Air outlet device, auxiliary instrument desk and automobile

Abstract

The present application belongs to the technical field of air outlet, and aims to solve the problem that the air outlet device in the existing automobile needs to manually turn the swing leaf to realize the adjustment of the air direction. The present application provides an air outlet device, a first swing leaf structure and a second swing leaf structure are arranged at the outlet of a first air outlet section and the outlet of a second air outlet section respectively, a first driving member and a second driving member are arranged outside the air duct, the first driving member can drive the opening / closing member to open / close the air inlet section to make the air inlet section communicate / disconnect, and can drive the air distribution member to rotate to adjust the air outlet amount and the longitudinal air outlet direction, and the second driving member can drive the first swing leaf structure and the second swing leaf structure to swing together to adjust the transverse air outlet direction. The present application does not need to manually turn the swing leaf to adjust the air outlet direction, so that the air outlet device is convenient to use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of air outlet technology, specifically providing an air outlet device, a sub-dashboard, and an automobile. Background Technology

[0002] Cars are an indispensable means of transportation. To enhance comfort, cars are typically equipped with air vents. In the hot summer, these vents deliver cool air to lower the interior temperature, while in the cold winter, they deliver warm air to raise it. This system ensures that drivers and passengers can enjoy comfortable driving and riding in the car regardless of the weather, greatly improving comfort. However, to adjust the airflow direction, the air vents usually have swivel blades. When the airflow needs to be adjusted, the driver or passenger must manually move the blades, which is inconvenient.

[0003] Therefore, there is a need in the field for a new air outlet device, a new instrument panel, and a new type of vehicle to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems in the prior art, specifically the inconvenience of manually adjusting airflow direction using existing automotive air vents, this invention provides an air vent device. This device includes a housing with an air duct formed within it. The air duct includes an air inlet section and a first air outlet section and a second air outlet section respectively connected to the air inlet section. An opening / closing component and an air distribution component are rotatably disposed within the air inlet section. The outlets of the first and second air outlet sections are respectively provided with a first swashplate structure and a second swashplate structure. Both the outlets of the first and second air outlet sections have... When air is discharged, the airflow from the outlet of the first air outlet section can at least partially merge with the airflow from the outlet of the second air outlet section. A first driving component and a second driving component are provided outside the air duct. The first driving component can drive the opening and closing component to open / close the air inlet section to connect / disconnect the air inlet section and can drive the air distribution component to rotate to adjust the opening degree of the inlet of the first air outlet section or the inlet of the second air outlet section, thereby adjusting the air volume and the longitudinal air outlet direction. The second driving component can drive the first swaying blade structure and the second swaying blade structure to swing together to adjust the lateral air outlet direction.

[0005] This design allows for the alteration of the airflow direction in both the longitudinal and lateral directions via the first and second driving components, eliminating the need for manual adjustment of the blades and simplifying the device's usability. Furthermore, the first driving component not only adjusts the longitudinal airflow direction by driving the air distribution component but also controls the opening and closing of the air inlet section. In other words, a single first driving component controls both the air distribution and opening / closing components, achieving both the adjustment of the longitudinal airflow direction and the control of the air inlet section. Compared to using separate driving components to drive the air distribution and opening / closing components, this airflow device boasts a more compact structure, facilitating miniaturization. Additionally, the second driving component enables the driving of both the first and second blade structures, further enhancing the compactness and miniaturization of the airflow device.

[0006] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned air outlet device, the first driving component is a first motor, the air distribution component is fixedly connected to the output part of the first motor, the output part of the first motor is also fixedly connected to a first sliding structure and a stop component, a transmission component is provided outside the air duct and fixedly connected to the opening and closing component, the transmission component is provided with a second sliding structure, when the first sliding structure and the second sliding structure are not slidably connected, the stop component can prevent the transmission component from moving, when the first sliding structure and the second sliding structure are slidably connected, the stop component can disengage from the transmission component to allow the transmission component to move under the action of the first sliding structure.

[0007] This design prevents the transmission components from rotating when they do not need to rotate due to their own weight or external forces. Thus, on the one hand, it prevents the first and second sliding structures from failing to smoothly enter the sliding connection state due to the rotation of the transmission components. On the other hand, it prevents the opening and closing components from rotating due to the rotation of the transmission components, thereby preventing the air inlet section from being mistakenly connected or disconnected.

[0008] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned air outlet device, the stop member is a stop block with an arc-shaped groove, and the transmission member has an arc-shaped edge that can slide and engage with the arc-shaped groove.

[0009] This design allows for the timely restriction of the movement of the transmission components by the stop component using a relatively simple structure. In addition, this structural design is easy to manufacture and helps to improve production efficiency.

[0010] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned air outlet device, the second driving component is a second motor. A connecting column is fixedly connected to the output part of the second motor. A first protrusion and a second protrusion are formed on the connecting column. A column sleeve is fitted on the connecting column. A first spiral groove and a second spiral groove corresponding to the first protrusion and the second protrusion are formed on the column sleeve. The first spiral groove and the second spiral groove have the same rotation direction. A first transmission rod and a second transmission rod are also fixed on the column sleeve. The first transmission rod is connected to the first oscillating blade structure through a first transmission assembly, and the second transmission rod is connected to the second oscillating blade structure through a second transmission assembly. The sleeve is provided with a third sliding structure, and the outer shell is also provided with a fourth sliding structure that is slidably connected to the third sliding structure. The third sliding structure and the fourth sliding structure can only slide relative to each other along the axial direction of the sleeve. The second motor can drive the sleeve to rotate so that the first protrusion and the second protrusion slide in the first spiral groove and the second spiral groove respectively, so that the sleeve moves along the axial direction, thereby causing the first transmission rod and the second transmission rod to move along the axial direction, and thus causing the first transmission assembly and the second transmission assembly to move to drive the first swing blade structure and the second swing blade structure to swing together in the same direction.

[0011] This configuration makes the structure that enables the reversal of the motion direction between the output section of the second motor and the first swing blade structure, as well as between the output section of the second motor and the second swing blade structure, easy to maintain and has high transmission efficiency.

[0012] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned air outlet device, the first sway blade structure includes a plurality of first sway blades, the first transmission assembly includes a first mounting plate and at least one first connecting rod, the first mounting plate is fixedly connected to the first transmission rod, the number of first connecting rods is equal to and corresponds one-to-one with the number of first sway blades, the first end of each first connecting rod is hinged to the first mounting plate, and the second end of each first connecting rod is fixedly connected to the corresponding first sway blade, a first mounting frame is provided in the outlet of the first air outlet section, and each first sway blade is hinged to the first mounting frame, the second sway blade structure includes a plurality of second sway blades, and the second transmission assembly includes a second mounting frame. The device includes a mounting plate and at least one second connecting rod. The second mounting plate is fixedly connected to the second transmission rod. The number of second connecting rods is equal to the number of second swing blades and they correspond one-to-one. The first end of each second connecting rod is hinged to the second mounting plate, and the second end of each second connecting rod is fixedly connected to the corresponding second swing blade. A second mounting frame is provided inside the outlet of the second air outlet section. Each second swing blade is hinged to the second mounting frame. When the first transmission rod and the second transmission rod move in the same direction, the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate also move in the same direction, eventually causing all the first swing blades and all the second swing blades to swing together in the same direction.

[0013] This configuration allows all the first and second blades to swing in the same direction. In other words, the lateral airflow direction of the outlet of the first air outlet section and the outlet of the second air outlet section is the same. This facilitates the adjustment of the airflow direction in the longitudinal direction and avoids the adjustment of the longitudinal airflow direction due to the difference in the lateral airflow direction of the outlet of the first air outlet section and the outlet of the second air outlet section.

[0014] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned air outlet device, a first auxiliary mounting groove and a second auxiliary mounting groove are formed at one end of the column sleeve near the output part of the second motor. The first auxiliary mounting groove is connected to the end of the first spiral groove near the output part of the second motor, and the second auxiliary mounting groove is connected to the end of the second spiral groove near the output part of the second motor. Alternatively, a third auxiliary mounting groove and a fourth auxiliary mounting groove are formed at one end of the column sleeve away from the output part of the second motor. The third auxiliary mounting groove is connected to the end of the first spiral groove away from the output part of the second motor, and the fourth auxiliary mounting groove is connected to the end of the second spiral groove away from the output part of the second motor.

[0015] With this configuration, when the first auxiliary mounting groove and the second auxiliary mounting groove are formed on the column sleeve, the first protrusion and the second protrusion can enter the first spiral groove and the second spiral groove respectively through the first auxiliary mounting groove and the second auxiliary mounting groove when assembling the column sleeve and the connecting column, which facilitates the assembly of the column sleeve and the connecting column.

[0016] In the case where a third auxiliary mounting groove and a fourth auxiliary mounting groove are formed on the column sleeve, the first protrusion and the second protrusion can enter the first spiral groove and the second spiral groove respectively through the third auxiliary mounting groove and the fourth auxiliary mounting groove when assembling the column sleeve and the connecting column, which facilitates the assembly of the column sleeve and the connecting column.

[0017] In the case where the first auxiliary mounting groove, the second auxiliary mounting groove, the third auxiliary mounting groove and the fourth auxiliary mounting groove are formed on the column sleeve, so that when assembling the column sleeve and the connecting column, the first protrusion and the second protrusion can enter the first spiral groove and the second spiral groove respectively through the first auxiliary mounting groove and the second auxiliary mounting groove, and can also enter the first spiral groove and the second spiral groove respectively through the third auxiliary mounting groove and the fourth auxiliary mounting groove, providing two assembly methods, which makes it easier to assemble the column sleeve and the connecting column.

[0018] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned air outlet device, an anti-rotation structure is provided on the connecting column, and a limiting structure is provided on the mounting base of the second motor. The limiting structure can limit the rotation stroke of the anti-rotation structure, thereby limiting the rotation stroke of the connecting column and thus limiting the swing range of the first and second oscillating blade structures.

[0019] This design allows for the limitation of the swing range of the first and second pendulum structures, and it is simple in structure and easy to manufacture.

[0020] In the preferred embodiment of the above-mentioned air outlet device, a flow guiding structure is provided between the outlet of the first air outlet section and the outlet of the second air outlet section. The flow guiding structure includes a first flow guiding part and a second flow guiding part. The first end of the first flow guiding part is connected to the outlet of the first air outlet section and the first flow guiding part is configured to guide the flow along the tangential direction of the outlet of the first air outlet section. The first end of the second flow guiding part is connected to the outlet of the second air outlet section and the second flow guiding part is configured to guide the flow along the tangential direction of the outlet of the second air outlet section. The second end of the first flow guiding part is connected to the second end of the second flow guiding part.

[0021] In another aspect, the present invention also provides a secondary instrument panel, which includes a housing and any of the aforementioned air outlet devices, the air outlet devices being disposed within the housing, and a covering portion extending from the housing, the covering portion being capable of at least partially blocking the outlet of the first air outlet section and the outlet of the second air outlet section.

[0022] This design allows the secondary instrument panel to also have the beneficial effects of the aforementioned central air outlet device. In addition, it can also partially obstruct the outlets of the first and second air outlet sections, making it more aesthetically pleasing.

[0023] In another aspect, the present invention also provides an automobile that includes any of the aforementioned air vents or the aforementioned sub-dashboard.

[0024] This design allows the car to also have the beneficial effects of the aforementioned center air vent and secondary instrument panel. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the air supply device of the present invention, which shows two air supply devices arranged together.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the air supply device of the present invention, which hides part of the outer casing;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of a portion of the air supply device of the present invention, which at least shows a stop member, a transmission member, a first drive member, and an opening and closing member;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of a portion of the air supply device of the present invention, which at least shows the outer shell, the stop member, and the transmission member;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of a portion of the air supply device of the present invention, which at least shows a first sway blade structure, a second sway blade structure, a connecting column, a column sleeve, and a second driving component.

[0030] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0031] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the connecting column and column sleeve in the air supply device of the present invention.

[0032] Figure label:

[0033] 1. Outer casing; 11. Air inlet section; 12. First air outlet section; 1201. First swashplate structure; 1202. First mounting bracket; 13. Second air outlet section; 1302. Second mounting bracket; 1301. Second swashplate structure; 2. Opening and closing component; 3. Air distribution component; 4. First driving component; 401. First sliding structure; 402. Stopping component; 5. Second driving component; 501. Connecting column; 5011. First protrusion; 5012. Second protrusion; 5013. Anti-rotation structure; 502. Column sleeve; 50201. First transmission rod; 50202. Second transmission rod; 50203. Third sliding structure; 502 1. First half-pillar sleeve; 50211. First snap-fit ​​part; 5022. Second half-pillar sleeve; 50221. Second snap-fit ​​part; 6. Transmission component; 601. Second sliding structure; 71. First mounting plate; 72. First connecting rod; 73. Second mounting plate; 74. Second connecting rod; 81. Mounting base of the first motor; 811. Fourth sliding structure; 82. Mounting base of the second motor; 821. Limiting structure; 822. Fourth sliding structure; 100. First spiral groove; 200. Second spiral groove; 300. First auxiliary mounting groove; 400. Second auxiliary mounting groove; 500. Arc groove; 600. Arc edge. Detailed Implementation

[0034] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0035] It should be noted that in the description of this invention, the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," "outer," "front," "rear," "lateral," and "longitudinal," etc., indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation; therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," and "fourth" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0036] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0037] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the present invention provides an air outlet device ( Figure 1 The image shows two air outlet devices. Each air outlet device includes a housing 1, within which an air duct is formed. The air duct includes an inlet section 11 and a first outlet section 12 and a second outlet section 13, both connected to the inlet section 11. An opening / closing component 2 and an air distribution component 3 are rotatably disposed within the inlet section 11. A first swashplate structure 1201 and a second swashplate structure 1301 are respectively provided at the outlets of the first outlet section 12 and the second outlet section 13. When air is exiting from both the outlets of the first outlet section 12 and the second outlet section 13, the airflow exiting from the outlet of the first outlet section 12 can interact with... The airflows from the outlet of the second air outlet section 13 are at least partially merged. A first driving component 4 and a second driving component 5 are provided outside the air duct. The first driving component 4 can drive the opening and closing component 2 to open / close the air inlet section 11 so that the air inlet section 11 is connected / disconnected, and can drive the air distribution component 3 to rotate to adjust the opening degree of the inlet of the first air outlet section 12 or the inlet of the second air outlet section 13, thereby adjusting the air volume and longitudinal air outlet direction. The second driving component 5 can drive the first swaying blade structure 1201 and the second swaying blade structure 1301 to swing together to adjust the lateral air outlet direction.

[0038] It should be noted that the air outlet device of the present invention can be applied to automobiles, household air conditioners, or other devices that require airflow. Such adjustments to the application of the air outlet device do not constitute a limitation of the present invention and should all be limited within the scope of protection of the present invention. The aforementioned air inlet section 11 is connected to an air source (e.g., a fan, an air conditioning system in an automobile, etc.). When the opening and closing member 2 opens the air inlet section 11, the airflow from the air source can flow through the air inlet section 11, and the air outlet device can send the airflow from the air source out through the outlet of the first air outlet section 12 and the outlet of the second air outlet section 13. When the opening and closing member 2 closes the air inlet section 11, since the air inlet section 11 is disconnected, the airflow from the air source cannot flow through the air inlet section 11, and the outlet of the first air outlet section 12 and the outlet of the second air outlet section 13 in the air outlet device stop sending out airflow.

[0039] The air distribution component 3 adjusts the opening degree of the inlet of the first air outlet section 12 or the inlet of the second air outlet section 13 by rotation. That is, the air distribution component 3 can selectively block either the inlet of the first air outlet section 12 or the inlet of the second air outlet section 13. When blocking the inlet of the first air outlet section 12, it can completely or partially block the inlet of the first air outlet section 12. When blocking the inlet of the second air outlet section 13, it can completely or partially block the inlet of the second air outlet section 13. When the first air outlet section 12 is located above the second air outlet section 13 ( Figure 1(This is the situation shown). When the air distribution component 3 completely blocks the inlet of the first air outlet section 12, all the air volume is distributed to the second air outlet section 13. At this time, the blown air will blow downwards at the maximum limit angle, and the longitudinal air outlet direction is the longitudinal air outlet direction of the second air outlet section 13. When the air distribution component 3 completely blocks the inlet of the second air outlet section 13, all the air volume is distributed to the first air outlet section 12. At this time, the blown air will blow upwards at the maximum limit angle, and the longitudinal air outlet direction is the longitudinal air outlet direction of the first air outlet section 12. When the air distribution component 3 partially blocks the inlet of the first air outlet section 12, most of the air volume is distributed to the second air outlet section 13, and a small portion is distributed to the second air outlet section 13. The air volume is distributed to the first air outlet section 12. At this time, the air volume blown out of the second air outlet section 13 is partially offset by the air volume blown out of the first air outlet section 12. As a result, the longitudinal air outlet direction is slightly downward compared to when the air distribution component 3 completely blocks the inlet of the first air outlet section 12. When the air distribution component 3 partially blocks the inlet of the second air outlet section 13, most of the air volume is distributed to the first air outlet section 12, and a small portion of the air volume is distributed to the second air outlet section 13. At this time, the air volume blown out of the first air outlet section 12 is partially offset by the air volume blown out of the second air outlet section 13. As a result, the longitudinal air outlet direction is slightly upward compared to when the air distribution component 3 completely blocks the inlet of the second air outlet section 13.

[0040] In the above, the opening and closing component 2 can be an opening and closing plate, opening and closing block, etc. Those skilled in the art can flexibly adjust the specific structure of the opening and closing component 2 in practical applications, as long as the opening and closing component 2 can open / close the air inlet section 11 under the drive of the first driving component 4 to connect / disconnect the air inlet section 11. The air distribution component 3 can be a fan-shaped air distribution block, a circular air distribution block, etc. Those skilled in the art can flexibly adjust the specific structure of the air distribution component 3 in practical applications, as long as the air distribution component 3 can rotate under the drive of the first driving component 4 to adjust the opening degree of the inlet of the first air outlet section 12 or the inlet of the second air outlet section 13, thereby adjusting the air volume and longitudinal air outlet direction.

[0041] Preferably, such as Figure 3 and 4 As shown, the first driving component 4 is a first motor. The air distribution component 3 is fixedly connected to the output of the first motor. A first sliding structure 401 and a stop component 402 are also fixedly connected to the output of the first motor. A transmission component 6, fixedly connected to the opening and closing component 2, is provided outside the air duct. A second sliding structure 601 is provided on the transmission component 6. When the first sliding structure 401 and the second sliding structure 601 are not slidably connected, the stop component 402 can prevent the transmission component 6 from moving. When the first sliding structure 401 and the second sliding structure 601 are slidably connected, the stop component 402 can disengage from the transmission component 6 to allow the transmission component 6 to move under the action of the first sliding structure 401. Figure 3 and 4In the illustrated scenario, the first sliding structure 401 is a slider, and the second sliding structure 601 is a groove. As the output of the first motor rotates counter-clockwise, the slider gradually connects with the groove. When the slider begins to connect with the groove, the stop member 402 disengages from the transmission member 6. During the relative sliding between the slider and the groove, the transmission member 6 rotates under the action of the slider. When the slider reaches the end of the groove (at which point it can no longer slide along the groove), the opening / closing member 2 rotates to a position that closes the air inlet section 11, thus disconnecting the air inlet section 11 and preventing airflow from the air source from passing through it. Afterward, the output of the first motor can rotate clockwise. At this time, the slider slides out of the groove. During this sliding process, the transmission member 6 rotates under the action of the slider, causing the opening / closing member 2 to rotate to a position that opens the air inlet section 11, thus connecting the air inlet section 11. At the moment the slider separates from the groove, the stop member 402 re-engages with the transmission member 6 and prevents the transmission member 6 from moving.

[0042] In addition to the motor, the first driving component 4 can also be a combination structure of gear rack and cylinder. Specifically, the cylinder is directly connected to the rack, the rack meshes with the gear, and a shaft passes through the central hole of the gear as an output shaft. Those skilled in the art can flexibly adjust the specific structure of the first driving component 4 in practical applications. Such adjustments and changes to the specific structure of the first driving component 4 do not constitute a limitation of the present invention and should be limited within the protection scope of the present invention. The first sliding structure 401 can be a sliding groove, a sliding block, etc. Correspondingly, the second sliding structure 601 can be a sliding block, a sliding groove, etc. The transmission component 6 can be a transmission plate, a transmission rod, etc. Those skilled in the art can flexibly adjust the specific structure of the first sliding structure 401, the second sliding structure 601, and the transmission component 6 in practical applications. Such adjustments and changes to the specific structure of the first sliding structure 401, the second sliding structure 601, and the transmission component 6 do not constitute a limitation of the present invention and should be limited within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0043] Alternatively, instead of fixing the stop member 402 to the output of the first motor, the transmission member 6 can be made of a material that can be attracted by magnetism, such as iron or nickel, or a magnet can be fixed to the transmission member 6, and an electromagnet can be provided in the housing 1. When it is necessary to stop the movement of the transmission member 6, the electromagnet is energized so as to stop the movement of the transmission member 6 by magnetic attraction.

[0044] Preferably, such as Figure 3 and 4As shown, the stop member 402 is a stop block with an arc-shaped groove 500, and the transmission member 6 has an arc-shaped edge 600 that can slide with the arc-shaped groove 500. Alternatively, the transmission member 6 can have an arc-shaped groove, and the stop member 402 can be a stop block with an arc-shaped block. The arc-shaped block and the arc-shaped groove have the same curvature. When the arc-shaped block slides in the arc-shaped groove, the stop member 402 can also prevent the transmission member 6 from moving. When the arc-shaped block slides completely out of the arc-shaped groove, that is, when the stop member 402 disengages from the transmission member 6, the transmission member 6 can then move. Those skilled in the art can flexibly modify the specific structure of the stop member 402 in practical applications, as long as the stop member 402 can prevent the transmission member 6 from moving when the first sliding structure 401 and the second sliding structure 601 are not slidably connected, and the stop member 402 can disengage from the transmission member 6 when the first sliding structure 401 and the second sliding structure 601 are slidably connected, allowing the transmission member 6 to move under the action of the first sliding structure 401.

[0045] Preferably, such as Figure 5 and 7 As shown, the second driving component 5 is a second motor. A connecting post 501 is fixedly connected to the output part of the second motor. A first protrusion 5011 and a second protrusion 5012 are formed on the connecting post 501. A sleeve 502 is fitted onto the connecting post 501. A first spiral groove 100 and a second spiral groove 200 are formed on the sleeve 502, respectively corresponding to the first protrusion 5011 and the second protrusion 5012. The first spiral groove 100 and the second spiral groove 200 have the same direction of rotation. A first transmission rod 50201 and a second transmission rod 50202 are also fixed on the sleeve 502. The first transmission rod 50201 is connected to the first pendulum structure 1201 through a first transmission assembly, and the second transmission rod 50202 is connected to the second pendulum structure 1301 through a second transmission assembly. The sleeve 502 is provided with a third sliding structure 50203, and the outer shell 1 is also provided with a fourth sliding structure 811 that is slidably connected to the third sliding structure 50203. The third sliding structure 50203 and the fourth sliding structure 811 can only slide relative to each other along the axial direction of the sleeve 502. The second motor can drive the sleeve 502 to rotate so that the first protrusion 5011 and the second protrusion 5012 slide in the first spiral groove 100 and the second spiral groove 200 respectively, so that the sleeve 502 moves along the axial direction, thereby causing the first transmission rod 50201 and the second transmission rod 50202 to move along the axial direction, and thus causing the first transmission assembly and the second transmission assembly to move to drive the first swing blade structure 1201 and the second swing blade structure 1301 to swing in the same direction.

[0046] In addition to the motor, the second driving component 5 can also be a cylinder, which is directly connected to the column sleeve 502 to drive the column sleeve 502. Those skilled in the art can flexibly adjust the specific structure of the second driving component 5 in practical applications. Such adjustments and changes to the specific structure of the second driving component 5 do not constitute a limitation of the present invention and should be limited within the scope of protection of the present invention. The connecting column 501 can be a solid column. Of course, in a more preferred embodiment, the connecting column 501 includes a columnar shell and a cross-shaped support rib disposed within the columnar shell. Figure 7 (This is the case shown in the diagram). This arrangement saves materials while ensuring that the connecting column 501 has appropriate strength. The third sliding structure 50203 can be a groove, a slider, etc. Correspondingly, the fourth sliding structure 811 can be a slider, a groove, etc. Those skilled in the art can flexibly adjust the specific structure of the third sliding structure 50203 and the fourth sliding structure 811 in practical applications. Such adjustments and changes to the specific structure of the third sliding structure 50203, the fourth sliding structure 811, and the transmission component 6 do not constitute a limitation of the present invention and should all be limited within the protection scope of the present invention. It should be noted that the fourth sliding structure 811 disposed in the housing 1 can be connected to the housing 1 or connected to other components, such as the mounting base 81 of the first motor, the mounting base 82 of the second motor, etc. More preferably, such as Figure 7 As shown, the column sleeve 502 includes a first half-column sleeve 5021 and a second half-column sleeve 5022. A first spiral groove 100 is formed on the first half-column sleeve 5021, and a second spiral groove 200 is formed on the second half-column sleeve 5022. A first snap-fit ​​portion 50211 is provided on the first half-column sleeve 5021, and a second snap-fit ​​portion 50221 is provided on the second half-column sleeve 5022. The first snap-fit ​​portion 50211 and the second snap-fit ​​portion 50221 can engage with each other. The first snap-fit ​​portion 50211 and the second snap-fit ​​portion 50221 can adopt the form of a hook and a latch, a latch and a buckle, etc. Those skilled in the art can flexibly adjust the specific structure of the first snap-fit ​​portion 50211 and the second snap-fit ​​portion 50221 in practical applications, as long as the first snap-fit ​​portion 50211 and the second snap-fit ​​portion 50221 can engage with each other.

[0047] Alternatively, the column sleeve 502 can be configured to include a first semi-column sleeve 5021 and a second semi-column sleeve 5022 that are slidably connected. A first spiral groove 100 is formed on the first semi-column sleeve 5021, and a second spiral groove 200 is formed on the second semi-column sleeve 5022, with the first spiral groove 100 and the second spiral groove 200 rotating in opposite directions. This allows the first oscillating blade structure 1201 and the second oscillating blade structure 1301 to oscillate in opposite directions together, that is, the first oscillating blade structure 1201 and the second oscillating blade structure 1301 oscillate together in opposite directions. This configuration allows the first oscillating blade structure 1201 and the second oscillating blade structure 1301 to discharge air in different lateral directions at the same time, meeting the needs of multi-directional air discharge.

[0048] Preferably, such as Figure 5 and 6 As shown, the first sway vane structure 1201 includes multiple first sway vanes, the first transmission assembly includes a first mounting plate 71 and at least one first connecting rod 72, the first mounting plate 71 is fixedly connected to the first transmission rod 50201, the number of first connecting rods 72 is equal to the number of first sway vanes and they correspond one-to-one, the first end of each first connecting rod 72 is hinged to the first mounting plate 71, and the second end of each first connecting rod 72 is fixedly connected to the corresponding first sway vane, a first mounting bracket 1202 is provided in the outlet of the first air outlet section 12, and each first sway vane is hinged to the first mounting bracket 1202, the second sway vane structure 1301 includes multiple second sway vanes, the second transmission assembly includes a second mounting plate 73 and at least one first transmission rod 72. A second connecting rod 74, a second mounting plate 73 and a second transmission rod 50202 are fixedly connected. The number of second connecting rods 74 and the number of second swing blades are equal and correspond one-to-one. The first end of each second connecting rod 74 is hinged to the second mounting plate 73, and the second end of each second connecting rod 74 is fixedly connected to the corresponding second swing blade. A second mounting bracket 1302 is provided in the outlet of the second air outlet section 13. Each second swing blade is hinged to the second mounting bracket 1302. When the first transmission rod 50201 and the second transmission rod 50202 move in the same direction, the first mounting plate 71 and the second mounting plate 73 move in the same direction and eventually make all the first swing blades and all the second swing blades swing in the same direction.

[0049] Alternatively, the first transmission component can also be configured as including a meshing gear and rack, with the rack fixedly connected to the first transmission rod 50201. A connecting shaft is provided on the first swing blade, passing through the center hole of the gear and fixedly connected to it. When the first transmission rod 50201 moves, the rack also moves, driving the gear to rotate, thereby causing the first swing blade to rotate. Similarly, the second transmission component can also adopt a gear and rack structure, which will not be elaborated further. Those skilled in the art can flexibly adjust the specific structures of the first and second transmission components in practical applications. Such adjustments and changes to the specific structures of the first and second transmission components do not constitute a limitation of the present invention and should be limited within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0050] In one possible scenario, such as Figure 7 As shown, the end of the sleeve 502 near the output of the second motor has a first auxiliary mounting groove 300 and a second auxiliary mounting groove 400. The first auxiliary mounting groove 300 communicates with the end of the first spiral groove 100 near the output of the second motor, and the second auxiliary mounting groove 400 communicates with the end of the second spiral groove 200 near the output of the second motor. This arrangement allows the first protrusion 5011 and the second protrusion 5012 to enter the first spiral groove 100 and the second spiral groove 200 respectively through the first auxiliary mounting groove 300 and the second auxiliary mounting groove 400 when assembling the sleeve 502 and the connecting post 501, facilitating the assembly of the sleeve 502 and the connecting post 501.

[0051] In another possible scenario, the end of the sleeve 502 furthest from the output of the second motor has a third auxiliary mounting groove and a fourth auxiliary mounting groove. The third auxiliary mounting groove communicates with the end of the first spiral groove 100 furthest from the output of the second motor, and the fourth auxiliary mounting groove communicates with the end of the second spiral groove 200 furthest from the output of the second motor. This arrangement allows the first protrusion 5011 and the second protrusion 5012 to enter the first spiral groove 100 and the second spiral groove 200 respectively via the third and fourth auxiliary mounting grooves during the assembly of the sleeve 502 and the connecting post 501, facilitating the assembly of the sleeve 502 and the connecting post 501.

[0052] In another possible scenario, the end of the sleeve 502 near the output of the second motor has a first auxiliary mounting groove 300 and a second auxiliary mounting groove 400. The first auxiliary mounting groove 300 is connected to the end of the first spiral groove 100 near the output of the second motor, and the second auxiliary mounting groove 400 is connected to the end of the second spiral groove 200 near the output of the second motor. Furthermore, the end of the sleeve 502 away from the output of the second motor has a third auxiliary mounting groove and a fourth auxiliary mounting groove. The third auxiliary mounting groove is connected to the end of the first spiral groove 100 away from the output of the second motor, and the fourth auxiliary mounting groove is connected to the end of the second spiral groove 200 away from the output of the second motor. This configuration allows the first protrusion 5011 and the second protrusion 5012 to enter the first spiral groove 100 and the second spiral groove 200 respectively via the first auxiliary mounting groove 300 and the second auxiliary mounting groove 400, and also to enter the first spiral groove 100 and the second spiral groove 200 respectively via the third auxiliary mounting groove and the fourth auxiliary mounting groove, providing two assembly methods and making it easier to assemble the column sleeve 502 and the connecting column 501.

[0053] Preferably, such as Figure 4 As shown, an anti-rotation structure 5013 is provided on the connecting column 501, and a limit structure is provided on the mounting base 82 of the second motor. The limit structure can limit the rotational stroke of the anti-rotation structure 5013, thereby limiting the rotational stroke of the connecting column 501 and thus limiting the swing range of the first swing blade structure 1201 and the second swing blade structure 1301. Figure 4 In the illustrated scenario, the anti-rotation structure 5013 is a stop plate, and the limiting structure consists of two limiting blocks. The anti-rotation plate can only move between the two limiting blocks, meaning its rotational stroke is restricted. Alternatively, the anti-rotation structure 5013 can be a slider, and the limiting structure can be a limiting groove. The slider slides within the limiting groove, and when it reaches both ends of the groove, it is stopped, thus limiting its rotational stroke. Those skilled in the art can flexibly modify the specific structure of the anti-rotation structure 5013 and the limiting structure in practical applications, as long as the limiting structure can limit the rotational stroke of the anti-rotation structure 5013, thereby limiting the rotational stroke of the connecting column 501 and consequently limiting the swing range of the first swing blade structure 1201 and the second swing blade structure 1301.

[0054] Preferably, a flow guiding structure is provided between the outlet of the first air outlet section 12 and the outlet of the second air outlet section 13. The flow guiding structure includes a first flow guiding part and a second flow guiding part. The first end of the first flow guiding part is connected to the outlet of the first air outlet section 12 and the first flow guiding part is configured to guide the flow along the tangential direction of the outlet of the first air outlet section 12. The first end of the second flow guiding part is connected to the outlet of the second air outlet section 13 and the second flow guiding part is configured to guide the flow along the tangential direction of the outlet of the second air outlet section 13. The second end of the first flow guiding part is connected to the second end of the second flow guiding part.

[0055] The “tangential direction” of the present invention will be explained below using the first air outlet section 12 and the first guide section as examples. Specifically, it refers to the connection between the first guide section and the edge of the outlet of the first air outlet section 12, and the extension direction of the first guide section is basically parallel to the air outlet direction of the first air outlet section 12, thereby ensuring that the air coming out of the first air outlet section 12 can be transported over a longer distance under the action of the first guide section, and ensuring the straight flow of the air.

[0056] Furthermore, the outlet shape of the first air outlet section 12 can be... Figure 1 The rectangle in the example can also be a circle, etc. Correspondingly, the shape of the first guide section needs to be adjusted according to the outlet shape of the first air outlet section 12. Those skilled in the art can flexibly set the outlet shape of the first air outlet section 12 and the shape of the first guide section, as long as the long-distance straight delivery of air from the first air outlet section 12 can be achieved through the function of the first guide section. Such shape adjustment does not constitute a limitation of the present invention. Similarly, those skilled in the art can flexibly set the outlet shape of the second air outlet section 13 and the shape of the second guide section, which will not be elaborated here.

[0057] In a preferred embodiment, the outlet shape of the first air outlet section 12 is the same as the outlet shape of the second air outlet section 13 (e.g., Figure 1 The outlets of the first air outlet section 12 and the second air outlet section 13 shown are both rectangles of the same shape and size, thus providing a more favorable structural basis for fluid design for air volume distribution and air outlet direction adjustment. Of course, in practical applications, the outlet shape of the first air outlet section 12 and the outlet shape of the second air outlet section 13 can be different, and the present invention does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0058] Preferably, both the outlet of the first air outlet section 12 and the outlet of the second air outlet section 13 are provided with grilles, which can at least serve a decorative purpose.

[0059] In addition, the present invention also provides a secondary instrument panel, which is disposed between the driver's seat and the passenger seat. The secondary instrument panel includes a housing and any of the aforementioned air outlet devices. The air outlet devices are disposed inside the housing, and a covering portion extends from the housing. The covering portion is capable of at least partially blocking the outlet of the first air outlet section 12 and the outlet of the second air outlet section 13.

[0060] Preferably, the housing contains two air outlet devices. The outlets of the first air outlet sections 12 of both air outlet devices are located at the top, and the outlets of the second air outlet sections 13 of both air outlet devices are located at the bottom. The outlets of the first air outlet sections 12 of the two air outlet devices can share a common grille or each use a separate grille. Similarly, the outlets of the second air outlet sections 13 of the two air outlet devices can share a common grille or each use a separate grille. When the first sway blade structure 1201 and the second sway blade structure 1301 of the air outlet devices swing in the same direction, the two air outlet devices can simultaneously deliver air in different lateral airflow directions. For example, one air outlet device delivers air to the left, and the other air outlet device delivers air to the right.

[0061] Finally, the present invention also provides an automobile, which includes any of the aforementioned air vent devices or any of the aforementioned auxiliary instrument panel. It should be noted that when the automobile includes an air vent device, the air vent device can be located between any two adjacent seats, or it can be located on the main instrument panel, etc.

[0062] The technical solution of the present invention has been described above with reference to the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after such changes or substitutions will all fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An air outlet device, characterized in that, The air outlet device includes a housing, within which an air duct is formed. The air duct includes an air inlet section and a first air outlet section and a second air outlet section respectively connected to the air inlet section. An opening / closing component and an air distribution component are rotatably arranged within the air inlet section. A first swashplate structure and a second swashplate structure are respectively provided at the outlets of the first and second air outlet sections. When air is exiting from both the outlets of the first and second air outlet sections, the airflow exiting the first air outlet section can at least partially merge with the airflow exiting the second air outlet section. A first driving component and a second driving component are provided outside the air duct. The first driving component can drive the opening and closing component to open / close the air inlet section to connect / disconnect the air inlet section and can drive the air distribution component to rotate to adjust the opening degree of the inlet of the first air outlet section or the inlet of the second air outlet section, thereby adjusting the air volume and longitudinal air outlet direction. The second driving component can drive the first swaying blade structure and the second swaying blade structure to swing together to adjust the lateral air outlet direction. The first driving component is a first motor. The air distribution component is fixedly connected to the output of the first motor. The output of the first motor is also fixedly connected to a first sliding structure and a stop component. A transmission component is provided outside the air duct and fixedly connected to the opening and closing component. A second sliding structure is provided on the transmission component. When the first sliding structure and the second sliding structure are not slidably connected, the stop component can prevent the transmission component from moving. When the first sliding structure and the second sliding structure are slidably connected, the stop component can disengage from the transmission component to allow the transmission component to move under the action of the first sliding structure. The second driving component is a second motor. A connecting post is fixedly connected to the output part of the second motor. A first protrusion and a second protrusion are formed on the connecting post. A sleeve is fitted onto the connecting post. A first helical groove and a second helical groove are formed on the sleeve, corresponding to the first protrusion and the second protrusion, respectively. The first helical groove and the second helical groove have the same direction of rotation. A first transmission rod and a second transmission rod are also fixed on the sleeve. The first transmission rod is connected to the first oscillating blade structure through a first transmission assembly, and the second transmission rod is connected to the second oscillating blade structure through a second transmission assembly. A third sliding structure is provided on the sleeve. A fourth sliding structure is also provided inside the outer shell, which is slidably connected to the third sliding structure. The third sliding structure and the fourth sliding structure can only slide relative to each other along the axial direction of the sleeve. The second motor can drive the sleeve to rotate so that the first protrusion and the second protrusion slide in the first spiral groove and the second spiral groove respectively, so that the sleeve moves axially, thereby causing the first transmission rod and the second transmission rod to move along the axial direction, and thus causing the first transmission assembly and the second transmission assembly to move to drive the first pendulum structure and the second pendulum structure to swing together in the same direction.

2. The air outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The stop member is a stop block with an arc-shaped groove, and the transmission member has an arc-shaped edge that can slide with the arc-shaped groove.

3. The air outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first oscillating blade structure includes multiple first oscillating blades. The first transmission assembly includes a first mounting plate and at least one first connecting rod. The first mounting plate is fixedly connected to the first transmission rod. The number of first connecting rods is equal to the number of first oscillating blades and they correspond one-to-one. The first end of each first connecting rod is hinged to the first mounting plate, and the second end of each first connecting rod is fixedly connected to the corresponding first oscillating blade. A first mounting frame is provided inside the outlet of the first air outlet section, and each first oscillating blade is hinged to the first mounting frame. The second oscillating blade structure includes multiple second oscillating blades. The second transmission assembly includes a second mounting plate and at least one second connecting rod. The second mounting plate is fixedly connected to the second transmission rod. The number of second connecting rods is equal to the number of second oscillating blades and they correspond one-to-one. The first end of each second connecting rod is hinged to the second mounting plate, and the second end of each second connecting rod is fixedly connected to the corresponding second oscillating blade. A second mounting frame is provided inside the outlet of the second air outlet section, and each second oscillating blade is hinged to the second mounting frame. When the first transmission rod and the second transmission rod move in the same direction, the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate also move in the same direction, eventually causing all the first and all the second pendulum blades to swing together in the same direction.

4. The air outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end of the sleeve near the output portion of the second motor has a first auxiliary mounting groove and a second auxiliary mounting groove. The first auxiliary mounting groove communicates with the end of the first spiral groove near the output portion of the second motor, and the second auxiliary mounting groove communicates with the end of the second spiral groove near the output portion of the second motor; and / or The end of the sleeve away from the output part of the second motor has a third auxiliary mounting groove and a fourth auxiliary mounting groove. The third auxiliary mounting groove is connected to the end of the first spiral groove away from the output part of the second motor, and the fourth auxiliary mounting groove is connected to the end of the second spiral groove away from the output part of the second motor.

5. The air outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting column is provided with an anti-rotation structure, and the mounting base of the second motor is provided with a limiting structure. The limiting structure can limit the rotation stroke of the anti-rotation structure, thereby limiting the rotation stroke of the connecting column and thus limiting the swing range of the first and second swing blade structures.

6. The air outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A flow guiding structure is provided between the outlet of the first air outlet section and the outlet of the second air outlet section. The flow guiding structure includes a first flow guiding part and a second flow guiding part. The first end of the first flow guiding part is connected to the outlet of the first air outlet section, and the first flow guiding part is configured to guide air along the tangential direction of the outlet of the first air outlet section. Specifically, the tangential direction of the outlet of the first air outlet section refers to the connection between the edge of the first flow guiding part and the outlet of the first air outlet section, and the extension direction of the first flow guiding part is basically parallel to the air outlet direction of the first air outlet section. The first end of the second flow guiding part is connected to the outlet of the second air outlet section, and the second flow guiding part is configured to guide air along the tangential direction of the outlet of the second air outlet section. Specifically, the tangential direction of the outlet of the second air outlet section refers to the connection between the edge of the second flow guiding part and the outlet of the second air outlet section, and the extension direction of the second flow guiding part is basically parallel to the air outlet direction of the second air outlet section. The second end of the first flow guiding part is connected to the second end of the second flow guiding part.

7. A secondary instrument panel, characterized in that, The sub-dashboard includes a housing and an air outlet device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, the air outlet device being disposed within the housing, and a covering portion extending from the housing, the covering portion being capable of at least partially blocking the outlet of the first air outlet section and the outlet of the second air outlet section.

8. A car, characterized in that, The vehicle includes an air vent device as described in any one of claims 1 to 6 or a sub-dashboard as described in claim 7.

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