Automotive center console, control method, device, medium and vehicle

Abstract

The application provides an automobile center console, a control method, equipment, a medium and a vehicle. The automobile center console comprises a driving device and a plurality of lifting assemblies; the outer surfaces of the plurality of lifting assemblies constitute at least part of the outer surface of the automobile center console, and the driving device is mechanically connected to the plurality of lifting assemblies; and the driving device is used for driving at least one of the lifting assemblies to perform vertical movement under the control of a control signal, so as to adjust the height of the lifting assembly and obtain an upper surface of the automobile center console in a predetermined shape. The height adjustment of the lifting assembly can realize a center console surface in various structures, thereby meeting the needs of customers in different scenes and improving the practicability of the console surface on the premise of ensuring the aesthetics of the console surface.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of vehicles, and more particularly to an automobile center console, a control method, a device, a medium and a vehicle. BACKGROUND

[0002] The panel on the automobile center console is called an instrument panel shell or a center console panel. The center console panel is a relatively common interior part, which is generally made of plastic or hard material and plays a decorative role in the automobile. In current automobile design, the center console panel tends to be streamlined and curved, providing a comfortable visual experience and aesthetic experience for the driver and passengers.

[0003] In actual use, the driver and passengers often need to place objects on the center console panel, especially objects containing liquid. Due to the curved design, the objects are often placed and then fall down. Therefore, the existing center console panel is not only beautiful but also cannot meet the application requirements of various scenes, and has poor practicability. SUMMARY

[0004] The present application is proposed considering the above problems. The present application provides an automobile center console, a control method, a device, a medium and a vehicle, which can meet the customer needs of different scenes and improve the practicability of the console panel while ensuring the beauty of the console panel.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present application, an automobile center console is provided, which comprises a driving device and a plurality of lifting assemblies; the outer surfaces of the plurality of lifting assemblies constitute at least part of the outer surface of the automobile center console, and the driving device is mechanically connected to the plurality of lifting assemblies.

[0006] The driving device is configured to drive at least one of the lifting assemblies to perform vertical movement to adjust the height of the lifting assembly under the control of a control signal, so as to obtain an upper surface of the automobile center console with a predetermined shape.

[0007] In an embodiment of the present application, the lifting assembly is a hollow multi-section telescopic structure in a columnar shape.

[0008] In an embodiment of the present application, the lifting assembly is in a cylindrical or prismatic shape.

[0009] In an embodiment of the present application, the plurality of lifting assemblies are arranged in an array.

[0010] In an embodiment of the present application, the driving device comprises a plurality of motors and a plurality of driving structures, the motors are mechanically connected to at least one of the driving structures, and the driving structures are mechanically connected to at least one of the lifting assemblies.

[0011] In an embodiment of the present application, the number of the motors and the number of the driving structures are the same as the number of the lifting assemblies, and the motors and the driving structures are connected to each lifting assembly one by one respectively.

[0012] In an embodiment of the present application, the automobile center console further comprises a control unit, and the driving device is in communication connection with the control unit.

[0013] The control unit is configured to generate the control signal based on a control instruction and send the control signal to the driving device.

[0014] In an embodiment of the present application, the automobile center console further comprises an operation terminal, and the operation terminal is in communication connection with the control unit.

[0015] The operation terminal is configured to receive an operation instruction, generate height data of each lifting assembly based on the operation instruction, and send a corresponding control instruction to the control unit based on the height data.

[0016] According to a second aspect of the present application, a control method of an automobile center console is provided, and the control method comprises:

[0017] Obtaining an operation instruction, the operation instruction being used to indicate a desired shape of an outer surface of the automobile center console;

[0018] Determining a predetermined height of each lifting assembly in the automobile center console based on the operation instruction;

[0019] Generating a corresponding control instruction based on the height of each lifting assembly;

[0020] Controlling a driving device to drive a corresponding lifting assembly to adjust to the predetermined height based on the control instruction, so as to form the desired shape.

[0021] According to a third aspect of the present application, an electronic device is provided, which comprises a memory and a processor, and the memory stores a computer program which is run by the processor, and the computer program, when being run by the processor, causes the device in which the processor is installed to execute the control method of the automobile center console.

[0022] According to a fourth aspect of the present application, a storage medium is provided, and the storage medium stores a computer program which is run on a computer, and the computer program, when being run, causes the computer to execute the control method of the automobile center console.

[0023] According to a fifth aspect of the present application, a vehicle is provided, which comprises the automobile center console, the electronic device or the storage medium.

[0024] The automobile center console of the present application can realize various structures of the center console surface through height adjustment of the lifting assembly, thereby meeting the customer demand in different scenes, improving the practicality of the center console surface under the premise of ensuring the aesthetics of the center console surface. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0025] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present application will become more apparent from the following detailed description of embodiments of the present application taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The drawings provided in the present application are used to provide further understanding of the embodiments of the present application, and constitute a part of the specification, and are used to explain the present application together with the embodiments of the present application, and do not constitute a limitation of the present application. In the drawings, the same reference numerals generally indicate the same components or steps.

[0026] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an automobile center console according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a lifting assembly according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of an electronic device for the embodiments of the present application;

[0029] Figure 4 is a schematic flow chart of a control method of an automobile center console according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] In order to make the objects, technical solutions and advantages of the present application more obvious, the following will describe the example embodiments according to the present application in detail with reference to the drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, not all the embodiments of the present application, and it should be understood that the present application is not limited to the example embodiments described herein. Based on the embodiments of the present application described in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor should fall within the protection scope of the present application.

[0033] In view of the problem that the existing automobile center console surface adopts a streamline design, which is beautiful but cannot meet the application demand in various scenes and lacks practicality, the present application proposes an automobile center console, a control method, a device, a medium and a vehicle, which can meet the customer demand in different scenes, improve the practicality of the center console surface under the premise of ensuring the aesthetics of the center console surface. The following will describe the same in detail.

[0034] First, refer to Figure 1 to explain the car console according to one embodiment of the application.

[0035] As Figure 1 shown, the car console 100 includes: a driving device 101 and a plurality of lifting assemblies 102; the outer surface of the plurality of lifting assemblies 102 constitutes at least part of the outer surface of the car console 100, and the driving device 101 is mechanically connected to the plurality of lifting assemblies 102.

[0036] The driving device 101 is used to drive at least one lifting assembly 102 to perform vertical movement under the control of a control signal to adjust the height of the lifting assembly 102, so as to obtain an upper surface of the car console 100 with a predetermined shape.

[0037] Specifically, the control signal received by the driving device 101 can be issued by a control unit, and the driving device 101 can drive the lifting assembly 102 to perform vertical movement under the control of the control signal to adjust the height of the lifting assembly 102.

[0038] In the present application, the lifting assembly 102 is arranged at the upper part of the car console 100, so that the outer surface of the plurality of lifting assemblies 102 constitutes at least part of the outer surface of the car console 100. Each lifting assembly 102 can be adjusted to a preset height under the drive of the driving device 101, and the height of each lifting assembly 102 can be the same or different; so that the plurality of lifting assemblies 102 combined together can realize the table surface of the car console 100 with different shapes.

[0039] In one specific implementation, the car console 100 can further include an instrument panel (not shown in the figure), a display screen (not shown in the figure), etc. The display screen can be provided on the instrument panel, and the display screen is used to display the driving state information of the car.

[0040] The car console in the present application can realize a console surface with multiple structures through height adjustment of the lifting assembly, changes the fixed and single form of the original table surface, realizes a diverse and adjustable console surface, so as to meet the needs of customers in different scenes, improves the practicability of the console surface under the premise of ensuring the aesthetics of the console surface, thereby effectively improves the space utilization rate and user experience of the car, and meets the more diversified use needs of people.

[0041] According to one embodiment of the present application, the car console further includes a control unit, and the driving device and the control unit are in communication connection; the control unit is used to generate a control signal based on a control instruction, and send the control signal to the driving device.

[0042] Specifically, the control unit comprises at least a controller and a driver. The controller is configured to generate corresponding pulse signals based on the received control instructions and send the pulse signals to the driver, and the driver is configured to convert the pulse signals from the controller into angular displacement and then send the angular displacement to the stepper motor. Exemplarily, the controller can be a programmable logic controller (PLC), a single-chip microcomputer, a microcontroller unit (MCU), etc.

[0043] According to an embodiment of the present application, the lifting assembly is a cylindrical hollow multi-section telescopic structure.

[0044] The lifting assembly can be adjusted in height within a limited range under the control of the driving device.

[0045] Specifically, when the user needs to adjust the height of the lifting assembly, the control unit sends a control signal to the driving device, and the driving device drives the lifting assembly to perform vertical telescopic movement to adjust the height of the lifting assembly.

[0046] According to an embodiment of the present application, the lifting assembly is cylindrical or prismatic.

[0047] When the lifting assembly is prismatic, the side edges of the lifting assembly are parallel and equal, and the upper surface of the lifting assembly can be any polygon, such as a square, a rectangle, a rhombus, a triangle, etc.

[0048] Preferably, when the lifting assembly is prismatic, the upper surface of the lifting assembly is square.

[0049] According to an embodiment of the present application, the plurality of lifting assemblies are arranged in an array.

[0050] Next, the lifting assembly according to an embodiment of the present application will be described with reference to Figure 2

[0051] Figure 2 A partial view of the lifting assembly is shown. Each cylinder in the figure represents a lifting assembly, and the plurality of lifting assemblies are arranged in an array. The final array can be distributed on the entire center console surface or on a partial area of the center console surface, such as the center console surface in front of the co-pilot.

[0052] According to an embodiment of the present application, the driving device can comprise a plurality of motors and a plurality of driving structures. The motors are mechanically connected to at least one driving structure, and the driving structures are mechanically connected to at least one lifting assembly. Thus, when the driving device receives a control signal, at least one motor can be driven to operate, and the motor drives at least one lifting assembly to perform vertical movement.

[0053] ​Exemplarily, the motor can be a brushless direct current motor or a permanent magnet synchronous motor, and the driving structure can be a screw structure or a gear structure or a chain structure or a belt transmission structure.

[0054] Specifically, when the user needs to adjust the height of the lifting assembly, the motor is driven to output torque according to the control signal, so as to control the driving structure to adjust the height of the lifting assembly.

[0055] Preferably, the number of motors and the number of driving structures are the same as the number of lifting assemblies, and the motors and the driving structures are respectively connected in one-to-one correspondence with each lifting assembly.

[0056] When the motors and the driving structures are respectively connected in one-to-one correspondence with each lifting assembly, the accuracy of surface shape adjustment can be increased, so that the outer surface shape of the automobile center console is more diverse.

[0057] According to an embodiment of the present application, the automobile center console further comprises an operation terminal, which is in communication connection with the control unit;

[0058] The operation terminal is configured to receive an operation instruction input by a user, generate height data of each lifting assembly based on the operation instruction, and generate a corresponding control instruction based on the height data and send the control instruction to the control unit.

[0059] Specifically, the operation terminal can be a tablet computer (PAD) in a car machine system.

[0060] In one specific implementation, the PAD in the car machine system receives an instruction input by a user, is connected with an MCU chip through a circuit of the car machine control system, and the MCU chip controls the lifting of the small stand column through the motor and the driving structure.

[0061] The user operates to select different modes through the PAD of the car machine control system, a circuit signal is sent from the PAD to the MCU of the center console, the MCU drives the motor, the motor adjusts the lifting height of each small stand column according to predetermined parameters, and each small stand column has a different height combination, so that the center console surface is shaped into different appearance structures, thereby shaping the center console surface into different styles.

[0062] The embodiment of the present application further provides a control method of an automobile center console.

[0063] Next, the electronic device for implementing the method embodiment of the present application is described with reference to Figure 3

[0064] As Figure 3 ​As shown, the electronic device 300 includes a processor 301, a memory 302, a communication interface 303, an input device 304, and an output device 305. Among them, the processor 301, the memory 302, and the communication interface 303 can be interconnected by a communication bus 306 and / or other forms of connection mechanism (not shown).

[0065] It should be noted that, Figure 3 The components and structures of the electronic device 300 shown are only exemplary and are not limiting, and the electronic device can also have other components and structures as needed.

[0066] Optionally, the communication interface 303 can also include a transmitter and / or a receiver.

[0067] The processor 301 can be a microcontroller unit (MCU), a central processing unit (CPU), a digital signal processor (DSP), a single-chip microcomputer, and an embedded device or other forms of processing units with data processing capabilities and / or instruction execution capabilities, and can control other components in the autonomous driving vehicle system to perform desired functions.

[0068] The memory 302 can be various forms of computer-readable storage media, such as volatile memory and / or non-volatile memory. Volatile memory may, for example, include random access memory (RAM), cache, synchronous dynamic random access memory (SDRAM), etc. Non-volatile memory may, for example, include read-only memory (ROM), hard disk, flash memory (Flash), etc. One or more computer program instructions can also be stored on the computer-readable storage medium, and the memory 302 can run the program instructions to implement the torque filtering method of the vehicle in the embodiments of the application described below.

[0069] The input device 304 can be a device used by a user to input instructions, and can include a microphone or a touch screen, as well as other input devices.

[0070] The output device 305 can output various information (such as images or sounds) to the outside (such as a user), and can include one or more of a display, a speaker, etc.

[0071] Exemplarily, the electronic device can be a terminal, such as a tablet computer (PAD), provided in a car system of a vehicle.

[0072] The following refers to Figure 4The control method of the automobile center console according to one embodiment of the present application is described below, which is applied to a PAD.

[0073] As shown in Figure 4 The control method provided by the present application includes the following steps S410-S440.

[0074] In step S410, an operation instruction is acquired, which is used to indicate a desired shape of the outer surface of the automobile center console.

[0075] Exemplarily, a plurality of preset modes of the center console surface are pre-stored in the PAD, each mode corresponding to a different console surface shape, such as a streamlined curved surface structure, a planar structure, and a local groove structure. The streamlined curved surface structure can be used in normal use, and the center console surface can adopt a planar structure when an article needs to be placed. When a small ornament needs to be placed, the center console surface can adopt a local groove structure. Each mode includes position information and height information of each lifting assembly.

[0076] In step S420, a predetermined height of each lifting assembly in the automobile center console is determined based on the operation instruction.

[0077] The user can select the required mode according to the current demand, and since each mode includes position information and height information of each lifting assembly, the height of each lifting assembly can be determined according to the user's instruction.

[0078] In step S430, a corresponding control instruction is generated based on the height of each lifting assembly.

[0079] The control instruction is input to the automobile center console in the above embodiment, and the automobile center console can control and adjust the height of the lifting assembly, thereby adjusting the shape of the automobile center console surface.

[0080] In step S440, based on the control instruction, the driving device is controlled to drive the corresponding lifting assembly to adjust to the predetermined height to form the desired shape.

[0081] The control method of the automobile center console of the present application can realize a plurality of structures of the center console surface by adjusting the height of the lifting assembly, changes the fixed and single form of the original console surface, realizes a diverse and adjustable center console surface, thereby meeting the customer demand of different scenes, improves the practicability of the console surface under the premise of ensuring the aesthetics of the console surface, thereby effectively improving the automobile space utilization rate and user experience, and meeting the more diversified use demand of people.

[0082] The embodiment of the present application further provides an electronic device, which comprises a memory and a processor, and the memory stores a computer program which is run by the processor, and the computer program, when being run by the processor, causes the device provided with the processor to execute the control method of the automobile center console according to any one of the above embodiments.

[0083] The embodiment of the present application further provides a storage medium, which stores a computer program, and the computer program is run on a computer, and the computer program, when being run, causes the computer to execute the control method of the automobile center console according to any one of the above embodiments.

[0084] The embodiment of the present application further provides a vehicle, which comprises the automobile center console, the electronic device or the storage medium. Figure 5 An example of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present application is shown, which comprises an electronic device. Figure 6 An example of a vehicle according to another embodiment of the present application is shown, which comprises a storage medium.

[0085] Although the example embodiments have been described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings, it is to be understood that the above-described example embodiments are merely exemplary and are not intended to limit the scope of the present application. Various changes and modifications can be made thereto by those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the present application. All such changes and modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present application as defined by the appended claims.

[0086] Those skilled in the art can appreciate that the units and algorithm steps of the examples described in conjunction with the embodiments disclosed herein can be realized by electronic hardware, or a combination of computer software and electronic hardware. Whether the functions are performed by hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solutions. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of the present application.

[0087] In several embodiments provided in the present application, it should be understood that the disclosed devices and methods can be implemented in other ways. For example, the device embodiments described above are merely illustrative, for example, the division of the units is only a logical function division, and actual implementation can have another division manner, for example, a plurality of units or components can be combined or integrated into another device, or some features can be ignored or not executed.

[0088] In the specification provided herein, a large number of specific details are described. However, it can be understood that the embodiments of the present application can be practiced without these specific details. In some examples, well-known methods, structures and techniques are not described in detail in order not to obscure the understanding of the present specification.

[0089] Similarly, it is to be understood that the embodiments of the present application can be alternately grouped together in a single embodiment, figure, or description of an embodiment for conciseness and to aid in the understanding of one or more of the various aspects of the present application. This method of grouping is not, however, to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed application requires more features than are explicitly recited in each of the claims. Rather, it is to be understood that the inventive aspect(s) lie in less than all of the features of any single disclosed embodiment. Accordingly, the claims that follow this detailed description are hereby expressly incorporated into this detailed description, with each claim standing on its own as a separate embodiment of this application.

[0090] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that all features described herein (including all accompanying claims, abstract and drawings), and steps of any method or processes disclosed herein can be combined in any combination, except where features are mutually exclusive. Each feature disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings) can be replaced by alternative features serving the same, equivalent or a similar purpose, unless expressly stated otherwise.

[0091] Furthermore, those skilled in the art will recognize that references in the specification to "one embodiment", "an embodiment", "an example embodiment", mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the application. The appearances of the phrase "in one embodiment" in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment, nor are they necessarily referring to a single embodiment. Furthermore, the terms "comprises", "comprising", "includes", "including", or the like, means "including but not limited to" or "comprising but not limited to". It is further noted that the claims can be drafted to exclude any

[0092] Various component embodiments of the present application can be implemented in hardware, or as software modules running in one or more processors, or in combinations thereof. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that a microprocessor or digital signal processor (DSP) can be used in practice to implement some or all of the functions of some of the modules of the item analysis apparatus according to embodiments of the present application. The present application can also be implemented as an apparatus program (e.g., a computer program and a computer program product) for performing part or all of the methods described herein. Such a program implementing the present application can be stored on a computer readable medium, or can have one or more signals. Such signals can be downloaded from an Internet website, or provided on a carrier medium, or in any other form.

[0093] It should be noted that the above-mentioned embodiments illustrate rather than limit the application, and that those skilled in the art will be able to design many alternative embodiments without departing from the scope of the appended claims. In the claims, any reference signs placed between parentheses shall not be construed as limiting the claim. The word 'comprising' does not exclude the presence of elements or steps other than those listed in a claim. The word 'a' or 'an' preceding an element does not exclude the presence of a plurality of such elements. The application can be implemented by means of both hardware and software, and any combination thereof. In a unitary claim, several devices or means can be listed, comprising means performing the same function. The use of the word 'a' or 'an' does not exclude the presence of a plurality of such devices or means. The word 'first','second', 'third', and the like in the description do not necessarily have a chronological order.

[0094] The above description is only specific embodiments or specific implementation of the present application, and the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily think of changes or replacements within the technical range disclosed by the present application, which should be covered within the protection scope of the present application. The protection scope of the present application should be subject to the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A center console for an automobile, characterized by, The automobile center console comprises a driving device and a plurality of lifting assemblies; outer surfaces of the plurality of lifting assemblies constitute at least part of an outer surface of the automobile center console, and the driving device is mechanically connected to the plurality of lifting assemblies; The driving device is configured to drive at least one of the lifting assemblies to perform vertical movement to adjust a height of the lifting assembly under control of a control signal, so as to obtain an upper surface of the automobile center console in a predetermined shape; The lifting assembly is a hollow multi-section telescopic structure in a columnar shape; The automobile center console further comprises a control unit, and the driving device is in communication connection with the control unit; The control unit is configured to generate the control signal based on a control instruction and send the control signal to the driving device; The automobile center console further comprises an operation terminal, and the operation terminal is in communication connection with the control unit; The operation terminal is configured to receive an operation instruction, generate height data of each of the lifting assemblies based on the operation instruction, and send a corresponding control instruction to the control unit based on the height data.

2. The automotive center console of claim 1, wherein, The lifting assembly is in a cylindrical or prismatic shape.

3. The automotive center console of claim 1, wherein, The plurality of lifting assemblies are arranged in an array.

4. The automotive center console of any one of claims 1-2, wherein, The driving device comprises a plurality of motors and a plurality of driving structures, the motors are mechanically connected to at least one of the driving structures, and the driving structures are mechanically connected to at least one of the lifting assemblies.

5. The automotive center console of claim 4, wherein, The number of the motors and the number of the driving structures are the same as the number of the lifting assemblies, and the motors and the driving structures are respectively connected to each of the lifting assemblies in one-to-one correspondence.

6. A control method of a center console of an automobile, characterized by, The automobile center console comprises a plurality of lifting assemblies in a hollow multi-section telescopic structure in a columnar shape, a control unit, and an operation terminal, and the control method comprises: An operation instruction is obtained through the operation terminal, and the operation instruction is used to indicate a desired shape of an outer surface of the automobile center console; A predetermined height of each of the lifting assemblies in the automobile center console is determined based on the operation instruction; A corresponding control instruction is generated based on the height of each of the lifting assemblies, and the control instruction is sent to the control unit; The control unit controls the driving device to drive the corresponding lifting assembly to adjust to the predetermined height based on the control instruction, so as to form the desired shape.

7. An electronic device, comprising: The electronic device comprises a memory and a processor, the memory stores a computer program which is run by the processor, and the computer program causes the device installed with the processor to execute the control method of the automobile center console according to claim 6 when the computer program is run by the processor.

8. A storage medium, characterized by The storage medium stores a computer program which is run on a computer, and the computer program causes the computer to execute the control method of the automobile center console according to claim 6 when the computer program is run.

9. A vehicle characterized by comprising: The automobile center console according to any one of claims 1-5, the electronic device according to claim 7, or the storage medium according to claim 8.

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