KR20210002915A - Air conditioner for roof of vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an air conditioner for a roof of a vehicle. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the air conditioner can comprise: a guide disposed on a roof panel of a vehicle; and an air vent module moved along the guide. Moreover, the air vent module can be moved between a discharge position where air transferred along the inside of the guide is discharged and a blocking position where discharge of the air is blocked. Therefore, the air conditioner can improve air conditioning performance and air conditioning quality of a passenger on a backseat.

Description

Air conditioner for roof of vehicle {AIR CONDITIONER FOR ROOF OF VEHICLE}

The embodiment relates to an air conditioner for a roof of a vehicle. In detail, the present invention relates to an air conditioner for a roof of a vehicle that is installed at the rear of the roof of the vehicle to improve air conditioning performance and quality of the vehicle interior.

Automobiles are equipped with an air conditioning system to control the air temperature in the room. The air conditioner generates warmth to keep the interior of the vehicle warm, or generates cold air to keep the interior of the vehicle cool. Here, the vehicle air conditioner may include a compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve, an evaporator, and a pipe connecting the same to circulate the refrigerant.

The HVAC: Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning System (HVAC) installed in a vehicle for the purpose of cooling/heating and ventilation of the vehicle interior uses a duct that communicates the interior and exterior of the vehicle to cool/hot air in the interior of the vehicle. It performs a supply or ventilation function.

The air vent of such an air conditioner is disposed in front of the front seat to control the air conditioner of the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle further includes a rear air vent disposed at the rear of the front seat, thereby adjusting the air conditioning condition of the occupant seated in the rear seat.

However, since the air discharged to the rear air vent is discharged to the leg side of a rear seat occupant, there is a limitation in improving the air conditioning quality in consideration of convection. For example, when the sun is severe in summer, even if the rear air vent is operated, the air temperature in the upstream side of the vehicle interior is formed higher than that of the downstream side, and there is a problem that severe heat is generated around the face of a rear seat occupant. Accordingly, there arises a problem that the comfort of the rear seat occupant deteriorates.

In particular, in the case of a family car, since the length of the vehicle is long, it is difficult to control the entire interior of the vehicle, and thus, a centralized air conditioning system for occupants seated in the rear seat is being requested.

Further, in the case of a vehicle in which a sunroof is installed for the sense of openness of the vehicle, there is a problem that the restrictions on the installation of an air conditioning device for a rear seat occupant are further increased.

The embodiment provides an air conditioner for a roof of a vehicle which is disposed on the rear side of a roof panel to improve air conditioning performance and air conditioning quality of a passenger in a rear seat.

In addition, in the case of a vehicle equipped with a sunroof, by installing an air vent module to be movable, an air conditioner for a vehicle roof that satisfies the feeling of openness and comfort of the vehicle at the same time is provided.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other problems that are not mentioned herein will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

The task is a guide disposed on a roof panel of a vehicle according to the embodiment; And an air vent module moving along the guide, wherein the air vent module moves between a discharge position at which air conveyed along the inside of the guide is discharged and a blocking position at which discharge of the air is blocked. Achieved by the device.

Here, when the air vent module is positioned at the discharge position, the air vent module may be disposed below the sunroof disposed on the roof panel.

In addition, when the air vent module is positioned at the discharge position, the air vent module may be disposed to protrude from the guide based on a moving direction of the air vent module.

In addition, the guide includes a duct frame in which a channel through which air flows is formed, a first hole formed at one side of the duct frame, and a guide member formed on an outer surface of the duct frame to guide the movement of the air vent module. And, the air vent module may include a housing, and a second hole and a third hole formed in the housing.

And, when the air vent module is located in the discharge position, the second hole is arranged to communicate with the first hole, and the air introduced into the housing through the second hole is through the third hole. It can be discharged into the interior of the vehicle.

In addition, the air vent module may further include a fan and a filter disposed inside the housing.

Meanwhile, the air conditioner for the roof may further include a lamp disposed in the housing. Accordingly, in the air conditioning apparatus for the roof, in the air conditioning mode of the vehicle, the air vent module may move to the discharge position and discharge air into the vehicle. Alternatively, in the vehicle lighting mode, the air vent module may move to the discharge position and irradiate light into the vehicle through the lamp. Alternatively, in the air conditioning mode of the vehicle, the air vent module may move to the discharge position and discharge air into the vehicle while the lamp irradiates light.

In addition, the guide is formed in a multi-stage folding type using a plurality of guide members, and when air is discharged from the air vent module, the extension length of the guide may be adjusted.

The air conditioning apparatus for a roof of a vehicle according to the embodiment includes an air vent module movably installed at the rear side of the roof panel, thereby improving air conditioning performance and air conditioning quality of a passenger in a rear seat.

In addition, in the case of a vehicle equipped with a sunroof, by using an air vent module installed to be movable, it is possible to simultaneously satisfy the feeling of openness and comfort of the vehicle.

Furthermore, by applying a structure of varying length to the guide, it is possible to further improve the quality of air conditioning for the occupants who board the vehicle.

In addition, the air conditioner for a roof of a vehicle according to the embodiment may further include a lamp disposed in the air vent module, thereby improving lighting quality for a passenger.

The various and beneficial advantages and effects of the embodiments are not limited to the above description, and may be more easily understood in the course of describing specific embodiments of the embodiments.

1 is a view showing an air conditioner for a roof of a vehicle according to an embodiment mounted on a vehicle,
2 is a view showing the location of an air vent module of an air conditioner for a roof of a vehicle according to an embodiment;
3 is a view showing the movement of the air vent module of the air conditioner for a roof of a vehicle according to the embodiment,
4 is an exploded perspective view showing an air vent module of an air conditioner for a roof of a vehicle according to an embodiment,
5 is a view showing the interior of an air vent module of an air conditioner for a roof of a vehicle according to an embodiment;
6 is a view showing a modified example of a guide of the air conditioner for a roof of a vehicle according to the embodiment,
7 is a view showing an operation in a vehicle to which a modified example of a guide of the air conditioner for a roof of a vehicle according to the embodiment is applied.

The present invention is intended to illustrate and describe specific embodiments in the drawings, as various changes may be made and various embodiments may be provided. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to a specific embodiment, it is to be understood to include all changes, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Terms including ordinal numbers, such as first and second, may be used to describe various elements, but the elements are not limited by the terms. These terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another component. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, a second component may be referred to as a first component, and similarly, a first component may be referred to as a second component. The term and/or includes a combination of a plurality of related listed items or any of a plurality of related listed items.

When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another component, it is understood that it may be directly connected or connected to the other component, but other components may exist in the middle. Should be. On the other hand, when a component is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another component, it should be understood that there is no other component in the middle.

In the description of the embodiment, in the case where one component is described as being formed in "on or under" of another component, the top (top) or bottom (bottom) (on or under) includes both of the two components being in direct contact with each other or one or more other components being indirectly formed between the two components. In addition, when expressed as'on or under', it may include not only an upward direction but also a downward direction based on one component.

The terms used in the present application are only used to describe specific embodiments, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In the present application, terms such as "comprise" or "have" are intended to designate the presence of features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, but one or more other features. It is to be understood that the presence or addition of elements or numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof, does not preclude in advance.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related technology, and should not be interpreted as an ideal or excessively formal meaning unless explicitly defined in this application. Does not.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the same reference numerals are assigned to the same or corresponding components regardless of the reference numerals, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted.

The air conditioner for a roof of a vehicle according to the embodiment is for performing roof air conditioning of a vehicle, and the air conditioner for a roof of the vehicle may adjust an air conditioning position and a lighting position for a passenger in a rear seat. Accordingly, the air conditioner for the roof of the vehicle can improve air conditioning and lighting conditions in the vehicle interior.

1 is a diagram illustrating an air conditioner for a roof of a vehicle according to an embodiment mounted on a vehicle.

Referring to FIG. 1, an air conditioning apparatus 1 for a roof of a vehicle according to an embodiment may be disposed on a roof panel 3 of a vehicle to control air conditioning in a vehicle interior. As shown in FIG. 1, the air conditioner 1 for the roof of the vehicle may be disposed under the sunroof 4. Here, the term sunroof may mean a roof of a vehicle that can be adjusted so that outside light or air enters the vehicle.

Among these sunroofs, a panoramic sunroof may be used to increase the sense of openness of the vehicle. However, in the case of the panoramic sunroof, since the external influence on the interior of the vehicle is further increased than that of the general sunroof, it has a great influence on the temperature control of the vehicle interior.

Accordingly, the air conditioner 1 for a vehicle roof according to the embodiment is disposed on the rear side of the roof panel 3 to reduce the influence of the vehicle air conditioner by the panoramic sunroof. Here, the term "rear" may mean a direction opposite to the front side based on the main moving direction of the vehicle. At this time, it is preferable that the air conditioner 1 for the roof of the vehicle is disposed at a position that can secure the maximum openness of the panoramic sunroof.

2 is a view showing the location of an air vent module of an air conditioner for a roof of a vehicle according to an embodiment. Here, (a) of FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a case where the air vent module is located in a blocking position, and (b) of FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a case where the air vent module is located in a discharge position.

Referring to FIG. 2, the air conditioner 1 for the roof of the vehicle includes a guide 100 disposed on the roof panel 3 of the vehicle and an air vent module 200 moving along the guide 100. I can. In this case, the air vent module 200 may move between a discharge position where air is discharged and a blocking position where the discharge of air is blocked. Here, the air discharged through the air vent module 200 may be transported along the inside of the guide 100.

And, when the air vent module 200 is positioned at the discharge position, as shown in (b) of FIG. 2, the air vent module 200 is a sunroof 4 disposed on the roof panel 3 ) Can be disposed on the lower side.

That is, since the air vent module 200 is located under the sunroof 4 when it is located at the discharge position, and is disposed to be spaced apart from the lower part of the sunroof 4 when it is located at the blocking position, the air vent module It is possible to minimize the restriction of the occupant's sense of openness by (200). Furthermore, in the case of a vehicle equipped with a panoramic sunroof capable of maximizing an open feeling, the air conditioner 1 for a roof of the vehicle may selectively adjust the position of the air vent module 200 to maintain an open feeling. .

In addition, the air conditioner 1 for the roof of the vehicle may discharge air only from the discharge position so as not to directly inject cold or hot air to the nape of the occupant. Accordingly, it is possible to reduce discomfort to the occupant. At this time, the position of the air vent module 200 may be adjusted according to the physical condition of the occupant.

3 is a view showing the movement of the air vent module of the air conditioner for a roof of a vehicle according to the embodiment, Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of the air vent module of the air conditioner for a roof of a vehicle according to the embodiment, and FIG. A diagram showing the interior of an air vent module of an air conditioner for a roof of a vehicle according to an example. Here, (a) of FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a case where the air vent module is located in a blocking position, and (b) of FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a case where the air vent module is located in a discharge position.

3 to 5, the air conditioner 1 for the roof of the vehicle moves along the guide 100 and the guide 100 which are arranged so that the air conveyed through the roof panel 3 is introduced. It may include an air vent module 200 for selectively discharging air conveyed through the guide 100. In addition, the air conditioner 1 for a roof of the vehicle may include a driving unit 300 for moving the air vent module 200 and a control unit (not shown) for controlling the driving unit 300. Here, the control unit may be an ECU of the vehicle.

The roof panel 3 may include a roof frame (not shown) and an interior material (not shown) spaced apart from the inside of the roof frame. Accordingly, the air supplied from the vehicle air conditioner (not shown) may be transferred through the space between the roof frame and the interior material and then introduced into the guide 100. Here, the example is that air is supplied to the guide 100 through an air conditioning device (main air conditioning system) of the vehicle, but is not limited thereto. For example, air may be supplied to the guide 100 through a separate air supply device.

The guide 100 may be installed on the upper side of the rear seat of the vehicle or the upper end of the B pillar. For example, the guide 100 may be installed on the vehicle in consideration of situations such as securing a view of the occupant, movement of the rear seat, and a collision (a position where no harm is inflicted to the occupant). At this time, the guide 100 may be formed in a structure that can be adjusted in length, such as a foldable antenna.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the air vent module 200 may be movably disposed between the two guides 100.

3 and 4, the guide 100 includes a duct frame 110 in which a channel through which air flows is formed, a first hole 120 formed at one side of the duct frame 110, and the duct frame ( It may include a guide member 130 formed on the outer surface of 110 to guide the movement of the air vent module 200. Here, the first hole 120 may be referred to as a duct hole.

Accordingly, air guided through the duct frame 110 may be introduced into the air vent module 200 through the first hole 120.

The first hole 120 may be formed in the duct frame 110 to communicate with the inside of the duct frame 110.

The guide member 130 may guide the movement of the air vent module 200.

As shown in Figure 4, the guide member 130 may be provided as a rail. In this case, the guide member 130 may be provided as a rail on which gear teeth are formed, that is, a pinion so that the air vent module 200 can be moved by the driving of the driving unit 300.

3 and 4, the air vent module 200 may include a housing 210 having a space therein, and a second hole 220 and a third hole 230 formed in the housing 210. have. In this case, the second hole 220 and the third hole 230 may be formed in the housing 210 to communicate with the space inside the housing 210. In addition, the air vent module 200 may further include a filter 240 and a fan 250. In addition, the air vent module 200 may further include a door (not shown) for selectively introducing air into the housing 210 by opening and closing the second hole 220.

The housing 210 may form the outer shape of the air vent module 200. In addition, since a space may be formed therein, air may flow into the space formed inside the housing 210 through the first hole 120 and the second hole 220.

The second hole 220 may be formed in the housing 210 to communicate with a space formed inside the housing 210. Here, the second hole 220 may be referred to as a communication hole.

When the air vent module 200 is positioned at the discharge position, the first hole 120 and the second hole 220 may communicate with each other. Accordingly, the air may be introduced into the inner space of the housing 210 through the second hole 220.

In addition, when the air vent module 200 is positioned at the blocking position, the first hole 120 faces the outer surface of the housing 210. Accordingly, since the air conveyed through the channel is blocked by the outer surface of the housing 210, the inflow of the air into the space of the housing 210 is blocked.

The third hole 230 is formed under the housing 210, and may be formed to communicate with the inner space of the housing 210. Accordingly, air introduced into the interior space of the housing 210 may be introduced into the vehicle interior through the third hole 230. Here, the third hole 230 may be referred to as a discharge port or an air vent.

The filter 240 may be disposed in the space of the housing 210 to filter air discharged through the third hole 230. As shown in FIG. 5, the filter 240 may be disposed to face the third hole 230. In this case, the filter 240 may be disposed to overlap the third hole 230.

The fan 250 may be disposed in the space of the housing 210 to control a discharge speed of air discharged through the third hole 230. Here, as the fan 250, an axial fan having a booster function may be used.

The driving unit 300 may move the air vent module 200 between the discharge position and the blocking position. Accordingly, when the air vent module 200 is positioned at the discharge position, air may be discharged into the interior of the vehicle.

Referring to FIG. 4, the driving unit 300 may include a motor 310 and a driving member 320 that is in contact with the guide member 130 and rotates by the motor 310. At this time, a gear tooth may be formed on one side of the guide member 130 like a pinion. Accordingly, the air vent module 200 may be moved by rotation of the rack provided as the driving member 320 so as to be geared to the guide member 130.

As an example, the motor 310 is used as an embodiment of the driving unit 300, but is not limited thereto. For example, the air vent module 200 may be moved using an actuator such as a cylinder.

Meanwhile, the air conditioner 1 for a roof of the vehicle may further include a lamp 400 disposed in the housing 210 of the air vent module 200. Accordingly, the lamp 400 makes it possible to further secure lighting for an occupant who rides in the rear seat. In this case, the lamp 400 may be controlled by the controller.

Accordingly, the air conditioner 1 for the roof of the vehicle can provide air conditioning and lighting for the occupants through various modes. Accordingly, the air conditioner 1 for the roof of the vehicle can improve the quality of cooling and heating or lighting in the vehicle interior.

For example, in the vehicle air conditioning mode, the air vent module 200 of the vehicle roof air conditioning device 1 may move to the discharge position and discharge cold or hot air into the vehicle.

Alternatively, in the vehicle lighting mode, the air vent module 200 of the vehicle roof air conditioner 1 may move to the discharge position and irradiate light into the vehicle through the lamp 400. . In this case, the control unit of the air conditioner 1 for a roof of the vehicle may control the fan 250 to prevent air from being discharged through the third hole 230. In addition, the control unit of the vehicle roof air conditioner 1 may block the second hole 220 by controlling the door, thereby preventing air from being discharged through the third hole 230.

Alternatively, in the vehicle air conditioning mode, the air vent module 200 of the vehicle roof air conditioning device 1 moves to the discharge position and discharges air into the vehicle interior through the lamp 400. Light can be irradiated on.

6 is a view showing a modified example of a guide of the air conditioner for a roof of a vehicle according to the embodiment. Here, FIG. 6(a) is a view showing a guide at a location where air is discharged from the air vent module, and FIG. 6(b) is a view showing a guide at a location where air is discharged from the air vent module to be.

Referring to FIG. 6, the air conditioner 1 for the roof of the vehicle includes a guide 100a disposed on the roof panel 3 of the vehicle and an air vent module 200 moving along the guide 100a. I can.

The guide 100a may be formed in a variable length type with variable length. For example, the guide 100a may be provided in a multistage folding type such as an antenna or a corrugated pipe type such as a bellows.

As shown in FIG. 6, the guide 100a may be formed in a multi-stage folding telescopic type in which a plurality of guide members (duct frame 110) are drawn out in multiple stages. Accordingly, the extension length of the guide 100a may be adjusted. At this time, the guide 100a may have an extension length adjusted by an actuator (not shown).

Here, the air conditioner 1 for the roof of the vehicle is exemplified by the air vent module 200 moving along the guide 100a, but is not limited thereto. For example, the air vent module 200 is fixedly installed on any one of a plurality of guide members, and as the guide 100a is elongated, the position of the air vent module 200 inside the vehicle can be adjusted. to be.

7 is a view showing an operation in a vehicle to which a modified example of a guide of an air conditioner for a roof of a vehicle according to the embodiment is applied.

The air conditioner 1 for the roof of the vehicle selectively adjusts the extension length of the guide 100a to maintain an open feeling when the air vent module 200 is not operating, or when the air vent module 200 is operated. It can improve the comfort of the occupants.

As shown in Figure 7 (a), when the guide (100a) is located at a position where the air is blocked from the air vent module 200, the guide (100a) is different inside the guide member disposed on the outside. Since the guide member is in an embedded state, the elongation length is reduced. Accordingly, it is possible to ensure an open feeling of the occupant.

As shown in (b) and (c) of FIG. 7, when the air vent module 200 is located at a position where air is discharged, the guide 100a is elongated, thus providing temperature-controlled air to the occupant. Thus, you can improve the comfort.

In this case, the extension length of the guide 100a may be set by a user's selection. For example, as shown in (b) of FIG. 7, the extension length of the guide 100a may be adjusted for the air conditioning condition of the occupant in the rear seat. In addition, as shown in (c) of FIG. 7, the extension length of the guide 100a may be adjusted for the air conditioning condition of the occupant in the front seat. That is, the air conditioner 1 for the roof of the vehicle can adjust the air conditioner condition for the occupant according to the situation by adjusting the extension length using the actuator at the user's selection.

Although the above has been described with reference to the embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art will variously modify and modify the present invention within the scope not departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention described in the following claims. You will understand that you can change it. And, the differences related to such modifications and changes should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention defined in the appended claims.

1: Air conditioning system for vehicle roof
100, 100a: guide
110: duct frame 120: first hole
200: air vent module
210: housing 220: second hole
230: third hole 240: filter
250: fan
300: drive unit
400: lamp

Claims (8)

A guide disposed on the roof panel of the vehicle; And
Including an air vent module moving along the guide,
The air vent module
An air conditioner for a roof that moves between a discharge position where air conveyed along the inside of the guide is discharged and a blocking position where the discharge of the air is blocked. The method of claim 1,
When the air vent module is located in the discharge position,
The air vent module is an air conditioner for a roof disposed on a lower side of a sunroof disposed on the roof panel. The method of claim 2,
When the air vent module is located in the discharge position,
An air conditioner for a roof, wherein the air vent module is disposed to protrude from the guide based on the moving direction of the air vent module. The method of claim 1,
The guide is
Duct frame with channels through which air flows inside,
A first hole formed on one side of the duct frame, and
It is formed on the outer surface of the duct frame and includes a guide member guiding the movement of the air vent module,
The air vent module is a roof air conditioner comprising a housing, and a second hole and a third hole formed in the housing. The method of claim 4,
When the air vent module is located in the discharge position,
The second hole is disposed to communicate with the first hole,
Air conditioner for a roof in which the air introduced into the housing through the second hole is discharged into the vehicle through the third hole. The method of claim 5,
The air vent module further includes a fan and a filter disposed inside the housing. The method of claim 5,
Further comprising a lamp disposed in the housing of the air vent module,
In the air conditioning mode of the vehicle, the air vent module moves to the discharge position and discharges air into the vehicle,
In the lighting mode of the vehicle, the air vent module moves to the discharge position and irradiates light into the vehicle through the lamp,
In the air conditioning lighting mode of the vehicle, the air vent module moves to the discharge position and discharges air into the vehicle while the lamp irradiates light. The method of claim 1,
The guide is formed in a multi-stage folding type using a plurality of guide members,
When air is discharged from the air vent module, the extension length of the guide is adjusted.

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