Motor vehicle with an air conditioning system

Abstract

Motor vehicle (1) comprising an air conditioning device (5) for an interior (2) of the motor vehicle (1), which has for at least one seat a group of air outlets (6) assigned to that seat, comprising at least one person air outlet (7) for directing airflow to a person on the seat, so that for each seat an air conditioning profile comprising the airflow distribution and the airflow intensity as well as the activation state of the airflow operation can be set, wherein the air conditioning device (5) has for each seat a single, one-hand operable control element (12) with several degrees of freedom for setting all degrees of freedom of the air conditioning profile for the assigned seat.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a motor vehicle comprising an air conditioning device for an interior of the motor vehicle, which has for at least one seat a group of air outlets assigned to this seat, comprising at least one person air outlet for directing airflow to a person on the seat, so that for each seat an air conditioning profile is adjustable which includes the airflow distribution and the airflow intensity as well as the activation state of the airflow operation.

[0002] Modern motor vehicles typically feature climate control systems to provide a comfortable environment for the occupants. These systems include air vents distributed throughout the interior. Air is supplied to these vents via a duct system and using fans and actuators, allowing it to flow out through the vents. Since each seat, or at least the two front seats (driver and front passenger), is assigned a group of air vents, the airflow distribution and intensity can be adjusted at each seat. Specifically, each group of air vents includes a dedicated airflow directed at the person seated, particularly their upper body and / or face.It can be said that modern air conditioning systems, in addition to the interior temperature at the respective seat, also allow adjustment of the air volume / flow rate (through user-controlled or automatic selection of the fan speed) and the air distribution / flow distribution (by controlling the various air outlets in the foot area, the air outlets for people, or the air outlets that flow along a window pane into the upper area of ​​the interior).

[0003] Selecting the optimal airflow is not trivial for vehicle occupants due to the many necessary and possible air vents. Since not all air vents are within easy reach for direct adjustment of their airflow characteristics, various adjustment knobs are provided in the climate control module of the air conditioning system for fine-tuning. To reduce the number of these knobs, it has also been proposed to use multifunction controls that adjust different climate control parameters in different modes.

[0004] A significant disadvantage of such operating concepts for automotive air conditioning systems is the large number of buttons and switches in the climate control module. This multitude of controls can make the vehicle's interior appear cluttered and results in a disorganized design that detracts from the vehicle's aesthetic appeal. This contradicts modern design principles based on minimalism and clean lines, which is what many users expect.

[0005] Another disadvantage is the complexity of the settings, which arises from the sheer number of options. Operating the climate control system can therefore become unnecessarily complicated and confusing, especially for users unfamiliar with the technology. This can potentially overwhelm vehicle occupants, who may struggle to quickly and intuitively make the desired settings.

[0006] Furthermore, the location of some air vents, which are outside the immediate reach of individual occupants, makes fine-tuning the airflow distribution and intensity difficult. Despite the available settings in the climate control module, precisely and comfortably adjusting the airflow to the individual needs of the occupants remains a challenge. This can negatively impact the user experience, as it requires time and attention to correctly configure the desired settings.

[0007] Finally, the integration of multifunction controls, which assign different degrees of freedom to different functions in different modes, introduces another layer of complexity. These controls can be unintuitive and require operators to familiarize themselves with their specific functions before they can use them effectively. This can lead to confusion and operating errors, negatively impacting the comfort and usability of the air conditioning system.

[0008] DE 10 2011 114 051 A1 discloses an operating device, in particular for a motor vehicle. The operating device comprises at least one rotatable and pushable component, wherein the rotatable and pushable component is provided with at least one touch-sensitive input and / or display surface. In order to implement a minimalist operating concept, it is proposed that functions can be operated by touching the touch-sensitive input and / or display surface, and that switching between at least two operable functions can be carried out by rotating and / or pushing the rotatable and pushable component. This allows, for example, the operation of an air conditioning system. A multifunctional operating element is thus described, in which various settings can be successively made with the same degree of freedom of operation.

[0009] US 2019 / 0381958 A1 concerns a vehicle operating system that includes a control element whose function can be selected. The control element can have multiple operating options, such as tilting, pressing, and / or rotating. In an air conditioner mode, for example, it is possible to switch between a heating mode and a cooling mode, as well as a recirculation mode and a fresh air mode, or to adjust the airflow at the driver's seat. Airflow rates can be selected for different heights.

[0010] The invention is based on the objective of enabling improved, and in particular more intuitive, operation of an air conditioning system for the interior of a motor vehicle.

[0011] To solve this problem, in a motor vehicle of the type mentioned at the outset, it is provided according to the invention that the air conditioning system for each seat has a single, one-hand operable control element with several degrees of freedom for setting all degrees of freedom of the air conditioning profile for the assigned seat.

[0012] A dedicated control element assigned to the airflow behavior setting is therefore proposed, whose degrees of freedom cover all airflow-related degrees of freedom of the climate control profile for a seat. This means that the control element's degrees of freedom can be used to control both the airflow distribution and the airflow intensity (i.e., the amount of air delivered per unit of time), as well as the basic activation of the airflow operation, without requiring different control element modes.

[0013] A novel hands-on control element is provided for intuitive and comprehensive control of all relevant ventilation functions for each vehicle occupant. Unlike conventional, often cluttered climate control modules that require numerous buttons and switches, the concept proposed here integrates all airflow control functions into a single control element. This results in a significant reduction in complexity and, at the same time, an increase in user-friendliness. The control concept deliberately utilizes various degrees of freedom within the control element to make all necessary airflow control settings easily and logically accessible.

[0014] The control element's design allows for comprehensive control of the airflow to each assigned seat. This significantly simplifies the vehicle ventilation settings and provides the operator with an intuitive way to directly influence all relevant airflow functions. This operating concept prevents the confusion that can arise from too many controls and avoids the problems often associated with fully touch-based systems.

[0015] A primary advantage of the operating concept according to the invention lies in the significant reduction of complexity and the associated improvement in user-friendliness. By integrating all airflow functions into a single control element with various degrees of freedom of operation, covering the climate control profile for the seat, the need to operate a multitude of buttons and switches is eliminated. This allows vehicle occupants to intuitively make the desired settings without having to deal with a cluttered user interface. The operating concept offers a clear, easily understandable, and therefore user-friendly solution that significantly enhances driving comfort.

[0016] Another advantage of this operating concept is the improved precision of airflow control. The control element allows for fine adjustment of the airflow in all relevant directions and intensities, enabling individual customization to the user's needs. The various degrees of freedom offered by the control element ensure that vehicle occupants can precisely tailor the airflow to their personal preferences, whether by selectively activating specific air vents or by continuously adjusting the airflow intensity. This results in a customized climate comfort that is not achievable with conventional operating concepts.

[0017] A third advantage of this operating concept is the uncluttered and aesthetically pleasing design of the vehicle's interior. Because the hands-on control combines the functions of several conventional switches and buttons into a single, elegant control element, the dashboard remains free of superfluous controls. This contributes to a clean and modern interior design that is both visually appealing and minimizes driver distractions. The operating concept thus harmonizes perfectly with today's demands for a minimalist and high-quality vehicle interior.

[0018] In addition to the aforementioned at least one air outlet for passengers, other air outlets are usually part of the group assigned to a seat. For example, it may be provided that at least one further air outlet is directed towards an upper area of ​​the interior, in particular a roof area adjacent to the roof and / or a window, and / or at least one further air outlet is directed towards the foot area of ​​the seat. In particular, it is known to discharge air for an upper area of ​​the interior along the windows of the vehicle, for example along the windshield for the driver's and passenger's seats, so that the air also contributes to tempering the window and, if necessary, ensuring a clear view.

[0019] As is generally known in the prior art, the air conditioning system can, for implementing changes in the degrees of freedom of the air conditioning system, comprise at least one controllable fan and / or at least one controllable airflow control device, for example, at least one valve, a closing element, an air distributor for dividing an airflow into portions, for example, for different air outlets, and the like. In particular, the air conditioning system comprises a control device, for example, a control unit, that converts operating signals of the various degrees of freedom of the control element into control commands for a corresponding adjustment of the degrees of freedom of the air conditioning system.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, the control element for setting the activation state can have an activation device on a front surface facing the seat. This means that the degree of freedom for operating the activation device is assigned to the activation / deactivation of the ventilation / airflow for the entire seat. Thus, a central position for the basic on / off switching of the airflow to the seat is provided as an intuitive operating point. With particular advantage, the activation device can include a surface touch sensor. The first degree of freedom then relates to surface contact with the control element. A light touch, especially in the center, activates or deactivates the entire ventilation system for the seat. The portion of the surface that constitutes the activation device can, for example, be marked accordingly.Preferably, not the entire surface is included, but only a portion, preferably a central one, so that contacts outside this portion do not lead to a change in the activation state.

[0021] In a preferred embodiment in this context, the surface touch sensor may be a touchscreen that indicates the activation status, in particular by displaying the set temperature of the outgoing air when activated and not when deactivated. The simple touch mechanism of the activation control is then indicated by an integrated display, which preferably shows the set temperature when activated and remains switched off when deactivated. It should be noted that at least one other conventional control element can be used to set the temperature of the outgoing air, or that a degree of freedom can be assigned to this control element.

[0022] With particular advantage, the control element can be integrated into at least one of the at least one passenger air vent, especially one located in the area of ​​a center console, and particularly in the center of an air outlet area. In this way, the control element is positioned in a highly intuitive location that is representative of the airflow directed at a vehicle occupant in their seat, namely as part of a passenger air vent. In other words, the control element relies on the central function of the passenger air vent, with a passenger air vent located in the area of ​​a vehicle's center console being preferably chosen for the integration of the control element. In exemplary embodiments, it may be provided that only a single passenger air vent is used.However, it is also conceivable to use at least one additional air vent or to locate the sole air vent elsewhere, for example, in the area of ​​an A-pillar facing outwards. In principle, it is also conceivable to install the control element multiple times in all air vents of the group.

[0023] Preferably, a degree of freedom for longitudinal translation, in particular comprising pushing the control element away from an operator in the seat and pulling the control element out towards an operator in the seat, is assigned to adjusting the airflow distribution by activating and / or deactivating at least one passenger air outlet. The control element can have a recessed operating section for pulling it out. Such a design is particularly advantageous if the control element is integrated into the passenger air outlet(s), since then pushing in or pulling out the control element intuitively activates and / or deactivates precisely the air outlet on which the control element is located. It is, of course, also conceivable to intuitively activate and deactivate several passenger air outlets by such an operation.In this context, it is particularly advantageous for the longitudinal translation direction, i.e., the longitudinal axis of the control element, to correspond to the outflow direction of the airflow towards the people.

[0024] Activating the passenger air vent(s) changes the air distribution, as the entire airflow at the seat is then generated by the other air outlets. In particular, this can result in indirect ventilation at the seat, sparing the head and / or upper body of the respective vehicle occupant, which is preferred by some occupants. The second degree of freedom when using the activation control is therefore the act of pushing the control element in and pulling it out, especially along the airflow direction. This is related to the degree of freedom of airflow distribution in terms of using or not using the passenger air vent(s). By pushing the control in, at least one passenger air vent can be deactivated, directing the airflow exclusively to the areas above and below the operator, specifically to the seat and their head / upper body.Conversely, pulling out the airflow, especially the middle airflow, activates the airflow, directing it specifically towards the operator.

[0025] In a further advantageous development in this context, it can be provided that the control element and / or its surroundings have a display means for indicating the activation state of the air vent, for example, an illuminated ring surrounding the control element. This is particularly useful if the control element is integrated into at least one of the air vents. The activation state of the air vent is then displayed directly on the air vent itself by means of the display means. This provides easily recognizable, object-related visual feedback.

[0026] A further preferred embodiment of the invention provides that one degree of freedom of operation is assigned to a rotation of the control element about a first axis of rotation of the control element, in particular the longitudinal translation direction, and to an adjustment of the airflow rate. For example, the air conditioning device, in particular its control unit, can be configured to increase the airflow rate when rotated clockwise about the first axis of rotation and to decrease the airflow rate when rotated counterclockwise about the first axis of rotation. A third degree of freedom of operation, as used in the preferred application of the first and second degrees of freedom described above, is therefore a rotation about a first axis of rotation, which can in particular be a longitudinal axis or the longitudinal translation direction of pulling out and pushing in. By rotating the control element clockwise or counterclockwise, the airflow rate is increased or decreased, respectively.This function allows the user to precisely regulate the intensity of the airflow, i.e., the airflow strength, according to their personal preferences. If the haptic feedback provided by the change is insufficient, a display, such as a scale, can be assigned to the control element.

[0027] Furthermore, embodiments of the present invention may provide that one degree of freedom of operation, namely tilting the control element about at least one second axis of rotation, in particular a horizontal or vertical and / or a second axis of rotation perpendicular to the first axis of rotation, is associated with an adjustment of the airflow distribution. Horizontal or vertical can be understood to mean that the projection onto a vertical transverse plane of the vehicle is at least substantially horizontal or vertical. Tilting upwards or downwards corresponds to a second axis of rotation that is at least substantially horizontal, and tilting laterally to a second axis of rotation that is at least substantially vertical. A particularly intuitive design results when the air conditioning device is configured to shift the airflow distribution in the direction in which the control element is tilted.This means that when the control element is tilted in one direction, the climate control unit can direct air vents located in that direction to a (relatively) stronger airflow and / or adjust air vents located in the opposite direction to a (relatively) weaker airflow. Thus, by tilting the control element, the airflow can be directed intuitively, predictably, and precisely according to the occupant's preference.

[0028] If, as explained above, at least one additional air outlet is directed towards an upper area of ​​the interior, in particular a roof area adjacent to the roof and / or along a window of the vehicle, and at least one additional air outlet is directed towards a foot area of ​​the seat, the air conditioning system may be configured to increase the airflow through the first additional air outlet when the control element is tilted upwards and to increase the airflow through the second additional air outlet when the control element is tilted downwards. This adjustment may be accompanied by a corresponding reduction in the airflow rate of the other additional air outlet.

[0029] If the first, second, and third degrees of freedom described above are used, a fourth degree of freedom can include the rotation or tilting of the control element up or down and / or left or right. Depending on the tilt, for example, either the upper air vents towards the windshield or roof area, or the lower air vents in the footwell, are directed more strongly. The combination of these degrees of freedom enables precise control of the airflow at each seating position in the vehicle without the need for additional physical switches.

[0030] In a particularly preferred embodiment, a control element can be configured with an assignment of operating degrees of freedom to air conditioning degrees of freedom of the air conditioning profile, i.e., to activation, airflow distribution and airflow intensity, such that the following operations are possible: - A light touch in the center of the air vent activates or deactivates the airflow to the seat. This is preferably indicated by an integrated touchscreen display that either shows the temperature (on) or nothing (off). - Pushing in the control element (or even the entire people vent if the control element is integrated into it) will deactivate the people vent. - Pulling out the air outlet activates the airflow towards people. - In the center position (default position) of the control element, when it is pulled out, an even airflow occurs in the center (through the person vent) as well as through additional air outlets at the top and bottom. The indicator for the activation status of the person vent shows that it is switched on, for example by an illuminated white light. - In the middle position (basic position) of the control element, when it is pressed in, there is an even flow of air from the top and bottom. - If the control element is tilted upwards or downwards while extended, a stronger airflow occurs at the top or bottom, depending on the tilt angle, while airflow also occurs in the center through the pedestrian air vent. This vent can be integrated into the adjustment of the airflow distribution. - If the control element is tilted upwards or downwards while pressed in, a stronger airflow occurs at the top or bottom, depending on the tilt angle, while the airflow to the person is deactivated. - A rightward rotation of the control element results in a stronger airflow, depending on the position, while a leftward rotation of the control element results in a weaker airflow overall, depending on the position.

[0031] In general, it is particularly advantageous within the scope of the present invention that the control unit of the air conditioning system is configured to respond at least substantially simultaneously to operating actions in different degrees of freedom. In particular, it is advantageously unnecessary to switch between different modes and successively adjust the airflow for the seat; instead, the simultaneous adjustment option covering all airflow characteristics allows for particularly intuitive and understandable dynamic real-time control of the airflow. Because the response occurs at least substantially in real time, even with simultaneous inputs in multiple degrees of freedom, especially regarding the airflow distribution and intensity, immediate haptic feedback is provided with respect to both.The operator can make changes intuitively and with real-time feedback without taking their eyes off the road. The feedback regarding activation / deactivation is also immediately perceptible haptically (complete or partial cessation of airflow). As explained above, it is also advisable to provide visual feedback in addition.

[0032] In other words, a combination of haptic and visual feedback is possible. This allows the user to operate all airflow functions more directly and intuitively. The feedback from the control element—such as the visualization and activation / deactivation of airflows—is specifically designed to ensure that, unlike the previous state of the art, operation is both safer and more user-friendly, without requiring the user to take their eyes off the road. This form of interaction goes beyond previously known visual feedback.

[0033] This system combines and synchronizes the degrees of freedom of operation to ensure intuitive use. Multiple operating signals can be interpreted simultaneously, and the airflow to a seat can then be precisely adjusted to the operator's needs through corresponding control commands. Sophisticated control software can be used for this purpose, analyzing the various inputs in real time, recognizing possible configurations, and controlling the corresponding air outlets, fans, and / or airflow control devices. This control software can seamlessly switch between different airflow modes and functions.

[0034] For the practical implementation of the control element, it may be provided that – in particular in addition to the surface touch sensor – the control element has at least one rotary angle sensor and / or at least one pressure sensor to detect operating actions within the degrees of freedom. Specifically, for example, high-precision sensors such as rotary angle sensors for detecting rotations and tilts, capacitive surface touch sensors for detecting surface contact, and pressure sensors for pushing in and pulling out the control element may be provided.

[0035] Specifically, it can also be provided that the seating positions, to which groups of air outlets are assigned, comprise a driver's seat and a front passenger seat, with respective controls for the seats being located on each side in the area of ​​a center console, in particular integrated into a respective passenger air outlet. This ensures that the controls are easy to locate and are positioned centrally in the vehicle.

[0036] Further advantages and details of the present invention will become apparent from the exemplary embodiments described below and from the drawings. These show: Fig. 1 a schematic drawing of a motor vehicle according to the invention, Fig. 2 a schematic view of a control element integrated into a people vent, Fig. 3 a schematic side view of the control element of the Fig. 2, and Fig. 4 a top view of a front surface of the control element of the Fig. 2 and Fig. 3.

[0037] Fig. Figure 1 shows a schematic view of a motor vehicle 1 according to the invention. The motor vehicle 1 has an interior 2 in which, in this case, at least one driver's seat 3 and one passenger seat 4 are provided as seating positions. The motor vehicle 1 also has an air conditioning system 5, which in this case comprises two groups of air outlets 6, each assigned to one of the seating positions. Each group of air outlets 6 initially comprises a passenger air outlet 7, which in this case is arranged in the area of ​​a center console 8. A further passenger air outlet 7 can also be provided in the area of ​​the A-pillars.

[0038] Each group further comprises first additional air outlets 9 and second additional air outlets 10, wherein the first additional air outlets 9 discharge air along a windshield (not shown) of the motor vehicle 1 to a roof area at the respective seat, and the second additional air outlets 10 discharge air into a foot area at the respective seat. The operation of the air conditioning system 5 for the interior 2 is controlled by a control device 11, here a control unit.

[0039] Further components of the air conditioning unit 5, which can be designed in a generally known manner, are not shown here for the sake of clarity and include, for example, fans, airflow control devices, and the like. These components can each be controlled by the control unit 11 to provide a specific air conditioning profile with regard to the airflow at the respective seats, the air conditioning profile being characterized by degrees of freedom. These include, firstly, the basic activation of ventilation at the respective seat and, secondly, the airflow distribution and the airflow intensity. In addition to mere ventilation, the air can also be brought to a temperature adjustable by means of at least one temperature control device, which is set by means of a temperature control element not shown here.

[0040] For setting the climate control profile, a single control element 12 is provided for both the driver's seat 3 and the front passenger seat 4. The control elements 12 are integrated into the passenger air vent 7. Each control element has several degrees of freedom (four in this case), which are assigned to the climate control degrees of freedom—activation state, airflow intensity, and airflow distribution—in such a way that they fully cover these parameters. This is illustrated by the Fig. 2, Fig. 3 to Fig. 4 explained in more detail.

[0041] Fig. Figure 2 initially shows, purely schematically, the integration of the control element 12 into the passenger air intake 7, which in this case is round. The control element 12 is integrated centrally into the passenger air intake 7, surrounded by its air outlet area. The following are shown in Fig. 2 also a first rotation axis 13, which corresponds to a longitudinal axis, in which a longitudinal translation, indicated by the arrow 14 in Fig. 3, is possible. Also shown are a horizontal second axis of rotation 15 and a vertical second axis of rotation 16. These are each perpendicular to the one in the perspective view of the Fig. 2 first axis of rotation 13 extending obliquely from the image plane (which also runs at least essentially horizontally).

[0042] How Fig. Figure 3 shows in more detail that the control element 12 has an activation control means 18, in this case a surface touch sensor 19 designed as a touchscreen 20, located centrally in its outward-facing surface 17. The control element 12 is also movable along its longitudinal axis, as indicated by arrow 14 showing the longitudinal translation. It can be positioned between a pressed-in position (not shown) and a position in Fig. The control element 12 can be moved to the extended position shown in Figure 3. To enable extension, the control element 12 can be gripped from behind due to its shape; see operating section 27. This also facilitates gripping or operating the control element 12 for other tasks.

[0043] A first degree of freedom of operation, the light touch on surface 17 in the area of ​​the surface touch sensor 19, is assigned to the basic activation of the ventilation at the seat. A simple tap on surface 17 in the corresponding operating area activates the airflow when the airflow is deactivated, or deactivates the airflow when the airflow is activated. How Fig. Figure 4, which depicts a top view, shows that the activation status can be visually displayed using the touchscreen 20. If the airflow is activated, the touchscreen 20 displays the air temperature, as shown in Figure 4. Fig. 4 indicated. If the airflow is deactivated, the touchscreen 20 displays nothing and is therefore also switched off. The touchscreen 20 also marks the operating area of ​​the surface 17.

[0044] The second degree of freedom is achieved by pushing in or pulling out the control element 12 as indicated by arrow 14. When the control element is pushed in, the passenger air vent 7 (as well as any other passenger air vents) is deactivated. In this case, air (with the airflow at the seat generally activated) is only discharged via the first and second additional air vents 9 and 10. A display element 21 surrounding the control element 12, here an illuminated ring 22, is deactivated and therefore does not light up.

[0045] However, if the control element 12 is in the extended position, the passenger air vent 7 is active (if the ventilation for the seat is active overall), which is indicated by, for example, a white light from the indicator 21.

[0046] The third degree of freedom for operation, associated with the airflow rate, is the rotation of the control element 12 about the first axis of rotation 13 (see arrow 23). Rotating the control element 12 clockwise increases the overall airflow rate, i.e., the amount of air delivered per unit of time. Rotating the control element 12 counterclockwise decreases the overall airflow rate.

[0047] Finally, as a fourth degree of freedom, tilting about the horizontal second axis of rotation 15 is also permitted, i.e., tilting the control element 12 upwards or downwards. If the control element 12 is tilted upwards, the airflow distribution is shifted upwards, meaning that more air is discharged through the first secondary air outlets 9, while the air discharged through the second secondary air outlets 10 can be reduced. The passenger air outlet 7 can also be integrated into this shift concept. Accordingly, if the control element 12 is tilted downwards, the airflow distribution is shifted downwards depending on its position. A corresponding configuration can also be provided in other configurations, additionally or alternatively, for tilting to the left or right (vertical second axis of rotation 16).

[0048] In order to detect operating actions in the corresponding degrees of freedom and to generate corresponding operating signals, the control element 12 (see below) Fig. 3, in addition to the surface touch sensor 19, also a pressure sensor 25 and two rotary angle sensors 26, each of which operate with high precision.

[0049] The operating signals are forwarded to the control unit 11, which can interpret them in parallel and convert them into corresponding control commands. In other words, the control unit 11 is designed to react to operating actions at least essentially simultaneously in different degrees of freedom. This results in dynamic real-time control with haptic feedback, as the changes in the airflow caused by the operator at the seat are perceptible. This haptic feedback regarding the activation state of the ventilation at the seat itself and the activation state of the passenger airflow 7 is further supported by visual feedback via the touchscreen 20 and the display 22. QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

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[0000] DE 10 2011 114 051 A1

[0008] US 2019 / 0381958 A1

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Claims

[1] Motor vehicle (1) comprising an air conditioning device (5) for an interior (2) of the motor vehicle (1), which has for at least one seat a group of air outlets (6) assigned to that seat, comprising at least one person air outlet (7) for directing airflow to a person on the seat, so that for each seat an air conditioning profile comprising the airflow distribution and the airflow intensity as well as the activation state of the airflow operation can be set, characterized by , that the air conditioning device (5) has for each seat a single, one-hand operable control element (12) with multiple degrees of freedom for setting all air conditioning degrees of freedom of the air conditioning profile for the assigned seat. [2] Motor vehicle according to claim 1, characterized by, that the control element (12) for setting the activation state has an activation control device (18) on a front surface (17) facing the seat. [3] Motor vehicle according to claim 2, characterized by , that the activation control device (18) includes a surface touch sensor (19). [4] Motor vehicle according to claim 3, characterized by , that the surface touch sensor (19) is a touchscreen (20) that indicates the activation state, in particular in the form of a set air temperature that is displayed when activated and not displayed when deactivated. [5] Motor vehicle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the control element (12) is integrated into at least one of the at least one passenger air outlet (7), in particular a passenger air outlet (7) arranged in the area of ​​a center console (8), in particular is arranged in the middle of an air outlet area. [6] Motor vehicle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that a degree of freedom of operation of the longitudinal translation, in particular comprising pushing the control element (12) away from an operator in the seat and pulling the control element (12) out towards an operator in the seat, is assigned to the adjustment of the airflow distribution by activating and / or deactivating the at least one passenger airflow (7). [7] Motor vehicle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that one degree of freedom of operation of a rotation of the control element (12) about a first rotation axis (13) of the control element (12), in particular the longitudinal translation direction, is assigned to an adjustment of the flow rate. [8] Motor vehicle according to claim 7, characterized by, that the air conditioning device (5) is configured to increase the airflow rate when rotated clockwise around the first axis of rotation (13) and to decrease the airflow rate when rotated counterclockwise around the first axis of rotation (13). [9] Motor vehicle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that a degree of freedom of operation of tilting the control element (12) about at least a second axis of rotation (15, 16), in particular a horizontal or vertical and / or a second axis of rotation (15, 16) perpendicular to the first axis of rotation (13), is assigned to an adjustment of the flow distribution. [10] Motor vehicle according to claim 9, characterized by , that the air conditioning device (5) is designed to shift the air distribution in that direction when the control element (12) is tilted in that direction. [11] Motor vehicle according to claim 9 or 10, characterized by, that at least one first further air outlet (9) is directed towards an upper area of ​​the interior (2), in particular a roof area of ​​the interior (2) adjacent to the roof and / or along a window of the motor vehicle (1), and at least one second further air outlet (10) is directed towards a foot area of ​​the seat, wherein the air conditioning device (5) is configured to adjust an increased airflow through the first further air outlet (9) when the control element (12) is tilted upwards and an increased airflow through the second further air outlet (10) when the control element (12) is tilted downwards. [12] Motor vehicle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that a control device (11) of the air conditioning device (5) is configured to respond at least substantially simultaneously to operating actions in different degrees of freedom. [13] Motor vehicle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that to detect operating actions in the degrees of freedom the operating element (12) has at least one rotation angle sensor (26) and / or at least one pressure sensor (25). [14] Motor vehicle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the seats to which groups of air outlets (6) are assigned comprise a driver's seat (3) and a passenger seat (4), wherein respective control elements (12) for the seats on the respective side are provided in the area of ​​a center console (8), in particular integrated into a respective passenger air outlet (7).

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