The switch box structure that is easy to maintain is integrated on the side window glass based on the display function

Abstract

The present application relates to an adapter box structure that is easy to maintain based on the integration of a display function on a side window glass, including: a side window structure, having a side window glass and a window frame, the side window glass is arranged in the window frame, and the side window glass also has an ink area, and the side window glass also has a display function device; an adapter box, having a lower shell and an upper shell, the lower shell is arranged above the side window glass in a fit and located in the ink area, the upper shell is arranged in the lower shell, and is sandwiched with the lower shell to form a receiving cavity; a board card is arranged in the receiving cavity, and the board card also has a flat cable, which passes through the receiving cavity and extends into the side window glass to connect the display function device. The present application sets the adapter box to the ink area above the side window glass, and the board card is arranged in the receiving cavity of the adapter box. The FPC flat cable or the FFC flat cable can be directly connected to the board card without the need for further conversion, which reduces the conversion cost and the overall space.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to an adapter box, and in particular to an adapter box structure that is integrated on a side window glass with a display function and is easy to maintain. Background Art

[0002] At present, with the continuous advancement of transportation technology and the continuous development of display technology, people have put forward higher and higher requirements for high-speed rail windows and car window glass. Since traditional windows only serve as a piece of safety glass and allow passengers to enjoy the scenery outside the window, and as passengers' demand for riding experience and additional services continues to increase, windows have gradually integrated transparent display functions on the basis of traditional glass, and while integrating display functions, side windows are also usually integrated with touch screens to meet passengers' touch operation needs. Due to existing process limitations, touch screens can only be connected using FPC flat cables, so existing integration solutions usually use a transfer structure to convert FFC flat cables into FPC flat cable connections.

[0003] In the process of implementing the present invention, the inventors found that the prior art has at least the following problems:

[0004] Since the number of pins of the FPC flat cable or FFC flat cable of the display screen and touch screen is large, the number of cables required for conversion is large, and the adapter box after conversion is large, which takes up a lot of space. At the same time, since the internal structures used in existing vehicles have been solidified, many models with side windows that add display and touch functions are modified on the existing body. The overall installation space and wiring space for the display touch screen control chassis are relatively tight, and it is difficult to provide enough installation space on the body, which is very difficult in actual installation. In addition, there are many new functional requirements for display screens, such as cameras, 4G antennas, GPS antennas, speakers, microphones, etc. It is difficult to find a suitable place to install them, and it is also troublesome to inspect and maintain them. Summary of the invention

[0005] The embodiment of the present application provides an adapter box structure that is integrated on the side window glass with a display function and is easy to maintain, thereby solving the problem that it is difficult to find a suitable place to install the adapter box and that the inspection and maintenance are also troublesome.

[0006] To solve the above technical problems, this application is implemented as follows:

[0007] In a first aspect, a switch box structure is provided for easy maintenance based on the integration of a display function on a side window glass, comprising:

[0008] The side window structure comprises a side window glass and a window frame, wherein the side window glass is arranged in the window frame, and an ink area is provided on the side window glass, and a display function device is provided in the side window glass;

[0009] The adapter box comprises a lower shell and an upper shell, wherein the lower shell is fitted above the side window glass and is located in the ink area, and the upper shell is arranged on the lower shell and sandwiched with the lower shell to form a containing cavity;

[0010] The board is arranged in the accommodating cavity. The board also has a flat cable. The flat cable passes through the accommodating cavity and extends into the side window glass to connect with the display function device.

[0011] In a first possible implementation manner of the first aspect, it also includes an adhesive applied on the side window glass, and the lower shell is bonded on the adhesive to be bonded above the side window glass through the adhesive.

[0012] In a second possible implementation manner of the first aspect, it also includes an interior panel, the accommodating cavity has an opening above it, the interior panel covers the opening, and the flat cable extends out of the adapter box from the opening.

[0013] In a third possible implementation of the first aspect, a fixing column is further included, which is arranged in the accommodating cavity, and one end of which is arranged in the lower shell or the upper shell, and the board is arranged at the other end of the fixing column to be arranged in the accommodating cavity through the fixing column.

[0014] In a fourth possible implementation of the first aspect, it also includes a countersunk screw, and a shell fixing column is also provided on the lower shell. The countersunk screw passes through the upper shell and is connected to the shell fixing column, and the upper shell is set on the lower shell, and a rubber pad is also provided at the end of the countersunk screw.

[0015] In a fifth possible implementation manner of the first aspect, a through hole is further provided on the lower shell body for directly bonding the antenna to the side window glass.

[0016] In a sixth possible implementation manner of the first aspect, the lower shell and the upper shell are both sheet metal parts.

[0017] In a seventh possible implementation manner of the first aspect, the side window glass includes:

[0018] External glass;

[0019] A spacer bar, one side of which is arranged at the edge of the outer glass;

[0020] The inner glass is arranged on the other side of the spacer bar and forms a hollow layer between the spacer bar and the outer glass. The display function device is arranged in the hollow layer. The lower shell is laminated on the inner glass.

[0021] Ink screen printing is performed on the outer glass facing the hollow layer side and the inner glass facing the hollow layer side to form an ink area.

[0022] In combination with the seventh possible implementation manner of the first aspect, in an eighth possible implementation manner of the first aspect, the window frame includes an inner frame and an outer frame, the outer glass is laminated on the inner frame, and the inner frame is arranged on the outer frame.

[0023] In a ninth possible implementation manner of the first aspect, it further includes: a connecting cable and a control chassis, wherein one end of the connecting cable is connected to the board, and the other end is connected to the control chassis.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0025] The present application discloses an adapter box structure which is easy to maintain and integrated on the side window glass with display function. The adapter box is set in the ink area above the side window glass. The board is set in the accommodating cavity of the adapter box. The FPC flat cable or FFC flat cable can be directly connected to the board without the need for conversion, which reduces the conversion cost and the overall space. It also solves the problem that it is difficult to find a suitable place to install the adapter box, and reduces the risk of damage to the FPC flat cable or FFC flat cable.

[0026] At the same time, when the board and flat cable of the present application need to be disassembled for maintenance and repair, you only need to open the upper shell to take out the board and flat cable, without changing the existing vehicle body, thereby achieving rapid disassembly, maintenance and repair of the board and flat cable. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present application and constitute a part of the present application. The illustrative embodiments of the present application and their descriptions are used to explain the present application and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present application. In the drawings:

[0028] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of an adapter box structure that is integrated on a side window glass with a display function and is easy to maintain according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0029] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the AA section view.

[0030] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of a fixing column of an embodiment of the present application being arranged on an upper shell.

[0031] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of a flat cable according to an embodiment of the present application after being folded and turned over in a switching box.

[0032] Figure 5 , Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present application in which a lower shell and an upper shell are connected by countersunk screws.

[0033] Figure 7It is a schematic diagram of a countersunk screw connected to a housing fixing column according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0034] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of placing an antenna on a side window glass according to an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0036] In one embodiment of the present application, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an adapter box structure for easy maintenance integrated on a side window glass with a display function according to an embodiment of the present application, Figure 2 yes Figure 1 AA-direction cross-sectional view. As shown in the figure, the adapter box structure 1 integrated on the side window glass for easy maintenance based on the display function includes a side window structure 2, an adapter box 3 and a board 4, wherein:

[0037] The side window structure 2 comprises a side window glass 21 and a window frame 22. The side window glass 21 is arranged in the window frame 22, and the side window glass 21 also comprises an ink region 201. In the present embodiment, the side window glass 21 comprises an outer glass 211, a spacer bar 212, an inner glass 213 and an ink screen printing 214. One side of the spacer bar 212 is arranged at the edge of the outer glass 211, the inner glass 213 is arranged at the other side of the spacer bar 212, and a hollow layer 215 is formed between the spacer bar 212 and the outer glass 211. The ink screen printing 214 is screen printed on the side of the outer glass 211 facing the hollow layer 215 and the side of the inner glass 213 facing the hollow layer 215. The ink screen printing 214 on the outer glass 211 and the inner glass 213 forms the ink region 201 accordingly. However, the structure of the side window glass 21 is not limited thereto, and those skilled in the art may also select a side window glass 21 of other suitable structures according to actual needs.

[0038] In one embodiment, the window frame 22 includes an inner frame 221 and an outer frame 222, the outer glass 211 is attached to the inner frame 221, and the inner frame 221 is attached to the outer frame 222. Specifically, the inner frame 221 and the outer frame 222 are both annular structures, the outer glass 211 is bonded to the inner ring side of the inner frame 221 by adhesive 5, the inner frame 221 is fixed to the outer frame 222 by screws 223, and the outer frame 222 is installed on the vehicle body 225 by bolt assemblies 224, so as to realize the installation of the side window glass 21 on the vehicle body 225, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0039] The side window glass 21 also has a display function device (not shown in the figure). In this embodiment, the display function device is arranged in the hollow layer 215, and the display function device is protected by the side window glass 21 to increase the service life of the display function device. In this embodiment, the display function device includes but is not limited to a display screen and a touch screen, which are integrated on the side window glass 21. Based on the existing process limitations, the display screen and the touch screen can only be connected by FPC flat cables during integration. Since the FPC flat cable has a limited transmission distance, extending its length has the risk of signal attenuation and increased costs. Therefore, the adapter box 3 and the board card 4 are used to convert the FFC flat cable into an FPC flat cable connection.

[0040] The adapter box 3 has a lower shell 31 and an upper shell 32. The lower shell 31 is fitted above the side window glass 21 and is located in the ink area 201. The upper shell 32 is arranged on the lower shell 31 and is sandwiched with the lower shell 31 to form a receiving cavity 33. In this way, the adapter box 3 is set to the ink area 201 above the side window glass 21, so that it does not affect the performance of the display screen and the touch screen and can adapt to various car bodies, solving the placement problem of the adapter box. At the same time, many other functional peripherals can also be integrated in the conversion box 3 (accommodating cavity 33), such as cameras, antennas, microphones, speakers, etc. In this embodiment, the lower shell 31 is fitted on the inner glass 213. Specifically, the adhesive 5 is also applied on the inner glass 213, and the lower shell 31 is fitted on the adhesive 5 so as to be fitted on the upper side of the inner glass 213 through the adhesive 5.

[0041] The board 4 is arranged in the accommodating cavity 33. The board 4 includes a control board for the display screen and a control board for the touch screen. At the same time, if the space of the accommodating cavity 33 allows, the board 4 may also include a movement board, a signal control board, etc. In addition, sufficient space must be reserved in the control box 3 for arranging the connecting wires. In this embodiment, the board 4 is arranged in the accommodating cavity 33 through the fixing column 7. The fixing column 7 is used to conduct heat dissipation with the lower shell 31 and the upper shell 32. For details, please refer to Figure 3 , which is a schematic diagram of a fixing column of an embodiment of the present application when it is set in the upper shell. As shown in the figure, the fixing column 7 is set in the accommodating cavity 33, and one end of it is set in the lower shell 31 or the upper shell 32, and the board 4 is set at the other end of the fixing column 7 to be set in the accommodating cavity 33 through the fixing column 7.

[0042] In one embodiment, the lower shell 31 and the upper shell 32 are both sheet metal parts, and the lower shell 31 and the upper shell 32 are respectively formed into an integral part by sheet metal stamping, and the material of the sheet metal parts is preferably a metal material such as aluminum profiles and stainless steel to facilitate the heat dissipation of the board 4. Preferably, the surface of the upper shell 32 is also sprayed with the same color as the ink silk screen 214, so that it is integrated with the ink area 201, increasing the overall aesthetics of the car, but not limited thereto.

[0043] The board 4 also has a flat cable 41, which passes through the accommodating cavity 33 and extends into the side window glass 21 to connect to the display function device. The flat cable 41 is usually an FPC flat cable. Figure 4 , which is a schematic diagram of a flat cable folded and flipped in an adapter box according to an embodiment of the present application. As shown in the figure, when the flat cable 41 is connected in both directions, if the wiring directions are inconsistent, the flat cable 41 can be folded and flipped in the adapter box 3, and then fixed to the lower shell 31 with tape, and then led out of the accommodating cavity 33 to connect the display function device. In this embodiment, there is an opening 331 above the accommodating cavity 33, and the interior trim panel 6 blocks the opening 331. The flat cable 41 is led out of the accommodating cavity 33 from the opening 331 close to the lower shell 31, and extends into the hollow layer 215 through the spacer bar 212 to connect the display function device.

[0044] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a lower housing and an upper housing connected by countersunk screws according to an embodiment of the present application. Figure 7 Schematic diagram of a countersunk screw connected to a housing fixing column in an embodiment of the present application. As shown in the figure, the adapter box structure 1 integrated with the display function side window glass for easy maintenance also includes a countersunk screw 8, and a housing fixing column 312 is also provided on the lower housing 31. The countersunk screw 8 passes through the upper housing 32 and is connected to the housing fixing column 312, so that the upper housing 32 is set on the lower housing 31. Specifically, as Figure 5 As shown, the countersunk screw 8 can pass through the lower shell 32 along a direction perpendicular to the inner glass 213 and be connected to the shell fixing column 312, as shown in FIG. Figure 6 As shown, the countersunk screw 8 can also pass through the lower shell 32 along a direction parallel to the inner glass 213 and be connected to the shell fixing column 312.

[0045] like Figure 7As shown, the end of the countersunk screw 8 is also provided with a rubber pad 9, so that the surface of the adapter box 3 can be flat and beautiful. At the same time, when the board 4 and the flat cable 41 need to be disassembled for maintenance and repair, only the countersunk screw 8 needs to be removed, and the upper shell 32 is opened to take out the board 4 and the flat cable 41, without the need to modify the existing vehicle body, thereby realizing the rapid disassembly, maintenance and repair of the board 4 and the flat cable 41.

[0046] In one embodiment, the adapter box structure 1 integrated on the display function side window glass for easy maintenance also includes a connecting cable 10 and a control chassis 11, one end of the connecting cable 10 is connected to the board 4, and the other end is connected to the control chassis 11. The connecting cable 10 preferably selects a harness that can be transmitted over a long distance, such as HDMI, Ethernet, power cord, etc. The communication or power supply interface between the side window glass 21 and the control chassis 11 has a BYPASS bypass function, which supports the cascading of multiple side windows. In this embodiment, if the space of the accommodating cavity 33 of the adapter box 3 allows, the camera, various functional antennas, microphones, speakers, signal adapter boards, power supplies, etc. can be placed according to actual needs, thereby realizing the integrated design of the side window, and the size of the control chassis 11 can also be reduced. At the same time, if the space of the accommodating cavity 33 of the adapter box 3 is small and all control devices cannot be placed in it, the redundant control devices can be placed in the control chassis 11.

[0047] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 8 , which is a schematic diagram of placing the antenna on the side window glass according to an embodiment of the present application. As shown in the figure, since the existing display function device usually has an antenna 12 for signal transmission, and the interior of the existing car body is mostly a metal cover, which has a certain shielding effect on the signal of the antenna 12, the present embodiment further provides a through hole 311 on the lower shell 31 for directly bonding the antenna 12 to the side window glass 21, further solving the problem of placing the antenna 12.

[0048] In summary, the present application provides an adapter box structure that is easy to maintain and integrated on the side window glass with display function. The adapter box is set in the ink area above the side window glass, and the board card is set in the accommodating cavity of the adapter box. The FPC flat cable or FFC flat cable can be directly connected to the board card without the need for further conversion, thereby reducing the conversion cost and the overall space. It also solves the problem that it is currently difficult to find a suitable place to install the adapter box, and reduces the risk of damage to the FPC flat cable or FFC flat cable.

[0049] At the same time, when the board and flat cable of the present application need to be disassembled for maintenance and repair, you only need to open the upper shell to take out the board and flat cable, without changing the existing vehicle body, thereby achieving rapid disassembly, maintenance and repair of the board and flat cable.

[0050] It should be noted that, in this article, the terms "include", "comprises" or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, article or device including a series of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed, or also includes elements inherent to such process, method, article or device. In the absence of further restrictions, an element defined by the sentence "comprises a ..." does not exclude the existence of other identical elements in the process, method, article or device including the element.

[0051] The embodiments of the present application are described above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the present application is not limited to the above-mentioned specific implementation methods. The above-mentioned specific implementation methods are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Under the guidance of the present application, ordinary technicians in this field can also make many forms without departing from the purpose of the present application and the scope of protection of the claims, all of which are within the protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A switch box structure based on display function integrated on the side window glass for easy maintenance, characterized in that: include: A side window structure, comprising a side window glass and a window frame, wherein the side window glass is arranged in the window frame, and an ink area is also provided on the side window glass, and a display function device is also provided in the side window glass; The adapter box comprises a lower shell and an upper shell, wherein the lower shell is arranged above the side window glass and located in the ink area, and the upper shell is arranged on the lower shell and sandwiched with the lower shell to form a containing cavity; A board card is disposed in the accommodating cavity, and the board card also has a flat cable, and the flat cable passes through the accommodating cavity and extends into the side window glass to connect with the display function device; An interior panel, wherein the accommodating cavity has an opening above the interior panel, the opening is covered by the interior panel, and the flat cable extends out of the adapter box from the opening; A fixing post is disposed in the accommodating cavity, and one end of which is disposed in the lower shell or the upper shell, and the board is disposed at the other end of the fixing post to be disposed in the accommodating cavity through the fixing post; A countersunk screw is provided on the lower shell body, and a shell fixing column is provided on the countersunk screw. The countersunk screw passes through the upper shell body and is connected to the shell fixing column. The upper shell body is detachably provided on the lower shell body, and a rubber pad is provided on the end of the countersunk screw.

2. The adapter box structure for easy maintenance based on the integration of display function on the side window glass according to claim 1 is characterized in that: It also includes adhesive glue, which is applied on the side window glass. The lower shell is attached to the adhesive glue so as to be attached above the side window glass through the adhesive glue.

3. The adapter box structure for easy maintenance based on the integration of display function on the side window glass according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The lower shell is also provided with a through hole for directly bonding the antenna to the side window glass.

4. The adapter box structure for easy maintenance based on the integration of display function on the side window glass according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The lower shell and the upper shell are both sheet metal parts.

5. The adapter box structure for easy maintenance based on the integration of display function on the side window glass according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The side window glass comprises: External glass; A spacer bar, one side of which is arranged at the edge of the outer glass; The inner glass is arranged on the other side of the spacer bar and forms a hollow layer between the spacer bar and the outer glass. The display function device is arranged in the hollow layer. The lower shell is arranged on the inner glass in a laminated manner. Ink is screen-printed on the outer glass facing the hollow layer side and the inner glass facing the hollow layer side to form the ink area.

6. The adapter box structure for easy maintenance based on the integration of display function on the side window glass according to claim 5 is characterized in that: The window frame comprises an inner frame and an outer frame, the outer glass is bonded to the inner frame, and the inner frame is arranged on the outer frame.

7. The adapter box structure for easy maintenance based on the integration of display function on the side window glass according to claim 1 is characterized in that: Also includes: A connecting cable and a control chassis, wherein one end of the connecting cable is connected to the board, and the other end is connected to the control chassis.

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