In-vehicle device

Abstract

The application provides a vehicle-mounted device arranged in a vehicle component and comprising a base configured to include a trim panel providing an opening, a functional assembly configured to be movable between a retracted position covering the opening and an extended position extending from the opening, and an adjustment assembly configured to move the functional assembly in a first direction between the retracted position and the extended position. The vehicle-mounted device of the application improves the convenience and comfort of the functional assembly in use. The vehicle-mounted device has a compact, simple and reliable overall structure, is easy to operate, has low cost, can be applied to various occasions, and meets diversified needs of users.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of accessories for vehicles, and more particularly to a vehicle-mounted device for vehicles. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the rapid development of the automobile industry, consumers tend to prefer a more aesthetically pleasing interior and tend to give the interior more functional roles, which makes the styling and functionality of vehicle components such as instrument panels, auxiliary instrument panels, etc. more and more diversified. At present, some functional components hidden in vehicle components have emerged as the times require. These functional components are exposed outside the vehicle components, for example, through a push-pull mechanism or a lifting mechanism, to meet the different needs of consumers when needed, and are flush with the styling surface of the vehicle components when hidden in the vehicle components.

[0003] Due to the limited space inside the vehicle, when the functional components are exposed, they cannot interfere with the surrounding components. Especially for functional components arranged at the instrument panel position, the exposed functional components also need to be convenient for the driver to use, that is, the functional components need to meet certain height and angle when exposed outside the vehicle components. Thus, in the face of the functional requirements of different position forms of functional components, the conventional push-pull mechanism or lifting mechanism cannot achieve satisfactory results. SUMMARY

[0004] The purpose of the present application is to provide a vehicle-mounted device to solve the problems in the prior art. The vehicle-mounted device can flexibly adjust the movement direction of the functional components carried by the device with a simple operation structure, realize synchronous translation and overturning in a small space, and further enhance the user's comfort.

[0005] To this end, the present application provides a vehicle-mounted device arranged in a vehicle component and comprising a base configured to include a trim panel providing an opening, a functional assembly configured to be movable between a retracted position covering the opening and an extended position extending from the opening, and an adjustment assembly configured to move the functional assembly in a first direction between the retracted position and the extended position.

[0006] According to the above technical concept, the present application can further include any one or more of the following optional forms.

[0007] In some optional forms, the adjustment assembly includes at least one set of arms connected to the functional assembly, the set of arms including a first arm and a second arm arranged crossing each other and pivotally connected around a pivot point, thereby guiding the functional assembly to translate in a first direction while deflecting relative to the first direction to adjust the position of the functional assembly.

[0008] In some alternatives, the adjustment assembly is configured such that the functional assembly is translated in a first direction and simultaneously deflected relative to the first direction. By means of the adjustment assembly, the vehicle-mounted device of the present application achieves synchronous translation and deflection of the functional assembly when transitioning between the retracted position and the extended position, and is capable of making full use of the limited space inside the vehicle to position the functional assembly at a specific location to perform a specific function while adapting to the modeling surface of the vehicle components.

[0009] In some alternatives, the pivot point of the first arm and the second arm is offset from the middle position of the first arm.

[0010] In some alternatives, the adjustment assembly comprises a first set of arms and a second set of arms respectively arranged on both sides of the functional assembly, and a through shaft connected with the first set of arms and the second set of arms respectively, so that the first set of arms and the second set of arms move synchronously.

[0011] In some alternatives, the through shaft is pivotally connected with the first arm and connected with the second arm through a gear meshing or a connecting rod.

[0012] In some alternatives, a gear is arranged on the through shaft, the gear is meshed with a first toothed plate, and the first toothed plate moves synchronously with the second arm.

[0013] In some alternatives, the first toothed plate comprises a groove, and the second arm is embedded in the groove, so that the first toothed plate moves synchronously with the second arm.

[0014] In some alternatives, the adjustment assembly further comprises a second toothed plate stacked with the first toothed plate, and a resilient member is arranged between the first toothed plate and the second toothed plate, the force applied by the resilient member to the first toothed plate and the second toothed plate causes the first toothed plate and the second toothed plate to be meshed with the gear without clearance.

[0015] In some alternatives, the through shaft is fixedly connected with the first arm to rotate synchronously with the first arm.

[0016] In some alternatives, the vehicle-mounted device further comprises a motor configured to drive the through shaft, thereby driving the first arm and the second arm to move.

[0017] In some alternatives, the vehicle-mounted device further comprises a support connected with the functional assembly, and the first arm and the second arm guide the support to translate in a first direction and simultaneously deflect relative to the first direction to adjust the position of the functional assembly.

[0018] In some examples, the first end of the first arm is slidingly hinged to the support, and the second end is fixedly hinged to the base; and the first end of the second arm is fixedly hinged to the support, and the second end is slidingly hinged to the base.

[0019] In some examples, the support comprises a slot, and the first end of the first arm is connected to a shaft arranged to move in the slot, so that the first end of the first arm is slidingly hinged to the support.

[0020] In some examples, the base comprises a track slot, and the second end of the second arm comprises a pin arranged to move in the track slot, so that the second end of the second arm is slidingly hinged to the base.

[0021] In some examples, the functional assembly comprises the support.

[0022] In some examples, the adjustment assembly further comprises a through shaft connected to the support, two ends of the through shaft being connected to two sides of the support respectively, so that the support moves smoothly.

[0023] In some examples, the vehicle-mounted device further comprises a motor configured to drive any one of the through shaft, the support and the functional assembly.

[0024] In some examples, the first direction is a vertical direction.

[0025] In some examples, the functional assembly comprises at least one of an air outlet assembly, an ambient light assembly, a fragrance assembly, a sound assembly, a display screen assembly, and a camera assembly.

[0026] In some examples, the functional assembly is an air outlet assembly, and the air outlet assembly comprises an air duct through which air flows, and a joint end surface of an air inlet of the air duct is sealingly connected to the base when the functional assembly is in the retracted position and the extended position.

[0027] In some examples, the trim panel is provided with a vent, and air flow is adapted to pass through the vent when the functional assembly is in the retracted position.

[0028] The vehicle-mounted device of the present application improves the convenience and comfort of the functional assembly in use. The overall structure of the vehicle-mounted device is compact, simple and reliable, easy to operate, and low in cost, and can be applied to various occasions to meet the diversified needs of users. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0029] Other features and advantages of the present application will be better understood from the following detailed description of optional embodiments, taken with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals identify like or similar elements throughout the several views, in which:

[0030] FIG. 1A This is an overall schematic diagram of the vehicle's exterior. FIG. 1B This is a schematic diagram of the vehicle's interior, showing the in-vehicle devices located on top of the dashboard;

[0031] FIG. 2A This is a schematic diagram of an in-vehicle device according to one embodiment of this application, showing the functional components in a retracted position covering the opening of the trim panel. FIG. 2B and FIG. 2A Similarly, the functional components are shown in the protruding position of the protruding trim panel opening;

[0032] FIG. 3 yes FIG. 2A An exploded view of the vehicle-mounted device shown, with the trim panel removed;

[0033] FIG. 4 yes FIG. 3 An exploded view of the adjustment components in the vehicle-mounted device shown.

[0034] FIG. 5A This is a schematic diagram of the vehicle-mounted device with its housing removed, showing the functional components in the retracted position. FIG. 5B and FIG. 5A Similarly, it shows the functional component in the extended position;

[0035] FIG. 6A It shows FIG. 5A A plan view from the air vent side after the trim panel has been removed. FIG. 6B It shows FIG. 5B A plan view from the air vent side after the trim panel has been removed;

[0036] FIG. 7A It shows FIG. 5A A side view of the plan. FIG. 7B It shows FIG. 5B A side view of the plan;

[0037] FIG. 8A and FIG. 7A Similarly, a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the air inlet sealing connection base of the air duct is shown when the functional component is in the retracted position. FIG. 8B and FIG. 7B Similarly, a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the air inlet sealing connection base of the air duct is shown when the functional component is in the extended position;

[0038] FIG. 9A This is a schematic diagram of a vehicle-mounted device according to another embodiment of this application, showing functional components in the retracted position. FIG. 9B and FIG. 9A Similarly, it shows the functional component in the extended position;

[0039] FIG. 10 is FIG. 9A is an exploded view of the vehicle-mounted device shown in

[0040] FIG. 11 is FIG. 10 is an exploded view of the adjustment assembly in the vehicle-mounted device shown in

[0041] FIG. 12A is a plan view of the vehicle-mounted device from the air outlet side with the housing removed, showing the functional assembly in the retracted position, FIG. 12B and FIG. 12A similarly, showing the functional assembly in the extended position;

[0042] FIG. 13A shows FIG. 12A a plan view from the side, FIG. 13B shows FIG. 12B a plan view from the side;

[0043] FIG. 14A and FIG. 13A similarly, a cross-sectional view showing the functional assembly in the retracted position, FIG. 14B and FIG. 13B similarly, a cross-sectional view showing the functional assembly in the extended position;

[0044] FIG. 15A is a partial view of another embodiment of the adjustment assembly, FIG. 15B is FIG. 15A is an exploded view of the adjustment assembly of FIG. 15C is a view of the adjustment assembly incorporating both the first and second sets of arms;

[0045] FIG. 16 is a partial view of another embodiment of the adjustment assembly. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0046] The following discussion and accompanying drawings relate to example embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the scope of the application. The example embodiments described herein are exemplary merely and are not intended to limit the scope of the application. In describing various example embodiments, specific terminology is employed for the sake of clarity. However, the application is not intended to be limited to the specific terminology so selected. A person skilled in the relevant art will understand that the elements recited in the description of one embodiment can be combined or replaced with alternative elements in other embodiments. As such, the term "comprising" or grammatical variants thereof is used herein to mean that the compositions and methods include the recited elements, but do not exclude others. "Consisting essentially of when used herein in reference to a composition, method or process, denotes that the composition, method or process includes the recited elements, and that additional elements can be included which do not materially affect the basic and novel characteristic(s) of the composition, method or process. "Consisting of" when used herein in reference to a composition, method or process, denotes that the composition, method or process includes the recited elements, and that no additional elements can be included.

[0047] As used herein, the terms "comprise", "comprising", "include", "including", "contain", "containing", "have", "having", and the like are open-ended, and do not exclude additional, unrecited elements or steps.

[0048] In this document, terms such as “first” and “second” are not used to specify the order of events or the number of components, unless otherwise stated.

[0049] In this document, unless otherwise explicitly specified, terms such as "installation," "connection," and "attachment" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this document according to the specific circumstances.

[0050] It should be understood that the term "vehicle" as used herein includes, but is not limited to, vehicles, ships, and aircraft. "Vehicle" includes fuel-powered vehicles, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, hydrogen-powered vehicles, etc., and can be of various types, such as cars, buses, and rail vehicles, and is not limited to the illustrations. The following description primarily focuses on the application of the vehicle-mounted device to a car; however, it does not preclude the possibility that this application can be applied to other types of vehicles.

[0051] For functional components concealed within vehicle parts, when it is necessary to expose these components to perform their functions, the common approach is linear translation, such as horizontal pushing or pulling, or vertical lifting or tilting, or rotation around an axis. When space permits, these methods can meet consumer needs. However, with the increasing development of intelligent vehicles and consumers' growing demands for comfort and aesthetics, the effective utilization of vehicle interior space has become more crucial.

[0052] Combination FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B As shown, the vehicle V includes an interior with an instrument panel IP and a sub-instrument panel FC. Air vents for the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, used to control the in-vehicle environment, are typically located on the instrument panel IP and / or the sub-instrument panel FC. These vents allow conditioned air to enter the vehicle interior to alter the interior temperature and / or air freshness. With the trend towards smart cockpits, the instrument panel is increasingly designed to accommodate, for example, large-screen interactive systems, which hinders the placement of conventional air vents. The inventors discovered that placing the air vents above the instrument panel IP effectively solves this problem. FIG. 1B As shown in the middle AV. However, the styling surface above the dashboard is usually not designed horizontally. How to make the air vents satisfy the aesthetics of the styling surface while also having an appropriate airflow angle to meet the comfort of consumers has become an urgent problem to be solved.

[0053] To this end, according to the concept of the present application, a vehicle-mounted device is provided, which is arranged in a vehicle component and comprises a base, a functional assembly, and an adjustment assembly, wherein the base is configured to comprise a trim panel providing an opening; the functional assembly is configured to be movable between a retracted position, in which the opening is covered, and an extended position, in which the functional assembly extends out of the opening; and the adjustment assembly is configured to move the functional assembly in a first direction between the retracted position and the extended position. Preferably, the adjustment assembly is configured to cause the functional assembly to translate in the first direction while being deflected relative to the first direction between the retracted position and the extended position. In this way, the simultaneous translation and deflection of the functional assembly when transitioning between different positions is achieved by means of the adjustment assembly, thereby making full use of the limited space inside the vehicle to implement a specific function of the functional assembly in a specific position while adapting to the shape of the vehicle component.

[0054] It should be understood that the functional assembly is described below as an air outlet assembly, but this is not intended to be limiting, and the functional assembly comprises at least one of an air outlet assembly, an ambient light assembly, a fragrance assembly, a sound assembly, a display assembly, a camera assembly, etc., depending on different needs. Also, the vehicle-mounted device is described below as being applied to an upper position of the instrument panel, but this is not intended to be limiting, and the vehicle-mounted device is adapted to be arranged in any other vehicle component inside the vehicle, such as the front center console (FC), etc., as needed.

[0055] FIGS. 2A-8B A vehicle-mounted device according to an embodiment of the present application is shown, wherein FIG. 2A The functional assembly in the form of an air outlet assembly 20 in the vehicle-mounted device shown is in the retracted position, FIG. 2B The air outlet assembly 20 is in the extended position in the embodiment shown. In combination FIG. 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the base 10 comprises a housing 11 to define a receiving space in which the air outlet assembly 20 and the adjustment assembly 30 are accommodated, and a trim panel 12 covers and conceals the air outlet assembly 20 and the adjustment assembly 30. Advantageously, the trim panel 12 matches the shape of the vehicle component in which the vehicle-mounted device is arranged, that is, when the vehicle-mounted device is installed in the vehicle component and the functional assembly is in the retracted position, the outer surface of the trim panel 12 follows the design of the shape of the vehicle component to achieve the effect of beautifying the appearance.

[0056] To enable the air outlet assembly 20 to protrude out of the receiving space to reach the extended position, the trim panel 12 is provided with an opening 13. Correspondingly, the air outlet assembly 20 is provided with a cover plate 21 that matches the shape of the opening 13, and in the retracted position, the cover plate 21 completely conceals the opening 13 and the surface of the cover plate 21 is flush with the surface of the trim panel 12. In some embodiments, one or more air vents 14, for example, in the form of a grille, can be provided on the trim panel 12 adjacent to the cover plate 21, so as to be able to assist in environmental ventilation of the vehicle interior when the air outlet assembly 20 is in the retracted position, as will be described in detail below.

[0057] As an example, the panel 12, the opening 13 and the cover 21 are shown in a substantially rectangular shape, it is understood that other suitable shapes are possible, such as a circular shape or other polygonal shape, etc., depending on the application environment.

[0058] As mentioned above, the adjustment assembly 30 in the vehicle-mounted device is configured such that the functional assembly is translated in the first direction from the retracted position or the extended position while being deflected to the extended position or the retracted position relative to the first direction, when the vehicle-mounted device is applied as shown at the top surface of the instrument panel IP and the functional assembly is applied as an air outlet device AV, FIG. 1B FIG. 2B The first direction D1 is used to indicate the up-down vertical direction as shown. It is understood that the definition of the first direction is only for the convenience of description. When the vehicle-mounted device is applied to different positions in the vehicle to exert different functions, the direction in which the functional assembly moves between the retracted position and the extended position can also be changed accordingly, for example, in a horizontal direction, or at an angle to the vertical direction or the horizontal direction.

[0059] In combination with FIG. 2B , FIG. 3 and FIG. 8A , FIG. 8B As shown, the air outlet assembly 20 includes an air duct 23 for air flow therethrough, and an air outlet 22 and an air inlet 24 in communication with the air duct 23. In some embodiments, the base 10 further includes an air duct interface 25 via which the air inlet 24 is attached to an air inlet device, such as an air ventilation system, an air conditioning system, an air heating system, etc. As an example, the air outlet assembly 20 can include vanes driven by a motor to adjust the direction of the air flow. In some embodiments, the vanes can include two sets of vanes respectively driven by corresponding motors, FIG. 3 One motor 26 is exemplarily shown in

[0060] Optionally, the air outlet assembly 20 can be integrated as a whole mechanism and supported by a carrying platform 27, so as to be mounted on the corresponding member in the housing 11 and facilitated to move. In some embodiments, the carrying platform 27 can further carry functional members such as an ambient light assembly 28, so as to be illuminated when the air outlet assembly 20 is in the retracted position or the extended position. FIG. 2B ​The extended position implements the air outlet function, while the atmosphere light assembly 28 enhances the decorative, comfortable or entertaining effects during use. It should be understood that the use of the bearing platform also makes it possible to replace the functional assembly, that is, when the consumer desires to change the air outlet assembly to a fragrance assembly, a sound assembly, a display screen assembly or a camera assembly, only the functional assembly needs to be removed and replaced from the bearing platform, without the need to change other components of the vehicle-mounted device, which is convenient and fast and expands the applicability of the vehicle-mounted device.

[0061] As a key adjustment assembly 30 in the vehicle-mounted device, the adjustment assembly 30 is combined with FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 An embodiment shown in the drawings, the adjustment assembly 30 includes a first set of arms and a second set of arms respectively arranged on both sides of the functional assembly, the first set of arms and the second set of arms respectively include a first arm 311 and a second arm 321 arranged in cross with each other and pivotally connected around a pivot point, so as to guide the functional assembly to move in a first direction while deflecting relative to the first direction to adjust the position of the functional assembly.

[0062] Through the cross-pivotally connected form of the first arm 311 and the second arm 321, the adjustment assembly 30 can be designed to have a smaller overall size to adapt to a smaller space, while facilitating the realization of driving and guiding the functional assembly to translate in the first direction while deflecting relative to the first direction. Moreover, this form of structural design is simple in modeling, simple in action, easy to manufacture, and easy to make various modifications for wide application in various occasions.

[0063] In combination with FIG. 4 , FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B The first arm 311 and the second arm 321 are pivotally connected by a rotating pin 33, and the pivot point is advantageously arranged to deviate from the middle position of the first arm 311. In this way, by changing the arm length d1 or d2 FIG. 7B on both sides of the pivot point of the first arm 311, the overall distance of the adjustment assembly moving in the first direction and the angle of deflection relative to the first direction can be changed. The same applies to the second arm 321. It should be understood that the structural form of the first arm and the second arm shown in the drawings is exemplary and other appropriate structures or connection methods can also be used to achieve the same functional effect.

[0064] In some embodiments, the vehicle-mounted device further includes a bracket 35 connected with the air outlet assembly 20, and the first arm 311 and the second arm 321 are configured to guide the bracket 35 to translate in the first direction while deflecting relative to the first direction to adjust the position of the air outlet assembly. In FIG. 3 The embodiment shown in the drawings, the air outlet assembly 20 can be attached to the bracket 35 via the bearing platform 27. Alternatively, the bracket can also be part of the functional assembly and formed as a whole to facilitate the overall replacement of the functional assembly.

[0065] In some embodiments, the adjustment assembly further comprises a through shaft 37 connected to the first set of arms and the second set of arms respectively, so that the first set of arms and the second set of arms move synchronously, ensuring that the movement of the adjusted functional assembly tends to be stable and safe. Advantageously, the movement of one of the first arm 311 and the second arm 321 in each set of arms can drive the other to move synchronously, thereby guiding the bracket 35 to translate along a first direction while deflecting relative to the first direction to adjust the position of the air outlet assembly.

[0066] According to one movement mode, the first end of the first arm 311 is slidingly hinged to the bracket 35, and the second end is fixedly hinged to the base 10. The first end of the second arm 321 is fixedly hinged to the bracket 35, and the second end is slidingly hinged to the base 10. For example, in the manner shown in FIG. 4 , FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B , the first end 313 of the first arm 311 is pivotally connected to a shaft 34 through a shaft pin 341, and the second end 314 is fixedly hinged to the housing 11 through, for example, a shaft shoulder screw 15. Here, the shaft 34 can slide relative to the bracket 35, so that the first end 313 of the first arm 311 is slidingly hinged to the bracket 35, and the movement adjustment of the functional assembly is achieved. In addition, the first end 323 of the second arm 321 is fixedly hinged to the bracket 35, and the second end 324 is slidingly hinged to a guide 36 attached to the base, wherein the guide 36 is provided with a track groove 361 FIG. 7B ) limiting the movement of the second arm 321, and the second end 324 of the second arm 321 comprises a pin arranged to move in the track groove 361. In this way, by applying a driving force to one end of the first arm 311, the movement of the other end of the first arm 311 can be promoted, and the two ends of the second arm 321 are driven to move synchronously due to the arrangement of the two crossing arms, so that the adjustment assembly and the functional assembly move along a predetermined track, and the optimization of structure and function in a limited space is achieved.

[0067] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 7B , the bracket 35 can be provided with a notch 352 corresponding to the shaft 34, so that the sliding of the shaft 34 along the notch 352 can drive the movement of the bracket 35, which will be described in detail below.

[0068] As for how to drive the movement of the first set of arms and the second set of arms of the adjustment assembly, and further drive the movement of the bracket 35 and the air outlet assembly 20 thereon, the present application proposes the following modes.

[0069] First, referring to FIGS. 3-8A , one mode, the vehicle-mounted device further comprises a driving assembly 40 comprising a lead screw 43 driven by a motor 42, wherein the lead screw 43 cooperates with a driving block 44 provided with an internal thread and fixed in a fixed groove 351 of the bracket 35, and the best as shown in FIG. 6BAs shown, the drive bracket 35 moves along a first direction, thereby driving the second arm 321 connected to the bracket 35 to move. Optionally, the drive assembly 40 may also include a fixing frame 41 fixed to the bracket 35. In this driving method, the second arm 321 acts as the active arm, driving the first arm 311 to move in coordination.

[0070] In order for the first arm 311 to move in response to the movement of the second arm 321, in some embodiments, such as FIG. 4 As shown, the first arm 311 is pivotally connected to the through shaft 37 and can be fitted with a bushing 312 to improve structural strength. The second arm 321 is connected to the through shaft 37 via gear meshing or a connecting rod. For example, as illustrated, a gear 371 is provided on the through shaft 37, and the second arm 321 can be connected to a first toothed plate 322. The first toothed plate 322 has first meshing teeth 325 to mesh with the gear 371. In some embodiments, the second arm 321 can be embedded in a groove 326 formed on the first toothed plate 322 to move synchronously with the first toothed plate 322. In this way, the structural strength of the second arm can also be increased by the first toothed plate. Alternatively, the second arm 321 can be integrally formed with the first toothed plate 322. With the above arrangement, the first toothed plate 322 is attached to the through shaft 37 as a transmission component, so that the movement of the second arm 321 is transmitted to the through shaft 37 via the first toothed plate 322, and then to the first arm 311 connected to the through shaft 37. In the illustrated embodiment, the first arm 311 can be sleeved on the through shaft 37 and limited by the retaining ring 372. The gear 371 on the through shaft 37 can be limited by the limiting pin 373 to realize the stable transmission of movement between the first arm and the second arm.

[0071] In some embodiments, the adjustment assembly further includes a second toothed plate 38 stacked with the first toothed plate 322, in combination with FIG. 4 , FIG. 6B and FIG. 7A As shown, the second toothed plate 38 is coaxially arranged with the pivot point of the first arm 311 and the second arm 321, and is attached to the first toothed plate 322 via an elastic member 39. The second toothed plate 38 has a second meshing tooth 381 arranged side by side with the first meshing tooth 325. The elastic member 39 is, for example, a spring, a sheet, or a rubber component. In the illustrated configuration, the elastic member 39 is shown as a spring and is configured to eliminate backlash between the first meshing tooth 325 and the second meshing tooth 381 and the gear 371. In other words, a force is applied to the first toothed plate 322 and the second toothed plate 38 via the elastic member to ensure that the first toothed plate 322 and the second toothed plate 38 mesh with the gear 371 without backlash. As an example, one end of the elastic element 39 is connected to the first toothed plate 322 and the other end is connected to the second toothed plate 38. Thus, when the first meshing tooth 325 and the second meshing tooth 381 mesh with the gear 371, the first meshing tooth 325 and the second meshing tooth 381 always abut against the teeth of the gear 371, ensuring meshing stability and thus ensuring the stability of motion transmission.

[0072] in combination FIGS. 5A-7B As shown in FIG. 6, when the air outlet assembly needs to be moved from the retracted position to the extended position, the motor of the driving assembly 40 drives the screw rod 43 to move upward in the first direction. Since the sliding block 44 cooperating with the screw rod 43 is fixed on the bracket 35, the movement of the screw rod 43 drives the bracket 35 (the right end of the bracket 35 in FIG. 6) to move upward in the first direction, so that the first end 323 of the second arm 321 pivotally connected with the bracket 35 moves upward. At the same time, the first toothed plate 322 fixedly connected with the second arm 321 also moves upward, and drives the second end 314 of the first arm 311 connected with the through shaft 37 to move downward through the meshing of the first engaging teeth 325 with the gear 371, so that the first end 313 of the first arm 311 moves upward correspondingly. In this way, the shaft 34 slidingly connected with the first end 313 moves upward, and drives the bracket 35 (the left end of the bracket 35 in FIG. 6) to move upward through the sliding along the slot 352 of the bracket 35. As can be seen from the above movement process, the adjustment assembly as a whole moves upward while being deflected at an angle, so that when the cover plate 21 of the air outlet assembly moves upward to the extended position, the surface of the cover plate 21 forms an angle a with the surface of the trim plate 12, as shown in FIG. 7. In the case that the trim plate 12 needs to satisfy a non-horizontal modeling surface, this is especially advantageous, because the cover plate 21 can still move in an arc-shaped track to be, for example, substantially horizontal, avoiding the case that the air outlet 22 cannot reach the optimal air outlet angle in the linear lifting situation, and at the same time avoiding that the cover plate 21 excessively protrudes out of the trim plate 12 to interfere with the surrounding components, or causes visual obstruction affecting the safe driving of the driver. FIG. 7A or FIG. 7B As can be seen from the above movement process, the adjustment assembly as a whole moves upward while being deflected at an angle, so that when the cover plate 21 of the air outlet assembly moves upward to the extended position, the surface of the cover plate 21 forms an angle a with the surface of the trim plate 12, as shown in FIG. 7. In the case that the trim plate 12 needs to satisfy a non-horizontal modeling surface, this is especially advantageous, because the cover plate 21 can still move in an arc-shaped track to be, for example, substantially horizontal, avoiding the case that the air outlet 22 cannot reach the optimal air outlet angle in the linear lifting situation, and at the same time avoiding that the cover plate 21 excessively protrudes out of the trim plate 12 to interfere with the surrounding components, or causes visual obstruction affecting the safe driving of the driver. FIG. 7A or FIG. 7B As can be seen from the above movement process, the adjustment assembly as a whole moves upward while being deflected at an angle, so that when the cover plate 21 of the air outlet assembly moves upward to the extended position, the surface of the cover plate 21 forms an angle a with the surface of the trim plate 12, as shown in FIG. 7. In the case that the trim plate 12 needs to satisfy a non-horizontal modeling surface, this is especially advantageous, because the cover plate 21 can still move in an arc-shaped track to be, for example, substantially horizontal, avoiding the case that the air outlet 22 cannot reach the optimal air outlet angle in the linear lifting situation, and at the same time avoiding that the cover plate 21 excessively protrudes out of the trim plate 12 to interfere with the surrounding components, or causes visual obstruction affecting the safe driving of the driver. FIG. 8B or As can be seen from the above movement process, the adjustment assembly as a whole moves upward while being deflected at an angle, so that when the cover plate 21 of the air outlet assembly moves upward to the extended position, the surface of the cover plate 21 forms an angle a with the surface of the trim plate 12, as shown in FIG. 7. In the case that the trim plate 12 needs to satisfy a non-horizontal modeling surface, this is especially advantageous, because the cover plate 21 can still move in an arc-shaped track to be, for example, substantially horizontal, avoiding the case that the air outlet 22 cannot reach the optimal air outlet angle in the linear lifting situation, and at the same time avoiding that the cover plate 21 excessively protrudes out of the trim plate 12 to interfere with the surrounding components, or causes visual obstruction affecting the safe driving of the driver.

[0073] or As can be seen from the above movement process, the adjustment assembly as a whole moves upward while being deflected at an angle, so that when the cover plate 21 of the air outlet assembly moves upward to the extended position, the surface of the cover plate 21 forms an angle a with the surface of the trim plate 12, as shown in FIG. 7. In the case that the trim plate 12 needs to satisfy a non-horizontal modeling surface, this is especially advantageous, because the cover plate 21 can still move in an arc-shaped track to be, for example, substantially horizontal, avoiding the case that the air outlet 22 cannot reach the optimal air outlet angle in the linear lifting situation, and at the same time avoiding that the cover plate 21 excessively protrudes out of the trim plate 12 to interfere with the surrounding components, or causes visual obstruction affecting the safe driving of the driver.

[0074] or FIG. 8A As can be seen from the above movement process, the adjustment assembly as a whole moves upward while being deflected at an angle, so that when the cover plate 21 of the air outlet assembly moves upward to the extended position, the surface of the cover plate 21 forms an angle a with the surface of the trim plate 12, as shown in FIG. 7. In the case that the trim plate 12 needs to satisfy a non-horizontal modeling surface, this is especially advantageous, because the cover plate 21 can still move in an arc-shaped track to be, for example, substantially horizontal, avoiding the case that the air outlet 22 cannot reach the optimal air outlet angle in the linear lifting situation, and at the same time avoiding that the cover plate 21 excessively protrudes out of the trim plate 12 to interfere with the surrounding components, or causes visual obstruction affecting the safe driving of the driver. FIG. 8B or FIG. 8AAs illustrated, airflow within the duct 23 can enter the vehicle interior through the vent 14. When the housing 11 has a notch structure, ambient air can also enter the housing 11 and then enter the vehicle interior through the vent 14. Thus, without needing to meet a specific airflow angle, the vent 14 ensures airflow within the vehicle, improving comfort during driving. This design also achieves the same airflow effect for non-airflow components.

[0075] When the air outlet assembly is in the extended position, such as FIG. 8B As shown, the surface of the cover plate 21 forms an angle α with the surface of the trim plate 12 to achieve a specific angle for airflow. At this time, due to the rising of the air outlet assembly, the air outlet 22 is fully exposed, and the external structure of the air outlet assembly closes the opening. This isolates the air duct 23 from the vent 14, allowing airflow within the air duct 23 to be blown out only through the air outlet 22 in a specific direction. It should be understood that even with the notch structure in the housing 11, ambient air can still enter the housing 11 and then enter the vehicle interior through the vent 14.

[0076] from FIG. 8A and FIG. 8B As can also be seen, in some embodiments, regardless of whether the air outlet assembly is in the retracted or extended position, the connector end face of the air inlet 24 of the air duct 23 is sealed to the base. As an example, in the case where the base has an air duct interface 25 as shown in the figure, one end of the air inlet of the air outlet assembly moves within the cavity 251 defined by the air duct interface 25. When the air outlet assembly is in the retracted position, the connector end face of the air inlet 24 abuts against the external seal 253 of the air duct interface 25. FIG. 8A As shown, when the air outlet assembly is in the extended position, the connector end face of the air inlet 24 abuts against the internal seal 252 of the air duct interface 25, as... FIG. 8B As shown. Both the internal seal 252 and the external seal 253 can be made of, for example, foam, thereby ensuring a stable airflow effect.

[0077] FIGS. 9A-14B The following describes another embodiment of the vehicle-mounted device of the present invention. The base 10, air outlet assembly 20 and adjustment assembly 30 in this embodiment are substantially the same as those in the above embodiment. For the sake of simplicity, the same components will not be described again in the following text.

[0078] Combination FIGS. 11-12BIn this embodiment, the through shaft 37 is fixedly connected with the first arm 311 so as to move synchronously with the first arm 311. For example, the second end 314 of the first arm 311 is sleeved on the through shaft 37 and is fixedly connected with the base through the shaft pivot 374. The vehicle-mounted device comprises a driving assembly 50, which comprises a motor 51 for driving the through shaft 37 so as to drive the first arm 311 to move. In this driving mode, the first arm 311 acts as a driving arm to drive the second arm 321 to move coordinately.

[0079] In the illustrated embodiment, the driving assembly 50 comprises a sliding block 53, which is driven by a driving shaft 52 connected with the motor 51 and is embedded on a crank 54 sleeved on the through shaft 37 through a rotating shaft 55. The sliding block 53 is movable along a guide groove 541 provided on the crank 54 to drive the crank 54 to rotate around the through shaft 37, thereby driving the first arm 311 to move. In combination with FIGS. 11-13B When the air outlet assembly needs to be switched from the retracted position to the extended position, the motor 51 of the driving assembly 50 drives the sliding block 53 to rotate around the driving shaft 52, thereby driving the crank 54 to rotate by a certain angle, and the through shaft 37 and the first arm 311 thereon rotate, so that the second end 314 of the first arm 311 moves upward in the first direction. In this way, the shaft 34 slidably connected with the first end 313 of the first arm 311 moves downward, and drives the bracket 35 (the left end in FIG. 13A or FIG. 13B ) to move downward by sliding along the slot 352 of the bracket 35. Correspondingly, the right end of the bracket 35 (the right end in FIG. 13A or FIG. 13B ) moves upward in the first direction, so that the first end 323 of the second arm 321 pivotally connected with the bracket 35 moves upward. As a result, the overall movement trend of the adjusting assembly is to move upward while being deflected by an angle, which makes the surface of the cover plate 21 of the air outlet assembly form an angle a with the surface of the decorative plate 12 when the cover plate 21 moves upward to the extended position, as FIG. 14B illustred.

[0080] It should also be understood that, in the illustrated and described embodiment, the adjusting process of the adjusting assembly starts from the downward movement from the side away from the air outlet of the air outlet assembly, but depending on different needs, it is also possible to adjust the starting end of the movement to be adjacent to the side of the air outlet based on the above concept.

[0081] In some embodiments, the driving assembly 50 further comprises an anti-blocking component 56, as FIG. 11 illustred. The anti-blocking component 56 is arranged between the motor 51 and the sliding block 53 and can be configured as two components that can be separated and wedged with each other, for example, the two components are respectively provided with matching protrusions or clamping grooves. When the motor fails or foreign matter is stuck in the air outlet, the two components of the anti-blocking component are separated from each other to act as a clutch protection, ensuring the safe use and operation of the vehicle-mounted device.

[0082] FIGS. 15A-15C The adjustment assembly of another embodiment is shown. Similar components to those described above are labeled with the same reference numerals and will not be described again. In this embodiment, the adjustment assembly includes a through shaft 37 connected to the bracket 35 at both ends of the through shaft 37, thereby keeping the bracket 35 stable. In this way, the adjustment assembly can include only one set of arms to simplify the structure, since the bracket 35 is kept stable by the through shaft 37 directly. By way of example, the ends of the through shaft 37 are configured with bent arms 375, each of which can be connected to a corresponding bayonet 353 provided on the bracket 35, thereby driving the bracket 35 to move. It is contemplated that the bent arms 375 at the ends of the through shaft 37 can also be connected to the bracket 35 by connecting rods 377 as shown. FIG. 16 Further, the through shaft 37 is fixed to the base by one or more fittings, of which two fittings 376 in the form of sleeves are shown by way of example. In this way, by providing a drive assembly including a motor, the motor can be configured to drive any one of the through shaft 37, the bracket 35 and the functional assembly, i.e. the first arm 311 and the second arm 321 are driven to move together, thereby achieving the effect of adjusting the position of the functional assembly.

[0083] It should be understood that the embodiments shown in the figures only show optional architectures, shapes, sizes and arrangements of the various optional components of the vehicle-mounted device according to the present application, and are only illustrative and not limiting, and other shapes, sizes and arrangements can also be adopted without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application.

[0084] It is noted that the application (e.g., inventive concept(s), etc.) has been described in terms of exemplary embodiments thereof in the specification and / or illustrated in the drawings; the embodiments of the application are not intended to be limited to the embodiments depicted and / or described in the specification and / or illustrated in the drawings. The elements of the inventive concept(s) embodied in the application described and / or illustrated in the specification and / or illustrated in the drawings are intended to be illustrative only. Although exemplary embodiments of the application have been described in detail in the specification and / or illustrated in the drawings, it should be understood that various modifications, changes, substitutions, equivalents, variations, omissions, and / or additions of the subject matter (e.g., modifications, variations, embodiments, combinations, equivalents, etc.) described in the specification and / or illustrated in the drawings can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the application; all such modifications, changes, substitutions, equivalents, variations, omissions, and / or additions are intended to be included in the scope of the application. It should also be noted that various / other modifications, changes, substitutions, equivalents, variations, omissions, and / or additions in the configuration and / or arrangement of the exemplary embodiments (e.g., in terms of concepts, designs, structures, devices, forms, assemblies, constructions, means, functions, systems, processes / methods, steps, order of process / method steps, operations, operating conditions, performances, materials, compositions, combinations, etc.) can be made without departing from the scope of the application; all such modifications, changes, substitutions, equivalents, variations, omissions, and / or additions are intended to be included in the scope of the application. The scope of the application is not intended to be limited to the subject matter (e.g., details, structures, functions, materials, acts, steps, order, systems, results, etc.) described in the specification and / or illustrated in the drawings. It is contemplated that the claims in the patent file will be appropriately interpreted to cover the full scope of the inventive subject matter (e.g., including any and all such modifications, changes, embodiments, combinations, equivalents, etc.); it is to be understood that the terminology used in the patent file is intended to describe the subject matter of the exemplary embodiments, and is not intended to limit the scope of the application.

[0085] It is further noted that, according to exemplary embodiments, the application can include conventional technology (e.g., technology implemented and / or integrated in exemplary embodiments, modifications, variations, combinations, equivalents, etc.) or can include any other applicable technology (now and / or future), with the ability to perform the functions and processes / operations described in the specification and / or illustrated in the drawings. All such technology (e.g., technology implemented in embodiments, modifications, variations, combinations, equivalents, etc.) is considered to be within the scope of the application of the present patent file.

Claims

1. A vehicle-mounted device, characterized in that, The vehicle-mounted device is disposed within a vehicle component and includes: The base is configured to include a decorative panel that provides an opening; Functional components configured to move between a retracted position covering the opening and an extended position extending from the opening; and An adjustment component is configured to move the functional component along a first direction between the retracted position and the extended position. The adjustment assembly includes at least one set of arms pivotally connected to the functional component. The set of arms includes a first arm and a second arm that are arranged crosswise and pivotally connected about a pivot point. The second arm drives the first arm, which is pivotally connected to the drive component, to pivot by meshing with a drive component or by a linkage. Alternatively, the first arm is fixedly connected to the drive component to drive the second arm to pivot, thereby guiding the functional component to move along a first direction while deflecting relative to the first direction to adjust the position of the functional component.

2. The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment component is configured such that the functional component translates along a first direction between the retracted position and the extended position while deflecting relative to the first direction.

3. The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pivot point of the first arm and the second arm is offset from the middle position of the first arm.

4. The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment assembly includes a first set of arms and a second set of arms respectively disposed on both sides of the functional assembly, and a through shaft respectively connected to the first set of arms and the second set of arms, so that the first set of arms and the second set of arms move synchronously.

5. The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The through shaft is pivotally connected to the first arm and connected to the second arm via gear engagement or a connecting rod.

6. The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 5, characterized in that, A gear is provided on the through shaft, and the gear meshes with the first toothed plate. The first toothed plate moves synchronously with the second arm.

7. The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first toothed plate includes a groove, and the second arm is embedded in the groove, so that the first toothed plate and the second arm move synchronously.

8. The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The adjustment assembly further includes a second toothed plate stacked with the first toothed plate, and an elastic element is arranged between the first toothed plate and the second toothed plate. The force applied by the elastic element to the first toothed plate and the second toothed plate causes the first toothed plate and the second toothed plate to mesh with the gear without clearance.

9. The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The through shaft is fixedly connected to the first arm so that it rotates synchronously with the first arm.

10. The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 5 or 9, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a motor configured to drive the through shaft, thereby causing the first arm and the second arm to move.

11. The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle-mounted device also includes a bracket connected to the functional component, wherein the first arm and the second arm guide the bracket to translate along a first direction while deflecting relative to the first direction to adjust the position of the functional component.

12. The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 11, characterized in that, The first end of the first arm is slidably hinged to the bracket, and the second end is fixedly hinged to the base. The first end of the second arm is fixedly hinged to the bracket, and the second end is slidably hinged to the base.

13. The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 12, characterized in that, The bracket includes a slot, and a first end of the first arm is connected to a shaft configured to move within the slot, such that the first end of the first arm is slidably hinged to the bracket.

14. The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 12, characterized in that, The base includes a track groove, and the second end of the second arm includes a pin configured to move within the track groove so that the second end of the second arm is slidably hinged to the base.

15. The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 11, characterized in that, The functional component includes the bracket.

16. The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 11, characterized in that, The adjustment assembly also includes a through shaft connected to the bracket, with both ends of the through shaft connected to the two sides of the bracket respectively, so that the bracket can move smoothly.

17. The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 16, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a motor configured to drive any one of the through shaft, the bracket, and the functional components.

18. The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first direction is the vertical direction.

19. The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The functional components include at least one of the following: air outlet component, ambient lighting component, fragrance component, audio component, display screen component, and camera component.

20. The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The functional component is an air outlet component, which includes an air duct through which airflow passes. When the functional component is in the retracted position and the extended position, the connector end face of the air inlet of the air duct is sealed to the base.

21. The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The trim panel is provided with a vent, through which airflow is adapted to circulate when the functional component is in the retracted position.

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