Ventilation structure of a vehicle and method for manufacturing such a ventilation structure

Abstract

A ventilation structure for a vehicle, the ventilation structure having a housing and a motion mechanism assembly that can be at least partially housed by the housing, the motion mechanism assembly having two side plates and at least one air guide element movable and, in particular, pivotable between the two side plates relative to the side plates, wherein the motion mechanism required for coordinating the movement of the at least one air guide element is integrated into or disposed on the side plates, and wherein the side plates have a shape that is particularly preferably independent of the motion mechanism required for coordinating the movement of the at least one air guide element, and that is at least partially complementary to an adapter region of the housing, thereby enabling the housing to be connected to motion mechanism assemblies of different configurations and, in particular, to be detachably connected to form motion mechanism modules.

Description

[0001] The present invention generally relates to a ventilation system for supplying air to the interior space of a vehicle, and more particularly to the corresponding ventilation structure.

[0002] In ventilation systems used in vehicles, ventilation structures are generally employed that can purposefully control the outflow or escape of air. These structures are used, in particular, to supply fresh air to the interior space of the vehicle.

[0003] Air flows through the inlet opening of the corresponding ventilation structure into an air passage at least partially defined by the housing wall of the ventilation structure, passes through this air passage, and finally flows into the interior space of the vehicle (e.g., a car or truck) through the outlet opening of the ventilation structure. Generally, the flow intensity, i.e., the amount of air flowing into the interior space of the vehicle per unit time, can be adjusted, especially manually, by control elements.

[0004] In addition, ventilation structures generally include air guiding elements that direct or adjust the airflow. These air guiding elements can be manipulated to purposefully deflect or direct the airflow exhausted from the ventilation structure. For example, this directionality can be achieved in the horizontal and / or vertical directions and can also be manually adjusted using control elements.

[0005] In addition, ventilation structures generally have a closing device to manually move the ventilation structure from an open state (in which air can flow out of the ventilation structure) to a closed state (in which no air flows out of the ventilation structure), and vice versa.

[0006] In addition, the temperature of a single ventilation structure or multiple ventilation structures can generally be adjusted to introduce cooled or heated air into the vehicle's interior space.

[0007] Therefore, in general, ventilation systems typically utilize control elements to adjust the open / closed state, flow temperature, flow intensity, and flow direction. These control elements can usually be manually set individually and are then typically held in their set positions.

[0008] On the other hand, ventilation structures known from the prior art are generally constructed such that they are designed for specific purposes, such as for a specific vehicle type or for a specific component within the vehicle's interior space. Ventilation structures can also have a variety of different designs within the vehicle's interior (e.g., along the vehicle's dashboard), varying in terms of the shape and design of the housing, the number of air guiding elements, and the design of the enclosure and the panels arranged on the front or sides.

[0009] Therefore, to date, separate ventilation structures have typically been designed for each individual vehicle type and, moreover, for each location. This results in relatively high production costs because ventilation structures are usually produced in small quantities and must be designed and manufactured individually for each use case.

[0010] The resulting higher consumption leads to higher costs and relatively higher time consumption. In addition, the ventilation performance of each ventilation structure must be checked.

[0011] Therefore, based on this problem, the basic objective of the present invention is to further improve the ventilation structures of the types mentioned above, thereby ensuring the general applicability of the ventilation structures.

[0012] With regard to the ventilation structure, the basic objective of the invention is achieved by the subject matter of independent patent claim 1, wherein advantageous further improvements to the ventilation structure according to the invention are given in dependent patent claims 2 to 17.

[0013] Therefore, the present invention particularly relates to a ventilation structure for a vehicle, the ventilation structure having a housing and a motion mechanism assembly capable of being at least partially housed by the housing. Here, the motion mechanism assembly provides the motion mechanism required for operating separate air guiding elements of the ventilation structure.

[0014] The motion mechanism assembly has, in particular, two side plates and at least one air guide element that is movable and, in particular, pivotable relative to the two side plates between them, wherein the at least one air guide element is supported by the two paired side plates of the motion mechanism assembly.

[0015] In this context, according to the present invention, the motion mechanism required for coordinating the movement of the at least one air guiding element is preferably fully integrated into or disposed on these side plates.

[0016] Regarding the side plates of the motion mechanism assembly, according to the invention, these side plates have a shape that is particularly preferably independent of the motion mechanism required for coordinating the movement of the at least one air guiding element, wherein the shape of the two side plates of the motion mechanism assembly is particularly designed such that the shape is implemented to be at least partially complementary to the adapter region of the housing of the ventilation structure, thereby allowing the housing to be connected to motion mechanism assemblies of different configurations to form motion mechanism modules.

[0017] In this context, it is particularly proposed that the housing can be connected to different motion mechanism components, which differ in the number of air guide elements and / or in the motion mechanism required to coordinate the movement of the at least one air guide element relative to the side plates.

[0018] Obviously, the advantage obtainable by means of the solution according to the invention is that, in particular, the motion mechanism required for operating the at least one air guiding element of the ventilation structure is integrated into or disposed on the side plate of the motion mechanism assembly. By transferring the motion mechanism required for operating the at least one air guiding element to the side plate of the motion mechanism assembly, a simplified and particularly modular structure of the ventilation structure can be achieved because—regardless of the specific purpose of the ventilation structure—the same housing can be used for the ventilation structure. Therefore, depending on the specific purpose of the ventilation structure, only the motion mechanism designed into or integrated into the side plate of the motion mechanism assembly needs to be changed.

[0019] In other words, this invention enables the construction and design / construction of ventilation structures according to the type of "building block system". While most components of the ventilation structure (e.g., the housing of the ventilation structure) remain structurally unchanged, different ventilation structures, especially those for different purposes, can be designed in a simple way, namely by simply adjusting the motion mechanism integrated into the side plate of the motion mechanism assembly or the motion mechanism set on the side plate of the motion mechanism assembly to suit the specific purpose of the ventilation structure.

[0020] On the other hand, a further improvement to the solution according to the invention proposes that different motion mechanisms can be implemented in the side plate of the motion mechanism assembly or on the side plate of the motion mechanism assembly, thereby enabling the use of a suitable modular side plate assembly with a suitable motion mechanism when designing a special ventilation structure according to the building block principle.

[0021] Therefore, according to the implementation of the ventilation structure of the present invention, the motion mechanism assembly has a plurality of air guiding elements, which are respectively supported between two side plates of the motion mechanism assembly so that the side plates can move and, in particular, can pivot relative to the side plates.

[0022] In this context, it is particularly advantageous that the connecting mechanism is integrated into or arranged on the side plate of the motion mechanism assembly to coordinate the movement of the plurality of air guide elements relative to each other and relative to the two side plates of the motion mechanism assembly.

[0023] Alternatively or otherwise, it is conceivable that at least one groove guide is designed in the side plate of the motion mechanism assembly, and a drive member connected to the at least one air guide element of the motion mechanism assembly is accommodated or may be accommodated in the groove guide to define and / or guide the movement of the at least one air guide element relative to the two side plates of the motion mechanism assembly.

[0024] In this context, other embodiments of the at least one air guide element for manipulating the motion mechanism assembly are also considered, wherein the motion mechanism may be integrated into the side plate of the motion mechanism assembly or may be arranged on at least both side plates of the motion mechanism assembly.

[0025] Therefore, it can be seen that the solution according to the invention is characterized in particular by the transfer of all preferred parameters / characteristics that characterize the function of the ventilation structure and the associated motion mechanism to the side plate of the motion mechanism assembly, so that in order to design a specific ventilation structure, only a pair of side plates with corresponding motion mechanisms need to be selected—preferably from a predetermined or determinable plurality of side plates with corresponding motion mechanisms, which can be integrated into the rest of the modular design components of the ventilation structure.

[0026] To simplify the integration of the motion mechanism components, a further improvement to the ventilation structure according to the invention proposes that the adapter region of the housing of the ventilation structure, or the adapter region of the housing of the motion mechanism module ultimately formed with the motion mechanism components of the ventilation structure, is at least partially designed as an engagement or locking mechanism for forming a preferably releasable engagement or locking connection with the two side plates of the motion mechanism components.

[0027] Alternatively or otherwise, it is conceivable that the adapter region of the housing is designed at least partially to accommodate the side plate of the motion mechanism assembly in a form-fitting manner.

[0028] These embodiments allow for the simple assembly of the various modules of the ventilation structure, and in particular, the assembly of the motion mechanism components with the housing of the ventilation structure, wherein the combined state of the housing and the motion mechanism components constitutes a corresponding "motion mechanism module". This pertains to a module of the ventilation structure that contains all the motion mechanism elements required for operating the at least one air guiding element of the ventilation structure.

[0029] According to a preferred embodiment of the ventilation structure of the invention, the ventilation structure further comprises an actuating element preferably modularly constructed for manually operating the at least one air guide element of the motion mechanism assembly. The modular structure of the actuating element particularly includes the function of allowing it to be detachably or replaceably connected to the at least one air guide element of the motion mechanism assembly.

[0030] A preferred further improvement to the ventilation structure according to the invention proposes that the ventilation structure also includes a slat module that can be selectively or as needed and preferably detachably connected to the air inflow area of ​​the motion mechanism module formed by the motion mechanism assembly and the housing.

[0031] The slat module preferably has at least one, and in particular a plurality of, air guide slats or air guide elements oriented perpendicularly to the at least one air guide element of the motion mechanism assembly, to block or laterally deflect airflow through the ventilation structure as needed.

[0032] In order to enable the optional slat module to be detachably connected to the motion mechanism module, a preferred embodiment of a further improvement of the ventilation structure according to the invention proposes that the slat module has a housing in which at least one and preferably one plurality of air guiding slats / at least one and preferably one plurality of air guiding elements are movably and particularly pivotally supported relative to the housing, wherein the housing can be detachably connected to the air inflow area of ​​the housing of the motion mechanism assembly by a snap-fit ​​or locking connection.

[0033] According to an embodiment of the ventilation structure of the present invention, the housing of the slat module can be integrally connected with the housing of the ventilation structure.

[0034] In this context, it is conceivable that the housing of the slat module has two side plates, wherein at least one and preferably the plurality of air guide slats / air guide elements are housed or supported between the two side plates, such that at least one and preferably the plurality of air guide slats are movable relative to these side plates and, in particular, are pivotable.

[0035] In a corresponding advantageous embodiment of the side panel, it is conceivable in principle to use a modular ventilated housing that integrally connects the rear housing (i.e., the housing of the slat module) and the motion mechanism module, and especially the housing of the motion mechanism module. In this way, only one housing may exist, which then allows for variations in the motion mechanism components, especially in the form of variations in the side panels.

[0036] In this context, it is particularly advantageous that the housing of the slat module preferably has centering and / or guiding elements and that the housing of the motion mechanism assembly has complementary elements designed to ensure that the housing of the slat module is properly centered and / or oriented when mounted onto the housing of the motion mechanism assembly.

[0037] The slat module preferably has air guide slats or air guide elements that are movable relative to the housing of the slat module and, in particular, pivotable, wherein a coupling mechanism is further provided for associating the movement of the respective air guide slats / air guide elements of the slat module.

[0038] According to a particularly preferred design of the ventilation structure based on the further improvements mentioned above, the motion mechanism assembly has at least one, and preferably two, additional, and particularly peripheral, air guiding elements that are movable and particularly pivotable relative to the at least one air guiding element of the motion mechanism assembly and relative to the housing of the ventilation structure, and these air guiding elements extend parallel to the at least one air guiding element of the motion mechanism assembly and perpendicular to the at least one air guiding element of the slat module.

[0039] In this context, it is particularly noted that the at least one additional air guide element of the motion mechanism assembly is provided with a coupling mechanism, wherein the coupling mechanism is designed to orient the at least one additional air guide element of the motion mechanism assembly preferably toward the at least one air guide element of the motion mechanism assembly, and in particular to be oriented opposite to the direction of the at least one air guide element of the motion mechanism assembly.

[0040] This design allows for the optimal guidance of the airflow exhausted from the ventilation structure in a particularly compact manner.

[0041] Regarding the coupling mechanism, in this context, it is conceivable that the coupling mechanism has at least one lever arm, which is hinged on one side to the end face of the at least one additional air guide element of the motion mechanism assembly, and hinged on the other side to the end face of the at least one air guide element of the motion mechanism assembly. However, other embodiments of the corresponding coupling mechanism are of course also considered here.

[0042] The aforementioned, optionally configured actuating element of the ventilation structure preferably has a force transmission element, the end region of which is operatively connected to or capable of being operatively connected to one of the at least one air guide slats of the slat module or to an air guide element. In this way, not only the motion mechanism assembly or the at least one air guide element of the motion mechanism module, but also the at least one air guide slat / air guide element of the slat module can be correspondingly actuated as needed using the same actuating element.

[0043] According to another aspect of the invention, the ventilation structure further includes a plate assembly that can preferably be detachably or replaceably connected to the motion mechanism module of the ventilation structure.

[0044] In this context, it is particularly advantageous that the plate assembly has a first plate to cover the end plates as needed; and a second plate to cover the housing of the motion mechanism module at least partially in the air outlet area of ​​the ventilation structure as needed.

[0045] In this context, it is preferably proposed that these side plates of the motion mechanism assembly have engaging or locking elements to form an engaging or locking connection with the first plate.

[0046] Alternatively or otherwise preferably, the housing of the motion mechanism module has a corresponding engaging or locking element to form an engaging or locking connection with the second plate of the ventilation structure.

[0047] In this way, the visual design of the ventilation structure can be adapted to its specific purpose very simply and without much effort.

[0048] The present invention also relates to a method for manufacturing ventilation structures, particularly ventilation structures of the type mentioned above according to the present invention.

[0049] Preferred exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0050] In the attached diagram:

[0051] Figure 1 An exemplary embodiment of the housing of the motion mechanism module of the ventilation structure according to the present invention is shown schematically and in isometric view;

[0052] Figure 2a A first exemplary embodiment of the motion mechanism assembly of the ventilation structure according to the invention is shown schematically and in isometric view;

[0053] Figure 2b A second exemplary embodiment of the motion mechanism assembly of the ventilation structure according to the invention is shown schematically and in isometric view;

[0054] Figure 3 An exemplary embodiment of a motion mechanism module of a ventilation structure according to the invention is illustrated schematically and with isometric partial exploded views. The ventilation structure includes, according to... Figure 1 The shell and according to Figure 2a The motion mechanism components;

[0055] Figure 4 Schematic and isometric view showing the assembly state according to Figure 3 The motion mechanism module;

[0056] Figure 5 An exemplary embodiment of the slat module of the ventilation structure according to the present invention is illustrated schematically and with isometric partial exploded views;

[0057] Figure 6 Schematic and shown in isometric view according to Figure 5 Exemplary implementation of the slat module;

[0058] Figure 7 An exemplary embodiment of a ventilation structure according to the invention is shown schematically and in isometric partial views, the ventilation structure comprising, according to... Figure 6 The slat module and according to Figure 4 The motion mechanism module;

[0059] Figure 8 Schematic and isometric view showing the assembly state according to Figure 7 Exemplary embodiments of the ventilation structure according to the present invention;

[0060] Figure 9 An embodiment of the ventilation structure according to the invention is illustrated schematically and with isometric partial exploded views, the ventilation structure including... Figure 8 The combination of motion mechanism modules and slat modules, as well as plate assemblies, are schematically shown in the diagram.

[0061] Figure 10 Schematic and isometric view showing the assembly state according to Figure 9 Exemplary embodiments of the ventilation structure according to the present invention;

[0062] Figure 11 An exemplary embodiment of the actuating element of the ventilation structure according to the present invention is shown schematically and in isometric view;

[0063] Figure 12 The overall structure of the motion mechanism module is schematically shown with isometric partial exploded views, the overall structure including, according to... Figure 2b The motion mechanism assembly, motion mechanism housing, two additional air elements, and connecting rods for connecting the air guide elements;

[0064] Figure 13 Schematic and isometric view showing the assembly state according to Figure 12 Exemplary implementation of the motion mechanism module;

[0065] Figure 14 An exemplary embodiment of a ventilation structure according to the invention is illustrated schematically and with isometric partial exploded views, the ventilation structure comprising, according to... Figure 13 Motion mechanism module and according to Figure 5 The slat modules, wherein the motion mechanism module and the slat modules constitute the basic ventilation structure;

[0066] Figure 15 Schematic and isometric view showing the assembly state according to Figure 14 Exemplary embodiments of the ventilation structure according to the present invention;

[0067] Figure 16Another embodiment of the ventilation structure according to the invention is illustrated schematically and with isometric partial exploded views, the ventilation structure comprising according to Figure 4 The slat module, according to Figure 13 The motion mechanism module and board assembly; and

[0068] Figure 17 Schematic and isometric view showing the assembly state according to Figure 16 An exemplary embodiment of the ventilation structure according to the present invention.

[0069] The various aspects of different embodiments of the ventilation structure 1 according to the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0070] In short, all embodiments of the ventilation structure 1 are characterized by their modular structure. For this purpose, the ventilation structure 1 particularly includes a motion mechanism module 7 and additional slat modules 10 optionally connected to the motion mechanism module 7.

[0071] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the ventilation structure 1 is provided with a covering assembly (plate assembly 22, 23), which is preferably also implemented in a modular manner.

[0072] For example Figure 1 An exemplary embodiment of the motion mechanism module 7 of the ventilation structure 1 shown includes a housing 6, which is designed to accommodate motion mechanism components of different constructions or can be connected to motion mechanism components of different constructions (especially detachably connected) to form a corresponding motion mechanism module 7.

[0073] exist Figure 2a and Figure 2b Each is shown in an isometric view, which can be compared with the data. Figure 1 An embodiment of the motion mechanism assembly 2 that can be detachably connected to the housing 6.

[0074] Therefore, it can be seen that each motion mechanism assembly 2 has two side plates 3 and at least one air guide element 4 between these two side plates 3, which is movable relative to the side plates 3 and, in particular, pivotable. In the motion mechanism assembly 2... Figure 2a and Figure 2b In the exemplary embodiment shown, a plurality of air guiding elements 4 ( Figure 2a ) and / or (the only) air guide element 4 ( Figure 2b It is oriented on the horizontal plane and used to deflect the airflow of ventilation structure 1 upward or downward.

[0075] exist Figure 2a and Figure 2bAn essential feature of the two exemplary embodiments of the motion mechanism assembly 2 according to the invention, which are schematically shown in the figure, is that the motion mechanism 5 required for coordinating the activity of the at least one air guiding element 4 is integrated into or disposed on the corresponding side plate 3 of the motion mechanism assembly 2.

[0076] This measure allows each side plate 3 of the motion mechanism assembly 2 to be independently of the motion mechanism 5 required for coordinating the activity of the at least one air guide element 4 belonging to the motion mechanism assembly 2, and according to... Figure 1 The modularly constructed shell 6 is connected to form the corresponding motion mechanism module 7.

[0077] In detail, in this context, it is proposed that the side plate 3 of each motion mechanism assembly 2 has a shape independent of the motion mechanism 5 required for coordinating the movement of the at least one air guide element 4 belonging to the motion mechanism assembly 2. Additionally, the shape of the side plate 3 of the corresponding motion mechanism assembly 2 is implemented to interface with the adapter region of the housing 6 of the motion mechanism module 7 (see [link to adapter region]). Figure 1 At least partially complementary, such that housing 6 can be connected to motion mechanism components 2 of different constructions and, if appropriate (but not absolutely necessary), can be detachably connected to motion mechanism components to form motion mechanism module 7.

[0078] According to Figure 2a and Figure 2b As shown in the comparison of the embodiments, the housing 6 of the motion mechanism module 7 is designed to be connected to different motion mechanism components 2, wherein the different motion mechanism components 2 differ in particular in the number of air guide elements 4 and / or in the motion mechanism 5 required to coordinate the movement of the at least one air guide element 4 relative to the side plate 3.

[0079] According to Figure 1 From the isometric view, it can be seen that the adapter region 8 of the housing of the motion mechanism module 7 is at least partially designed as a snap-fit ​​or locking mechanism so as to form a preferably releasable snap-fit ​​or locking connection with the side plate 3 of the corresponding motion mechanism assembly 2.

[0080] exist Figure 2a An exemplary embodiment of the motion mechanism assembly 2 according to the ventilation structure 1 of the present invention, shown schematically and in isometric view, is characterized in that the motion mechanism assembly 2 has a plurality of air guiding elements 4 which are movable relative to the side plates 3 and, in particular, pivotally supported between the two side plates 3.

[0081] Furthermore, the connecting mechanism is integrated into the side panel 3 or at least designed in the area directly adjacent to the side panel 3 to coordinate the movement of the multiple air guiding elements 4 relative to each other and relative to the side panel 3.

[0082] Unlike this, in the ventilation structure 1 according to the present invention, the motion mechanism assembly 2 is... Figure 2b In the embodiment shown schematically and in isometric view, at least one groove guide 9 is designed in the side plate 3, and a drive member connected to the at least one air guide element 4 is housed in the groove guide to define and / or guide the movement of the at least one air guide element 4 relative to the side plate 3.

[0083] For example in Figure 11 As schematically shown in an isometric view, a preferred further improvement of the ventilation structure 1 according to the invention further includes an actuating element 17 that is preferably modularly constructed.

[0084] The actuating element 17 is particularly used for manually operating the at least one air guide element 4 of the motion mechanism assembly 2. Preferably, the modularly constructed actuating element 17 can be connected to the at least one air guide element 4 in a detachable or replaceable manner.

[0085] According to an embodiment of the ventilation structure 1 of the present invention, the ventilation structure has a slat module 10, wherein an exemplary embodiment of such a slat module 10 is described in... Figure 5 It is shown schematically and in an isometric view.

[0086] The slat module 10 can be selectively or as needed connected to the air inflow area of ​​the motion mechanism module 7, which is composed of the motion mechanism assembly 2 and the housing 6, and preferably can be detachably connected.

[0087] According to Figure 5 As can be seen from the isometric diagram, the slat module 10 preferably has at least one, and particularly preferably a plurality of, air guide slats 11 oriented perpendicularly to the at least one air guide element 4 of the motion mechanism assembly 2, to block the airflow through the ventilation structure 1 or to deflect it laterally (i.e., in the horizontal direction) as needed.

[0088] In particular, in this context, it is proposed that the slat module 10 has a housing 12, with the air guide slat 11 movably and pivotally supported relative to the housing 12. Furthermore, it is proposed that the housing 12 can preferably be detachably connected to the air inflow area of ​​the housing 6 of the motion mechanism assembly 2 via an engaging or locking connection 13.

[0089] As from Figure 6 or Figure 7 / Figure 8As can be seen from the illustrations, it is advantageous in this context that the housing 12 of the slat module 10 preferably has a centering and / or guiding element 14 and the housing 6 of the motion mechanism assembly 2 has elements designed to complement this, so that the housing 12 of the slat module 10 is centered and / or oriented relative to the housing 6 of the motion mechanism assembly 2.

[0090] As from Figure 5 As can be seen from the schematic and isometric exploded view, the slat module 10 of the exemplary embodiment of the ventilation structure 1 according to the invention preferably has a corresponding connecting mechanism 16 so that the respective air guide slats 11 of the slat module 10 are associated with each other for the activities performed by the guide slats.

[0091] If the ventilation structure 1 according to the invention is provided with a slat module 10, then according to an embodiment of the invention, the actuating element 17 (which is initially configured particularly for manually operating the at least one air guide element 4 of the motion mechanism assembly 2) has a force transmission element 18, the end region of which is operatively connected to or can be operatively connected to one of the at least one air guide slat 11 of the slat module 10.

[0092] Figure 12 The overall structure of the motion mechanism module 7 is schematically shown in an isometric exploded view, the overall structure comprising, according to... Figure 2b The motion mechanism assembly 2, the motion mechanism housing 6, two additional air elements 19, and the connecting rod 20 for connecting the air guide elements 19.

[0093] These two additional air guide elements 19 are movable relative to the at least one air guide element 4 and relative to the housing 6 of the slat module 10, and in particular, are pivotable.

[0094] In this context, it is particularly noted that the two additional air guide elements 19 extend parallel to the at least one air guide element 4 of the motion mechanism assembly 2.

[0095] In this context, it is particularly advantageous that the two additional air guide elements 19 are assigned a coupling mechanism 20, wherein the coupling mechanism 20 is designed for the two additional air guide elements 19 to be oriented opposite to the direction of the at least one air guide element 4 of the motion mechanism assembly 2.

[0096] For example from Figure 12 As can be seen from the exploded view, it is conceivable that the connecting mechanism 20 has at least one lever arm that is hinged on one side to the end face of an additional air guide element 19 and on the other side to the end face of the at least one air guide element 4 of the motion mechanism assembly 2.

[0097] According to a preferred further improvement of the ventilation structure 1 of the present invention, the ventilation structure 1 preferably also has modularly implemented plate assemblies 22, 23, which can preferably be detachably or replaceably connected to the motion mechanism module 7.

[0098] In particular, a further improvement to the ventilation structure 1 according to the present invention is proposed, wherein the plate assembly has a first plate 22 to cover the side plate 3 of the motion mechanism assembly 2 as needed; and has a second plate 23 to cover the housing 6 of the motion mechanism module 7 at the air outlet area of ​​the ventilation structure 1 as needed.

[0099] In this context, it is particularly conceivable that the side plate 3 has a snap-fit ​​or locking element 24 to form a snap-fit ​​or locking connection with the first plate 22.

[0100] Alternatively or otherwise advantageously, the housing 6 of the motion mechanism module 7 has a corresponding engaging or locking element 25 to form an engaging or locking connection with the second plate 23 of the plate assembly.

[0101] The present invention is not limited to the embodiment of the ventilation structure 1 according to the invention shown in the accompanying drawings, but is derived from an overview of all the features disclosed herein.

[0102] This also applies in particular to possible combinations of components. Therefore, it is conceivable that the housing 12 of the slat module 10 and the housing 6 of the motion mechanism module 7 can be integrally connected to each other. In this case, modularization specifically relates to... Figure 2a and Figure 2b The replaceability of the motion mechanism component assembly, and in this context, the use of the side plate 3 is particularly relevant.

[0103] At once Figure 5 As can be seen from the illustration, the replaceability of the slat assembly (including slat 11 and connecting mechanism 16) is also conceivable in principle. Therefore, slat assemblies with or without a closing function can be assembled in the same housing 12. Furthermore, it is conceivable to include a suitable plate in the housing 12 for mounting the rear slats.

[0104] The present invention also relates to a method for manufacturing / assembling the corresponding ventilation structure 1.

[0105] List of reference numerals

[0106] 1. Ventilation structure

[0107] 2. Motion mechanism components

[0108] 3 side panels

[0109] 4. Air guiding element

[0110] 5. Sports Organizations

[0111] 6. Housing of the motion mechanism module

[0112] 7. Motion Mechanism Module

[0113] 8. Adapter area of ​​the housing of the motion mechanism module

[0114] 9. Slide guide section

[0115] 10 Slat Modules

[0116] 11. Air guiding element of the slat module

[0117] 12 Slat Module Housing

[0118] 13. Snap-fit ​​or locking connection of the slat module

[0119] 14. Centering and / or guiding elements for the slat module

[0120] 15. Centering and / or guiding elements of the housing of the motion mechanism assembly.

[0121] 16. Connecting mechanism of slat modules

[0122] 17 Actuating elements

[0123] 18 Force transmission element of actuation element

[0124] 19. Air guide elements for the motion mechanism module

[0125] 20. Connecting mechanism for air guiding elements of the slat module

[0126] 21. Engaging or locking mechanism of the adapter area of ​​the housing of the motion mechanism module.

[0127] The first board of the 22-board assembly

[0128] The second board of the 23-board assembly

[0129] 24. Snap-fit ​​or locking elements for side panels

[0130] 25. Engaging or locking elements of the housing of the motion mechanism module.

Claims

1. A ventilation structure (1) for a vehicle, comprising: Housing (6), the housing (6) having an adapter region; as well as A motion mechanism assembly (2) is configured to be at least partially housed within the housing (6), wherein the motion mechanism assembly (2) includes two side plates (3) and at least one air guide element (4), the at least one air guide element (4) being movable between and relative to the two side plates (3) for guiding airflow, wherein a motion mechanism (5) required for coordinating the movement of the at least one air guide element (4) is fully integrated into or fully disposed on the side plates (3), and wherein the side plates (3) have a shape at least partially complementary to the adapter region of the housing (6). The housing (6) includes a rear portion, an upper protruding wall, and a lower protruding wall, the upper and lower protruding walls protruding forward from the rear portion. An adapter region is formed between the upper and lower protruding walls. An open left and right region is located between the upper and lower protruding walls. The rear portion extends between the upper and lower protruding walls and includes a side portion located behind the open left and right regions. When the motion mechanism assembly (2) is housed in the housing (6), the side plate (3) of the motion mechanism assembly (2) is arranged to be releasably connected to the open left and right regions of the housing (6) to communicate with the upper and lower protruding walls.

2. The ventilation structure according to claim 1, wherein, When the motion mechanism assembly (2) is housed in the housing (6), the side plate (3) engages the upper protruding wall and the lower protruding wall such that the side plate (3) is laterally spaced from each other on the inner side of the lateral end edges of the upper protruding wall and the lower protruding wall.

3. The ventilation structure (1) according to claim 1. The housing (6) can be detachably connected to motion mechanism components (2) of different configurations to form motion mechanism modules (7).

4. The ventilation structure (1) according to claim 3. The housing (6) is capable of being connected to a motion mechanism assembly (2), which differs in the number of air guide elements (4) and / or in the motion mechanism (5) required to coordinate the movement of the at least one air guide element (4) relative to the side plate (3).

5. The ventilation structure (1) according to claim 3. The adapter region (8) of the housing (6) is at least partially designed as an engagement or locking mechanism (21) to form a releasable engagement or locking connection with the side plate (3) of the motion mechanism assembly (2); and / or The adapter region (8) of the housing (6) is at least partially designed to accommodate the side plate (3) of the motion mechanism assembly (2) at least partially in a form-fitting manner.

6. The ventilation structure (1) according to claim 3. The motion mechanism assembly (2) has a plurality of air guide elements (4), each of which is supported between the two side plates (3) in a manner movable relative to the side plates (3), wherein a coupling mechanism is integrated into or arranged on the side plates (3) to coordinate the movement of the plurality of air guide elements (4) relative to each other and relative to the side plates (3).

7. The ventilation structure (1) according to claim 3. At least one groove guide (9) is formed in the side plate (3), and a drive member connected to the at least one air guide element (4) is accommodated in the groove guide (9) to define and / or guide the movement of the at least one air guide element (4) relative to the side plate (3).

8. The ventilation structure (1) according to claim 3. The ventilation structure (1) further includes an actuation element (17) for manually operating the at least one air guide element (4) of the motion mechanism assembly (2), wherein the actuation element (17) is detachably or replaceably connected to the at least one air guide element (4).

9. The ventilation structure (1) according to claim 3. The ventilation structure (1) further includes a slat module (10) which is connected to the air inflow area of ​​the motion mechanism module (7) formed by the motion mechanism assembly (2) and the housing (6), wherein the slat module (10) has a plurality of air guide slats (11) oriented perpendicularly to at least one air guide element (4) of the motion mechanism assembly (2) to block or laterally deflect the airflow through the ventilation structure (1) as needed.

10. The ventilation structure (1) according to claim 9. The slat module (10) has a housing (12) in which a plurality of air guide slats (11) are supported in a movable manner relative to the housing (12), and wherein the housing (12) is detachably connected to the air inflow area of ​​the housing (6) of the motion mechanism assembly (2) by a snap-fit ​​or locking connection (13), wherein the housing (12) of the slat module (10) has a centering and / or guiding element (14) located between opposite sidewalls of the housing of the slat module, and the housing (6) of the motion mechanism assembly (2) has elements formed thereto complementary to the slat module (10) housing (12) for centering and / or orientation relative to the housing (6) of the motion mechanism assembly (2).

11. The ventilation structure (1) according to claim 10. The housing (12) of the slat module (10) can be integrally connected with the housing (6) of the ventilation structure (1).

12. The ventilation structure according to claim 10, The housing (12) of the slat module (10) has two side plates, wherein the plurality of air guide slats (11) are accommodated or supported between the two side plates of the slat module, such that the plurality of air guide slats (11) are movable relative to the side plates of the slat module.

13. The ventilation structure (1) according to claim 9. The slat module (10) has a plurality of air guide slats (11) that are movable relative to the housing (12) of the slat module (10), and the slat module (10) also has a coupling mechanism (16) for associating the movement of the individual air guide slats (11).

14. The ventilation structure (1) according to claim 9. The motion mechanism assembly (2) has at least one additional peripheral air guide element (19) that is movable relative to the at least one air guide element (4) of the motion mechanism assembly (2) and relative to the housing (6) of the ventilation structure (1), and the peripheral air guide element (19) extends parallel to the at least one air guide element (4) of the motion mechanism assembly (2).

15. The ventilation structure (1) according to claim 14. The at least one additional peripheral air guide element (19) of the motion mechanism assembly (2) is assigned a coupling mechanism (20), wherein the coupling mechanism (20) is designed to orient the at least one additional air guide element (19) of the motion mechanism assembly (2) relative to the at least one air guide element (4) of the motion mechanism assembly (2) and orient it in the opposite direction to the at least one air guide element (4) of the motion mechanism assembly (2).

16. The ventilation structure (1) according to claim 15. The connecting mechanism (20) has at least one lever arm that is hinged on one side to the end face of the at least one additional peripheral air guide element (19) of the motion mechanism assembly (2) and on the other side to the end face of the at least one air guide element (4) of the motion mechanism assembly (2).

17. The ventilation structure (1) according to claim 9. The ventilation structure (1) further includes an actuating element (17) having a force transmission element (18), the end region of which is operatively connected to or capable of being operatively connected to one of the plurality of air guide slats (11) of the slat module (10).

18. The ventilation structure (1) according to claim 3. The ventilation structure (1) further includes plate assemblies (22, 23) that can be detachably or replaceably connected to the motion mechanism module (7).

19. The ventilation structure (1) according to claim 18. The plate assembly (22, 23) has a first plate (22) for covering the side plate (3) as needed; and a second plate (23) for covering the housing (6) of the motion mechanism module (7) at the air outlet area of ​​the ventilation structure (1) as needed, wherein the side plate (3) has a snap-fit ​​or locking element (24) for forming a snap-fit ​​or locking connection with the first plate (22), and / or The housing (6) of the motion mechanism module (7) has a snap-fit ​​or locking element (25) to form a snap-fit ​​or locking connection with the second plate (23).

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