Anti-vibration control console and vehicle and vehicle having the same

Abstract

The anti-vibration display console and the vehicle and the vehicle with the same relate to the technical field of instrument assembly of vehicles, in particular, the anti-vibration display console comprises a display and a center console, the display is installed in a slot in front of the center console through a display seat, a part of the display is sunk into the slot, the front of the slot is open, and the open depth is at least such that the screen of the part of the display sunk into the slot is not blocked; damping elastic members are distributed at the connection between the display seat and the center console, and a locking mechanism is arranged, the locking mechanism provides a locked state and an unlocked state, and corresponds to rigid connection and elastic connection between the display seat and the center console respectively. The locking mechanism is switched and controlled between the locked state and the unlocked state by a control system according to a road condition sensor signal. The display is semi-sunk and installed with high stability, the locking and unlocking actions of the locking mechanism are automatically controlled according to road condition information, the two needs of vehicle anti-vibration and user observation experience are balanced, and the intelligent needs are met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of instrument components for use in transportation vehicles, particularly vehicles, and specifically to a vibration-resistant display console and a transportation vehicle having the same. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology, intelligent vehicle technology is no longer only applied to traditional passenger cars or new energy vehicles, but has been popularized to a wider range of commercial and military fields, including some special vehicles that work in complex and ever-changing road conditions or environments.

[0003] A typical feature of intelligent vehicle technology is the integration of numerical control and display functions. This integration is first manifested in the integration of the display and control panel screen. For the vehicles mentioned above, especially special vehicles or military vehicles that work in complex and ever-changing road conditions or environments, the vibration damping of the display and control panel has become a hard requirement as electronic screens begin to be widely used.

[0004] Regarding general vibration damping solutions, for example, in the shock absorption mechanism of a vehicle-mounted television disclosed in Chinese Utility Model Patent CN201472259U, an elastic pad is provided between the support device and the display, and the shock absorption device absorbs vibrations caused by road bumps, speed changes, opening and closing of sliding doors, etc.

[0005] In the aforementioned existing technologies or similar general solutions for elastic vibration reduction, the buffering amplitude provided by the elastic element actually used determines the level or effect of vibration resistance. However, if the vibration reduction design or modification of the display console based on meeting vibration resistance requirements simply emphasizes buffering performance, the excessive buffering amplitude provided by the elastic element will also affect the user's perception and experience of the screen. Especially when special vehicles or military vehicles are driving on roads with relatively good road conditions, the slight vibration of the screen relative to the vehicle body is easily noticed by the user, and the negative impact on perception and experience will be more obvious. Summary of the Invention

[0006] To address the challenge of balancing vehicle vibration resistance requirements with aesthetic appeal, as mentioned in the background section, and to adapt to the complex and varied road conditions of special vehicles or military vehicles, this invention provides a vibration-damping control console with improved vibration reduction capabilities, as well as a vehicle and a vehicle equipped with it.

[0007] The objective of this invention is achieved through the following technical solutions.

[0008] A vibration-resistant display console includes a display and a central control unit. The display is mounted in a slot in front of the central control unit via a display mount. A portion of the display is recessed into the slot, which is open at the front, with an opening depth sufficient to ensure that the portion of the display screen recessed into the slot is unobstructed. Vibration-damping elastic elements are distributed at the connection between the display mount and the central control unit. A locking mechanism is also provided between the display mount and the central control unit, offering locked and unlocked states. In the locked state, the display mount and the central control unit are rigidly connected; in the unlocked state, they are elastically connected. This invention provides a semi-recessed installation of the display, with at least a portion of the display recessed into the open slot in front of the central control unit. This improves the user's field of vision and enhances stability. The addition of a locking mechanism within the original connection space where vibration-damping elastic elements are distributed between the display mount and the central control unit allows for control of the locking and unlocking actions based on road conditions, prioritizing the user's viewing experience when road conditions improve.

[0009] Furthermore, in the vibration-resistant control console described above, the locking mechanism is switched between locked and unlocked states by the control system based on signals from road condition sensors. The road condition sensors collect data on changes in at least one parameter—displacement, pressure, amplitude, or vibration energy—caused by the vehicle's vibrations. The control system identifies and defines different road conditions based on this data. The use of road condition sensors enables automatic road condition identification, thereby automatically controlling the locking and unlocking actions of the locking mechanism, allowing this improved solution to further meet the intelligent needs of vehicles.

[0010] Furthermore, in the vibration-damping display console described above, the vibration-damping elastic element is disposed on the bottom and side surfaces of the display base.

[0011] Furthermore, in the vibration-resistant display console described above, two sets of locking mechanisms are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the display base.

[0012] Furthermore, in the vibration-resistant display and control console described above, the locking mechanism is an electronic pin mechanism, including a pin head.

[0013] Furthermore, in the vibration-resistant display console described above, the pin head is installed inside the central control panel, and a pin hole corresponding to the position of the pin head is provided on the display base.

[0014] Furthermore, in the vibration-resistant display console described above, the pin head and pin hole have the same shape.

[0015] Furthermore, in the vibration-resistant display and control console described above, the front part of the pin head is a smooth, tapered shape.

[0016] The present invention also provides a means of transportation having the vibration-resistant control panel described above.

[0017] The present invention also provides a vehicle having the vibration-resistant display and control console described above.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0019] Based on the existing vibration-resistant display console, the first improvement of this invention is that the display is semi-recessed, so that at least part of the display is recessed into the open slot in front of the central console, which improves the user's field of vision and enhances stability.

[0020] Based on the first improvement mentioned above, the second improvement of this invention is to add a locking mechanism to the connection space between the original display base and the center console where vibration damping elastic elements are distributed. Furthermore, the locking and unlocking actions of the locking mechanism are automatically controlled according to the road condition sensor signal. In this way, when vehicles with high requirements for buffering and vibration resistance (such as special vehicles or military vehicles) are traveling on roads with relatively good road conditions, the system can automatically recognize the improvement in road conditions, automatically close the elastic buffer or limit the elastic buffer amplitude, ensuring the user's viewing experience of the screen image and meeting the intelligent needs of the vehicle. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed description of preferred embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the invention. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same parts throughout the drawings. In the drawings:

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the anti-vibration display and control console in this invention.

[0023] Figure 2 To Figure 1 Enlarged detail of the locking mechanism of the vibration-resistant display and control console.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a control principle diagram of the present invention.

[0025] The components represented by the various reference numerals in the diagram are:

[0026] Monitor 1;

[0027] Center console 2, upper surface of center console 21;

[0028] Monitor stand 3;

[0029] Vibration damping elastic element 4;

[0030] Locking mechanism 5, pin head 51, pin hole 52. Detailed Implementation

[0031] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present disclosure may be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the disclosure to those skilled in the art.

[0032] Example 1

[0033] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the vibration-resistant display console of this embodiment is installed in the vehicle cab and includes a display 1 and a center console 2. The display 1 is installed in the slot in front of the center console 2 via a display mount 3.

[0034] As a first improvement of this embodiment, a portion of the display 1 is recessed into the slot, and the slot is an open slot at the front, with an opening depth that ensures the screen of the portion of the display 1 recessed into the slot is unobstructed. It is easy to understand that "front" refers to the side facing the driver and passengers. This semi-recessed installation method improves the user's field of vision and enhances the stability of the display, providing conditions for the installation of a shock-absorbing structure.

[0035] To ensure the aforementioned stability and better adapt to the operating and observation space of the vehicle's cab, the distance by which the display 1 extends beyond the upper surface 21 of the center console in the width direction should preferably be more than one-third of its width, preferably more than half. However, the portion recessed into the groove should not be less than one-third of its width. This ensures the secure installation and overall stability of the display 1 after the vibration-damping elastic element 4, designed for cushioning and vibration reduction, is positioned at the connection between the display base 3 and the center console 2. Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, vibration damping elastic elements 4 are provided on the bottom and side surfaces of the display stand 3. The vibration damping elastic elements 4 are not limited to the use of existing spring groups, vibration damping rubber, etc.

[0036] Based on the improvements made in the first step above, this embodiment further provides a locking mechanism 5 at the connection point of the vibration damping elastic element 4 distributed between the display base 3 and the center console 2. The locking mechanism 5 provides a locked state and an unlocked state. In the locked state, the elastic space between the display base 3 and the center console 2 is locked, and the display base 3 and the center console 2 become a rigid connection. In the unlocked state, the elastic space between the display base 3 and the center console 2 is restored, and under the buffering effect of the vibration damping elastic element 4, the display base 3 and the center console 2 become an elastic connection.

[0037] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this embodiment employs two sets of locking mechanisms 5 symmetrically arranged on both sides of the display base 3, and the locking mechanism 5 is an electronic pin mechanism. The electronic pin mechanism includes a pin head 51, which is installed inside the central control panel 2. A pin hole 52 corresponding to the position of the pin head 51 is provided on the display base 3.

[0038] As mentioned earlier, even special vehicles or military vehicles operating in complex and ever-changing road conditions or environments do not only travel on rough roads. If the vibration reduction design or modification of the display console only emphasizes buffering performance, the excessive buffering amplitude provided by the elastic components will also affect the user's perception and experience of the screen. Especially when these special vehicles or military vehicles are traveling on roads with relatively good conditions, the slight vibration of the screen relative to the vehicle body is easily noticed by the user, and this negative impact on perception and experience will be more sensitive to the user. The solution of this invention adds a locking mechanism 5 to the connection space of the original vibration-damping elastic components 4 distributed between the display base 3 and the center console 2. The locking and unlocking actions of the locking mechanism 5 can be controlled according to the road conditions. When the road conditions improve, the buffer space is locked to prioritize the user's perception and experience of the screen.

[0039] To meet the needs of intelligentization, see Figure 3 The schematic control principle is that, in this invention, the locking mechanism 5 is automatically switched between locked and unlocked states by the control system based on the road condition sensor signal.

[0040] The road condition sensor of this invention collects data on changes in at least one of the parameters—displacement, pressure, amplitude, and vibration energy—generated by the vibration of a vehicle. The control system identifies and defines different road conditions based on this data. Specifically, the control system divides the road condition data into thresholds and defines road condition levels based on the threshold range. During vehicle operation, the system automatically identifies the current road condition level and determines the action that the electronic pin should perform based on the road condition level. For example, if the road condition level identification determines that the current road condition is improving, the system determines that the electronic pin should perform a locking action; or, if the road condition level identification determines that the current road condition is deteriorating, the system determines that the electronic pin should perform an unlocking action. Next, the system can further identify the state of the electronic pin and determine whether it is in its current appropriate state. If the electronic pin is in its current appropriate state, the current state is maintained; if the electronic pin is not in its current appropriate state, the system controls the electronic pin to switch states.

[0041] Regarding the aforementioned road condition sensor, this invention preferably uses a bump accumulator, which is more specialized in road condition data acquisition. However, other sensing devices used in the prior art for detecting road conditions, such as gyroscopes and image analyzers, can theoretically also be used. Standardized installation of the road condition sensor can refer to existing installation methods, or it can be integrated into the vibration-resistant display and control console of this invention for a unified solution. If it is a vehicle modification, and the vehicle itself already has a road condition sensor, the road condition sensor signal can be directly introduced for electronic pin control.

[0042] Regarding the aforementioned threshold division, to achieve the objectives of this invention, when the control system performs threshold division based on parameter data collected by the road condition sensor and defines road condition levels according to the threshold range, it should at least divide the road conditions into two levels so that the locking mechanism 5 can switch between the locked and unlocked states. With specialized design of the electronic pin mechanism, three or more levels of road conditions can be divided. For example, the drive mechanism of the pin head 51 (not shown in the figure) can provide multiple variable drive strokes, with at least one drive stroke ensuring that the pin head 51 and the pin hole 52 do not fully engage, thus providing a semi-locked state for the locking mechanism 5. In this way, the control system can divide the road conditions into more than three threshold ranges based on parameter data collected by the road condition sensor and thereby define more than three road condition levels so that the locking mechanism 5 can switch between the locked, semi-locked, and unlocked states.

[0043] Regarding the structure of electronic pins, such as Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the pin head 51 and the pin hole 52 have the same shape, and the front part of the pin head 51 is a tapered shape with a smooth top. This structure not only facilitates the forward and backward movement of the pin head 51, but also facilitates the aforementioned semi-locked state setting. In addition, a pressure-sensitive sensor can be set at the pin head 51 of the electronic pin to monitor the interaction force generated between the pin head 51 and the pin hole 52 due to vehicle vibration. When the electronic pin cannot be unlocked in time due to the poor accuracy of the road condition sensor signal, the pressure alarm information of the pressure-sensitive sensor can be used to forcibly unlock the electronic pin. Of course, the pressure-sensitive sensor can also be set inside the pin hole 52.

[0044] The above are the main details of Embodiment 1. It should be noted that the vibration-resistant display and control console described in Embodiment 1 is based on its application in vehicles, especially special vehicles and military vehicles. However, the vibration-resistant display and control console of the present invention is only preferably used in the above-mentioned vehicles. The solution and protection scope of the present invention are not limited to vehicles. It is not excluded that other means of transportation, such as ships, can draw on the solution of the present invention. In this case, although the present invention describes terms such as "road conditions", those skilled in the art can reasonably extend the meaning of "road conditions" from land roads to waterways.

[0045] Furthermore, regarding its application in vehicles, the scope of protection of this invention is not limited to the special vehicles and military vehicles listed. Other types of vehicles, including passenger cars and commercial vehicles, can also apply the technology of this invention as long as they have the same technical requirements, without changing the essential concept of this invention. Such applications should be considered as not departing from the scope of protection of this invention.

[0046] Furthermore, any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this invention should be included within the protection scope of this invention.

[0047] Therefore, the scope of protection of this invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A vibration-resistant display and control console, comprising a display (1) and a central control console (2), characterized in that, The display (1) is mounted in a slot in front of the central control panel (2) via a display base (3). A portion of the display (1) is submerged in the slot, and the slot is open at the front. The opening depth is such that the screen of the portion of the display (1) submerged in the slot is unobstructed. Vibration damping elastic elements (4) are distributed at the connection between the display base (3) and the central control panel (2). A locking mechanism (5) is also provided between the display base (3) and the central control panel (2). The locking mechanism (5) provides a locked state and an unlocked state. In the locked state, the display base (3) and the central control panel (2) are rigidly connected. In the unlocked state, the display base (3) and the central control panel (2) are elastically connected. The locking mechanism (5) is switched between locked and unlocked states by the control system based on the road condition sensor signal. The road condition sensor collects data on the change of at least one parameter among displacement, pressure, amplitude, and vibration energy caused by the vibration of the vehicle. The control system identifies and defines different road conditions based on the above data. Specifically, the control system divides the road conditions based on the parameter data collected by the road condition sensor, defines the road condition level based on the threshold range, automatically identifies the current road condition level while the vehicle is in motion, and determines the action that the electronic pin should perform based on the road condition level. The locking mechanism (5) is an electronic pin mechanism, including a pin head (51).

2. The vibration-resistant display and control console according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vibration damping elastic element (4) is disposed on the bottom and side surfaces of the display base (3).

3. The vibration-resistant display and control console according to claim 2, characterized in that, The two sets of locking mechanisms (5) are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the display base (3).

4. The vibration-resistant display and control console according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pin (51) is installed inside the central control panel (2), and a pin hole (52) corresponding to the position of the pin (51) is provided on the display base (3).

5. The vibration-resistant display and control console according to claim 4, characterized in that, The pin head (51) and the pin hole (52) have the same shape.

6. The vibration-resistant display and control console according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that, The front part of the pin (51) is a cone with a smooth top.

7. A means of transportation, characterized in that, The vibration-resistant display and control console as described in any one of claims 1-6.

8. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vibration-resistant display and control console as described in any one of claims 1-6.

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