Air outlet structure, stand column and vehicle

By designing the air duct, air outlet, and air intake channel in the air outlet structure, the first airflow and the second airflow intersect and disperse at the air outlet. Combined with the air guide plate and the sway vane assembly, the problems of the vehicle's air outlet structure blowing directly on passengers and the narrow air supply range are solved, thereby expanding the air supply range and improving uniformity.

CN113619357BActive Publication Date: 2026-04-10NIO TECH ANHUI CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NIO TECH ANHUI CO LTD
Filing Date
2021-08-06
Publication Date
2026-04-10

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Technical Problem

The existing vehicle air outlet structure has problems such as blowing directly on passengers and having a narrow air delivery range, resulting in uneven temperature between the front and rear rows and reducing the user experience for drivers and passengers.

Method used

Design an air outlet structure including an air duct, first and second air outlets, and first and second air intake channels. The first airflow and the second airflow intersect and disperse at the air outlet. The air outlet is slit-shaped with a height-to-width ratio of ≥8. Combined with a guide vane and a swivel assembly, it achieves uniform airflow distribution and concealed air outlet.

Benefits of technology

It significantly expands the air supply range, improves the uniformity of air supply, avoids airflow blowing directly on passengers, enhances air supply efficiency and effect, and achieves three-dimensional air supply.

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Abstract

The present application relates to air outlet structure, stand column and vehicle. The air outlet structure comprises: air pipe; first air outlet and second air outlet, the first air outlet and the second air outlet are configured to be spaced apart and parallel to each other; first air guide channel and second air guide channel, the first air guide channel extends from the air pipe to the first air outlet, the second air guide channel extends from the air pipe to the second air outlet, and the first air guide channel and the second air guide channel are configured so that the first air flow from the first air outlet intersects with the second air flow from the second air outlet and disperses each other. By using the above-mentioned air outlet structure, the vehicle of the present application can expand the air supply range, significantly improve the uniformity of air supply, and prevent direct blowing to passengers.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of vehicles, and particularly provides an air outlet structure, a stand column and a vehicle. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the improvement of people's living standards, cars have become an essential means of transportation for people's daily travel. In order to provide a comfortable in-vehicle environment for the driver and passengers, a ventilation system is usually provided in the car to provide air supply and temperature adjustment according to actual needs. The ventilation system includes an air inlet and an air outlet. The air inlet is generally arranged at the upper left corner of the engine compartment of the car and close to the lower left corner of the front windshield. This position is the positive pressure area of the car, which can ensure that enough air enters the vehicle, and at the same time, this position is relatively high, and the pollutants such as exhaust gas and dust are relatively less, which can also ensure the quality of the air entering the vehicle cabin. The air outlet (or pressure relief port, air exchange port) is generally arranged on both sides of the trunk, below the rear wheel arch or on the left and right side walls. This position is the negative pressure area of the car, and the pressure is lower than the front part of the car and the vehicle cabin. When the ventilation system of the car is turned on, the fan rotates, and fresh air outside the vehicle is continuously sucked into the air inlet. Then, the fresh air enters the vehicle cabin through the air outlet arranged in the vehicle cabin along the ventilation pipeline. After the air enters the vehicle cabin, the pressure in the vehicle cabin increases, causing the air in the vehicle cabin to flow out of the air outlet in the negative pressure area, thereby forming a good air circulation. The ventilation system also includes a refrigeration device and a heating device to adjust the air entering the vehicle cabin.

[0003] The air outlet of the existing vehicle ventilation system is usually arranged near the instrument panel, so that the ventilation system can conveniently heat, cool and ventilate the local environment of the front row of the car, and can defrost the front windshield in low temperature environment. However, most low-configuration cars do not have air outlets arranged in the rear row, resulting in uneven air outlet of the ventilation system and temperature difference between the front and rear rows, which greatly reduces the use experience of the driver and passengers. In order to solve the above problems, an air outlet structure arranged on the stand column of the vehicle has been developed in the prior art. For example, Chinese Utility Model Patent CN211281182U discloses a vehicle stand column and a vehicle with an air outlet structure. A air duct is arranged along the length direction of the stand column, and a stand column air outlet unit is arranged on the stand column to communicate the air duct with the cabin of the vehicle, and a controllable air door assembly is arranged corresponding to the stand column air outlet unit. The air outlet structure can improve the uneven air outlet of the rear row space and the front row space of the car. However, the air outlet structure blows air through multiple air outlet micro-holes arranged on the stand column, and the air blown out of the air outlet micro-holes directly blows on the passengers and has a narrow air supply range. SUMMARY

[0004] To solve or at least to some extent improve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, i.e. the technical problems of the air outlet structure of the vehicle in the prior art having the straight blowing to the passengers and narrow air supply range, the present application provides an air outlet structure. The air outlet structure comprises: the air outlet structure comprises: an air duct; a first air outlet and a second air outlet, the first air outlet and the second air outlet are configured to be spaced apart from each other and parallel to each other; a first air guide channel and a second air guide channel, the first air guide channel extends from the air duct to the first air outlet, the second air guide channel extends from the air duct to the second air outlet, and the first air guide channel and the second air guide channel are configured such that the first air flow out of the first air outlet intersects with the second air flow out of the second air outlet and disperses each other.

[0005] In the air outlet structure of the present application, the air duct, the first air outlet, the second air outlet, the first air guide channel and the second air guide channel are included. The first air guide channel is configured to extend from the air duct to the first air outlet, the second air guide channel is configured to extend from the air duct to the second air outlet, and the first air guide channel and the second air guide channel are configured such that the first air flow out of the first air outlet can intersect with the second air flow out of the second air outlet and disperse each other. The first air outlet and the second air outlet are configured to be spaced apart from each other and parallel to each other, which can make the range of the first air flow and the second air flow dispersed each other larger, thereby enhancing the effect of dispersion. It should be pointed out that the "first air outlet and the second air outlet parallel to each other" here means that the center line of the first air outlet in the height (also referred to as "length") direction thereof and the center line of the second air outlet in the height (also referred to as "length") direction thereof are parallel to each other, so as to improve the range of the first air flow and the second air flow commonly covered in the height or length direction of the air outlet. In the case that the range of the first air flow and the second air flow commonly covered is increased, the first air flow and the second air flow are dispersed each other, therefore the air supply range can be significantly expanded, the effect of three-dimensional air supply can be realized, and the first air flow and the second air flow can be avoided to be straight blown to the passengers. In addition, the arrangement of the first air guide channel and the second air guide channel can also enhance the flow guiding effect of the first air flow and the second air flow, and improve the air supply efficiency.

[0006] In the preferred technical scheme of the above-mentioned air outlet structure, the first air outlet and the second air outlet are both slit-shaped openings. By configuring the first air outlet and the second air outlet as slit-shaped openings, the effect of hiding the air outlet can be achieved, and the hidden air outlet can be realized.

[0007] In the preferred technical solutions of the air outlet structure, the height-width ratios of the first air outlet and the second air outlet are both greater than or equal to 8. By setting appropriate height-width ratios, the first air outlet and the second air outlet can have relatively small widths to meet the needs of hidden air outlet, and can have relatively large heights (also referred to as "lengths") to ensure that the air outlet structure has large air outlet area and ventilation volume.

[0008] In the preferred technical solutions of the air outlet structure, the air duct comprises: a first air outlet section and a second air outlet section, which are spaced apart and arranged side by side, a first outlet matched with the first air guide channel is arranged on the first air outlet section, and a second outlet matched with the second air guide channel is arranged on the second air outlet section; and an air inlet section, which is spaced apart into a first air inlet section and a second air inlet section by a partition plate extending in the height direction thereof, the first air inlet section is in communication with the first air outlet section, and the second air inlet section is in communication with the second air outlet section. By arranging the first air inlet section and the first air outlet section for the first airflow and the second air inlet section and the second air outlet section for the second airflow in one air duct, the structure of the air duct can be more compact, the space occupied can be smaller, and thus a larger ventilation volume can be obtained.

[0009] In the preferred technical solutions of the air outlet structure, a first swing leaf assembly extending in the height direction thereof is formed in the first air outlet section, the first swing leaf assembly comprises a plurality of first swing leaves and first connecting rods which are spaced apart from each other, each first swing leaf is configured to be rotatably fixed on the first connecting rod and swing up and down towards the direction of the first outlet; and a second swing leaf assembly extending in the height direction thereof is formed in the second air outlet section, the second swing leaf assembly comprises a plurality of second swing leaves and second connecting rods which are spaced apart from each other, each second swing leaf is configured to be rotatably fixed on the second connecting rod and swing up and down towards the direction of the second outlet. By arranging the first swing leaf assembly in the first air outlet section and the second swing leaf assembly in the second air outlet section, the air outlet range of the first airflow and the second airflow in the height direction can be expanded, and the uniformity of air outlet can be further improved.

[0010] In the preferred technical solutions of the air outlet structure, an air valve is arranged in the air inlet section, which is configured to adjust the air volume in the first air inlet section and the second air inlet section. By arranging the air valve in the air inlet section, the air volume in the first air inlet section and the second air inlet section can be conveniently adjusted, and thus the air volume of the first airflow flowing out of the first air outlet section and the second airflow flowing out of the second air outlet section can be adjusted to produce various combinations and obtain more uniform air outlet effect.

[0011] To solve or at least to some extent improve the technical problems of the prior art that the air outlet structure of a vehicle has the problem of directly blowing air to passengers and narrow air supply range, the present application further provides a pillar. The pillar comprises the air outlet structure according to any one of the above, wherein the air outlet structure is arranged in the pillar; and the first air outlet is positioned on a first longitudinal wall of the pillar, and the second air outlet is positioned on a second longitudinal wall of the pillar which is spaced apart from the first longitudinal wall. By using the air outlet structure according to any one of the above, the pillar of the present application can significantly expand the air supply range, improve the uniformity of air supply, and prevent air flow from directly blowing to passengers.

[0012] In the preferred technical solution of the pillar, the air outlet structure further comprises a deflector plate having opposite first and second end portions, the first end portion is configured to be spaced apart from the first longitudinal wall to form the first air inlet channel, and the second end portion is configured to be matched with the second air outlet section to form the second air inlet channel. By arranging the deflector plate, and configuring the first and second end portions of the deflector plate to be matched with the first longitudinal wall and the second air outlet section respectively to form the first and second air inlet channels, the structure of the air outlet structure of the present application can be more compact and the design can be more reasonable.

[0013] In the preferred technical solution of the pillar, the first end portion is configured to be an arc-shaped wall extending from the body of the deflector plate to the first outlet in a direction away from the body, the arc-shaped wall abuts against a first inner wall of the first air outlet section which is close to the body, and the arc-shaped wall is spaced apart from the first longitudinal wall to form the first air inlet channel. The arc-shaped wall is configured to abut against the first inner wall of the first air outlet section which is close to the body, which can prevent the first air flow from flowing out of the assembly gap between the first air outlet section and the first end portion to reduce the air outlet efficiency. The first air inlet channel spaced apart by the arc-shaped wall and the first longitudinal wall can make the first air flow from the first outlet flow out of the first air outlet section conveniently to improve the air outlet efficiency. In addition, the cooperation of the arc-shaped first end portion and the first longitudinal wall can make the first air flow flow along the direction close to the body of the deflector plate after flowing out of the first air outlet due to the influence of the body of the deflector plate, thereby generating the Coanda effect, and further improving the flow guiding effect.

[0014] In the preferred technical solution of the above column, the first air outlet section has a first inner wall abutting against the first longitudinal wall extending in the horizontal direction and a first side wall close to the second air outlet section, the first inner wall and the first side wall being spaced apart from the first outlet in a direction perpendicular to the first longitudinal wall; the first end portion extends along the horizontal direction and meets the first side wall at the first outlet, and the first longitudinal wall is configured to cover the first outlet to space the first air guiding channel between the first end portion and the first longitudinal wall. The first end portion and the first longitudinal wall are both configured to extend in the horizontal direction to space the first air guiding channel which also extends in the horizontal direction, so that the flow guiding effect of the first air guiding channel can be enhanced. In addition, the above configuration can also provide more products.

[0015] In the preferred technical solution of the above column, the second air outlet section has a flow guiding support abutting against the second longitudinal wall, the flow guiding support having a flow guiding wall extending obliquely from the second outlet to the second air outlet opening towards the second longitudinal wall, and the second end portion is configured to extend from the body of the air deflector towards the second outlet and parallel to the flow guiding wall to form the second air guiding channel. By providing the second air guiding channel, the second air flow in the second air outlet section can be more conveniently guided out to improve the air outlet efficiency. In addition, the second end portion is configured to extend parallel to the flow guiding wall on the second air outlet section to form the second air guiding channel, which can further reduce the air resistance and improve the flow guiding effect.

[0016] To solve or at least to some extent improve the technical problems of the air outlet structure of the vehicle in the prior art, the air outlet structure of the vehicle is also provided. The vehicle includes any one of the above air outlet structures, or includes the column according to any one of the above. Through the above configuration, the air outlet structure of the vehicle can significantly expand the air supply range, improve the uniformity of air supply, and prevent the air flow from directly blowing on the passengers.

[0017] Scheme 1:

[0018] An air outlet structure, characterized in that the air outlet structure comprises:

[0019] An air duct;

[0020] A first air outlet opening and a second air outlet opening, the first air outlet opening and the second air outlet opening being configured to be spaced apart from each other and parallel to each other;

[0021] a first air guiding channel and a second air guiding channel, the first air guiding channel extending from the air duct to the first air outlet, the second air guiding channel extending from the air duct to the second air outlet, and the first air guiding channel and the second air guiding channel being configured such that a first air flow from the first air outlet intersects a second air flow from the second air outlet and disperses from each other.

[0022] Scheme 2:

[0023] The air outlet structure according to any one of schemes 1-3, wherein the first air outlet and the second air outlet are both slot-shaped openings.

[0024] Scheme 3:

[0025] The air outlet structure according to scheme 2, wherein the aspect ratio of the first air outlet and the second air outlet ranges from ≥8, respectively.

[0026] Scheme 4:

[0027] The air outlet structure according to any one of schemes 1-3, wherein the air duct comprises:

[0028] a first air outlet section and a second air outlet section, the first air outlet section and the second air outlet section being spaced apart and arranged side by side, a first outlet matched with the first air guiding channel being provided on the first air outlet section, and a second outlet matched with the second air guiding channel being provided on the second air outlet section; and

[0029] an air inlet section, the air inlet section being spaced apart into a first air inlet section and a second air inlet section by a partition extending along a height direction thereof, the first air inlet section being in communication with the first air outlet section, and the second air inlet section being in communication with the second air outlet section.

[0030] Scheme 5:

[0031] The air outlet structure according to scheme 4, wherein,

[0032] a first swing leaf assembly extending along the height direction is formed in the first air outlet section, the first swing leaf assembly comprising a plurality of first swing leaves and a first connecting rod, each of the first swing leaves being configured to be rotatably fixed on the first connecting rod and swing up and down towards a direction of the first outlet; and

[0033] a second swing leaf assembly extending along the height direction is formed in the second air outlet section, the second swing leaf assembly comprising a plurality of second swing leaves and a second connecting rod, each of the second swing leaves being configured to be rotatably fixed on the second connecting rod and swing up and down towards a direction of the second outlet.

[0034] Scheme 6:

[0035] The air outlet structure according to scheme 4, characterized in that a damper is arranged in the air inlet section, the damper being configured to adjust the air volume in the first air inlet section and the second air inlet section.

[0036] Scheme 7:

[0037] A stand, characterized in that the stand comprises the air outlet structure according to any one of schemes 1-6, wherein,

[0038] the air outlet structure is arranged in the stand; and

[0039] the first air outlet is positioned on a first longitudinal wall of the stand, and the second air outlet is positioned on a second longitudinal wall of the stand spaced apart from the first longitudinal wall.

[0040] Scheme 8:

[0041] The stand according to scheme 7, characterized in that the air outlet structure further comprises a baffle, the baffle having opposite first and second end portions, the first end portion being configured to be spaced apart from the first longitudinal wall to form the first air inlet channel, and the second end portion being configured to be fitted with the second air inlet section to form the second air inlet channel.

[0042] Scheme 9:

[0043] The stand according to scheme 8, characterized in that the first end portion is configured to be an arc-shaped wall extending from a body of the baffle towards a direction away from the body to the first outlet, the arc-shaped wall abutting against a first inner wall of the first air outlet section proximate to the body, and the arc-shaped wall being spaced apart from the first longitudinal wall to form the first air inlet channel.

[0044] Scheme 10:

[0045] The stand according to scheme 8, characterized in that,

[0046] the first air outlet section has a first inner wall abutting against the first longitudinal wall extending in a horizontal direction and a first side wall proximate to the second air outlet section, the first inner wall and the first side wall being spaced apart from the first outlet in a direction perpendicular to the first longitudinal wall;

[0047] the first end portion extends along the horizontal direction and meets the first side wall at the first outlet, and the first longitudinal wall is configured to cover the first outlet to space apart the first air inlet channel between the first end portion and the first longitudinal wall.

[0048] Scheme 11:

[0049] The column according to scheme 8, characterized in that

[0050] The second air outlet section has a guide support ablatable against the second longitudinal wall, the guide support having a guide wall extending obliquely from the second outlet towards the second longitudinal wall to the second air outlet opening, the second end portion being configured to extend from the body of the deflector panel towards the second outlet and parallel to the guide wall to form the second air guiding channel.

[0051] Scheme 12:

[0052] A vehicle, characterized in that the vehicle comprises an air outlet structure according to any one of schemes 1-6, or a column according to any one of schemes 7-11. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0053] The preferred embodiments of the present application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0054] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the vehicle of the present application;

[0055] Figure 2 is a front view schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the air outlet structure of the present application assembled on a column;

[0056] Figure 3 is a back view schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the air outlet structure of the present application assembled on a column;

[0057] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the air outlet structure of the present application assembled on a column along Figure 2 the A-A section line shown;

[0058] Figure 5 is a perspective view schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the air outlet structure of the present application;

[0059] Figure 6 is a right view schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the air outlet structure of the present application;

[0060] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the air outlet structure of the present application along Figure 6 the B-B section line shown;

[0061] Figure 8 is a front view schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the air outlet structure of the present application assembled on a column;

[0062] Figure 9 is a back view schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the air outlet structure of the present application assembled on a column;

[0063] Figure 10 is a sectional view of the second embodiment of the air outlet structure of the present application taken along Figure 8

[0064] Figure 11 is a perspective view of the second embodiment of the air outlet structure of the present application;

[0065] Figure 12 is a right side view of the second embodiment of the air outlet structure of the present application;

[0066] Figure 13 is a sectional view of the second embodiment of the air outlet structure of the present application taken along Figure 11

[0067] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0068] 1. vehicle; 11, pillar; 11a, A-pillar; 11b, B-pillar; 11c, C-pillar; 111, first longitudinal wall; 1111, arc-shaped section; 112, second longitudinal wall; 12, air outlet structure; 121, air duct; 211, first air outlet section; 2111, first outlet; 2112, first inner wall; 2113, first side wall; 212, second air outlet section; 2121, second outlet; 2122, flow guide support; 2122a, flow guide wall; 2122b, inclined wall; 2122c, straight wall; 2123, second inner wall; 213, air inlet section; 2131, first air inlet section; 2132, second air inlet section; 2133, partition; 2134, air valve; 21341, blade; 21342, rotating shaft; 2135, air inlet; 122, first air outlet; 123, second air outlet; 124, first air guide channel; 125, second air guide channel; 126, air guide plate; 261, first end portion; 2611, arc-shaped wall; 262, second end portion; 263, body; 127, first swing leaf assembly; 271, first swing leaf; 272, first connecting rod; 128, second swing leaf assembly; 281, second swing leaf; 282, second connecting rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0069] The preferred embodiments of the present application will be described hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that these embodiments are merely intended to explain the technical principles of the present application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present application.

[0070] ​​It should be noted that in the description of the present application, the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the direction or positional relationship shown in the drawings, which are merely for the convenience of description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second" are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0071] In addition, it should be further pointed out that in the description of the present application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "arrangement", "connection" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or integrally connected; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0072] In order to solve or at least to some extent improve the technical problems of the existing vehicle air outlet structure having the straight blowing passengers and narrow air supply range in the prior art, the present application provides an air outlet structure 12. The air outlet structure 12 comprises: an air pipe 121; a first air outlet 122 and a second air outlet 123, the first air outlet 122 and the second air outlet 123 are arranged to be spaced apart from each other and parallel to each other; a first air guide channel 124 and a second air guide channel 125, the first air guide channel 124 extends from the air pipe 121 to the first air outlet 122, the second air guide channel 125 extends from the air pipe 121 to the second air outlet 123, and the first air guide channel 124 and the second air guide channel 125 are arranged such that the first air flow F1 flowing out of the first air outlet 122 intersects with the second air flow F2 flowing out of the second air outlet 123 and disperses each other.

[0073] The term "Coanda effect" mentioned herein refers to the tendency of fluid (water flow or air flow, etc.) to flow along the surface of a convex object, unless there is an explicit contrary statement; the term "aspect ratio" refers to the ratio of the size of the object in the height (or length) direction to the size of the object in the width direction.

[0074] As Figure 1As shown, in one or more embodiments, the vehicle 1 of the present invention is a sedan. Alternatively, the vehicle 1 of the present invention may also be an SUV, MPV, van, or other suitable vehicle. The vehicle 1 includes pillars 11. In one or more embodiments, the pillars 11 may be made of suitable steel through welding, hydroforming, or other suitable processes to give them high rigidity, thereby supporting the vehicle body structure. In one or more embodiments, the side of the pillar 11 closest to the passenger compartment is wrapped with carbon fiber composite material or other suitable materials to achieve vibration reduction, noise reduction, and weight reduction. The pillars 11 include an A-pillar 11a (or "front pillar") located at the front of the vehicle 1, a B-pillar 11b (or "middle pillar") located in the middle of the vehicle 1, and a C-pillar 11c (or "rear pillar") located at the rear of the vehicle 1. The A-pillars 11a, B-pillars 11b, and C-pillars 11c are all arranged symmetrically along the centerline of the vehicle 1. Figure 1 As shown, in one or more embodiments, an air outlet structure 12 is provided on the B-pillar 11b on the right side of vehicle 1. The air outlet structure 12 is configured to be connected to the ventilation system (not shown) of vehicle 1 via a ventilation duct (not shown), so that the airflow processed by the ventilation system can be conveniently delivered into the passenger compartment, thereby achieving the purpose of ventilation and temperature regulation. Alternatively, the air outlet structure 12 can also be configured on other suitable pillars of vehicle 1, such as the A-pillar 11a, C-pillar 11c, etc. Alternatively, the air outlet structure 12 can also be configured in other suitable locations of vehicle 1, such as the roof.

[0075] Below, in conjunction with Figures 2-7 The first embodiment of the air outlet structure of the present invention is described in detail.

[0076] like Figures 2-4 As shown, in one or more embodiments, the air outlet structure 12 of the present invention includes an air duct 121, a first air outlet 122, a second air outlet 123, a first air intake channel 124, a second air intake channel 125, and an air guide plate 126. The air duct 121 is arranged inside the column 11, so that the air duct 121 can be hidden inside the column 11 and not seen by the user, thus achieving an aesthetic purpose. The air duct 121 is integrally molded using a suitable resin material through an injection molding process to simplify the manufacturing process and reduce manufacturing costs. Figure 3 As shown, in one or more embodiments, the duct 121 includes a first air outlet section 211, a second air outlet section 212, and an air inlet section 213. The first air outlet section 211 and the second air outlet section 212 are spaced apart from each other and arranged side by side. A first outlet 2111, which connects to the first air outlet 122, is formed on the first air outlet section 211, and a second outlet 2121, which connects to the second air outlet 123, is formed on the second air outlet section 212. Based on Figure 3As shown in the orientation, the first air outlet section 211 is configured to extend from the upper portion of the air inlet section 213 towards the left upper side and abut against the first longitudinal wall 111 of the stand column 11. Correspondingly, the second air outlet section 212 is configured to extend from the upper portion of the air inlet section 213 towards the right upper side and abut against the second longitudinal wall 112 of the stand column 11, such that the air duct 121 assumes a generally "Y" shape. By the above-mentioned configuration, the structure of the air duct 121 is made more simple to make full use of the space within the stand column 11, improving the space utilization. Alternatively, the first air outlet section 211 is configured to extend from the air inlet section 213 towards the right upper side and abut against the second longitudinal wall 112, and the second air outlet section 212 is configured to extend from the air inlet section 213 towards the left upper side and abut against the first longitudinal wall 111. Alternatively, the air duct 121 can also be configured as two independent air ducts or other suitable forms.

[0077] As shown in the orientation, Figure 4 in one or more embodiments, the first air outlet section 211 has a first inner wall 2112 close to one side of the air deflector 126. The first inner wall 2112 is configured to abut against the air deflector 126 to prevent the first air flow F1 from flowing out from the assembly gap between the first air outlet section 211 and the air deflector 126 to reduce the air outlet efficiency.

[0078] As shown in the orientation, Figure 3 in one or more embodiments, a first swing leaf assembly 127 is further provided in the first air outlet section 211. As shown in the orientation, Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 in one or more embodiments, the first swing leaf assembly 127 includes nine first swing leaves 271 and a first connecting rod 272 which are uniformly spaced from each other in the vertical direction. Alternatively, the number of the first swing leaves 271 can also be set to other suitable numbers more or less than nine. As shown in the orientation, Figure 4 and based on the orientation shown in Figure 4 each first swing leaf 271 is configured to swing towards the right side, i.e. towards the direction of the first outlet 2111. The angle of the swing of the first swing leaf 271 can be adjusted according to actual needs, for example, 55°, 60°, 65°, etc. Each first swing leaf 271 is configured to be rotatably fixed on the first connecting rod 272. The first connecting rod 272 is configured to be connected with a first motor (not shown in the figure). The first motor includes but is not limited to a stepper motor, a servo motor, etc. By controlling the first motor to drive the first connecting rod 272 to reciprocate in the vertical direction, the first swing leaf 271 is swung up and down, further expanding the air outlet range of the first air flow F1.

[0079] As shown in the orientation, Figure 4As shown, in one or more embodiments, the second air outlet section 212 has a second inner wall 2123 near the side of the air guide plate 126. The second inner wall 2123 is configured to abut against the air guide plate 126, thereby preventing the second airflow F2 from flowing out from the assembly gap between the second air outlet section 212 and the air guide plate 126 and reducing the air outlet efficiency. In one or more embodiments, the second air outlet section 212 has a flow guide bracket 2122 abutting against the second longitudinal wall 112. The flow guide bracket 2122 includes a straight wall 2122c, an inclined wall 2122b, and a flow guide wall 2122a connected in sequence. The straight wall 2122c abuts against the second longitudinal wall 112. Based on Figure 4 As shown in the diagram, the inclined wall 2122b is configured to extend from the end of the straight wall 2122c toward the lower right to the second outlet 2121. The guide wall 2122a is configured to extend from the second outlet 2121 toward the lower left to the edge of the second longitudinal wall 112.

[0080] like Figure 3 As shown, in one or more embodiments, a second swashplate assembly 128 is further provided within the second air outlet section 212. Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in one or more embodiments, the second oscillating vane assembly 128 includes nine second oscillating vanes 281 and a second connecting rod 282 that are evenly spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction. Alternatively, the number of second oscillating vanes 281 may also be set to other suitable numbers, more or less than nine. Figure 4 As shown, and based on Figure 4 As shown, each second blade 281 is configured to swing to the left, i.e., towards the second outlet 2121. The swing angle of the second blade 281 can be adjusted according to actual needs, such as 55°, 60°, 65°, etc. Each second blade 281 is rotatably fixed to the second link 282. The second link 282 is configured to be connected to a second motor (not shown in the figure). The second motor includes, but is not limited to, a stepper motor, a servo motor, etc. By controlling the second motor to drive the second link 282 to reciprocate in the vertical direction, the second blades 281 swing up and down, further expanding the outlet range of the second airflow F2.

[0081] like Figure 5As shown, in one or more embodiments, the air intake section 213 has an air inlet 2135 that can communicate with the ventilation system of the vehicle 1 to receive airflow from the ventilation system. In one or more embodiments, the air intake section 213 also has a vertically extending partition 2133 to divide the air intake section 213 into a first air intake section 2131 and a second air intake section 2132. The first air intake section 2131 is configured to communicate with a first air outlet section 211. Correspondingly, the second air intake section 2132 is configured to communicate with a second air outlet section 212. In one or more embodiments, a damper 2134 is provided within the air intake section 213 near the air inlet 2135 to regulate the airflow of the first air intake section 2131 and the second air intake section 2132. In one or more embodiments, the damper 2134 includes a blade 21341 and a rotating shaft 21342. Blade 21341 is configured to rotate around shaft 21342 to adjust the angle of blade 21341 within air inlet section 213. Shaft 21342 is configured to be connected to a third motor (not shown) to control the rotation angle of blade 21341 by driving the motor to rotate. The third motor includes, but is not limited to, stepper motor, servo motor, etc.

[0082] like Figure 2 As shown, in one or more embodiments, the air guide plate 126 is a single part and is arranged between the first longitudinal wall 111 and the second longitudinal wall 112, which are opposite to each other. The air guide plate 126 is formed independently of the first longitudinal wall 111 and the second longitudinal wall 112. The configuration of the air guide plate 126 not only guides the airflow but also effectively shields the air duct 121, serving an aesthetic purpose. The air guide plate 126 can be integrally molded from PP, ABS, or other suitable resin materials using an injection molding process to simplify the manufacturing process.

[0083] like Figure 4 As shown, the air guide plate 126 includes a first end 261, a second end 262, and a body 263. The body 263 is configured as a square plate extending generally in a horizontal direction. In one or more embodiments, the body 263 is an arc-shaped body that bulges away from the column 11, having a predetermined curvature that meets practical needs. Based on Figure 4 As shown, the first end portion 261 is configured to extend from the right end of the body 263 toward a direction away from the body 263 to a first outlet 2111 on the first air outlet section 211, i.e., extending obliquely toward the upper right. In one or more embodiments, the first end portion 261 is an arc-shaped wall 2611, and the arc-shaped wall 2611 protrudes toward a direction away from the first air outlet section 211. The first longitudinal wall 111 has an arc-shaped section 1111 that is substantially parallel to the arc-shaped wall 2611. The arc-shaped section 1111 and the arc-shaped wall 2611 are spaced apart to form a first air intake channel 124, and the end of the arc-shaped section 1111 mates with the arc-shaped wall 2611 to form a first air outlet 122.Figure 2 As shown, in one or more embodiments, the first air outlet 122 is a roughly slit-shaped opening extending vertically, making it difficult for the user to notice and thus achieving concealed airflow, while also having an aesthetic effect. The aspect ratio of the first air outlet 122 is greater than or equal to 8. In one or more embodiments, the width of the first air outlet 122 is 5mm, and the height of the first air outlet 122 is 200mm, i.e., the aspect ratio of the first air outlet 122 is 40. By setting a suitable aspect ratio, the first air outlet 122 can have a smaller width to achieve the purpose of concealed airflow, while obtaining a larger air outlet area to increase the airflow volume. It can be understood that the first airflow F1 delivered to the first air outlet section 211 by the ventilation system can easily flow from the first outlet 2111 along the first air intake channel 124 and exit from the first air outlet 122. By setting the first air intake channel 124, the airflow efficiency of the first air outlet section 211 can be improved. Furthermore, the first airflow F1 exiting from the first air outlet 122 will be affected by the air guide plate 126, resulting in a Coanda effect, and therefore flows in a direction close to the body 263. Specifically, as Figure 4 As indicated by the middle arrow, the first airflow F1 initially flows to the right, and then, guided by the first air intake channel 124, it turns to flow to the left.

[0084] like Figure 4 As shown, in one or more embodiments, the second end portion 262 is configured to extend from the left side of the body 263 toward the upper right to the second outlet 2121 of the second air outlet section 212. Alternatively, the second end portion 262 may also be configured to extend from the right side of the body 263 toward the upper left to the second outlet 2121 of the second air outlet section 212, while the first end portion 261 is configured to extend from the left side of the body 263 toward the upper left to the first outlet 2111 of the first air outlet section 211. In this case, the positions of the first air outlet section 211 and the second air outlet section 212 are interchanged, as are the positions of the first longitudinal wall 111 and the second longitudinal wall 112. In one or more embodiments, the end of the second end portion 262 is configured to be substantially parallel to the guide wall 2122a of the guide bracket 2122, and spaced out by a second flow channel 125. The end of the guide wall 2122a mates with the second end portion 262 to form a second air outlet 123. Figure 2As shown, in one or more embodiments, the second air outlet 123 is a roughly slit-shaped opening extending vertically, such that the vertical center line of the second air outlet 123 is parallel to the vertical center line of the first air outlet 122. The slit-shaped opening makes the second air outlet 123 less noticeable to the user, thus concealing the air outlet and achieving hidden airflow, while also having an aesthetic effect. The aspect ratio of the second air outlet 123 is greater than or equal to 8. In one or more embodiments, the width of the second air outlet 123 is 5mm, and the height of the second air outlet 123 is 200mm, i.e., the aspect ratio of the second air outlet 123 is 40. By setting a suitable aspect ratio, the second air outlet 123 can have a smaller width to achieve the purpose of hidden airflow, while simultaneously obtaining a larger air outlet area to increase the airflow volume. In one or more embodiments, the second air outlet 123 is configured to have the same width and height as the first air outlet 122, meaning the second air outlet 123 and the first air outlet 122 also have the same aspect ratio, resulting in the second air outlet 123 and the first air outlet 122 having the same air outlet area. It is understood that the second airflow F2, delivered to the second air outlet section 212 by the ventilation system, can easily flow from the second outlet 2121 along the second air intake channel 125 and exit from the second air outlet 123. By providing the second air intake channel 125, the air outlet efficiency of the second air outlet section 212 can be improved. Figure 4 As indicated by the middle arrow, the second airflow F2 flows from the second outlet section 212 toward the second outlet 2121 located on the left, and then is guided by the second air intake channel 125 to flow downward to the left. At this time, the first airflow F1 and the second airflow F2 can intersect and disperse each other near the second outlet 123, which not only improves the uniformity of airflow distribution, but also expands the range of airflow distribution, significantly improving the uniformity of airflow from the outlet structure 12.

[0085] Below, in conjunction with Figures 8-13 The second embodiment of the air outlet structure of the present invention will be described in detail.

[0086] like Figures 8-10 As shown, in one or more embodiments, the air outlet structure 12 of the present invention includes an air duct 121, a first air outlet 122, a second air outlet 123, a first air intake channel 124, a second air intake channel 125, and an air guide plate 126. The air duct 121 includes a first air outlet section 211, a second air outlet section 212, and an air inlet section 213. A first outlet 2111, which can communicate with the first air outlet 122, is formed on the first air outlet section 211, and a second outlet 2121, which can communicate with the second air outlet 123, is formed on the second air outlet section 212.

[0087] based on Figure 9As shown, the first air outlet section 211 is configured to extend from the upper part of the air inlet section 213 toward the upper left and abut against the first longitudinal wall 111 of the column 11. Figure 8 As shown, and based on Figure 8 As shown, the first longitudinal wall 111 is configured to extend generally horizontally to the left from the right side of the column 11, and is spaced apart from the second longitudinal wall 112 located on the left side of the column 11. Figure 10 As shown, in one or more embodiments, the first air outlet section 211 has a first inner wall 2112 abutting against the first longitudinal wall 111 and a first side wall 2113 near the second air outlet section 212. For example... Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the first inner wall 2112 and the first side wall 2113 are spaced a certain distance apart in a direction perpendicular to the first longitudinal wall 111 to form the first outlet 2111.

[0088] like Figure 9 As shown, in one or more embodiments, a first swashplate assembly 127 is further provided within the first air outlet section 211. For example... Figure 9 , Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, in one or more embodiments, the first oscillating vane assembly 127 includes nine first oscillating vanes 271 and first connecting rods 272 that are evenly spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction. Alternatively, the number of first oscillating vanes 271 may also be set to other suitable numbers, more or less than nine. Figure 10 As shown, and based on Figure 10 As shown, each of the first blades 271 is configured to swing to the left, that is, to swing towards the first outlet 2111.

[0089] like Figure 8 As shown, in one or more embodiments, the air guide plate 126 is arranged between a first longitudinal wall 111 and a second longitudinal wall 112 that are spaced apart from each other. Figure 10 As shown, the air guide plate 126 includes a first end 261, a second end 262, and a body 263. The body 263 is configured as a square plate extending generally in the horizontal direction. Based on Figure 10 As shown, the first end portion 261 is configured to extend to the right from the body 263 in a generally horizontal direction to the first outlet 2111 and abut against the first sidewall 2113. In other words, the first end portion 261 and the body 263 are an integral square plate structure. Figure 10As shown, the first longitudinal wall 111 covers the first outlet 2111 and extends to the left in a generally horizontal direction from the first outlet 2111. Therefore, the first longitudinal wall 111 and the first end 261 of the air guide plate 126 are parallel to each other and spaced apart by a predetermined distance to form a first air intake channel 124. At this time, the first air intake channel 124 also extends in a generally horizontal direction. The predetermined distance can be 5 mm, or other suitable distances larger or smaller than 5 mm. At the left end of the first longitudinal wall 111, the first longitudinal wall 111 and the first end 261 cooperate to form a first air outlet 122. It is understood that the first airflow F1 delivered to the first air outlet section 211 by the ventilation system can easily flow from the first outlet 2111 along the first air intake channel 124 and exit from the first air outlet 122.

[0090] It should be noted that other parts not mentioned in the second embodiment can be configured the same as in the first embodiment, and will not be described again here.

[0091] like Figure 10 As indicated by the middle arrow, the first airflow F1 flows towards the first outlet 2111 on the left, and then, guided by the first air intake channel 124, flows approximately horizontally to the left, exiting from the first air outlet 122. The second airflow F2 flows within the second air outlet section 212 towards the second outlet 2121 on the left, and then, guided by the second air intake channel 125, turns to flow downwards and to the left. The first airflow F1 and the second airflow F2 intersect and disperse each other near the second air outlet 123, which not only improves the uniformity of airflow distribution but also expands the range of airflow distribution, significantly enhancing the uniformity of airflow from the air outlet structure 12.

[0092] 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 structure, characterized by, The air outlet structure is adapted to be arranged on a stand column, and comprises: an air duct; a first air outlet and a second air outlet, the first air outlet and the second air outlet being configured to be spaced apart from each other and parallel to each other, the first air outlet being adapted to be positioned on a first longitudinal wall of the stand column, and the second air outlet being adapted to be positioned on a second longitudinal wall of the stand column which is spaced apart from the first longitudinal wall; a first air guide channel and a second air guide channel, the first air guide channel extending from the air duct to the first air outlet, and the second air guide channel extending from the air duct to the second air outlet, and the first air guide channel and the second air guide channel being configured such that a first air flow out of the first air outlet intersects with a second air flow out of the second air outlet and disperses from each other; wherein the air duct comprises: a first air outlet section and a second air outlet section, the first air outlet section and the second air outlet section being spaced apart from each other and arranged side by side, a first outlet matched with the first air guide channel being provided on the first air outlet section, and a second outlet matched with the second air guide channel being provided on the second air outlet section; and an air inlet section, the air inlet section being spaced apart into a first air inlet section and a second air inlet section by a partition plate extending along a height direction thereof, the first air inlet section being in communication with the first air outlet section, and the second air inlet section being in communication with the second air outlet section; wherein the second air outlet section has a guide support adapted to abut against the second longitudinal wall, the guide support comprising a straight wall, an inclined wall and a guide wall connected in sequence, the straight wall being adapted to abut against the second longitudinal wall, the inclined wall being configured to extend from an end of the straight wall to the second outlet, and the guide wall being configured to extend from the second outlet to an edge of the second longitudinal wall.

2. The air outlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first air outlet and the second air outlet are both slot-shaped openings.

3. The air outlet structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, An aspect ratio of the first air outlet and the second air outlet ranges from ≥8, respectively.

4. The air outlet structure according to claim 1, wherein a first swing leaf assembly extending along the height direction is formed in the first air outlet section, the first swing leaf assembly comprising a plurality of first swing leaves and a first connecting rod spaced apart from each other, each of the first swing leaves being configured to be rotatably fixed on the first connecting rod and swing up and down towards a direction of the first outlet; and a second swing leaf assembly extending along the height direction is formed in the second air outlet section, the second swing leaf assembly comprising a plurality of second swing leaves and a second connecting rod spaced apart from each other, each of the second swing leaves being configured to be rotatably fixed on the second connecting rod and swing up and down towards a direction of the second outlet.

5. The air outlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, An air valve is provided in the air inlet section, the air valve being configured to adjust an air volume in the first air inlet section and the second air inlet section.

6. A column, characterized by The stand column comprises the air outlet structure according to any one of claims 1-5.

7. A column according to claim 6, wherein The air outlet structure further comprises a deflector having opposite first and second ends, the first end being configured to be spaced apart from the first longitudinal wall to form the first air inlet channel, and the second end being configured to be fitted with the second air outlet section to form the second air inlet channel.

8. The column of claim 7, wherein The first end is configured to be an arc-shaped wall extending from a body of the deflector towards a direction away from the body to the first outlet, the arc-shaped wall abutting against a first inner wall of the first air outlet section proximate to the body, and the arc-shaped wall being spaced apart from the first longitudinal wall to form the first air inlet channel.

9. The stand of claim 7, wherein, The first air outlet section has a first inner wall abutting against the first longitudinal wall extending in a horizontal direction, and a first side wall proximate to the second air outlet section, the first inner wall and the first side wall being spaced apart from the first outlet in a direction perpendicular to the first longitudinal wall; The first end extends along the horizontal direction and meets the first side wall at the first outlet, and the first longitudinal wall is configured to cover the first outlet to space the first air inlet channel between the first end and the first longitudinal wall.

10. The stand of claim 7, wherein, The second end is configured to extend from a body of the deflector towards the second outlet and parallel to a deflector wall of the deflector support to form the second air inlet channel.

11. A vehicle characterized by comprising: The vehicle comprises the air outlet structure according to any one of claims 1-5, or the stand according to any one of claims 6-10.

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