Air outlet structure and air conditioning system

Abstract

This invention discloses an air outlet structure and an air conditioning system. The structure includes a housing, a rotary motor, a track disk, a connecting rod assembly, and an opening and closing mechanism. The rotary motor is rotatably connected to the track disk, and the end face of the track disk contacts one end of the connecting rod assembly. The other end of the connecting rod assembly is connected to the opening and closing mechanism. The housing has an opening, and the opening and closing mechanism is movably fitted into the opening. The opening and closing mechanism has an air outlet, with both the inlet and outlet facing inwards from the opening. The track disk has a protrusion. As the rotary motor drives the track disk to rotate, the connecting rod assembly moves on the track disk. When the connecting rod assembly reaches the protrusion, it lifts the opening and closing mechanism, causing the outlet of the air outlet to face outwards from the opening. This structure, by creating a hole in the opening and closing mechanism and controlling the different opening and closing states of the mechanism via a motor-driven track rotation, achieves the function of an air outlet and effectively prevents dust from entering.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of air outlet design technology, and in particular to an air outlet structure and an air conditioning system. Background Technology

[0002] Air conditioners, air purifiers, and fragrance systems are widely used in automobiles and indoor living environments. Taking air conditioning equipment as an example, automotive trim panels are an important component of the car interior cabin, enhancing the overall quality of the interior. Car air vents are essential functional components of the car interior cabin, providing a comfortable riding environment for passengers. As consumers' demands for technological sophistication, quality, and diversity in interior cabins increase, different design solutions have emerged for trim panels, air vents, and other components to enhance the novelty, technology, and quality of the interior cabin.

[0003] However, most of these devices, especially air conditioners and air purifiers, use traditional manual air outlets with obvious opening features. They are quite traditional. In contrast, traditional electric air outlets use motor-controlled dampers and blade grilles, resulting in obvious air outlet openings that lack novelty and technological appeal. Furthermore, they are not sealed when not in use, allowing dust and foreign objects to enter, leading to a poorer user experience and higher maintenance costs, among other drawbacks. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides an air outlet structure and an air conditioning system. This structure can achieve good sealing of the air outlet when not in use. During use, the opening and closing mechanism can be controlled to achieve different opening states to realize the function of the air outlet, effectively prevent dust from entering, improve the user experience and reduce maintenance costs.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present invention provides the following technical solution through an embodiment of the present invention:

[0006] An air outlet structure includes: a housing, a rotary motor, a track disk, a connecting rod assembly, and an opening and closing mechanism. The rotary motor is rotatably connected to the track disk. One end face of the track disk contacts one end of the connecting rod assembly, and the other end of the connecting rod assembly is connected to the opening and closing mechanism. The rotary motor, track disk, and connecting rod assembly are all located within the housing. The housing has an opening, and the opening and closing mechanism is movably fitted into the opening. The opening and closing mechanism has an air outlet, with both the inlet and outlet facing inwards from the opening. The track disk has a protrusion. During the rotation of the track disk driven by the rotary motor, the connecting rod assembly moves relative to the track disk. When the connecting rod assembly reaches the protrusion, it pushes the opening and closing mechanism to move, causing the outlet of the air outlet to face outwards from the opening.

[0007] Preferably, the opening and closing mechanism includes a plurality of segmented structural plates, each segmented structural plate including a closed surface and an air outlet surface with an air outlet hole, the air outlet surface being disposed facing inwards from the opening, and the closed surface being fitted into the opening; the connecting rod assembly includes a plurality of connecting rods, the number of connecting rods being equal to the number of segmented structural plates, each segmented structural plate being connected to a corresponding connecting rod, and one end of each connecting rod being in contact with the end face of the track disk; during the rotation of the track disk driven by the rotary motor, when one of the connecting rods reaches the protrusion, the connecting rod pushes up the air outlet surface of the corresponding segmented structural plate, so that the outlet of the air outlet hole where the air outlet surface is located faces outwards from the opening.

[0008] Preferably, the segmented structural plate includes at least four surfaces, of which at least three surfaces are the air outlet surfaces and at least one surface is the sealing surface.

[0009] Preferably, the segmented structural plate is in the shape of a triangular pyramid, with the three sides of the pyramid serving as the air outlet surface and the bottom surface serving as the sealing surface.

[0010] Preferably, the opening and closing mechanism includes four segmented structural plates, and the linkage assembly includes four linkages, one end of each linkage being connected to the corresponding segmented structural plate, and the other end of each of the four linkages being in contact with the track disk.

[0011] Preferably, the connecting rod includes a connecting mechanism and a roller disposed on the connecting mechanism. One end of the connecting mechanism is connected to the segmented structural plate, and the other end of the connecting mechanism is in rolling cooperation with the track disk through the roller.

[0012] Preferably, the track disk includes a track base and a track platform located on the track base. The rotary motor is rotatably connected to the track base, and one end of the connecting mechanism is in rolling engagement with the track platform via the roller. The connecting rod also includes a wheel axle protruding in the transverse direction of the connecting mechanism. The wheel axle is fixedly connected to the connecting mechanism, and the track base is provided with a wheel axle track adapted to the wheel axle. During the rotation of the track disk driven by the rotary motor, while the connecting mechanism moves relative to the track platform via the roller, the wheel axle moves relative to the wheel axle track, which is used to move and fix the connecting mechanism.

[0013] Preferably, the central portion and the surrounding portion of the end face of the track seat are raised, forming an annular groove between the central portion and the surrounding portion, and the track platform is located in the annular groove; both ends of the connecting mechanism are provided with axles, and the central portion and the surrounding portion are provided with axle tracks adapted to the axles.

[0014] Preferably, the opening of the shell is circular, rectangular, triangular, or parallelogram-shaped.

[0015] Secondly, through an embodiment of the present invention, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0016] An air conditioning system includes a multimedia display screen, a main unit, a body controller, and an air outlet structure as described in any of the first aspects above. The multimedia display screen is connected to the main unit, the main unit is connected to the body controller, and the body controller is connected to a rotary motor in the air outlet structure.

[0017] One or more technical solutions provided in the embodiments of this application have at least the following technical effects or advantages:

[0018] This invention provides an air outlet structure in which an opening and closing mechanism is movably fitted into an opening. The opening and closing mechanism is provided with an air outlet, the inlet and outlet of which both face inwards into the opening. A protrusion is provided on the track disc. During the rotation of the track disc driven by a rotary motor, the connecting rod assembly moves relative to the track disc. When the connecting rod assembly reaches the protrusion, the change in position causes the opening and closing mechanism connected to the connecting rod assembly to be lifted, causing the opening and closing mechanism to move. The air outlet, originally facing inwards into the opening, moves outwards, thus enabling the air outlet to function as an air outlet. Therefore, this structure, by creating a hole in the opening and closing mechanism and using a rotary motor to drive the track to rotate, allows the connecting rod assembly to lift the opening and closing mechanism, thereby achieving a better seal of the air outlet when not in use. During use, different opening and closing states of the mechanism can be controlled to achieve the function of an air outlet, effectively preventing dust from entering, improving the user experience, reducing maintenance costs, and enhancing the technological and novel feel of the air outlet structure. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the air outlet structure after removing the housing in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a front view of the overall structure of the air outlet in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the rear structure of the overall air outlet structure in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the track disk in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the segmented structure plate in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure in an embodiment of the present invention, showing the segmented structural plate being lifted by a connecting rod.

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the left-side segmented structural plate in the unfolded state in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the right-side segmented structure plate in the unfolded state in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the upper segmented structure plate in the unfolded state in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the lower segmented structure plate in the unfolded state in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting rod assembly in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the track base and track platform in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of a circular undulating track platform according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the overall undulating track and the motor action control logic in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the air conditioning system in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0035] This application provides an air outlet structure and an air conditioning system. This structure can achieve good sealing of the air outlet when not in use. During use, the opening and closing mechanism can be controlled to achieve different opening states to realize the function of the air outlet, effectively prevent dust from entering, improve the user experience and reduce maintenance costs.

[0036] The technical solution of this application embodiment is to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, and the general idea is as follows:

[0037] An air outlet structure includes: a housing, a rotary motor, a track disk, a connecting rod assembly, and an opening and closing mechanism. The rotary motor is rotatably connected to the track disk. One end face of the track disk contacts one end of the connecting rod assembly, and the other end of the connecting rod assembly is connected to the opening and closing mechanism. The rotary motor, track disk, and connecting rod assembly are all located within the housing. The housing has an opening, and the opening and closing mechanism is movably fitted into the opening. The opening and closing mechanism has an air outlet, with both the inlet and outlet facing inwards from the opening. The track disk has a protrusion. During the rotation of the track disk driven by the rotary motor, the connecting rod assembly moves relative to the track disk. When the connecting rod assembly reaches the protrusion, it pushes the opening and closing mechanism to move, causing the outlet of the air outlet to face outwards from the opening.

[0038] To better understand the above technical solutions, the following will provide a detailed explanation of the technical solutions in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0039] It should be noted that the air outlet structure in this application can be applied to various devices that require air outlets, such as air conditioners, air purifiers, and fragrance systems. To facilitate understanding of this solution, the following will take the application of the air outlet structure in an air conditioner as an example to provide a detailed explanation of the structure.

[0040] Firstly, this embodiment provides an air outlet structure, such as... Figure 1 As shown, it includes: a housing (not shown), a rotary motor 10, a track disk 20, a connecting rod assembly 30, and an opening and closing mechanism 40. The rotary motor 10 is rotatably connected to the track disk 20. The end face of the track disk 20 contacts one end of the connecting rod assembly 30, and the other end of the connecting rod assembly 30 is connected to the opening and closing mechanism 40. The rotary motor 10, the track disk 20, and the connecting rod assembly 30 are all located inside the housing.

[0041] The housing has an opening, and an opening / closing mechanism 40 is movably fitted into the opening. The opening / closing mechanism 40 has an air outlet 401, with both the inlet and outlet of the air outlet 401 facing into the opening. Figure 2 The diagram shown is a front view of the overall structure of the air outlet. 40 is the opening and closing mechanism 40, 50 is the housing, and 501 is the rotary motor wiring harness led out from the housing.

[0042] Specifically, such as Figure 3 The diagram shows the rear structure of the air outlet structure. The housing 50 can also be equipped with a motor mounting base structure 70 for fixing the rotary motor 10, which is used to support and fix the rotary motor 10.

[0043] like Figure 4As shown, this is a schematic diagram of the structure of the track disk 20. The track disk 20 is provided with a protrusion 201. During the rotation of the track disk 20 driven by the rotary motor 10, the connecting rod assembly 30 moves relative to the track disk 20. When the connecting rod assembly 30 reaches the protrusion 201, the connecting rod assembly 30 will push up the opening and closing mechanism 40 to move, so that the outlet of the air outlet 401 faces outward.

[0044] Preferably, the height of the protrusion 201 structure is just enough to allow the connecting rod assembly 30 to completely push the outlet of the vent 401 outwards.

[0045] In one embodiment, the protrusion 201 can be wavy. During the rotation of the track disk 20 driven by the rotary motor 10, the connecting rod assembly 30 moves relative to the track disk 20, so that the connecting rod assembly 30 gradually approaches the protrusion 201 and moves from the low position of the protrusion 201 to the middle position, and then from the middle position to the high position. At the middle position, the opening and closing mechanism 40 is partially unfolded, and at the high position, the opening and closing mechanism 40 is fully unfolded. When the connecting rod assembly 30 reaches the highest point of the protrusion 201, the outlet of the air vent 401 is completely facing outward.

[0046] Of course, as other alternative embodiments, the shape of the protrusion 201 can also be square, pyramidal, etc., and this application does not limit it.

[0047] In one embodiment, the opening and closing mechanism 40 may include a plurality of segmented structural plates 60, such as Figure 5 As shown, each segmented structural plate 60 includes a closed surface 601 and an vent surface 602 with an vent hole 401. The vent surface 602 faces into the opening, and the closed surface 601 fits into the opening of the housing. The connecting rod assembly 30 includes a plurality of connecting rods, the number of which is equal to the number of segmented structural plates 60. Each segmented structural plate 60 is connected to a corresponding connecting rod, and one end of each connecting rod contacts the end face of the track disk 20.

[0048] It should be noted that one end of each link is in contact with the end face of the track disk 20, and the distance between the contact points may be equal or unequal.

[0049] During the rotation of the track disk 20 driven by the rotary motor 10, when one of the connecting rods reaches the protrusion 201, the connecting rod will lift the air outlet surface 602 of the corresponding segmented structural plate 60, causing the outlet of the air outlet 401 located on the air outlet surface 602 to face outwards. Optionally, as Figure 6 As shown, a hinge 603 can be formed between the connecting rod and the segmented structural plate 60. The connecting rod lifts the segmented structural plate 60 through the hinge 603. State A is the state of lifting the front segmented structural plate, and state B is the state of lifting the rear flip-up structural plate.

[0050] Optionally, the number of protrusions 201 can be multiple, for example, the number of protrusions 201 is equal to the number of segmented structural plates 60. In addition, the positions of each protrusion 201 can be equally spaced or non-spaced, and this application does not limit this.

[0051] For example, a protrusion 201 is provided on the track disc 20. When one of the connecting rods reaches the protrusion 201, the segmented structural plate 60 connected to that connecting rod unfolds, while the other segmented structural plates remain stationary. After the connecting rod passes the protrusion 201, the segmented structural plate 60 returns to its closed state. When the next connecting rod approaches the protrusion 201, it drives another segmented structural plate 60 to unfold. It should be noted that different degrees of unfolding of the segmented structural plates 60 can achieve different airflow rates.

[0052] In another embodiment, the linkage assembly 30 may consist of only one linkage, one end of which is connected to each segmented structural plate 60, and the other end of which contacts the end face of the track disk 20. During the rotation of the track disk 20 by the rotary motor 10, when the linkage reaches the protrusion 201, it will lift the air outlet surfaces 602 of all the segmented structural plates, causing the outlets of the air outlet holes 401 located on the air outlet surfaces 602 to face outwards.

[0053] Specifically, the segmented structural plate 60 may include at least four surfaces, of which at least three surfaces are air outlet surfaces 602 and at least one surface is a closed surface 601.

[0054] As an example, such as Figure 5 As shown, the segmented structural plate 60 is in the shape of a triangular pyramid, with three sides of the pyramid serving as air outlet surfaces 602 and the bottom surface as a closed surface 601. Optionally, two of the three sides are provided with outlets of air outlet holes 401, and one side is provided with an inlet of air outlet holes 401 (not shown).

[0055] Specifically, during the process of the connecting rod lifting the segmented structure plate 60, the segmented structure plate 60 can rotate at a preset angle so that the two surfaces of the outlet with the air vent 401 face outwards.

[0056] The size and shape of the outlet and inlet of the vent 401 can be arbitrary, such as one or more combinations of circular, triangular, rectangular, or grid-shaped outlets and inlets. Alternatively, they can be one or more combinations of other shapes such as pentagons, hexagons, or irregular shapes; this application does not impose any limitations on these shapes.

[0057] In other embodiments, the segmented structure plate 60 may also include five, six, seven, etc., which are not limited in this application.

[0058] In one embodiment, the opening and closing mechanism 40 includes four segmented structural plates, and the linkage assembly 30 includes four linkages, one end of each linkage being connected to the corresponding segmented structural plate 60, and the other ends of the four linkages being in contact with the track disk 20.

[0059] Specifically, the four segmented structural plates 60 can be the upper segmented structural plate, the lower segmented structural plate, the left segmented structural plate, and the right segmented structural plate, respectively. The rotation of the rotary motor 10 drives the track disk 20 to rotate. The track undulates, and during the rotation of the track disk 20, the connecting rod moves relative to the track. The connecting rod will move from the low position to the middle position and the high position of the protrusion 201, thereby driving the connecting rod and further driving the hinge connected to the connecting rod, so as to realize the closing, partial unfolding and full unfolding of the segmented structural plate 60.

[0060] like Figure 7 As shown, when the connecting rod corresponding to the left-side segmented structural plate reaches protrusion 201, the left-side segmented structural plate unfolds, blowing air to the right; as... Figure 8 As shown, when the connecting rod corresponding to the right-side segmented structural plate reaches protrusion 201, the right-side segmented structural plate unfolds, blowing air to the left; as... Figure 9 As shown, when the connecting rod corresponding to the upper segmented structural plate reaches the protrusion 201, the upper segmented structural plate unfolds, blowing air downwards; as Figure 10 As shown, when the connecting rod corresponding to the lower segmented structural plate reaches the protrusion 201, the lower segmented structural plate unfolds, blowing air upwards. This allows for adjustment of various blowing angles (left, right, up, down) and the amount of airflow.

[0061] It should be noted that the opening of the housing 50 can be circular, rectangular, triangular, or parallelogram. The shape of the opening of the housing 50 matches the shape of the closed surface 601.

[0062] In other embodiments, the opening and closing mechanism 40 may also include two, three, five, six or eight segmented structural plates 60, etc., which are not limited in this application.

[0063] For example, when the opening shape of the housing 50 is an equilateral triangle, the opening and closing mechanism 40 includes three equally divided segmented structural plates 60; when the opening shape of the housing 50 is rectangular, the opening and closing mechanism 40 includes two equally divided segmented structural plates 60; when the opening shape of the housing 50 is circular, the opening and closing mechanism includes five, six, or eight equally divided segmented structural plates 60; when the opening shape of the housing 50 is a parallelogram, the opening and closing mechanism includes four equally divided segmented structural plates 60.

[0064] In one implementation, such as Figure 11As shown, the connecting rod may include a connecting mechanism 301 and a roller 302 disposed on the connecting mechanism 301. One end of the connecting mechanism 301 is connected to the segmented structure plate 60, and the other end of the connecting mechanism 301 is in rolling cooperation with the track disk 20 through the roller 302. During the rotation of the track disk 20 driven by the rotary motor 10, the roller 302 rolls on the track disk 20.

[0065] Specifically, the roller 302 on the connecting rod corresponding to the right-side segmented structural plate is in the middle or high position, while the roller 302 on the connecting rod corresponding to the other segmented structural plates is in the low position. When the roller 302 is in different middle positions on the track, the right-side segmented structural plate unfolds to different degrees, which can achieve different air volume, thereby realizing leftward air blowing and air volume adjustment.

[0066] The roller 302 on the connecting rod corresponding to the left segmented structural plate is in the middle or high position, while the roller 302 on the connecting rod corresponding to the other segmented structural plates is in the low position. When the roller 302 is in different middle positions of the track, the left segmented structural plate unfolds to different degrees, which can achieve different air volume, thereby realizing right-blowing and air volume adjustment.

[0067] The rollers 302 on the connecting rod corresponding to the lower segmented structural plate are in the middle or high position, while the rollers 302 on the connecting rods corresponding to the other segmented structural plates are in the low position. When the rollers 302 are in different middle positions of the track, the lower segmented structural plate unfolds to different degrees, which can achieve different air volume, thereby realizing upward blowing and air volume adjustment.

[0068] The rollers 302 on the connecting rods corresponding to the upper segmented structural plate are in the middle or high position, while the rollers 302 on the connecting rods corresponding to the other segmented structural plates are in the low position. When the rollers 302 are in different middle positions on the track, the upper segmented structural plate unfolds to different degrees, which can achieve different air volume, thereby realizing downward air blowing and air volume adjustment.

[0069] When the rotary motor 10 rotates continuously, the automatic air-sweeping function can be realized.

[0070] In a specific embodiment, such as Figure 12 As shown, the track disk 20 includes a track base 202 and a track platform 203 located on the track base 202. A rotary motor 10 is rotatably connected to the track base 202, and one end of the connecting mechanism 301 is in rolling engagement with the track platform 203 via a roller 302. Figure 11 As shown, the connecting rod also includes a wheel axle 303 protruding in the lateral direction of the connecting mechanism 301. The wheel axle 303 is fixedly connected to the connecting mechanism 301, and a wheel axle track adapted to the wheel axle 303 is provided on the track seat 202.

[0071] During the rotation of the track disk 20 driven by the rotary motor 10, the connecting mechanism 301 moves on the track platform 203 via the roller 302, while the wheel axle 303 moves on the wheel axle track to move and fix the connecting mechanism 301.

[0072] As one implementation method, such as Figure 12 As shown, the central portion and the surrounding portion of the end face of the track seat 202 are convex, forming an annular groove 2020 between the central portion and the surrounding portion. The track platform 203 is located within the annular groove 2020. Figure 13 The diagram shown is a schematic of a circular undulating track platform located within an annular groove 2020.

[0073] Among them, such as Figure 11 As shown, both ends of the connecting mechanism 301 are provided with axles 303, and the central part and the surrounding parts are provided with axle tracks 3031 adapted to the axles 303, that is, as shown in the figure. Figure 12 As shown. Specifically, the wheel axle track 3031 corresponds to the height of the track platform 203, that is, the wheel axle track 3031 corresponding to the protrusion 201 of the track platform 203 also has a protrusion of the same height, and the wheel axle track 3031 has an annular groove structure.

[0074] The following section uses an opening and closing mechanism comprising four segmented structural plates as an example to explain in detail the unfolding control logic of the segmented mechanism plates in this application. Figure 14 As shown, the track platform consists of straight sections 1, 2, and 3 (non-protruding) and curved sections (protruding). The straight sections correspond to lowest points 01, 02, 03, and 04, while the curved sections correspond to highest points. The linkage assembly includes linkage 1, linkage 2, linkage 3, and linkage 4. Linkage 1 is connected to the left-side segmented structural plate, linkage 2 is connected to the right-side segmented structural plate, linkage 3 is connected to the upper segmented structural plate, and linkage 4 is connected to the lower segmented structural plate.

[0075] The relationship between the position of the connecting rod and the state of the corresponding segmented structural plate is shown in Table 1 below:

[0076] Table 1

[0077]

[0078] When the initial state of link 1 is at the lowest point 04, the left-side segmented structure plate remains closed. The rotary motor drives the track platform to rotate. When link 1 moves to the highest point, the left-side segmented structure plate fully unfolds. Then, link 1 moves to the lowest point 01, and the left-side segmented structure plate closes. When link 1 moves to the lowest point 02, the left-side segmented structure plate remains closed. When link 1 moves to the lowest point 03, the left-side segmented structure plate remains closed, until the next cycle begins.

[0079] The initial state of link 2 is at the lowest point 03, at which time the right-side segmented structure plate remains closed. The rotary motor drives the track platform to rotate. When link 1 moves to the highest point, link 2 moves to the lowest point 04, and the right-side segmented structure plate remains closed. When link 2 moves to the highest point, the right-side segmented structure plate fully unfolds. Then, link 2 moves to the lowest point 01, and the right-side segmented structure plate closes. Link 2 moves to the lowest point 02, and the right-side segmented structure plate remains closed, until the next cycle begins. The logic of links 3 and 4 is the same as that of links 1 and 2.

[0080] In summary, the air vent structure provided by this invention breaks away from traditional structural designs. By creating openings in the segmented structure, a rotating motor drives a circumferentially undulating track to rotate, controlling the different unfolding states of the segmented structural plates to achieve the function of an air vent. The structure is novel and can be integrated with vehicle control systems for intelligent control, enhancing the novelty and technological feel of the interior cabin design. It also provides excellent sealing, preventing dust and foreign objects from entering. It offers good concealment and aesthetics, blending well with the trend of minimalist and intelligent interior design, greatly improving the overall novelty of the vehicle and its interior, and enhancing product competitiveness.

[0081] Secondly, based on the same inventive concept, the embodiments of the present invention provide an air conditioning system, specifically, as follows: Figure 15 As shown, it includes a multimedia display screen 80, a main unit 90, a body control module (BCM) 100, and any of the air vent structures in the first aspect mentioned above. The multimedia display screen 80 is connected to the main unit 90, the main unit 90 is connected to the body control module 100, and the body control module 100 is connected to the rotary motor 10 in the air vent structure.

[0082] like Figure 15 As shown, the multimedia display screen 80 can include multiple control mode buttons, such as: Mode 1: blowing air to the left, air volume adjustment; Mode 2: blowing air to the right, air volume adjustment; Mode 3: blowing air upward, air volume adjustment; Mode 4: blowing air downward, air volume adjustment; Mode 5: automatic air sweeping.

[0083] When the multimedia display screen 80 receives a button signal, it sends the signal to the body controller 100 through the host 90. The body controller 100 then controls the rotation motor 10 to turn on and off.

[0084] Specifically, when the body controller 100 receives the Mode 1 signal, it controls the rotary motor 10 to operate until the right-side split structure plate opens, at which point the rotary motor 10 stops operating. When the body controller 100 receives the Mode 2 signal, it controls the rotary motor 10 to operate until the left-side split structure plate opens, at which point the rotary motor 10 stops operating. When the body controller 100 receives the Mode 3 signal, it controls the rotary motor 10 to operate until the lower-side split structure plate opens, at which point the rotary motor 10 stops operating. When the body controller 100 receives the Mode 4 signal, it controls the rotary motor 10 to operate until the upper-side split structure plate opens, at which point the rotary motor 10 stops operating. When the body controller receives the Mode 5 signal, it controls the rotary motor 10 to operate continuously.

[0085] The air conditioning system provided in this application has the same implementation principle and technical effect as the aforementioned air outlet structure embodiment. For the sake of brevity, any parts not mentioned in the system embodiment can be referred to the corresponding content in the aforementioned air outlet structure embodiment.

[0086] Those skilled in the art will understand that embodiments of the present invention can be provided as methods, systems, or computer program products. Therefore, the present invention can take the form of a completely hardware embodiment, a completely software embodiment, or an embodiment combining software and hardware aspects. Furthermore, the present invention can take the form of a computer program product embodied on one or more computer-usable storage media (including, but not limited to, disk storage, CD-ROM, optical storage, etc.) containing computer-usable program code.

[0087] This invention is described with reference to flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams of methods, apparatus (systems), and computer program products according to embodiments of the invention. It will be understood that each block of the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, and combinations of blocks in the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams, can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions can be provided to a processor of a general-purpose computer, special-purpose computer, embedded processor, or other programmable data processing apparatus to produce a machine, such that the instructions, which execute via the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, generate instructions for implementing the flowchart illustrations and / or block diagrams. Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 A module that specifies the function in one or more boxes.

[0088] These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium that can direct a computer or other programmable data processing device to function in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer-readable storage medium produce an article of manufacture including instruction modules implemented in a process. Figure 1One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The function specified in one or more boxes.

[0089] These computer program instructions may also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing equipment to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer or other programmable equipment to produce a computer-implemented process, thereby providing instructions that execute on the computer or other programmable equipment for implementing the process. Figure 1 One or more processes and / or boxes Figure 1 The steps of the function specified in one or more boxes.

[0090] Although preferred embodiments of the invention have been described, those skilled in the art, upon learning the basic inventive concept, can make other changes and modifications to these embodiments. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including both the preferred embodiments and all changes and modifications falling within the scope of the invention.

[0091] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this invention without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, if these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this invention and their equivalents, this invention also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. An air outlet structure, characterized in that it comprises: The system comprises a housing, a rotary motor, a track disk, a connecting rod assembly, and an opening and closing mechanism. The rotary motor is rotatably connected to the track disk. The end face of the track disk contacts one end of the connecting rod assembly, and the other end of the connecting rod assembly is connected to the opening and closing mechanism. The rotary motor, the track disk, and the connecting rod assembly are all located within the housing. The housing is provided with an opening, and the opening and closing mechanism is movably fitted into the opening. The opening and closing mechanism is provided with an air outlet, and the inlet and outlet of the air outlet are both located inside the opening. The track disk is provided with a protrusion. During the rotation of the track disk driven by the rotary motor, the connecting rod assembly moves relative to the track disk. When the connecting rod assembly reaches the protrusion, the connecting rod assembly pushes the opening and closing mechanism to move, so that the outlet of the air vent faces outward. The opening and closing mechanism includes several segmented structural plates, each segmented structural plate including a closed surface and an air outlet surface with an air outlet hole. The air outlet surface faces inward into the opening, and the closed surface is fitted into the opening. The connecting rod assembly includes several connecting rods, the number of which is equal to the number of segmented structural plates. Each segmented structural plate is connected to a corresponding connecting rod, and one end of each connecting rod contacts the end face of the track disk. During the rotation of the track disk driven by the rotary motor, when one of the connecting rods reaches the protrusion, the connecting rod pushes up the air outlet surface of the corresponding segmented structural plate, so that the outlet of the air outlet hole where the air outlet surface is located faces outward from the opening. The segmented structural plate includes at least four surfaces, of which at least three surfaces are the air outlet surfaces and at least one surface is the closed surface.

2. The structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The segmented structural plate is in the shape of a triangular pyramid, with the three sides of the pyramid serving as the air outlet and the bottom surface as the sealing surface.

3. The structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The opening and closing mechanism includes four segmented structural plates, and the linkage assembly includes four linkages. One end of each linkage is connected to the corresponding segmented structural plate, and the other end of each of the four linkages is in contact with the track disk.

4. The structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting rod includes a connecting mechanism and a roller disposed on the connecting mechanism. One end of the connecting mechanism is connected to the segmented structural plate, and the other end of the connecting mechanism is in rolling cooperation with the track disk through the roller.

5. The structure as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The track disk includes a track base and a track platform located on the track base. The rotary motor is rotatably connected to the track base, and one end of the connecting mechanism is in rolling cooperation with the track platform through the roller. The connecting rod also includes a wheel axle protruding in the lateral direction of the connecting mechanism, the wheel axle being fixedly connected to the connecting mechanism, and the track seat being provided with a wheel axle track adapted to the wheel axle; During the rotation of the track disk driven by the rotary motor, while the connecting mechanism moves relative to the track platform via the rollers, the wheel axle moves relative to the wheel axle track to move and fix the connecting mechanism.

6. The structure as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The central portion and the surrounding portion of the end face of the track seat are raised, and an annular groove is formed between the central portion and the surrounding portion, and the track platform is located in the annular groove; Both ends of the connecting mechanism are provided with axles, and the central part and the surrounding parts are provided with axle tracks that are adapted to the axles.

7. The structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The opening of the shell is circular, rectangular, triangular, or parallelogram-shaped.

8. An air conditioning system, characterized in that, It includes a multimedia display screen, a main unit, a body controller, and an air outlet structure as described in any one of claims 1-7, wherein the multimedia display screen is connected to the main unit, the main unit is connected to the body controller, and the body controller is connected to a rotary motor in the air outlet structure.

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