JP2638965B2 - Automotive air conditioners - Google Patents
Automotive air conditionersInfo
- Publication number
- JP2638965B2 JP2638965B2 JP63189875A JP18987588A JP2638965B2 JP 2638965 B2 JP2638965 B2 JP 2638965B2 JP 63189875 A JP63189875 A JP 63189875A JP 18987588 A JP18987588 A JP 18987588A JP 2638965 B2 JP2638965 B2 JP 2638965B2
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- Prior art keywords
- joint
- ridge
- instrument panel
- air
- duct
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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 [HVAC] devices
- B60H1/24—Devices purely for ventilating or where the heating or cooling is irrelevant
- B60H1/241—Devices purely for ventilating or where the heating or cooling is irrelevant characterised by the location of ventilation devices in the vehicle
- B60H1/242—Devices purely for ventilating or where the heating or cooling is irrelevant characterised by the location of ventilation devices in the vehicle located in the front area
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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 [HVAC] devices
- B60H1/24—Devices purely for ventilating or where the heating or cooling is irrelevant
- B60H1/241—Devices purely for ventilating or where the heating or cooling is irrelevant characterised by the location of ventilation devices in the vehicle
- B60H1/243—Devices purely for ventilating or where the heating or cooling is irrelevant characterised by the location of ventilation devices in the vehicle located in the lateral area (e.g. doors, pillars)
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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 [HVAC] devices
- B60H1/24—Devices purely for ventilating or where the heating or cooling is irrelevant
- B60H1/247—Disposition of several air-diffusers in a vehicle for ventilation-air circulation in a vehicle cabin
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- Air-Conditioning For Vehicles (AREA)
Description
【発明の詳細な説明】 a.産業上の利用分野 本発明は、ドアトリムに空調用吹出口を設けた自動車
用空調装置に関する。The present invention relates to an automotive air conditioner having an air conditioning outlet in a door trim.
b.従来の技術 自動車の空調装置は、暖房装置のための配管が予め施
こされており、冷房装置を備え付けるときは、この配管
を利用して行なっている。b. Prior Art In an air conditioner of an automobile, piping for a heating device is provided in advance, and when a cooling device is provided, the piping is used.
このため、インストルメントパネルの裏側には、空調
装置のためのダクトが配管されており、それぞれインス
トルメントパネルに設けられたデフロスタノズル、セン
タおよびサイドベンチレータダクトに連結されている。For this reason, a duct for an air conditioner is provided on the back side of the instrument panel, and is connected to a defroster nozzle, a center, and a side ventilator duct provided on the instrument panel, respectively.
ところで、空調用ダクトの一部をドアトリムの内部に
設け、このドアトリム内のダクトにインストルメントパ
ネル内のダクトから空気を送り、ドアトリムの吹出口か
ら空気を吹出すようにした空調装置がある。By the way, there is an air conditioner in which a part of an air conditioning duct is provided inside a door trim, air is sent from a duct in an instrument panel to the duct in the door trim, and air is blown out from an outlet of the door trim.
c.発明が解決しようとする課題 しかしなから従来、この種の空調装置では、ジョイン
ト部分が複雑で、組付けが厄介なものが多かった。c. Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, conventionally, many air conditioners of this type have complicated joints and are difficult to assemble.
なお、ダクトの接続に関する先行技術として、実公昭
62−32887号公報，実開昭62−135610号公報がある。In addition, as a prior art related to duct connection,
There are JP-A-62-32887 and JP-A-62-135610.
本発明は、上記課題を解決し、組付構造の簡素化を図
り得る自動車用空調装置を提供することを目的とする。SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide an air conditioner for a vehicle that can solve the above-mentioned problems and can simplify an assembly structure.
d.発明が解決しようとする手段 本発明は、上記課題を解決するため、インストルメン
トパネルの内部に配設された空調用ダクトをドアトリム
の内部に配設したダクトに伸縮自在の継手を介して連結
し、ドアトリムに設けられた吹出口から空気を放出する
ようにした自動車用空調装置において、上記インストル
メントパネル側に接続される継手の基端部外周面に円周
方向に沿って断面コ字型の凹条を形成し、該凹条を上記
インストルメントパネルに形成した開口穴に装着して継
手をインストルメントパネルに組み付けるとともに、イ
ンストルメントパネルと空調用ダクト先端部との間で該
継手の基端部を挾持し、上記空調用ダクト先端部外周面
にインストルメントパネル内壁面に係止される突条を設
けると共に該突条の先端側端面を斜面に形成し、かつ、
空調用ダクト開口端に、先端の径を縮径するテーパ面を
形成し、上記突条に対応する継手内周面に突条に係合す
る凹部を上記凹条に隣接して円周方向に沿って形成し、
該継手端部に端部の径を拡径するテーパ面を形成したこ
とにある。d. Means to be Solved by the Invention In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides an air conditioning duct provided inside an instrument panel to a duct provided inside a door trim through a telescopic joint. In an automotive air conditioner connected to discharge air from an air outlet provided in a door trim, a cross-sectional U-shape is formed along a circumferential direction on a base end outer peripheral surface of a joint connected to the instrument panel side. Forming a concave streak of the mold, attaching the concave streak to the opening hole formed in the instrument panel to assemble the joint with the instrument panel, and connecting the joint between the instrument panel and the tip of the air conditioning duct. The base end is sandwiched, and a ridge is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the air-conditioning duct at the outer peripheral surface, and the end of the ridge is formed on the slope. And,
At the opening end of the air-conditioning duct, a tapered surface that reduces the diameter of the tip is formed, and a concave portion that engages with the ridge on the inner peripheral surface of the joint corresponding to the ridge is circumferentially adjacent to the ridge. Formed along
This is because a tapered surface for increasing the diameter of the end is formed at the end of the joint.
e.実施例 以下、本発明の一実施例を図面を参照しながら詳細に
説明する。e. Embodiment Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
第１図は、インストルメントパネルと空調装置のダク
ト部分を分解して示す斜視図、第２図はドアトリムの開
放状態のダクト構造を示す斜視図、第３図はダクトの継
手部分を示す断面図である。FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing an instrument panel and a duct portion of an air conditioner, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a duct structure in an open state of a door trim, and FIG. 3 is a sectional view showing a joint portion of the duct. It is.
インストルメントパネル１には、空調用等の各種吹出
口が設けられており、上面にデフロスタ用の吹出口２を
フロントガラスに沿って設け、その両側にデミスタ用の
吹出口３を設け、かつ前面の中央および両側に空調用の
吹出口4,5をそれぞれ設けている。The instrument panel 1 is provided with various air outlets for air conditioning and the like. An air outlet 2 for a defroster is provided on an upper surface along a windshield, and an air outlet 3 for a demister is provided on both sides thereof. Air outlets 4 and 5 for air conditioning are provided at the center and both sides, respectively.
これらの吹出口2,3,4,5には、空調用のダクト6,7が配
管されており、それぞれノズルを介して車室内に開口し
ている。Air-conditioning ducts 6 and 7 are piped to these air outlets 2, 3, 4 and 5, respectively, and open to the vehicle interior via nozzles.
吹出口５に配設されたサイドベンチレータダクト７′
にはドアトリム８内のダクト９に接続するための伸縮自
在の継手10が設けられている。Side ventilator duct 7 'arranged at outlet 5
Is provided with a telescopic joint 10 for connection to a duct 9 in the door trim 8.
この継手構造を第３図により説明すると、ダクト７′
の先端部7a外周面には円周方向に沿って爪状の突条11が
設けられ、かつダクトの開口端7bを内側に折り曲げて縮
径してテーパ面を形成してある。このダクト′とインス
トルメントパネル１の吹出口用開口穴5aとの間で先端部
を蛇腹状に形成した継手10を挾持している。この継手10
は先端部10aを蛇腹状に形成し、基端部外周面に円周方
向に沿って断面コ字型の凹条10cを形成しており、この
凹条10cをインストルメントパネル１の開口穴に装着し
て継手をインストルメントパネル１に組み付けている。
基端部内周面に上記突条11に係合する凹部10bを形成す
ると共に基端部開口端を外側に立上がらせて拡径したテ
ーパ面に形成している。This joint structure will be described with reference to FIG.
A claw-shaped ridge 11 is provided along the circumferential direction on the outer peripheral surface of the distal end portion 7a, and the opening end 7b of the duct is bent inward to reduce the diameter to form a tapered surface. A joint 10 having a bellows-shaped tip is sandwiched between the duct 'and the opening 5a for the outlet of the instrument panel 1. This fitting 10
Has a distal end 10a formed in a bellows shape, and a concave U-shaped cross section 10c formed in the outer peripheral surface of the base end along the circumferential direction. The concave 10c is formed in an opening hole of the instrument panel 1. The joint is mounted on the instrument panel 1.
A concave portion 10b that engages with the ridge 11 is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the base end, and the base end is formed in a tapered surface whose diameter is enlarged by rising outward at the open end.
上記蛇腹状の先端部は、ドアトリム８の開口穴8aに組
付けることによりドアトリム８内のダクト９に接続され
ている。The bellows-shaped tip is connected to a duct 9 in the door trim 8 by assembling it into an opening 8 a of the door trim 8.
上記構成によれば、サイドベンチレータダクト７′と
インストルメントパネル１の開口穴5aとの間で継手10を
挾持する。そして、継手10の蛇腹状の先端部10aをトア
トリム８の開口穴8aに嵌め込み、ドアトリム８内のダク
ト９に接続する。継手10の基端部は突条11によって係止
されているので抜ける虞れはない。According to the above configuration, the joint 10 is clamped between the side ventilator duct 7 ′ and the opening 5 a of the instrument panel 1. Then, the bellows-like tip portion 10a of the joint 10 is fitted into the opening hole 8a of the toat trim 8, and connected to the duct 9 in the door trim 8. Since the base end of the joint 10 is locked by the ridge 11, there is no possibility that the joint 10 comes off.
f.発明の効果 以上述べたように、本発明による自動車用空調装置
は、空調用ダクト先端部外周面にインストルメントパネ
ル内壁面に係止される突条を設けると共に該突条の先端
側端面を斜面に形成したので、継手内周面に形成した凹
部を容易に組み付けることができる。また、空調用ダク
ト開口端に、先端の径を縮径するテーパ面を形成したの
で、空調用ダクトをインストルメントパネルの開口穴に
容易に組み付けることができる。さらに、突条に対応す
る継手内周面に突条に係合する凹部を上記凹条に隣接し
て円周方向に沿って形成したので、継手内周面の凹部を
空調用ダクトの突条に引っかけることができることか
ら、継手の抜け止めを図ることができるとともに空調用
ダクトのガタ付きを防止することができる。またさら
に、継手端部に端部の径を拡径するテーパ面を形成した
ので、空調用ダクトを容易に挿入することができる。f. Effects of the Invention As described above, the automotive air conditioner according to the present invention is provided with a ridge to be engaged with the inner wall surface of the instrument panel on the outer peripheral surface of the distal end of the air conditioning duct, and the distal end surface of the ridge. Is formed on the inclined surface, so that the concave portion formed on the inner peripheral surface of the joint can be easily assembled. In addition, since the tapered surface that reduces the diameter of the distal end is formed at the opening end of the air conditioning duct, the air conditioning duct can be easily assembled to the opening hole of the instrument panel. Furthermore, since the concave portion engaging with the ridge is formed along the circumferential direction adjacent to the concave ridge on the joint inner peripheral surface corresponding to the ridge, the concave portion on the joint inner peripheral surface is formed with the ridge of the air conditioning duct. Can be prevented from coming off, and it is possible to prevent rattling of the air conditioning duct. Furthermore, since the tapered surface for increasing the diameter of the end is formed at the end of the joint, the air conditioning duct can be easily inserted.
第１図および第２図は本発明による自動車用空調装置の
一実施例を示し、第１図はインストルメントパネルと空
調装置の各ダクトを分解して示す斜視図、第２図は、ド
アトリムの開放状態のダクト構造を示す斜視図である。
第３図はダクトの継手部分を示す断面図である。 １……インストルメントパネル、 2,3,4,5……吹出口、 6,7,9……ダクト、 ８……ドアトリム、 10……継手、 ７……サイドベンチレータダクト。1 and 2 show an embodiment of an air conditioner for a vehicle according to the present invention. FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing an instrument panel and respective ducts of the air conditioner. FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the duct structure of an open state.
FIG. 3 is a sectional view showing a joint portion of the duct. 1… Instrument panel, 2,3,4,5… Outlet, 6,7,9… duct, 8… door trim, 10… joint, 7… side ventilator duct.
Claims (1)
た空調用ダクトをドアトリムの内部に配設したダクトに
伸縮自在の継手を介して連結し、ドアトリムに設けられ
た吹出口から空気を放出するようにした自動車用空調装
置において、上記インストルメントパネル側に接続され
る継手の基端部外周面に円周方向に沿って断面コ字型の
凹条を形成し、該凹条を上記インストルメントパネルに
形成した開口穴に装着して継手をインストルメントパネ
ルに組み付けるとともに、インストルメントパネルと空
調用ダクト先端部との間で該継手の基端部を挾持し、上
記空調用ダクト先端部外周面にインストルメントパネル
内壁面に係止される突条を設けると共に該突条の先端側
端面を斜面に形成し、かつ、空調用ダクト開口端に、先
端の径を縮径するテーパ面を形成し、上記突条に対応す
る継手内周面に突条に係合する凹部を上記凹条に隣接し
て円周方向に沿って形成し、該継手端部に端部の径を拡
径するテーパ面を形成したことを特徴とする自動車用空
調装置。1. An air conditioning duct provided inside an instrument panel is connected to a duct provided inside a door trim via a telescopic joint, and air is discharged from an air outlet provided in the door trim. In the vehicle air conditioner, a concave section having a U-shaped cross section is formed along the circumferential direction on the outer peripheral surface of the proximal end of the joint connected to the instrument panel, and the concave section is formed by the instrument. Attach the joint to the instrument panel by attaching it to the opening hole formed in the panel, and clamp the base end of the joint between the instrument panel and the tip of the air conditioning duct, and make the outer peripheral surface of the air conditioning duct tip end A ridge that is locked to the inner wall surface of the instrument panel, a tip end side end surface of the ridge is formed on a slope, and a diameter of the tip is reduced at an air-conditioning duct opening end. A concave surface that engages with the ridge is formed along the circumferential direction adjacent to the ridge on the inner peripheral surface of the joint corresponding to the ridge. An air conditioner for an automobile, wherein a tapered surface for increasing the diameter is formed.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP63189875A JP2638965B2 (en) | 1988-07-29 | 1988-07-29 | Automotive air conditioners |
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| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP63189875A JP2638965B2 (en) | 1988-07-29 | 1988-07-29 | Automotive air conditioners |
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| JPH0238133A JPH0238133A (en) | 1990-02-07 |
| JP2638965B2 true JP2638965B2 (en) | 1997-08-06 |
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| JP63189875A Expired - Lifetime JP2638965B2 (en) | 1988-07-29 | 1988-07-29 | Automotive air conditioners |
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| JP3705240B2 (en) * | 2002-05-15 | 2005-10-12 | 株式会社デンソー | Air conditioner for vehicles |
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