Co-driver screen assembly and automobile

Abstract

The present application relates to a kind of vice driver screen assembly and car, including vice driver screen and pull structure;Vice driver screen is rotatably connected with vice driver panel, to make vice driver screen can be opened relative to vice driver panel, and can be covered on vice driver panel;Vice driver screen in cover state avoids airbag deployment path of vice driver airbag;Pull structure is connected with vice driver airbag, can drive vice driver screen to cover under the gas generated by the gas generator of vice driver airbag, When vice driver screen is in the state of opening, if serious accident occurs, the gas generator of vice driver airbag generates a large amount of gas for airbag inflation, while also driving vice driver screen to cover quickly by pull mechanism, airbag can normally be unfolded and will not impact vice driver screen, ensure the safety of personnel in vehicle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the automotive field, and in particular relates to a passenger-side screen assembly and an automobile. Background Technology

[0002] Existing passenger-side entertainment screens are generally embedded screens integrated into the passenger-side dashboard. These screens are positioned too low, have a fixed viewing angle, limited size, and offer a poor user experience. If an excessively protruding, independent passenger-side screen is placed on the dashboard, placing it in the airbag's deployment path, it will affect the airbag's normal deployment, or the screen may be blown away by the deploying airbag, endangering the safety of the vehicle's occupants. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to address the safety issues of occupants caused by the mutual influence between the passenger-side screen and the passenger-side airbag during a collision, and to provide a passenger-side screen assembly and a vehicle.

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, embodiments of the present invention provide a passenger-side screen assembly, including a passenger-side screen and a pull-out structure;

[0005] The passenger-side screen is rotatably connected to the passenger-side instrument panel, so that the passenger-side screen can be opened relative to the passenger-side instrument panel and can be folded down on the passenger-side instrument panel; the passenger-side screen in the folded-down state avoids the airbag deployment path of the passenger-side airbag;

[0006] The pulling structure is connected to the passenger-side airbag and can cause the passenger-side screen cover to fall down under the action of gas generated by the gas generator of the passenger-side airbag.

[0007] Optionally, the pulling structure includes an air guide tube, a movable block, and a flexible rope;

[0008] The inlet end of the air duct is connected to the gas generator, and the outlet end is open to the atmosphere.

[0009] The movable block is disposed inside the air guide tube, and the outer periphery of the movable block is sealed to the inner periphery of the air guide tube.

[0010] The first end of the flexible rope is connected to the movable block, and the second end is connected to the passenger screen.

[0011] Optionally, the pulling structure further includes a vent cap that covers the air outlet end of the air duct;

[0012] When the movable block comes into contact with the vent cover, the passenger-side screen is in a covered state.

[0013] Optionally, the pulling structure further includes a pull rod connected to the passenger-side screen, and the second end of the flexible rope is connected to the pull rod.

[0014] Optionally, it also includes a rotating shaft fixed to the base of the passenger-side screen, the rotating shaft being rotatably connected to the passenger-side instrument panel;

[0015] The pulling structure also includes a connecting block, which is detachably connected to the rotating shaft, and the pull rod is detachably connected to the connecting block.

[0016] Optionally, the pulling structure further includes a positioning tube and a sealing block disposed within the positioning tube;

[0017] The lower end of the positioning tube is connected to the air guide tube, the flexible rope is threaded through the positioning tube and the sealing block, and the sealing block seals and connects the outer periphery of the flexible rope and the inner periphery of the positioning tube.

[0018] Optionally, the upper end of the positioning tube is located diagonally above the connection point between the pull rod and the flexible rope.

[0019] On the other hand, the present invention also provides an automobile, including a passenger-side dashboard and a passenger-side airbag disposed on the passenger-side dashboard, the passenger-side airbag including a gas generator and an airbag; the automobile also includes the aforementioned passenger-side screen assembly.

[0020] Optionally, the passenger-side instrument panel is provided with a mounting slot, and the passenger-side screen, which is in the covered state, is located in the mounting slot.

[0021] Optionally, the mounting slot is provided with a cushioning pad to support the passenger screen when it is in the covered state.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the passenger-side screen assembly and automobile provided in this embodiment of the invention are rotatably connected to the passenger-side dashboard. When the passenger-side screen is not in use, it can be covered on the passenger-side dashboard. When the passenger has entertainment needs, the passenger-side screen can be flipped open at a certain angle according to their own needs.

[0023] When the passenger-side screen is flipped up, in the event of a serious accident, the gas generator of the passenger-side airbag produces a large amount of gas to inflate the airbag. At the same time, the pulling mechanism quickly flips the passenger-side screen down. Since the passenger-side airbag is still in the process of inflating, the screen has already been flipped down to make way for the airbag's deployment path, allowing the airbag to deploy normally. During the deployment process, the airbag will not impact the passenger-side screen, ensuring the safety of the occupants. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a reference diagram showing the usage status of the passenger-side screen assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the passenger-side airbag when it is deployed;

[0026] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 An enlarged view of the assembly status of the passenger-side screen and the pull mechanism;

[0027] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of the structure from another perspective;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a usage status reference for a partial structure of a car provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a usage status reference for a partial structure of a car provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0030] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are as follows:

[0031] 1. Passenger-side screen; 2. Pull mechanism; 21. Air duct; 22. Movable block; 23. Flexible rope; 24. Vent cap; 25. Pull rod; 26. Positioning tube; 27. Sealing block; 28. Connecting block;

[0032] 3. Rotating shaft; 4. Passenger side instrument panel; 41. Mounting slot;

[0033] 5. Passenger side airbag; 51. Gas generator; 52. Airbag;

[0034] 6. Buffer pad; 7. Windshield; 8. Front passenger seat; 9. Front passenger. Detailed Implementation

[0035] To make the technical problems solved, the technical solutions, and the beneficial effects of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only for explaining the invention and are not intended to limit the invention.

[0036] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the passenger-side screen assembly provided in this embodiment of the invention includes a passenger-side screen 1 and a pull-out structure 2;

[0037] The passenger screen 1 is rotatably connected to the passenger instrument panel 4 so that the passenger screen 1 can be opened relative to the passenger instrument panel 4 and can be folded down on the passenger instrument panel 4; when the passenger screen 1 is in the opened state, it is located in the airbag deployment path of the passenger airbag 5, and when the passenger screen 1 is in the folded state, it avoids the airbag deployment path of the passenger airbag 5.

[0038] The pull structure 2 is connected to the passenger side airbag 5, and can cause the passenger side screen 1 to fall down under the action of the gas generated by the gas generator 51 of the passenger side airbag 5.

[0039] Compared with the prior art, the passenger screen assembly provided in this embodiment of the invention has a passenger screen 1 that is rotatably connected to the passenger instrument panel 4. When the passenger screen 1 is not in use, it can be covered on the passenger instrument panel. When the passenger has entertainment needs, the passenger screen 1 can be opened at a certain angle according to their own needs.

[0040] When the passenger side screen 1 is in the flip-up position, in the event of a serious accident, the gas generator 51 of the passenger side airbag 5 generates a large amount of gas to inflate the airbag 52. At the same time, it also pulls the passenger side screen 1 to quickly fall down through the pulling mechanism. Since the passenger side airbag 52 is still in the process of inflating, the passenger side screen 1 has already fallen down to make way for the deployment path of the airbag 52. The airbag 52 can deploy normally. During the deployment of the airbag 52, it will not impact the passenger side screen 1, thus ensuring the safety of the occupants. Therefore, the size of the passenger side screen 1 and the height of its protrusion from the passenger side dashboard when flipped up will not be limited by the deployment of the airbag 52. Various sizes of passenger side screens 1 can be used freely on the passenger side dashboard, which is more conducive to improving the passenger entertainment experience.

[0041] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the pulling structure 2 includes an air guide tube 21, a movable block 22, and a flexible rope 23;

[0042] The inlet end of the air duct 21 is connected to the gas generator 51, and the outlet end is open to the atmosphere.

[0043] The movable block 22 is located inside the air guide pipe 21, and the outer periphery of the movable block 22 is sealed to the inner periphery of the air guide pipe 21.

[0044] The first end of the flexible rope 23 is connected to the movable block 22, and the second end is connected to the passenger screen 1.

[0045] The inlet end of the air duct 21 is connected to the gas generator 51, and the outlet end is open to the atmosphere. The movable block 22 is located inside the air duct 21. Therefore, when the gas generator 51 generates gas, the gas will enter the air duct 21, and the gas pressure will drive the movable block 22 to move towards the outlet end of the air duct 21.

[0046] When the passenger side screen 1 is in the folded-down state, the passenger side airbag 5 will not change the state of the passenger side screen 1 when it is deployed. When the passenger side screen 1 is in the open state, the passenger side airbag 5 will deploy, and the gas generator 51 will produce a large amount of gas. On the one hand, this gas supports the deployment of the airbag 52, and on the other hand, some gas will be introduced into the air duct 21, causing the movable block 22 to move rapidly. During the movement of the movable block 22, the flexible rope 23 will move the passenger side screen 1, thus causing the passenger side screen 1 to fold down. Since a small amount of gas is needed in the air duct 21 to move the movable block 22 to fold down the passenger side screen 1, while the airbag 52 requires a large amount of gas to deploy, the passenger side screen 1 will fold down before the airbag 52 deploys and impacts it, thus making way for the deployment path of the airbag 52. The amount of gas required in the air duct 21 is small and does not affect the inflation volume of the airbag 52. The passenger side screen 1 and the passenger side airbag 5 do not affect each other, and various sizes of passenger side screen 1 can be used freely on the passenger side dashboard, while ensuring entertainment comfort and the safety of the occupants.

[0047] Specifically, the movable block 22 is interference-fitted with the air guide tube 21 to prevent air leakage gaps between them. When no external force is applied, the position of the movable block 22 is fixed. When the gas generator 51 generates gas, the air pressure causes the movable block 22 to move rapidly within the air guide tube 21. Preferably, at least one end or the outer periphery of the movable block 22 is an elastic portion to improve the airtightness between the movable block 22 and the air guide tube 21.

[0048] Specifically, the flexible rope 23 is a flexible steel rope that can withstand greater forces without easily undergoing tensile deformation, and it is easy to achieve an airtight seal, preventing air leakage from the air duct 21 due to the permeability of the flexible rope 23 itself.

[0049] Specifically, when the passenger airbag 5 is not ignited: the flexible rope 23 is in a slack state when the passenger screen 1 is in the covered state, and in a taut state when the passenger screen 1 is opened to the maximum angle.

[0050] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the pulling structure 2 also includes a vent cover 24, which covers the air outlet end of the air duct 21.

[0051] When the movable block 22 comes into contact with the vent cover 24, the passenger side screen 1 is in the covered state.

[0052] The vent cover 24 is provided to ensure that the air outlet of the air duct 21 is open to the atmosphere, and also to block the movable block 22 to prevent it from flying out of the air duct 21. When the movable block 22 comes into contact with the vent cover 24, the passenger screen 1 is in the covered state, which also prevents the flexible rope 23 from pulling the passenger screen 1 excessively.

[0053] Specifically, the vent cap 24 is riveted to the air guide pipe 21 to ensure the reliability of the fixation between the vent cap 24 and the air guide pipe 21.

[0054] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the pulling structure 2 also includes a positioning tube 26 and a sealing block 27 disposed inside the positioning tube 26;

[0055] The lower end of the positioning tube 26 is connected to the air guide tube 21. The flexible rope 23 is passed through the positioning tube 26 and the sealing block 27. The sealing block 27 seals and connects the outer periphery of the flexible rope 23 and the inner periphery of the positioning tube 26.

[0056] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the pulling structure 2 also includes a pull rod 25, which is connected to the passenger-side screen 1. The second end of the flexible rope 23 is connected to the pull rod 25. The pull rod 25 is provided to facilitate the connection of the flexible rope 23. The pull rod 25 also acts as a lever, allowing the flexible rope 23 to pull the passenger-side screen 1 relative to the passenger-side instrument panel 4 with less force until the passenger-side screen 1 is in a covered state.

[0057] In one embodiment, such as Figure 3 As shown, it also includes a rotating shaft 3 fixed to the base of the passenger-side screen 1, and the rotating shaft 3 is rotatably connected to the passenger-side instrument panel 4;

[0058] The pulling structure 2 also includes a connecting block 28, which is detachably connected to the rotating shaft 3, and the pull rod 25 is detachably connected to the connecting block 28. For easy disassembly and installation, and to simplify assembly, it is preferable that the rotating shaft 3 and the base of the passenger-side screen 1 are interference-fitted to form a single moving unit.

[0059] Specifically, there are two connecting blocks 28;

[0060] Two rotating shafts 3 are provided, which extend out of the passenger side screen 1 on both sides of the vehicle in the lateral direction and are screwed onto the rotating shaft 3 in a corresponding manner; or, one rotating shaft 3 is provided, with both ends extending out of the passenger side screen 1 on both sides of the vehicle in the lateral direction and screwed onto the rotating shaft 3 in a corresponding manner.

[0061] Both ends of the pull rod 25 are screwed onto a connecting block 28.

[0062] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the pulling structure 2 also includes a positioning tube 26 and a sealing block 27 disposed inside the positioning tube 26;

[0063] The lower end of the positioning tube 26 is sealed and connected to the air guide tube 21. The flexible rope 23 passes through the positioning tube 26 and the sealing block 27. The sealing block 27 seals and connects the outer periphery of the flexible rope 23 and the inner periphery of the positioning tube 26.

[0064] Specifically, the positioning tube 26 and the air guide tube 21 are integrated.

[0065] The positioning tube 26 is used to set the sealing block 27, so that the sealing block 27 is located outside the air duct 21, to prevent the sealing block 27 from affecting the gas driving the moving block 22. The flexible rope 23 passes through the sealing block 27 and extends into the air duct 21. Thus, through the seal between the positioning tube 26, the sealing block 27 and the flexible rope 23, the gas entering the air duct 21 from the gas generator 51 is prevented from leaking out and affecting the speed at which the passenger screen 1 is closed or the inflation of the airbag 52.

[0066] When a pull rod 25 is provided, it is preferable that the upper end of the positioning tube 26 is located diagonally above the connection between the pull rod 25 and the flexible rope 23, thereby simplifying the structure. By driving the flexible rope 23 through the movable block 22, the second end of the flexible rope 23 moves toward the upper end of the positioning tube 26, which can cause the part of the pull rod 25 connected to the flexible rope 23 to move diagonally upward, thereby causing the passenger side screen 1 to fall down.

[0067] On the other hand, the present invention also provides a vehicle including a passenger-side dashboard 4, a passenger-side airbag 5, and a passenger-side screen assembly as described in any of the foregoing embodiments; the passenger-side airbag 5 is disposed on the passenger-side dashboard and includes a gas generator 51 and an airbag 52. Specifically, the passenger-side screen assembly is located behind the passenger-side airbag 5, and the gas generator 51 and the pull structure 2 are located below the passenger-side dashboard 4.

[0068] In addition, the car also includes conventional structures such as the windshield 7 and the passenger seat 8.

[0069] In one embodiment, such as Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the passenger side instrument panel 4 is provided with a mounting slot 41. The passenger side screen 1, which is in the covered state, is located in the mounting slot 41. The structure is compact. The mounting slot 41 can accommodate the passenger side screen 1 when it is not in use. When the passenger side screen 1 is in the covered state, the appearance of the passenger side instrument panel is basically the same as the appearance of the instrument panel without the passenger side screen 1. In addition, it can also prevent the deployed airbag 52 from impacting the passenger side screen 1 in the event of a collision. Figure 5 In the middle, the passenger screen 1 is covered, and the passenger occupant 9 is not using the passenger screen 1; Figure 6 In the middle, the front passenger 9 can enjoy entertainment through the front passenger screen 1, which is in the open position.

[0070] Specifically, the rotating shaft 3 is located inside the mounting groove 41 and is coaxially clearance-fitted with the mounting hole on the groove wall of the mounting groove 41.

[0071] In one embodiment, such as Figure 6 As shown, a buffer pad 6 is provided in the mounting slot 41 to support the passenger screen 1 in the flipped-down state, providing cushioning for the screen to close quickly and preventing screen damage.

[0072] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A passenger-side screen assembly, characterized in that, Including the passenger-side screen and the pull mechanism; The passenger-side screen is rotatably connected to the passenger-side instrument panel, so that the passenger-side screen can be opened relative to the passenger-side instrument panel and can be folded down on the passenger-side instrument panel; the passenger-side screen in the folded-down state avoids the airbag deployment path of the passenger-side airbag; The pulling structure is connected to the passenger side airbag and can drive the passenger side screen cover to fall down under the action of gas generated by the gas generator of the passenger side airbag. The pulling structure includes an air guide tube, a movable block, and a flexible rope; The inlet end of the air duct is connected to the gas generator, and the outlet end is open to the atmosphere. The movable block is disposed inside the air guide tube, and the outer periphery of the movable block is sealed to the inner periphery of the air guide tube. The first end of the flexible rope is connected to the movable block, and the second end is connected to the passenger-side screen; When the passenger-side airbag is not activated, the flexible rope is in a slack state when the passenger-side screen is in the covered position.

2. The passenger-side screen assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pulling structure also includes a vent cap, which covers the air outlet end of the air guide pipe; When the movable block comes into contact with the vent cover, the passenger-side screen is in a covered state.

3. The passenger-side screen assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pulling structure also includes a pull rod connected to the passenger-side screen, and the second end of the flexible rope is connected to the pull rod.

4. The passenger-side screen assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a rotating shaft fixed to the base of the passenger-side screen, the rotating shaft being rotatably connected to the passenger-side instrument panel; The pulling structure also includes a connecting block, which is detachably connected to the rotating shaft, and the pull rod is detachably connected to the connecting block.

5. The passenger-side screen assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The pulling structure also includes a positioning tube and a sealing block disposed inside the positioning tube; The lower end of the positioning tube is connected to the air guide tube, the flexible rope is threaded through the positioning tube and the sealing block, and the sealing block seals and connects the outer periphery of the flexible rope and the inner periphery of the positioning tube.

6. The passenger-side screen assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The upper end of the positioning tube is located diagonally above the connection point between the pull rod and the flexible rope.

7. A motor vehicle, comprising a passenger-side dashboard and a passenger-side airbag disposed on the passenger-side dashboard, the passenger-side airbag comprising a gas generator and an airbag, characterized in that, It also includes the passenger screen assembly as described in any one of claims 1-6.

8. The automobile according to claim 7, characterized in that, The passenger-side dashboard has a mounting slot, and the passenger-side screen, which is in the covered state, is located in the mounting slot.

9. The automobile according to claim 8, characterized in that, The mounting slot is equipped with a buffer pad to support the passenger-side screen when it is in the flipped-down position.

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