An in-vehicle dust removal device, method and vehicle

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of automobiles, and particularly to an in-vehicle dust removal device, method and automobile. The in-vehicle dust removal device provided in this application includes a lower instrument panel and two vacuum cleaners. The vacuum cleaners have switchable working states and storage states. Among them, when the vacuum cleaner is in the working state, the movable part is in the first position, and the conduit can be telescoped along the width direction of the vehicle body; when the vacuum cleaner is in the storage state, the conduit contracts to the initial state, the movable part is in the second position, and the movable part is arranged in the mounting hole. The in-vehicle dust removal device, method and automobile provided in this application integrate the vacuum cleaner on the lower instrument panel. When the vacuum cleaner is not in use, it can be stored in the lower instrument panel. When the vacuum cleaner needs to be used, the movable part of the vacuum cleaner can be flipped to the first position for use, without the need for the vehicle owner to get out of the car and take out or put in the vacuum cleaner from the trunk, which simplifies the dust removal process, improves the dust removal efficiency, and brings convenience to the vehicle owner.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of automobiles, and particularly relates to an in-vehicle dust removal device, a method and an automobile. Background Art

[0002] After long-term use of an automobile, a lot of dust will accumulate inside the vehicle. These dusts adhere to various components inside the vehicle, resulting in a deteriorated sanitary environment and being also unfavorable to people's respiratory health. Therefore, it is necessary to regularly remove dust inside the vehicle. In related technologies, the method of removing dust inside the vehicle is to suck dust with a handheld vacuum cleaner. The handheld vacuum cleaner is generally stored in the trunk. Therefore, when dust needs to be removed inside the vehicle, the vehicle owner needs to get out of the vehicle, take out the vacuum cleaner from the trunk, then enter the vehicle to suck dust, and after using the vacuum cleaner, put it back into the trunk again. The process is cumbersome and inconvenient. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present application provides an in-vehicle dust removal device, a method and an automobile, which solve the technical problem that in related technologies, when dust needs to be removed inside the vehicle, the vehicle owner needs to get out of the vehicle, take out the vacuum cleaner from the trunk, and then enter the vehicle to manually suck dust, and the process is cumbersome and inconvenient.

[0004] On the one hand, the present application provides an in-vehicle dust removal device, including a lower instrument panel and two vacuum cleaners. The two vacuum cleaners are respectively arranged on both sides of the lower instrument panel along the vehicle body width direction. The lower instrument panel can slide along the vehicle body length direction. The vacuum cleaner has a fixed part and a movable part. The fixed part is arranged inside the lower instrument panel. An installation hole capable of accommodating the movable part is provided on the side wall of the lower instrument panel. The vacuum cleaner has a switchable working state and a storage state. The movable part includes:

[0005] A conduit, the conduit is telescopically arranged, and the fixed end of the conduit is rotatably arranged at the bottom of the installation hole so as to switch the vacuum cleaner between the working state and the storage state;

[0006] A working suction head, which is communicated with the telescopic end of the conduit;

[0007] Wherein, when the vacuum cleaner is in the working state, the movable part is in the first position, and the conduit can telescopically extend along the vehicle body width direction; when the vacuum cleaner is in the storage state, the conduit contracts to the initial state, the movable part is in the second position, and the movable part is arranged in the installation hole.

[0008] In some embodiments, when the movable part is in the first position, the movable part is horizontally arranged; when the movable part is in the second position, the movable part is vertically arranged.

[0009] In some embodiments, the movable part further includes a telescopic element arranged side by side with the conduit. The fixed end of the telescopic element is also rotatably arranged at the bottom of the mounting hole, and the telescopic end of the telescopic element is connected to the telescopic end of the conduit to drive the conduit to telescopically move along the width direction of the vehicle body.

[0010] In some embodiments, the device further includes a flipping mechanism arranged in the passenger-side instrument panel. The flipping mechanism includes a driving motor, a driving gear, a transmission gear, and a transmission shaft. The driving gear is assembled on the driving shaft of the driving motor, the transmission shaft is assembled in the central hole of the transmission gear, and the fixed ends of the conduit and the telescopic element are both fixed on the transmission shaft. The driving gear meshes with the transmission gear to drive the transmission shaft to rotate.

[0011] In some embodiments, the telescopic element is an electric push rod.

[0012] In some embodiments, the mounting hole matches the outer contour of the movable part.

[0013] In some embodiments, the movable part further includes a mounting plate. The telescopic element and the conduit are both fixed on the mounting plate, and the mounting plate is arranged on the side of the telescopic element and the conduit close to the inner cavity of the passenger-side instrument panel.

[0014] On the other hand, this embodiment provides a method for dust removal in a vehicle. The dust removal method is implemented based on the above-mentioned vehicle dust removal device, and the dust removal method includes:

[0015] S1: Start the dust removal device. The vacuum cleaner switches from the storage state to the working state and performs dust suction work until the first row of dust suction work is completed.

[0016] S2: The vacuum cleaner switches from the working state to the storage state, and the passenger-side instrument panel moves to the next row inside the vehicle along the length direction of the vehicle body.

[0017] S3: The vacuum cleaner switches from the storage state to the working state and performs dust suction work until the next row of dust suction work is completed.

[0018] S4: Repeat steps S2 - S3 until the full-row dust suction work inside the vehicle is completed. The vacuum cleaner switches from the working state to the storage state, and the passenger-side instrument panel returns to the initial position.

[0019] In some embodiments, in step S1, the performing of the dust suction work specifically includes:

[0020] S11: The vacuum cleaner starts the dust suction operation. After a time t, the conduit extends a distance a in the width direction of the vehicle body and continues the dust suction operation.

[0021] S12: Repeat step S11 until the conduit extends to the maximum distance, completing the dust suction operation for the first row.

[0022] In step S3, the performing of the dust suction operation specifically includes:

[0023] S31: The vacuum cleaner starts the dust suction operation. After a time t, the conduit extends a distance a in the width direction of the vehicle body and continues the dust suction operation.

[0024] S32: Repeat step S11 until the conduit extends to the maximum distance, completing the dust suction operation for the next row.

[0025] On the other hand, the present application provides an automobile including the in-vehicle dust removal device described above.

[0026] The beneficial effects of the present application are as follows:

[0027] For the in-vehicle dust removal device, method and automobile provided by the present application, when dust removal is required inside the vehicle, the dust removal device is started, and the movable part of the vacuum cleaner flips to the first position, that is, switches to the working state, and starts the dust suction operation. After a period of time, the conduit extends a certain distance in the width direction of the vehicle body, thereby driving the working suction head to extend a certain distance and continuing the dust suction operation. Repeat the above steps until the conduit can no longer extend, completing the dust suction operation for the front row. At this time, the movable part of the vacuum cleaner flips to the second position, that is, switches to the storage state, and the passenger-side instrument panel moves to the next row in sequence along the length direction of the vehicle body, and the same dust suction operation as the front row is performed for each row until all the dust suction operations inside the vehicle are completed.

[0028] That is, for the in-vehicle dust removal device, method and automobile provided by the present application, the vacuum cleaner is integrated on the passenger-side instrument panel. When the vacuum cleaner is not in use, it can be stored in the passenger-side instrument panel. When the vacuum cleaner needs to be used, the movable part of the vacuum cleaner is flipped to the first position to be used. There is no need for the vehicle owner to get out of the car and take out or put in the vacuum cleaner from the trunk, which simplifies the dust suction process, improves the dust suction efficiency, and brings convenience to the vehicle owner; and through the movement of the passenger-side instrument panel in the length direction of the vehicle body and the movement of the conduit in the width direction of the vehicle body, the basic coverage of the whole vehicle area is realized, thereby ensuring the dust suction effect and making the interior of the vehicle have a clean environment and fresh air. Description of the Drawings

[0029] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the working state of the dust removal device in the vehicle provided by this embodiment;

[0031] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the in-vehicle dust removal device in the storage state provided by this embodiment;

[0032] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Internal schematic diagram.

[0033] Description of reference numerals:

[0034] 100-sub-dashboard, 110-mounting hole, 200-vacuum cleaner, 210-fixed part, 220-movable part, 211-vacuum motor, 212-dust storage box, 213-hose, 221-duct, 2211-outer sleeve, 2212-inner sleeve, 222-working suction head, 223-telescopic element, 224-mounting plate, 225-connecting rod, 300-turning mechanism, 310-driving motor, 320-driving gear, 330-transmission gear, 340-transmission shaft. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0036] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 The embodiment of the present application provides a dust removal device in a vehicle, comprising a sub-instrument panel 100 and two vacuum cleaners 200. The sub-instrument panel 100 is a component of the vehicle, used for controlling gear shifting and placing objects such as tea cups, and is located in the center of the cab. The sub-instrument panel 100 can slide along the length direction of the vehicle body, and the sub-instrument panel 100 can adopt any electric sliding sub-instrument panel 100 in the related art.

[0037] Combination Figures 1 - 3, two vacuum cleaners 200 are respectively arranged on both sides of the passenger-side instrument panel 100 along the vehicle body width direction. The vacuum cleaner 200 includes a dust suction motor 211, a dust storage box 212, a hose 213, a conduit 221, and a working suction head 222 that are connected in sequence. When the vacuum cleaner 200 works, the dust suction motor 211 rotates at a high speed, sucks in air from the suction port, creates a certain vacuum in the dust storage box 212. The working suction head 222 is used to adsorb dust, and the dust enters the filter bag in the dust storage box 212 through the working suction head 222, the conduit 221, and the hose 213. The dust is left in the filter bag, and the filtered air then passes through a filter sheet and enters the dust suction motor 211. The vehicle owner can regularly clean the dust storage box 212 to enable the sustainable use of the vacuum cleaner 200.

[0038] The vacuum cleaner 200 has a fixed part 210 and a movable part 220. In this embodiment, the dust suction motor 211, the dust storage box 212, and the hose 213 are the fixed part 210 of the vacuum cleaner 200, and the conduit 221 and the working suction head 222 are the movable part 220 of the vacuum cleaner 200. The vacuum cleaner 200 has switchable working states and a storage state. The fixed part 210 is fixedly arranged in the passenger-side instrument panel 100, and the movable part 220 enables the vacuum cleaner 200 to switch between the working state and the storage state through movement.

[0039] Specifically, the conduit 221 is telescopically arranged. The conduit 221 has a fixed end and a telescopic end that are opposite to each other. The working suction head 222 is communicated with the telescopic end of the conduit 221. When the vacuum cleaner 200 is not in use, the conduit 221 has a certain amount of contraction, and this state is the initial state of the conduit 221. An installation hole 110 for accommodating the movable part 220 is provided on the side wall of the passenger-side instrument panel 100. The fixed end of the conduit 221 is rotatably arranged at the bottom of the installation hole 110 to enable the vacuum cleaner 200 to switch between the working state and the storage state. Among them, when the vacuum cleaner 200 is in the working state, the movable part 220 is in the first position, and the conduit 221 can be telescoped along the vehicle body width direction; when the vacuum cleaner 200 is in the storage state, the conduit 221 contracts to the initial state, the movable part 220 is in the second position, and the movable part 220 is arranged in the installation hole 110.

[0040] The in-vehicle dust removal device provided in the embodiment of the present application is started when dust removal is needed in the vehicle, and the active part 220 of the vacuum cleaner 200 is flipped to the first position, i.e. switched to the working state, and starts to perform vacuuming. After a period of time, the duct 221 extends a certain distance along the width direction of the vehicle body, thereby driving the working suction head 222 to extend a certain distance, and continues to perform vacuuming. The above steps are repeated until the duct 221 can no longer extend and the vacuuming work of the front row is completed. At this time, the active part 220 of the vacuum cleaner 200 is flipped to the second position, i.e. switched to the storage state, and the auxiliary instrument panel 100 moves to the next row in sequence along the length direction of the vehicle body, and each row is vacuumed according to the same vacuuming action as the front row until all the vacuuming work in the vehicle body is completed.

[0041] Furthermore, the auxiliary instrument panel 100 is vertically arranged along the side walls on both sides of its width. When the movable part 220 is in the first position, the movable part 220 is horizontally arranged, and at this time, the movable part 220 is vertically arranged as well as the side wall on the same side of the auxiliary instrument panel 100; when the movable part 220 is in the second position, the movable part 220 is vertically arranged and is arranged in the mounting hole 110 on the side wall on the same side of the auxiliary instrument panel 100.

[0042] Further, the catheter 221 includes an outer sleeve 2211 and an inner sleeve 2212 telescopically arranged in the outer sleeve 2211, so as to realize the telescopic function of the catheter 221. The outer sleeve 2211 is configured as the fixed end of the catheter 221, and the end of the inner sleeve 2212 away from the outer sleeve 2211 is configured as the telescopic end of the catheter 221.

[0043] In order to realize the full automation of the dust removal process and further improve the dust removal efficiency, the movable part 220 in this embodiment also includes an electric telescopic element 223, which can drive the conduit 221 to perform telescopic movements. Specifically, the telescopic element 223 and the conduit 221 are arranged side by side, and the fixed end of the telescopic element 223 can also be flipped and arranged at the bottom of the mounting hole 110, and the telescopic end of the telescopic element 223 is connected to the telescopic end of the conduit 221. In this way, the telescopic element 223 and the conduit 221 move synchronously, and when the telescopic end of the telescopic element 223 is extended and retracted, the conduit 221 is driven to extend and retract along the width direction of the vehicle body.

[0044] Specifically, the telescopic element 223 is spaced apart from the conduit 221, and the telescopic end of the telescopic element 223 is connected to the telescopic end of the conduit 221 via a connecting rod 225. The telescopic element 223 may be an electric push rod, a servo electric cylinder, etc., which is not limited in this embodiment.

[0045] Further, the dust removal device of this embodiment further includes a flipping mechanism 300 disposed within the passenger-side instrument panel 100. The flipping mechanism 300 is used to drive the movable part 220 to flip. Specifically, the flipping mechanism 300 includes a driving motor 310, a driving gear 320, a transmission gear 330, and a transmission shaft 340. The driving gear 320 is assembled on the driving shaft of the driving motor 310. The transmission shaft 340 is assembled in the central hole of the transmission gear 330, and the transmission shaft 340 is disposed at the bottom of the mounting hole 110. The fixed ends of the conduit 221 and the telescopic element 223 are both fixed on the transmission shaft 340, and the driving gear 320 meshes with the transmission gear 330 for transmission.

[0046] When the movable part 220 needs to flip, the driving motor 310 drives the driving gear 320 to rotate. The driving gear 320 drives the transmission gear 330 to rotate, so that the transmission gear 330 drives the transmission shaft 340 to rotate, enabling the movable part 220 to flip. The driving gear 320 and the transmission gear 330 are provided for speed reduction.

[0047] Further, the mounting hole 110 can conform to the outer contour of the movable part 220 to avoid the mounting hole 110 being too large. And to ensure that when the vacuum cleaner 200 is in the storage state, the mounting hole 110 can be sealed to prevent impurities from entering. In this embodiment, the movable part 220 further includes a mounting plate 224. The telescopic element 223 and the conduit 221 are both fixed on the mounting plate 224. Specifically, the telescopic element 223 and the conduit 221 can be welded to the mounting plate 224, so that the mounting plate 224 can flip synchronously with the telescopic element 223 and the conduit 221. The mounting plate 224 is disposed on the side of the telescopic element 223 and the conduit 221 close to the inner cavity of the passenger-side instrument panel 100. Therefore, when the vacuum cleaner 200 is in the storage state, the mounting plate 224 is disposed within the mounting hole 110 to seal the mounting hole 110, and the telescopic element 223 and the conduit 221 are disposed inside the mounting plate 224.

[0048] Based on the same inventive concept, the embodiment of the present application also provides an in-vehicle dust removal method. This dust removal method is implemented based on the above-described in-vehicle dust removal device, and this dust removal method includes:

[0049] S1: Start the dust removal device. The vacuum cleaner 200 switches from the storage state to the working state and performs dust suction work until the first row of dust suction work is completed;

[0050] The startup mode of the dust removal device can be customized, such as voice startup, in-vehicle computer startup, or remote control startup, etc. After the dust removal device is started, the seats and the passenger instrument panel 100 in the vehicle both return to the initial state to ensure the same original state for each cleaning. The drive motor 310 operates to drive the movable parts 220 on both sides of the passenger instrument panel 100 to flip to the first position, so that the vacuum cleaner 200 switches from the storage state to the working state. At this time, the vacuum motor 211 is started, and the vacuum cleaner 200 performs the dust suction work until the dust suction work of the first row is completed.

[0051] S2: The vacuum cleaner 200 switches from the working state to the storage state, and the passenger instrument panel 100 moves along the length direction of the vehicle body to the next row inside the vehicle;

[0052] After the vacuum cleaner 200 completes the dust suction work of the first row, the drive shaft of the drive motor 310 rotates in the reverse direction, driving the movable parts 220 on both sides of the passenger instrument panel 100 to flip from the horizontal state to the second position, so that the vacuum cleaner 200 switches from the working state to the storage state.

[0053] S3: The vacuum cleaner 200 switches from the storage state to the working state and performs the dust suction work until the dust suction work of the next row is completed;

[0054] S4: Repeat steps S2 - S3 until the dust suction work of all rows inside the vehicle is completed. The vacuum cleaner 200 switches from the working state to the storage state, and the passenger instrument panel 100 returns to the initial position.

[0055] The in-vehicle dust removal method provided by the embodiment of the present application is applicable to two-row or multi-row vehicles. The passenger instrument panel 100 only needs to move to each row in turn.

[0056] Further, in step S1, the performing the dust suction work specifically includes:

[0057] S11: The vacuum cleaner 200 starts the dust suction work. After a time t, the conduit 221 extends a distance a along the width direction of the vehicle body and continues the dust suction work;

[0058] S12: Repeat step S11 until the conduit 221 extends to the maximum distance and the dust suction work of the first row is completed;

[0059] That is, after the vacuum cleaner 200 starts the dust suction work, the single-time residence for dust suction is t. After a time t, the conduit 221 extends a distance a and continues the dust suction work. After a time t, the conduit 221 extends a distance a again for dust suction work to cover the dust suction width of the first row as much as possible until the conduit 221 extends to the maximum distance. After the dust suction is completed, the dust suction work of the first row is completed.

[0060] Similarly, in step S3, the performing the dust suction work specifically includes:

[0061] S31: The vacuum cleaner 200 starts the dust suction operation. After a time t, the conduit 221 extends a distance a in the width direction of the vehicle body and continues the dust suction operation.

[0062] S32: Repeat step S11 until the conduit 221 extends to the maximum distance, completing the dust suction operation for the next row.

[0063] Based on the same inventive concept, the embodiment of the present application also provides a vehicle, which includes the in-vehicle dust removal device described above. The vehicle has the same beneficial effects as the in-vehicle dust removal device described above and will not be elaborated here.

[0064] The in-vehicle dust removal device, method and vehicle provided by the present application integrate the vacuum cleaner 200 on the passenger-side instrument panel 100. When the vacuum cleaner 200 is not in use, it can be stored in the passenger-side instrument panel 100. When the vacuum cleaner 200 needs to be used, the movable part 220 of the vacuum cleaner 200 is flipped to the first position for use, eliminating the need for the vehicle owner to get out of the car and take out or put in the vacuum cleaner 200 from the trunk, simplifying the dust suction process, improving the dust suction efficiency, and bringing convenience to the vehicle owner. Moreover, through the movement of the passenger-side instrument panel 100 in the length direction of the vehicle body and the movement of the conduit 221 in the width direction of the vehicle body, the entire vehicle area is basically covered, thus ensuring the dust suction effect and enabling the vehicle interior to have a clean environment and fresh air.

[0065] Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, those skilled in the art can make additional changes and modifications to these embodiments once they learn the basic creative concept. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be construed as including the preferred embodiments as well as all changes and modifications falling within the scope of the present invention.

[0066] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Thus, if these modifications and variations of the present invention fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention and their equivalent technologies, the present invention also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. An in-vehicle dust removal device, characterized in that, It includes a lower instrument panel and two vacuum cleaners. The two vacuum cleaners are respectively arranged on both sides of the lower instrument panel along the vehicle body width direction. The lower instrument panel can slide along the vehicle body length direction. The vacuum cleaner has a fixed part and a movable part. The fixed part is arranged inside the lower instrument panel. An installation hole for accommodating the movable part is provided on the side wall of the lower instrument panel. The vacuum cleaner has switchable working state and storage state. The movable part includes: A conduit, which is telescopically arranged. The fixed end of the conduit is rotatably arranged at the bottom of the installation hole so that the vacuum cleaner can be switched between the working state and the storage state. A working suction head, which is communicated with the telescopic end of the conduit. A telescopic element, which is arranged side by side with the conduit. The fixed end of the telescopic element is also rotatably arranged at the bottom of the installation hole. The telescopic end of the telescopic element is connected to the telescopic end of the conduit to drive the conduit to telescopically move along the vehicle body width direction. Wherein, when the vacuum cleaner is in the working state, the movable part is in the first position and the conduit can telescopically move along the vehicle body width direction. When the vacuum cleaner is in the storage state, the conduit contracts to the initial state, the movable part is in the second position and the movable part is arranged in the installation hole. The in-vehicle dust removal device further includes a flipping mechanism arranged inside the lower instrument panel. The flipping mechanism includes a driving motor, a driving gear, a transmission gear and a transmission shaft. The driving gear is assembled on the driving shaft of the driving motor. The transmission shaft is assembled in the central hole of the transmission gear. The fixed ends of the conduit and the telescopic element are both fixed on the transmission shaft. The driving gear meshes with the transmission gear to drive the transmission shaft to rotate.

2. The in-vehicle dust removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the movable part is in the first position, the movable part is horizontally arranged. When the movable part is in the second position, the movable part is vertically arranged.

3. The in-vehicle dust removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The telescopic element is an electric push rod.

4. The in-vehicle dust removal device according to claim 1, wherein The installation hole coincides with the outer contour of the movable part.

5. The in-vehicle dust removal device according to claim 4, characterized in that The movable part further includes a mounting plate. The telescopic element and the conduit are both fixed on the mounting plate. The mounting plate is arranged on the side of the telescopic element and the conduit close to the inner cavity of the lower instrument panel.

6. An in-vehicle dust removal method, characterized in that, The dust removal method is implemented based on the in-vehicle dust removal device according to any one of claims 1-5. The dust removal method includes: S1: Start the dust removal device. The vacuum cleaner is switched from the storage state to the working state and performs dust suction work until the first row of dust suction work is completed. S2: The vacuum cleaner is switched from the working state to the storage state. The lower instrument panel moves to the next row inside the vehicle along the vehicle body length direction. S3: The vacuum cleaner is switched from the storage state to the working state and performs dust suction work until the next row of dust suction work is completed. S4: Repeat steps S2-S3 until all rows of dust suction work inside the vehicle are completed. The vacuum cleaner is switched from the working state to the storage state. The lower instrument panel returns to the initial position.

7. The in-vehicle dust removal method according to claim 6, wherein, In step S1, the performing of the dust suction work specifically includes: S11: The vacuum cleaner starts the dust suction operation. After a time t, the duct extends a distance a in the width direction of the vehicle body and continues the dust suction operation. S12: Repeat step S11 until the duct extends to the maximum distance to complete the dust suction operation for the first row. In the said step S3, the said dust suction operation specifically includes: S31: The vacuum cleaner starts the dust suction operation. After a time t, the duct extends a distance a in the width direction of the vehicle body and continues the dust suction operation. S32: Repeat step S11 until the duct extends to the maximum distance to complete the dust suction operation for the next row.

8. A vehicle, characterized in that, It includes an in-vehicle dust removal device according to any one of claims 1-5.

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