部品を内蔵できるように2以
上に分割された複数のケース部材から成る空調ケースに
対し、前記分割された各ケース部材の分割面間に1又は
2以上介在させることにより、前記空調ケースの一方の
ケース部材の分割面と他方のケース部材の分割面との間
隔を調整可能としたことを特徴とする(請求項1)。
According to the present invention, there is provided a case extension member for an air-conditioning case comprising a plurality of case members divided into two or more so that an air-conditioning component can be built therein. By interposing one or two or more spaces between the divided surfaces of the case members, the distance between the divided surface of one case member and the divided surface of the other case member of the air conditioning case can be adjusted. Item 1).

【0009】ケース伸長部材は、前記一方のケース部材
の分割面又は他のケース伸長部材と突当する突当面と、
前記他方のケース部材の分割面又は他のケース伸長部材
と突当する突当面とを有し、これらの突当面には、前記
突当するケース部材の分割面又は他のケース伸長部材の
突当面と係合するための係合手段が設けられたものとな
っている(請求項2)。そして、前記ケース伸長部材の
係合手段として、前記一方の突当面には前記一方のケー
ス部材の分割面に形成された凸部が係合可能な凹部を設
け、前記他方の突当面には前記他方のケース部材の分割
面に形成された凹部に係合可能な凸部を設けたものとし
ても良い(請求項3)。
The case extending member has a dividing surface of the one case member or an abutting surface which abuts against another case extending member.
A dividing surface of the other case member or an abutting surface that abuts against another case extending member, and these abutting surfaces are provided with a dividing surface of the abutting case member or an abutting surface of another case extending member. An engaging means for engaging with the second member is provided (claim 2). And, as an engagement means of the case extension member, a concave portion is provided on the one abutting surface so that a convex portion formed on a division surface of the one case member can be engaged, and the other abutting surface is provided on the other abutting surface. It is also possible to provide a convex portion that can be engaged with a concave portion formed on the division surface of the other case member.

【0010】また、ケース伸長部材は、仕切り部で仕切
ることでケース部材同士の突当方向と異なる方向に延び
又は複数の流路に分岐した空気通路が内部に画成された
空調ケースに対し、この空調ケースを構成するケース部
材間に介在した場合に、前記仕切り部の分割面と突当す
る仕切り部を有すると共に、この仕切り部の形状を保持
するために支柱部が配されたものとなっている(請求項
4)。
[0010] The case extension member extends in a direction different from the abutting direction of the case members by being partitioned by the partition portion, or an air conditioning case in which an air passage branched into a plurality of flow paths is defined inside. When interposed between the case members constituting the air-conditioning case, the air conditioner has a partition portion that abuts against the dividing surface of the partition portion, and a strut portion is disposed to maintain the shape of the partition portion. (Claim 4).

【0011】更に、ケース伸長部材は、内蔵する空調機
器を設置するための設置部が内部に画成されると共に、
この設置部を2分する方向に分割されたケース部材を有
する空調ケースに対し、この空調ケースを構成するケー
ス部材間に介在した場合に、前記設置部の分割面と突当
する設置部を有すると共に、この設置部の形状を保持す
るために支柱部が配されているものとなっている(請求
項5)。
Further, the case extension member has an installation portion for installing the built-in air conditioner therein, and
An air-conditioning case having a case member divided in a direction that divides the installation portion into two parts, has an installation portion that abuts against the split surface of the installation portion when interposed between the case members constituting the air-conditioning case. In addition, a support portion is provided to maintain the shape of the installation portion (claim 5).

【0012】更にまた、このケース伸長部材は、空気の
流路を開閉しまた分岐するためのドアを設置するための
軸シート部が内部に画成されると共に、この軸シート部
を2分する方向に分割されたケース部材を有する空調ケ
ースに対し、この空調ケースを構成するケース部材間に
介在した場合に、前記軸シート部の分割面と突当する軸
シート部を有すると共に、この軸シート部の形状を保持
するために支柱部が配されているものとなっている(請
求項6)。
Further, in the case extending member, a shaft seat portion for installing a door for opening and closing the air flow path and branching is defined therein, and the shaft seat portion is bisected. An air-conditioning case having a case member divided in a direction, a shaft seat portion that abuts against a dividing surface of the shaft seat portion when interposed between case members constituting the air-conditioning case, In order to maintain the shape of the part, a pillar part is provided (claim 6).

【0013】これに対し、この発明をケース伸長部材を
用いた空調ケースとして見た場合には、空調部品を内蔵
できるように2以上に分割された複数のケース部材から
成る空調ケースにおいて、前記ケース部材とケース部材
とを接合させる場合に、これらのケース部材間に1又は
2以上の前記請求項1から請求項6までのいずれかに記
載のケース伸長部材の介在が可能とされ、このケース伸
長部材は、前記分割されたケース部材の一方のケース部
材の分割面又は他のケース伸長部材と突当する突当面
と、前記分割されたケース部材の他方のケース部材の分
割面又は他のケース伸長部材と突当する突当面とを有
し、この突当面には、前記ケース部材の分割面又は他の
ケース伸長部材と係合するための係合手段が設けられて
いることを特徴としたものとなる(請求項7)。
On the other hand, when the present invention is viewed as an air-conditioning case using a case extension member, the air-conditioning case includes a plurality of case members divided into two or more so that air-conditioning parts can be built therein. When joining the member and the case member, one or more of the case extending members according to any one of claims 1 to 6 can be interposed between the case members, and the case extension can be performed. The member has a dividing surface of one of the case members or an abutting surface that abuts against another case extending member, and a dividing surface of the other case member of the divided case member or another case extending member. Abutting surface for abutting against the member, wherein the abutting surface is provided with engaging means for engaging with the dividing surface of the case member or another case extending member. It becomes as (claim 7).

【0014】そして、この空調ケースの組立方法は、空
調部品を内蔵できるように2以上に分割された複数のケ
ース部材を有する空調ケースの組立方法において、前記
ケース部材の分割面と前記ケース部材の分割面との間に
間隔を開け、このケース部材間の間隔に1又は2以上の
前記請求項1から請求項6までのいずれかに記載のケー
ス伸長部材を介在した後、前記ケース部材とケース伸長
部材とを係合手段で係合し、2以上のケース伸長部材を
介在させる場合にはケース伸長部材同士をも係合手段で
係合することにより、空調ケースを組み立てることを特
徴とする(請求項8)。
The method for assembling an air-conditioning case is a method for assembling an air-conditioning case having a plurality of case members divided into two or more so that air-conditioning components can be built therein. A space is provided between the case member and the case, and one or more case extension members according to any one of claims 1 to 6 are interposed in the space between the case members. When the extension member is engaged with the engagement means and two or more case extension members are interposed, the case extension members are also engaged with each other by the engagement means to assemble the air conditioning case. Claim 8).

【0015】尚、空調部品としては、例えば、ブロワ、
エバポレータ、ヒータコアやエアミックスドア、吹出モ
ードドアが該当する。また、空調ケースも、前記空調部
品の全てを内蔵した一体型空調ユニット用のユニットケ
ース、ブロワを主に内蔵したブロワケース、エバポレー
タを主に内蔵したクーリングケース、ヒータユニットを
主に内蔵したヒータケース等が挙げられる。
The air conditioning components include, for example, blowers,
Evaporators, heater cores, air-mix doors, and blow-out mode doors are applicable. The air-conditioning case is also a unit case for an integrated air-conditioning unit incorporating all of the air-conditioning components, a blower case mainly including a blower, a cooling case mainly including an evaporator, and a heater case mainly including a heater unit. And the like.

【0016】以上によれば、軽自動車の空調ユニットで
は、ケース伸長部材を介在させずにケース部材同士を直
接に接合し、普通自動車ではケース部材間に1つのケー
ス伸長部材を介在させて接合することにより、空調ケー
スのケース部材とケース部材とを接合させる方向の幅を
変動させ、これに伴い空調ケース内に内蔵される空調部
品のケース部材とケース部材とを接合させる方向の幅も
変動させることができる一方で、軽自動車の空調ユニッ
トと普通自動車の空調ユニットとでケース部材は共通の
ものを用いることが可能である。
According to the above description, in an air conditioning unit for a light vehicle, case members are directly joined to each other without a case extension member interposed therebetween, and in a normal automobile, one case extension member is interposed between case members and joined. Accordingly, the width in the direction in which the case member of the air conditioning case is joined to the case member is changed, and accordingly, the width of the air conditioning component built in the air conditioning case in the direction in which the case member is joined to the case member is also changed. On the other hand, a common case member can be used for the air conditioner unit of the mini vehicle and the air conditioner unit of the ordinary vehicle.

【0017】[0017]

【発明の実施の形態】以下、この発明の実施の形態を図
面により説明する。
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

【0018】図1から図9において、この発明に係る空
調ケース1の実施形態の一例が示されている。この空調
ケース1は、オールインワンタイプの一体型空調ユニッ
トに用いられるもので、図示しない空調に必要な空調部
品の略全てを内蔵可能な構造になっている。すなわち、
この空調ケース1は、図5又は図7に示されるように、
ブロワを内蔵する送風部3、エバポレータを内蔵する冷
却部9、ヒータコアを内蔵する加熱部16、吹出口2
1、22、23及び、この吹出口21、22、23へ空
気を案内する通路24、25、26を備えたものであ
る。
1 to 9 show an example of an embodiment of an air conditioning case 1 according to the present invention. The air-conditioning case 1 is used for an all-in-one type integrated air-conditioning unit, and has a structure in which substantially all air-conditioning components (not shown) necessary for air-conditioning can be built. That is,
This air-conditioning case 1 is, as shown in FIG.
Blower unit 3 containing a blower, cooling unit 9 containing an evaporator, heating unit 16 containing a heater core, outlet 2
1, 22 and 23 and passages 24, 25 and 26 for guiding air to the outlets 21, 22, and 23.

【0019】そして、この空調ケース1は、図1に示さ
れる合成樹脂製のケース部材41、図2に示される合成
樹脂製のケース部材42及び、必要に応じて用いられる
図3に示される合成樹脂製のケース伸長部材43から形
成されている。
The air-conditioning case 1 has a synthetic resin case member 41 shown in FIG. 1, a synthetic resin case member 42 shown in FIG. 2, and a synthetic resin case member shown in FIG. It is formed from a case extension member 43 made of resin.

【0020】このうち、ケース部材41、42は、ブロ
ワの軸方向に沿うと共にエバポレータ又はヒータコアの
通風方向側面に沿うように形成された環状の外壁41
A、42Aと、ブロワの径方向に沿うと共にエバポレー
タ又はヒータコアの通風方向側面とは直交するように形
成され、前記外壁41A又は42Aの一方開口を閉塞す
る外壁41B、42Bとで外枠が構成されている。
Among these, the case members 41 and 42 have an annular outer wall 41 formed along the axial direction of the blower and along the side of the evaporator or heater core in the ventilation direction.
A, 42A and the outer walls 41B, 42B are formed so as to extend along the radial direction of the blower and at right angles to the side surfaces in the ventilation direction of the evaporator or the heater core, and to close one opening of the outer wall 41A or 42A. ing.

【0021】そして、ケース部材41、42は、送風部
3と冷却部9、加熱部16又は通路22との境界を画成
するために、ブロワの略周縁に沿って略円弧状に延びる
仕切り部5が形成されていると共に、この仕切り部5
は、先端が外壁41A、42Aの内周面に達せず幾分の
隙間を有することで、冷却部9と送風部3を連通する送
風口を成す送風口形成部6が形成されている。また、外
壁41B、42Bの仕切り部5の内周側となる部位に
は、ブロワを着脱するため又は空気を取り入れるための
円孔4が形成されている。
The case members 41 and 42 are provided with partitioning portions extending in a substantially arc shape along a substantially peripheral edge of the blower in order to define a boundary between the blowing section 3 and the cooling section 9, the heating section 16 or the passage 22. 5 and the partition 5
The air outlet opening forming part 6 which forms an air outlet which communicates the cooling part 9 and the air blowing part 3 is formed by having a gap which does not reach the inner peripheral surfaces of the outer walls 41A and 42A. A circular hole 4 is formed in a portion of the outer walls 41B and 42B on the inner peripheral side of the partition portion 5 for attaching and detaching a blower or for taking in air.

【0022】また、ケース部材41、42は、冷却部8
内にエバポレータを確実に設置することで内蔵するため
に、エバポレータのブロワ側端部を保持する設置部10
が前記仕切り部5に形成されていると共に、エバポレー
タの反ブロワ側端部を保持する設置部11が外壁41
A、42Aの前記設置部10と対向する部位に形成され
ている。そして、ケース部材41、42は、冷却部9と
加熱部16との境界を画成して、エバポレータを通過し
た空気がヒータコアに短絡するのを防止するために仕切
り部17が形成されている。この仕切り部17は、ブロ
ワ側端が仕切り部5まで達せずに仕切り部5との間に通
路が形成され、この通路の端と端との間を回動範囲とす
るエアミックスドアの回転軸が回動可能にシートされる
軸シート部18が形成されている。また、外壁41A、
42Aの内面にヒータコアの端部を保持するための設置
部19が設けられている。
The case members 41 and 42 are provided in the cooling section 8.
The installation section 10 which holds the end of the evaporator on the blower side in order to securely install the evaporator inside
Is formed in the partition part 5, and the installation part 11 for holding the end of the evaporator on the side opposite to the blower is connected to the outer wall 41.
A and 42A are formed at portions facing the installation portion 10. The case members 41 and 42 define a boundary between the cooling unit 9 and the heating unit 16, and have a partitioning portion 17 formed therein to prevent the air passing through the evaporator from being short-circuited to the heater core. The partition 17 has a blower-side end that does not reach the partition 5, a passage is formed between the partition 5 and the partition 5, and the rotation axis of the air mix door has a rotation range between the ends of the passage. Is formed to be rotatable. Also, the outer wall 41A,
An installation portion 19 for holding the end of the heater core is provided on the inner surface of 42A.

【0023】更にまた、ケース部材41、42は、ヒー
タコアの反エバポレータ側に仕切り部27を設けること
で、フット吹出口21へ空気を案内する通路23を形成
する通路形成部28が形成されていると共に、この通路
形成部28の外壁41B側面には、フット吹出口21が
形成されている。そして、ケース部材41、42は、3
つの並行なプレート部29A、29B,29Cとこのプ
レート部29A、29B、29Cの端部と連接するプレ
ート部29Dからなるベント吹出口及びデフ吹出口形成
部29が形成されている。また、通路24、25、26
に送風する空気を適宜選択する吹出ドアの回転軸を回動
可能にシートするものとして、軸シート部31が外壁4
1A、42Aの仕切り部27近傍に、軸シート部32が
ベント吹出口及びデフ吹出口形成部29のプレート部2
9Bに形成されている。
Further, the case members 41 and 42 are provided with a partition portion 27 on the side opposite to the evaporator of the heater core, thereby forming a passage forming portion 28 for forming a passage 23 for guiding air to the foot outlet 21. In addition, a foot outlet 21 is formed on a side surface of the outer wall 41B of the passage forming portion 28. And the case members 41 and 42 are 3
A vent outlet and a differential outlet forming part 29 comprising two parallel plate parts 29A, 29B, 29C and a plate part 29D connected to the ends of the plate parts 29A, 29B, 29C are formed. Also, passages 24, 25, 26
The shaft seat portion 31 is provided on the outer wall 4 so as to rotatably seat the rotating shaft of the blow-out door for appropriately selecting the air to be blown to the outside door.
In the vicinity of the partition portion 27 of 1A, 42A, the shaft sheet portion 32 is provided with the plate portion 2 of the vent outlet / differential outlet forming portion 29.
9B.

【0024】これに対し、ケース伸長部材43は、図3
に示すように、仕切り部5、送風口形成部6、仕切り部
17、27、通路形成部28、設置部10、11、1
9、及び軸シート部18、31、32が形成されている
点では、ケース部材41、42と共通する一方で、ケー
ス部材41、42の双方と接合するために、前記外壁4
1A及び42Aの切断面と突当する突当面を備えた円弧
状の外壁43Aのみで外枠を形成している。そして、ベ
ント吹出口及びデフ吹出口形成部29は、ケース部材4
1、42のベント吹出口及びデフ吹出口形成部29の切
断面と突当してデフ吹出口22及びベント吹出口23を
形成可能なように、両端に突当面を有する3つの並行な
プレート部29A、29B,29Cが形成されている。
On the other hand, the case extending member 43 is
As shown in FIG. 5, the partition 5, the air outlet forming part 6, the partitions 17, 27, the passage forming part 28, the installation parts 10, 11, 1
9 and the shaft seat portions 18, 31, 32 are formed in common with the case members 41, 42, while the outer wall 4 is joined to both the case members 41, 42.
The outer frame is formed only by the arc-shaped outer wall 43A having the abutting surface that abuts the cut surfaces 1A and 42A. Then, the vent outlet and the differential outlet forming part 29 are connected to the case member 4.
Three parallel plate portions having abutting surfaces at both ends so that the abutting surfaces can be formed by abutting against the cut surfaces of the vent outlets 1 and 42 and the differential outlet forming portion 29 to form the differential outlet 22 and the vent outlet 23. 29A, 29B and 29C are formed.

【0025】そして、このケース伸長部材43は、図3
に示されるように、その形状を保持するために複数の支
柱部35が用いられている。すなわち、通風口形成部6
の外壁43Aと仕切り部5との間隔を保持するために、
外壁43Aと仕切り部5との間に支柱部35Aが架設さ
れている。また、エアミックスドアを取り付けた際に適
宜な回動範囲を確保するために、仕切り部5と仕切り部
17との間に円弧状の支持部35Bが架設され、仕切り
部17と軸シート部18との間に直線状の支持部35C
が架設され、仕切り部5、軸シート部18、及び仕切り
部27間を結ぶ支持部35Dが架設されていると共に、
軸シート部18と仕切り部27との間に直線状の支柱部
35Eが架設されている。更に、通路24の仕切り部2
7と外壁43Aとの間隔を保持するために、内部が空洞
の四角形状の支持部35Fが通路形成部28の外壁43
Aとの間に架設され、通路25、26の仕切り部27と
外壁43Aとの間隔を保持するために、支柱部35Gが
仕切り部27と外壁43Aとの間に架設されている。更
に、ヒータコアの設置部19の仕切り部17と外壁43
Aとの間隔を保持するために、仕切り部17、外壁43
Aの底部側の角部にそれぞれ三角形状の支柱部35H、
35Iが配されている。これらの支柱部35を用いるこ
とにより、仕切り部5等の形状を保持すると共に、金型
に樹脂材を注入してケース伸長部材43を成形する際
に、支柱部35が供給通路となってケース伸長部材43
の細部にまで樹脂材が行き渡り、ケース伸長部材43の
成形を確実且つ簡易に行うことができる。
The case extending member 43 is connected to the case
As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of columns 35 are used to maintain the shape. That is, the ventilation port forming section 6
In order to maintain the space between the outer wall 43A and the partition portion 5,
A support 35A is provided between the outer wall 43A and the partition 5. Further, in order to secure an appropriate rotation range when the air mix door is mounted, an arc-shaped support portion 35B is provided between the partition portion 5 and the partition portion 17, and the partition portion 17 and the shaft seat portion 18 are provided. Between the linear support portion 35C
And a support portion 35D connecting the partition portion 5, the shaft seat portion 18, and the partition portion 27 is provided.
A linear support 35E is provided between the shaft seat 18 and the partition 27. Further, the partition 2 of the passage 24
In order to maintain the space between the outer wall 43A and the outer wall 43A, a rectangular support portion 35F having a hollow inside is formed on the outer wall 43 of the passage forming portion 28.
A support 35G is provided between the partition 27 and the outer wall 43A to maintain a space between the partition 27 of the passages 25 and 26 and the outer wall 43A. Further, the partition portion 17 of the heater core installation portion 19 and the outer wall 43
In order to maintain the distance from the partition A, the partition 17 and the outer wall 43
A triangular pillar portions 35H are provided at the corners on the bottom side of A,
35I are provided. By using these support portions 35, the shape of the partition portion 5 and the like is maintained, and when the resin material is injected into the mold to form the case extension member 43, the support portions 35 serve as a supply passage and serve as a case. Extension member 43
The resin material spreads to the details of the case, and the molding of the case extension member 43 can be performed reliably and easily.

【0026】そして、これらの支柱部35は、通風方向
に沿った側の厚みが薄い形状に形成されている。この場
合、支柱部35は、両端近傍が細く中央が両端に比し相
対的に太い、例えば飛行機の翼等のような流線形状にな
っているのが望ましい。このような構成を採択すること
により、支柱部35が通風抵抗とならず、エアガイドと
しての役割を果たすことができる。
These pillars 35 are formed to have a small thickness on the side along the ventilation direction. In this case, it is desirable that the strut portion 35 has a streamline shape, such as a wing of an airplane, for example, in which the vicinity of both ends is narrow and the center is relatively thick compared to the both ends. By adopting such a configuration, the support portion 35 can function as an air guide without causing ventilation resistance.

【0027】しかるに、以上のケース部材41、42及
びケース伸長部材43の構成にれば、この空調ケース1
は、相対的に低い空調能力で足りる軽自動車と、相対的
に高い空調能力を必要とするリッターカー等と称される
普通自動車との双方に対し、ケース部材41、42を必
須部材としつつ、ケース部材41、42間に介在させる
ケース伸長部材43の数を、所定の数値範囲(例えば0
以上2以下)で調整することにより対応することができ
る。
However, according to the configuration of the case members 41 and 42 and the case extending member 43 described above, the air-conditioning case 1
The case members 41 and 42 are required for both a light vehicle that suffices with a relatively low air-conditioning capacity and an ordinary car called a litter car or the like that requires a relatively high air-conditioning capacity. The number of the case extension members 43 interposed between the case members 41 and 42 is set in a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0
This can be dealt with by adjusting the above (2 or less).

【0028】すなわち、ケース部材41、42の接合方
向に沿った側の幅を、軽自動車用の空調部品を内蔵する
に適した寸法とし、これに伴い、軽自動車用の空調ケー
スを組み立てる場合には、図4に示されるようにケース
部材41とケース部材42とを直接に接合して図5に示
すケース伸長部材43の介在数0の空調ケース1とす
る。これに対し、普通自動車の空調ケースを組み立てる
場合には、図6に示されるように、ケース部材41とケ
ース部材42とを間にケース伸長部材43を介在しつつ
接合して図6に示すケース伸長部材43の介在数が例え
ば1の空調ケース1とする。これにより、空調ケース1
のケース部材41、42の接合方向に沿った側の幅は、
ケース伸長部材43の外壁43Aの幅程伸長したため、
軽自動車に搭載される空調部品に比しケース伸長部材4
3の外壁43Aと同じ幅程大きくなったものを搭載する
ことができる。
That is, the width of the case members 41 and 42 on the side along the joining direction is set to a size suitable for incorporating the air-conditioning parts for the mini-vehicle, and accordingly, when assembling the air-conditioning case for the mini-vehicle, As shown in FIG. 4, a case member 41 and a case member 42 are directly joined to each other to form an air-conditioning case 1 with zero intervening case extension members 43 shown in FIG. On the other hand, when assembling the air-conditioning case of a normal automobile, as shown in FIG. 6, a case member 41 and a case member 42 are joined together with a case extension member 43 interposed therebetween, as shown in FIG. It is assumed that the number of extending members 43 is, for example, one. Thereby, the air conditioning case 1
The width of the side along the joining direction of the case members 41 and 42 is
Because the width of the outer wall 43A of the case extending member 43 has been extended,
Case extension member 4 compared to air conditioning components mounted on mini vehicles
3 having the same width as the outer wall 43A can be mounted.

【0029】そして、空調ケース1のケース部材41、
42の接合方向に沿った側の幅は、ケース伸長部材43
の外壁43Aの幅又はケース伸長部材の数を変えること
によって自在に変動させることができる。
Then, the case member 41 of the air-conditioning case 1
The width of the side along the joining direction of the case
Can be freely changed by changing the width of the outer wall 43A or the number of the case extension members.

【0030】すなわち、1のケース伸長部材を介在させ
る場合に、ケース伸長部材の外壁43Aの幅が10mm
であれば、空調ケース1に内蔵する空調部材の幅を10
mm程大きくすることができるのに対し、ケース伸長部
材の外壁43Aの幅が15mmであれば、空調ケース1
に内蔵する空調部材の幅を15mm程大きくすることが
できる。また、2つのケース伸長部材を介在させる場合
に、外壁43Aの幅が10mmのケース伸長部材を2つ
介在させる場合には、空調ケース1に内蔵する空調部材
の幅を20mm程大きくすることができ、外壁43Aの
幅が15mmのケース伸長部材を2つ介在させる場合に
は、空調ケース1に内蔵する空調部材の幅を30mm程
大きくすることができる。更に、外壁43Aの幅が10
mmのケース伸長部材と外壁43Aの幅が15mmのケ
ース伸長部材とを介在させる場合には、空調ケース1に
内蔵する空調部材の幅を25mm程大きくすることがで
きる。しかるに、普通自動車でも必要とされる空調能力
が車両ごとに変わる場合でも、最適な空調能力を発揮す
ることができる空調部品を内蔵することが可能な幅の空
調ケース1を用意することができる。
That is, when one case extending member is interposed, the width of the outer wall 43A of the case extending member is 10 mm.
If the width of the air-conditioning member incorporated in the air-conditioning case 1 is 10
mm, whereas if the width of the outer wall 43A of the case extension member is 15 mm, the air conditioning case 1
The width of the air-conditioning member incorporated in the device can be increased by about 15 mm. When two case extension members are interposed, and two case extension members having a width of the outer wall 43A of 10 mm are interposed, the width of the air conditioning member incorporated in the air conditioning case 1 can be increased by about 20 mm. When two case extension members having a width of the outer wall 43A of 15 mm are interposed, the width of the air conditioning member incorporated in the air conditioning case 1 can be increased by about 30 mm. Further, when the width of the outer wall 43A is 10
When a case extension member having a width of 15 mm and a case extension member having a width of the outer wall 43A of 15 mm are interposed, the width of the air conditioning member incorporated in the air conditioning case 1 can be increased by about 25 mm. However, even when the required air-conditioning capacity of a normal automobile varies from vehicle to vehicle, the air-conditioning case 1 having a width capable of incorporating an air-conditioning component capable of exhibiting the optimum air-conditioning capacity can be prepared.

【0031】ところで、ケース部材41、42及びケー
ス伸長部材43を接合するための手段であるが、図8又
は図9に示すように、例えばケース部材41の分割面に
凸部45を形成し、ケース部材42の分割面に凹部46
を形成し、このケース部材41とケース部材42とが凸
部45と凹部46とを係合することで接合可能となって
いる場合に、ケース伸長部材43のケース部材41の分
割面と突当する突当面には凹部46を形成し、ケース部
材42の分割面と突当する突当面には凸部45を形成
し、ケース伸長部材43とケース部材41、42とがこ
の凸部45と凹部46との係合により接合可能すること
が考えられる。
As means for joining the case members 41, 42 and the case extension member 43, for example, as shown in FIG. 8 or FIG. The concave portion 46 is formed on the divided surface of the case member 42.
When the case member 41 and the case member 42 can be joined by engaging the convex portion 45 and the concave portion 46, the case extending member 43 abuts against the dividing surface of the case member 41. A concave portion 46 is formed on the abutting surface, and a convex portion 45 is formed on the abutting surface that abuts against the dividing surface of the case member 42. The case extending member 43 and the case members 41 and 42 are connected to the convex portion 45 and the concave portion. It is conceivable that joining can be performed by engagement with 46.

【0032】そして、このケース部材41、42、ケー
ス伸長部材43の接合を気密性良くし、脱落を防止する
ために、図8に示されるように、ケース部材41、4
2、ケース伸長部材43の外壁41A、42A、43A
に、これらの部材41、42、43を接合する方向にお
いて同軸上に延びる貫通孔48を有する突起部47を形
成し、ケース部材41、42、ケース伸長部材43を接
合した後、連通した状態の貫通孔48に、これら貫通孔
48の軸方向に沿った側の寸法と略同じ長さのボルト等
の固定具49を挿通させて固着するようにしても良い。
As shown in FIG. 8, the case members 41 and 42 and the case extension member 43 are joined together in order to improve the airtightness and prevent the case members 41 and 42 from falling off.
2. Outer walls 41A, 42A, 43A of case extension member 43
A projecting portion 47 having a through-hole 48 extending coaxially in the direction in which these members 41, 42, 43 are joined to each other is formed. A fixing tool 49 such as a bolt having substantially the same length as the dimension of the through hole 48 along the axial direction may be inserted into the through hole 48 and fixed.

【0033】また、図9に示されるように、ケース部材
41の外壁41Aの分割面近傍に突起部50を形成し、
ケース部材42の外壁42Aにヒンジ51を形成すると
共に、ヒンジ51には、前記突起部50に外挿する複数
の貫通孔53、54を設けたものとなっている。このう
ち、貫通孔53は、ケース部材41とケース部材42と
を直接に接合した際に、突起部50に外挿する位置に形
成されており、貫通孔54は、前記貫通孔53に対しケ
ース伸長部材43の接合方向幅と略同じ間隔を空けて形
成されている。
As shown in FIG. 9, a projection 50 is formed near the divided surface of the outer wall 41A of the case member 41,
A hinge 51 is formed on an outer wall 42 </ b> A of the case member 42, and the hinge 51 is provided with a plurality of through holes 53 and 54 that are inserted into the projection 50. Of these, the through hole 53 is formed at a position to be extrapolated to the projection 50 when the case member 41 and the case member 42 are directly joined, and the through hole 54 is It is formed at an interval substantially equal to the width of the extension member 43 in the joining direction.

【0034】このような構成によれば、軽自動車用の空
調ケース1を構成するためにケース部材41、42を直
接に接合する場合には、突起部50にヒンジ51の貫通
孔53を外挿することで、ケース部材41、42同士を
気密性・水密性良く接合することができる。また、普通
自動車の空調ケース1を構成するためにケース部材4
1、42間にケース伸長部材43を1つ介在して接合す
る場合には、突起部50にヒンジ51の貫通孔54を外
挿することで、ケース部材41、42とケース伸長部材
43とが気密性・水密性良く接合することができる。
尚、2以上のケース伸長部材43を介在させる場合に
は、図示しないが、ヒンジ51を延長し、貫通孔53と
貫通孔54との間隔と同じ間隔で介在させるケース伸長
部材43の数に合わせて貫通孔を設けるようにすれば良
い。
According to such a configuration, when the case members 41 and 42 are directly joined to form the air-conditioning case 1 for a mini vehicle, the through hole 53 of the hinge 51 is externally inserted into the projection 50. By doing so, it is possible to join the case members 41 and 42 with good airtightness and watertightness. Further, the case member 4 is used to form the air-conditioning case 1 of a normal automobile.
When one case extension member 43 is interposed between the first and second joints 42, the case members 41, 42 and the case extension member 43 are connected to each other by externally inserting the through hole 54 of the hinge 51 into the projection 50. It can be joined with good airtightness and watertightness.
In the case where two or more case extension members 43 are interposed, the hinge 51 is extended and the number of the case extension members 43 interposed at the same interval as the interval between the through hole 53 and the through hole 54 (not shown). In this case, a through hole may be provided.

【0035】また、空調ケース1は、ケース部材41と
ケース部材42とが縦割りに2分割されるものを示した
がこの構成に限定されず、図示しないが、3以上のケー
ス部材42に分割される構成の空調ケース1でもこの発
明を用いることができ、内蔵される空調部品が水平方向
に並列に配置されているために、ケース部材とケース部
材とが水平方向に対し上下に分割される構成の空調ケー
ス1でもこの発明を用いることができる。このように、
ケース部材とケース部材とが水平方向に対し上下に分割
される構成では、ケース伸長部材をケース部材間に介在
させたときには、エバポレレータ、ヒータコア等の空調
部材は、通風方向に対し上下方向の寸法をケース伸長部
材の幅に応じて変動することができるので、車種に応じ
て空調能力を異ならせることも可能である。
Further, the air-conditioning case 1 has been described in which the case member 41 and the case member 42 are vertically divided into two parts, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. The present invention can also be used in the air-conditioning case 1 having the configuration described above. Since the built-in air-conditioning parts are arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction, the case member and the case member are vertically divided with respect to the horizontal direction. The present invention can also be used in the air-conditioning case 1 having the configuration. in this way,
In the configuration in which the case member and the case member are vertically divided with respect to the horizontal direction, when the case extension member is interposed between the case members, the air-conditioning members such as the evaporator and the heater core have a vertical dimension with respect to the ventilation direction. Since it can be varied according to the width of the case extension member, the air conditioning capacity can be varied according to the type of vehicle.

【0036】更に、空調ケース1は、空調部品の略全部
が内蔵されるオールインワンタイプの一体型空調ユニッ
ト用のものを示して説明してきたが、このような一体型
空調ユニット用のものに限定されず、ブロワを主に内蔵
するブロワユニットの空調ケース、エバポレータを主に
内蔵するクーリングユニットの空調ケース、ヒータコ
ア、吹出モードドアを主に内蔵するヒータユニットの空
調ケース等に対してもこの発明を用いることができる。
Furthermore, the air-conditioning case 1 has been described for an all-in-one type integrated air-conditioning unit in which substantially all of the air-conditioning components are incorporated, but is limited to such an integrated air-conditioning unit. The present invention is also applied to an air-conditioning case of a blower unit mainly including a blower, a cooling-unit air-conditioning case mainly including an evaporator, a heater core, an air-conditioning case of a heater unit mainly including a blowout mode door, and the like. be able to.

【0037】そして、ブロワユニットの空調ケースとな
る場合には、ケース伸長部材の介在する個数又はケース
部材と当接する方向に沿った側の幅寸法を変えること
で、ブロワのインペラの軸方向に沿った側の寸法を調整
し、ブロアの空気の吸入量を変えることができる。ま
た、クーリングユニットの空調ケースとなる場合には、
ケース伸長部材の介在する個数又はケース部材と当接す
る方向に沿った側の幅寸法を変えることで、エバポレー
タの通風方向と対峙する面のうち水平方向側又は上下方
向側の寸法を調整し、エバポレータの冷却能力を変える
ことができる。更に、ヒータユニットの空調ケースとな
る場合には、ケース伸長部材の介在する個数又はケース
部材と当接する方向に沿った側の幅寸法を変えること
で、ヒータコアの通風方向と対峙する面のうち水平方向
側又は上下方向側の寸法を調整し、ヒータコアの加熱能
力を変えることができる。
In the case of an air-conditioning case for a blower unit, the number of intervening case extension members or the width of the side along the direction in which the case members come into contact with the air conditioner is changed, so that the blower unit extends in the axial direction of the impeller. The size of the blower can be adjusted to change the air intake volume of the blower. Also, if it becomes an air conditioning case for the cooling unit,
By changing the number of the case extending members or the width of the side along the direction in which the case members come into contact with each other, the horizontal or vertical dimension of the surface facing the ventilation direction of the evaporator is adjusted. Cooling capacity can be changed. Further, when the air conditioning case of the heater unit is used, by changing the number of interposed case extension members or the width dimension along the direction in contact with the case member, the horizontal portion of the surface facing the ventilation direction of the heater core is changed. The heating capacity of the heater core can be changed by adjusting the dimension on the direction side or the vertical direction side.

【0038】最後に、ヒータユニットのエアミックスド
ア、吹出モードドアの回転軸に対し軸方向幅又は径方向
も、ケース伸長部材の介在する個数又はケース部材と当
接する方向に沿った側の幅寸法を変えることで、変える
ことができる。
Lastly, the axial width or the radial direction of the air mixing door and the blow mode door of the heater unit is also the number of the case extension members interposed or the width dimension along the direction in which the case extension members come into contact with the case members. Can be changed by changing

【0039】[0039]

【発明の効果】以上のように、この発明によれば、軽自
動車の空調ユニットでは、ケース伸長部材を介在させず
にケース部材同士を直接に接合し、普通自動車ではケー
ス部材間に1つのケース伸長部材を介在させて接合する
ことにより、空調ケースのケース部材とケース部材とを
接合させる方向の幅を変動させ、これに伴い空調ケース
内に内蔵される空調部品のケース部材とケース部材とを
接合させる方向の幅も変動させることができる一方で、
軽自動車の空調ユニットと普通自動車の空調ユニットと
でケース部材は共通のものを用いることが可能であるた
め、全体的に見て部品点数が削減し、これに伴い、ケー
ス部材の製造のための金型数も削減され、製造ラインも
簡略化することができるので、コスト削減を図ることが
できる。
As described above, according to the present invention, in an air-conditioning unit for a mini vehicle, the case members are directly joined to each other without the interposition of the case extending member. By joining with the extension member interposed therebetween, the width of the case member of the air-conditioning case in the direction in which the case member is joined is changed, and accordingly, the case member and the case member of the air-conditioning components incorporated in the air-conditioning case are changed. While the width in the joining direction can be varied,
Since the same case member can be used for the air conditioner unit of the mini car and the air conditioner unit of the ordinary car, the number of parts is reduced as a whole, and accordingly, Since the number of molds is reduced and the production line can be simplified, cost reduction can be achieved.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of the drawings]

【図1】図1は、空調ケースを構成する一方のケース部
材の構成を示す斜視図である。
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration of one case member constituting an air-conditioning case.

【図2】図2は、空調ケースを構成する他方のケース部
材の構成を示す斜視図である。
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a configuration of another case member constituting the air-conditioning case.

【図3】図3は、この発明に係るケース伸長部材の構成
を示す斜視図である。
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a case extension member according to the present invention.

【図4】図4は、軽自動車用の空調ケースを構成するた
めにケース部材を直接に接合する工程を示す斜視図であ
る。
FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a process of directly joining case members to constitute an air-conditioning case for a mini vehicle.

【図5】図5は、ケース部材を直接に接合することで組
み立てられた軽自動車用の空調ケースの外形を示す斜視
図である。
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an outer shape of an air-conditioning case for a mini vehicle assembled by directly joining case members.

【図6】図6は、普通自動車の空調ケースを構成するた
めにケース部材を間にケース伸長部材を介在して接合す
る工程を示す斜視図である。
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a step of joining case members with a case extension member interposed therebetween to configure an air-conditioning case of a normal automobile.

【図7】図7は、ケース部材を間にケース伸長部材を介
在して接合することで組み立てられた普通自動車用の空
調ケースの外形を示す斜視図である。
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the outer shape of an air-conditioning case for a normal vehicle assembled by joining case members with a case extension member interposed therebetween.

【図8】図8は、ケース部材、ケース伸長部材、及びケ
ース部材の3つの部材を接合するための構成を示す部分
拡大図である。
FIG. 8 is a partially enlarged view showing a configuration for joining three members, a case member, a case extension member, and a case member.

【図9】図9は、ケース部材、ケース伸長部材、及びケ
ース部材の3つの部材を接合するための構成として他の
実施形態を示す部分拡大図であり、図9Aはケース部材
を直接に接合する場合を、図9Bは間にケース伸長部材
を介在してケース部材を接合する場合を示している。
FIG. 9 is a partially enlarged view showing another embodiment as a configuration for joining three members of a case member, a case extension member, and a case member, and FIG. 9A is a case in which the case members are joined directly. FIG. 9B shows a case where the case members are joined with a case extension member interposed therebetween.

【符号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

1 空調ケース 5 仕切り部 10 設置部 17 仕切り部 18 軸シート部 19 設置部 27 仕切り部 31 軸シート部 32 軸シート部 35 支柱部 41 ケース部材 42 ケース部材 43 ケース伸長部材 45 凸部 46 凹部 47 突起部 48 貫通孔 50 突起部 51 ヒンジ 53 貫通孔 54 貫通孔 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Air-conditioning case 5 Partition part 10 Installation part 17 Partition part 18 Axis seat part 19 Installation part 27 Partition part 31 Axis seat part 32 Axis seat part 35 Prop part 41 Case member 42 Case member 43 Case extension member 45 Convex part 46 Recess 47 Projection Part 48 through-hole 50 protrusion 51 hinge 53 through-hole 54 through-hole

Claims (8)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 【請求項1】 空調部品を内蔵できるように2以上に分
割された複数のケース部材から成る空調ケースに対し、
前記分割された各ケース部材の分割面間に1又は2以上
介在させることにより、前記空調ケースの一方のケース
部材の分割面と他方のケース部材の分割面との間隔を調
整可能としたことを特徴とするケース伸長部材。
1. An air-conditioning case comprising a plurality of case members divided into two or more so that air-conditioning parts can be built therein.
By interposing one or two or more between the divided surfaces of the divided case members, it is possible to adjust the distance between the divided surface of one case member and the divided surface of the other case member of the air conditioning case. Characteristic case extension member.
【請求項2】 前記一方のケース部材の分割面又は他の
ケース伸長部材と突当する突当面と、前記他方のケース
部材の分割面又は他のケース伸長部材と突当する突当面
とを有し、これらの突当面には、前記突当するケース部
材の分割面又は他のケース伸長部材の突当面と係合する
ための係合手段が設けられていることを特徴とする請求
項1に記載のケース伸長部材。
2. A split surface of the one case member or an abutment surface which abuts against another case extension member, and a split surface of the other case member or an abutment surface which abuts on another case extension member. The abutting surfaces are provided with engaging means for engaging with a dividing surface of the abutting case member or an abutting surface of another case extending member. A case extension member according to any of the preceding claims.
【請求項3】 前記ケース伸長部材の係合手段として、
前記一方の突当面には前記一方のケース部材の分割面に
形成された凸部が係合可能な凹部を設け、前記他方の突
当面には前記他方のケース部材の分割面に形成された凹
部に係合可能な凸部を設けたことを特徴とする請求項2
に記載のケース伸長部材。
3. As an engagement means of the case extension member,
The one abutting surface is provided with a concave portion with which a convex portion formed on the divided surface of the one case member is engageable, and the other abutting surface is a concave portion formed on the divided surface of the other case member. 3. A projection which can be engaged with the projection.
A case extension member according to item 1.
【請求項4】 仕切り部で仕切ることでケース部材同士
の突当方向と異なる方向に延び又は複数の流路に分岐し
た空気通路が内部に画成された空調ケースに対し、この
空調ケースを構成するケース部材間に介在した場合に、
前記仕切り部の分割面と突当する仕切り部を有すると共
に、この仕切り部の形状を保持するために支柱部が配さ
れていることを特徴とする請求項1に記載のケース伸長
部材。
4. The air-conditioning case is configured such that an air passage extending in a direction different from the abutting direction of the case members by being divided by the partition portion or having an air passage branched into a plurality of flow paths is defined inside. When interposed between the case members
2. The case extension member according to claim 1, further comprising a partition portion abutting on a dividing surface of the partition portion, and a support portion disposed to maintain the shape of the partition portion. 3.
【請求項5】 内蔵する空調機器を設置するための設置
部が内部に画成されると共に、この設置部を2分する方
向に分割されたケース部材を有する空調ケースに対し、
この空調ケースを構成するケース部材間に介在した場合
に、前記設置部の分割面と突当する設置部を有すると共
に、この設置部の形状を保持するために支柱部が配され
ていることを特徴とする請求項1に記載のケース伸長部
材。
5. An air-conditioning case having an installation part for installing a built-in air conditioner therein and having a case member divided in a direction that divides the installation part into two parts.
When it is interposed between the case members constituting the air conditioning case, it has an installation portion that abuts against the dividing surface of the installation portion, and a strut portion is arranged to maintain the shape of the installation portion. The case extension member according to claim 1, wherein:
【請求項6】 空気の流路を開閉しまた分岐するための
ドアを設置するための軸シート部が内部に画成されると
共に、この軸シート部を2分する方向に分割されたケー
ス部材を有する空調ケースに対し、この空調ケースを構
成するケース部材間に介在した場合に、前記軸シート部
の分割面と突当する軸シート部を有すると共に、この軸
シート部の形状を保持するために支柱部が配されている
ことを特徴とする請求項1に記載のケース伸長部材。
6. A case member, in which a shaft seat portion for installing a door for opening and closing an air flow path and branching is defined therein, and which is divided in a direction that bisects the shaft seat portion. In order to maintain the shape of the shaft seat portion, the shaft seat portion has a shaft seat portion that abuts against the dividing surface of the shaft seat portion when interposed between the case members constituting the air conditioning case. The case extension member according to claim 1, wherein a pillar portion is disposed on the case.
【請求項7】 空調部品を内蔵できるように2以上に分
割された複数のケース部材から成る空調ケースにおい
て、 前記ケース部材とケース部材とを接合させる場合に、こ
れらのケース部材間に1又は2以上の前記請求項1から
請求項6までのいずれかに記載のケース伸長部材の介在
が可能とされ、 このケース伸長部材は、前記分割されたケース部材の一
方のケース部材の分割面又は他のケース伸長部材と突当
する突当面と、前記分割されたケース部材の他方のケー
ス部材の分割面又は他のケース伸長部材と突当する突当
面とを有し、 この突当面には、前記ケース部材の分割面又は他のケー
ス伸長部材と係合するための係合手段が設けられている
ことを特徴とする空調ケース。
7. An air-conditioning case comprising a plurality of case members divided into two or more so that an air-conditioning component can be built therein. In a case where the case members are joined to each other, one or two members are interposed between the case members. The case extension member according to any one of the above-described claims 1 to 6 can be interposed, and the case extension member is provided on one of the divided surface of the one of the divided case members or the other. A contact surface that contacts the case extension member, and a contact surface that contacts the split surface of the other case member of the divided case member or another case extension member. An air-conditioning case provided with an engagement means for engaging a division surface of a member or another case extension member.
【請求項8】 空調部品を内蔵できるように2以上に分
割された複数のケース部材を有する空調ケースの組付方
法において、 前記ケース部材の分割面と前記ケース部材の分割面との
間に間隔を開け、このケース部材間の間隔に1又は2以
上の前記請求項1から請求項6までのいずれかに記載の
ケース伸長部材を介在した後、前記ケース部材とケース
伸長部材とを係合手段で係合し、2以上のケース伸長部
材を介在させる場合にはケース伸長部材同士をも係合手
段で係合することにより、空調ケースを組み立てること
を特徴とする空調ケースの組立方法。
8. A method of assembling an air-conditioning case having a plurality of case members divided into two or more so that air-conditioning parts can be built therein, wherein a space is provided between a division surface of the case member and a division surface of the case member. 7. After the one or more case extending members according to any one of claims 1 to 6 are interposed between the case members, the case member and the case extending member are engaged with each other. The method for assembling an air-conditioning case according to claim 1, wherein when two or more case extending members are interposed, the case extending members are also engaged with each other by engaging means to assemble the air-conditioning case.
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