Sliding windows and vehicles

Abstract

This invention discloses a sliding window and a vehicle. The sliding window includes: a fixed panel with an opening; a guide rail assembly including an upper guide rail and a lower guide rail extending longitudinally along a first direction, with guide grooves provided on the upper and lower guide rails, and locking portions provided in the guide grooves; a movable panel that can slide relative to the fixed panel under the guidance of the guide grooves; and a locking mechanism including: a reset member and a rotating body capable of applying torque to the reset member; and a pull rod, one end of which engages with the guide groove, and the other end of which engages with the rotating body. When the rotating body rotates, it can drive the pull rod to move towards the side closer to the rotating body, causing one end of the pull rod to disengage from the locking portion, and the movable panel to switch from a locked state to an unlocked state. This application features a compact structure, reasonable design, convenient operation, and high unlocking reliability, improving user comfort and enhancing the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of vehicle window technology, and particularly to a sliding window and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, sliding windows are mainly used on rear windows and side windows. Sliding windows can be categorized by their appearance into two types: staggered sliding windows and flush sliding windows.

[0003] Among them, staggered sliding windows refer to sliding windows where the fixed glass and the movable glass are staggered when closed. Their structure is relatively simple and the cost is low, making them widely used in some vehicles where aesthetics are not a primary concern. However, because of the surface difference between the fixed and movable glass in staggered sliding windows, it can affect the overall appearance of the vehicle, therefore they are not suitable for vehicles with high aesthetic requirements.

[0004] A flush sliding window is a type of window where the fixed and movable glass panes are on the same plane when closed, making it suitable for vehicles with high aesthetic requirements. However, the high degree of alignment required when closed increases the overall design and manufacturing complexity of this type of window.

[0005] Currently, when flush-mounted sliding windows are used on automotive side windows, they are generally operated manually to open or close. For example, a typical design includes operating handles on both the top and bottom sides of the sliding window, with a return spring on each handle. In this configuration, to open the sliding glass, the user needs to pull the handles on both sides to unlock it, and then open it.

[0006] The inventors of this application discovered that the aforementioned structure, which unlocks the window by operating the handles on both sides with both hands, is a straight-pull structure. This structure dictates that the operating direction is essentially the same as the extension and retraction direction of the return spring. However, the space at the top and bottom of the side window is limited. In this confined space, requiring the user to operate with both hands is easily restricted by space constraints, leading to inconvenience and negatively impacting the user experience. Furthermore, the inventors also discovered that when operating with the aforementioned structure, it is difficult to guarantee that both handles unlock successfully at the same time. Specifically, it is difficult to ensure that the force applied by the user's left and right hands to the handles on both sides is completely consistent; and the force values ​​of the return springs on the upper and lower sides may differ; in addition, due to space constraints, the handles may jam during extension and retraction. At least one of these reasons may lead to unreliable unlocking by the user; furthermore, when one handle jams, the required operating force changes, resulting in poor user experience in terms of operational continuity, feel, and unlocking success rate. Overall, the existing sliding window provides a poor user experience when manually unlocked.

[0007] Therefore, it is necessary to propose a sliding window and vehicle to solve at least one of the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0008] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a flush sliding window and vehicle, which has a compact structure, reasonable design (in line with ergonomics), convenient operation, and high unlocking reliability, thereby improving user comfort and user experience.

[0009] The specific technical solution of the embodiments of the present invention is as follows:

[0010] A sliding window, the sliding window comprising:

[0011] A fixed panel, wherein an opening is provided on the fixed panel;

[0012] A guide rail assembly, the guide rail assembly including an upper guide rail and a lower guide rail extending longitudinally along a first direction, the upper guide rail and the lower guide rail being respectively disposed on the upper side and the lower side of the opening along the height direction, the upper guide rail and the lower guide rail being respectively provided with guide grooves, and the guide grooves being provided with locking parts;

[0013] A movable panel that can slide relative to the fixed panel under the guidance of the guide groove to adjust the opening degree of the opening;

[0014] A locking mechanism, comprising: a reset member, and a rotating body capable of applying torque to the reset member;

[0015] A pull rod, one end of which engages with the guide groove, and the other end of which engages with the rotating body;

[0016] When the rotating body rotates, it can drive the pull rod to move closer to the rotating body, causing one end of the pull rod to disengage from the locking part, and the movable panel switches from the locked state to the unlocked state.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, the movable panel has opposing outer and inner surfaces along the thickness direction; the inner surface is provided with a first flexure shaft; the rotating body rotates about the first flexure shaft; the reset member is in a pre-tightened state and wound up, and in the radial direction, the reset member has a first end located at the center and a second end located at the outermost side; the first end is mounted on the first flexure shaft; the rotating body is provided with a second flexure shaft, and the second end is mounted on the second flexure shaft.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment, the reset element is a coil spring.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment, the rotating body is disposed outside the coil spring.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, the locking mechanism further includes an operating part for driving the rotating body to rotate; when the operating part is driven, it can drive the rotating body to rotate.

[0021] In a preferred embodiment, the rotating body includes a cover with one open end, the open end of the cover being in contact with the inner surface of the movable panel, and the side wall of the cover being provided with meshing teeth; the operating part includes a rack, the meshing teeth on the rack being adapted to the meshing teeth on the side wall of the cover, and when the rack is pushed, the rack drives the cover to rotate, thereby driving the pull rod to move in conjunction.

[0022] In a preferred embodiment, the sidewall of the cover has a circular circumferential profile and continuous meshing teeth are provided on the sidewall of the cover in the circumferential direction; or, the sidewall of the cover has symmetrical arc segments, and meshing teeth are provided on the arc segments respectively.

[0023] In a preferred embodiment, there are two operating parts, the racks of the two operating parts are parallel to each other, and they respectively engage with the meshing teeth on the cover.

[0024] In a preferred embodiment, the inner surface of the movable panel is provided with a guide for cooperating with the operating part, the extension direction of the guide is consistent with the extension direction of the rack, the operating part is also provided with a guide portion that can slide relative to the guide, the rack is used to cooperate with the meshing teeth, and the guide portion is used to cooperate with the guide to form a guiding mechanism.

[0025] In a preferred embodiment, the operating part includes: a first guide segment with a rack, a second guide segment parallel to the first guide segment, and a connecting segment connecting the first guide segment and the second guide segment; the first guide segment and the second guide segment are respectively located at both ends of the connecting segment, and there are two guide members symmetrically arranged on both sides of the rotating body. Each operating part includes two guide parts, one of which is located on the side of the first guide segment and the second guide segment facing each other, and the other guide part is located on the side of the second guide segment opposite to the rack.

[0026] In a preferred embodiment, the guide has an inner side close to the rotating body and an outer side away from the rotating body. The inner side of the guide is provided with an inner guide groove for cooperating with a first guide section of an operating part, and the inner side of the guide is provided with an outer guide groove for cooperating with a second guide section of another operating part.

[0027] In a preferred embodiment, the connecting section of the two operating parts is further provided with a guide section to facilitate one-handed operation by the user.

[0028] In a preferred embodiment, the guide portion is disposed on the side of the connecting section opposite to the inner surface of the movable panel, and the side of the guide portion facing the rotating body has a protruding portion protruding from the connecting section, and a gap is formed between the protruding portion and the rotating body.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment, the angle formed by the extension direction of the rack and the extension direction of the tie rod is between 0° and 45°.

[0030] In a preferred embodiment, the inner surface of the movable panel is further provided with a fixing part for constraining the rotation of the pull rod.

[0031] In a preferred embodiment, the fixing part includes a first fixing part, a second fixing part, and a third fixing part arranged at intervals along the extension and retraction direction of the pull rod, and at least two fixing parts are used to cooperate with the pull rod at different heights from the inner surface.

[0032] In a preferred embodiment, the locking mechanism further includes a swing arm disposed between the pull rod and the rotating body, one end of the swing arm being rotatably connected to the rotating body, and the other end of the swing arm being rotatably connected to the end of the pull rod away from the locking part.

[0033] In a preferred embodiment, the rotating body includes a cover with an open end, the cover including a bottom wall opposite to the open end and a side wall surrounding the bottom wall, the open end of the cover being in contact with the inner surface, a third flexural shaft for rotatably connecting the swing arm is provided on the bottom wall, one end of the swing arm is sleeved on the third flexural shaft, the locking mechanism further includes a fourth flexural shaft, the other end of the swing arm and the end of the pull rod away from the locking part are both sleeved on the fourth flexural shaft.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment, the rotating body includes a cover with one open end, the open end of the cover being in contact with the inner surface of the movable panel, and the operating part includes a knob disposed on the cover and capable of driving the rotating body to rotate.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment, the movable panel has an upper side near the upper guide rail and a lower side opposite to the upper side, and a snap-fit ​​member is provided near the upper side and the lower side. The guide groove includes a first guide groove for cooperating with the pull rod and a second guide groove for cooperating with the snap-fit ​​member. The first guide groove and the second guide groove are spaced apart along the first direction.

[0036] A vehicle comprising any of the sliding windows described above.

[0037] The technical solution of the present invention has the following significant beneficial effects:

[0038] The sliding window provided in this application embodiment is a flush sliding window that is unlocked and opened manually. Through structural optimization of the movable panel and locking mechanism, the user can operate it with one hand to make the rotating body rotate. When the rotating body rotates around the first flexural axis, it can simultaneously drive the pull rods on both sides to move towards the side closer to the rotating body, so that one end of the pull rod disengages from the locking part. The movable panel switches from the locked state to the unlocked state. The overall structure is compact, reasonably designed (in accordance with ergonomics), easy to operate, and has high unlocking reliability, which can improve the user's operating comfort and enhance the user experience.

[0039] Specific embodiments of the invention are disclosed in detail with reference to the following description and accompanying drawings, indicating how the principles of the invention can be employed. It should be understood that the embodiments of the invention are not therefore limited in scope. Within the spirit and scope of the appended claims, embodiments of the invention include many changes, modifications, and equivalents. Features described and / or shown for one embodiment may be used in the same or similar manner in one or more other embodiments, combined with features in other embodiments, or substituted for features in other embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0040] The accompanying drawings described herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way. Furthermore, the shapes and proportions of the components in the drawings are merely illustrative to aid in understanding the invention and do not specifically limit the shapes and proportions of the components. Those skilled in the art, guided by the teachings of this invention, can select various possible shapes and proportions to implement the invention according to specific circumstances.

[0041] Figure 1 This is a front view of a sliding window provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 2 This is a left view of a sliding window provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0043] Figure 3 An exploded view of a sliding window provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0044] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Sectional view at point AA;

[0045] Figure 5 for Figure 2 Sectional view at point BB;

[0046] Figure 6 for Figure 1 Sectional view at CC;

[0047] Figure 7 for Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of point I in the middle;

[0048] Figure 8 This is a front view of another sliding window provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0049] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of another sliding window in an unlocked state provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0050] Figure 10 This is another front view of a sliding window provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0051] Figure 11 for Figure 10 Sectional view at point DD.

[0052] Reference numerals in the figures of this application:

[0053] 1. Fixed panel;

[0054] 2. Upper guide rail;

[0055] 21. First guide groove; 210. Locking part;

[0056] 22. Second guide groove;

[0057] 3. Lower guide rail;

[0058] 4. Activity panel;

[0059] 41. Transparent area;

[0060] 42. First deflection axis;

[0061] 43. Fixing part;

[0062] 431. First fixing part; 432. Second fixing part; 433. Third fixing part;

[0063] 44. Guide components;

[0064] 5. Sealing components;

[0065] 600. Locking mechanism;

[0066] 6. Operations section;

[0067] 601. First guide section; 602. Second guide section; 603. Connecting section;

[0068] 61. Gear rack;

[0069] 62. Guiding section;

[0070] 63. Guiding Department;

[0071] 7. Rotating body; 70. Cover; 701. Meshing teeth;

[0072] 71. Third deflection axis;

[0073] 72. Second deflection axis;

[0074] 8. Swing arm;

[0075] 9. Pull rod;

[0076] 10. Fourth flexural axis;

[0077] 11. Pins;

[0078] 12. Coil spring;

[0079] 13. Knob;

[0080] X, first direction;

[0081] Y, the height direction;

[0082] Z, thickness direction. Detailed Implementation

[0083] The technical solution of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that these embodiments are only used to illustrate the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. After reading the present invention, any modifications of the present invention in various equivalent forms by those skilled in the art fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

[0084] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0085] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the application. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0086] This invention provides a flush sliding window and vehicle, which has a compact structure, reasonable design (in line with ergonomics), convenient operation, and high unlocking reliability, thereby improving user comfort and user experience.

[0087] Please refer to the following for comprehensive information. Figures 1 to 11The embodiments of this application provide a sliding window, specifically a flush sliding window that can be manually opened and closed. The sliding window may include: a fixed panel 1 with an opening; a guide rail assembly including an upper guide rail 2 and a lower guide rail 3 extending longitudinally along a first direction X, the upper guide rail 2 and the lower guide rail 3 being respectively disposed above and below the opening along the height direction Y, the upper guide rail 2 and the lower guide rail 3 being respectively provided with guide grooves, the guide grooves being provided with locking parts 210; a movable panel 4, the movable panel 4 being able to slide relative to the fixed panel 1 under the guidance of the guide grooves to adjust the opening degree; and a locking mechanism 600, the locking mechanism 600 including: a reset member in a pre-tightened state, a rotating body 7 capable of applying torque to the reset member; and a pull rod 9, one end of the pull rod 9 cooperating with the guide groove, and the other end being linked with the rotating body 7; when the rotating body 7 rotates, it can drive the pull rod 9 to move towards the side closer to the rotating body 7, causing one end of the pull rod 9 to disengage from the locking part 210, and the movable panel 4 switching from a locked state to an unlocked state.

[0088] The sliding window provided in this embodiment has a compact structure and a reasonable design (in line with ergonomics). When operating, the user only needs to operate the operating part 6 with one hand. For example, by using the index finger and thumb to contact the operating part 6 respectively, the corresponding operation (such as snapping, rotating, etc.) can be performed to realize the retraction and unlocking of the lever 9. Overall, the operation is convenient and the unlocking reliability is high, which can improve the comfort of user operation and enhance the user experience.

[0089] This sliding window can be applied to the side or rear windows of a vehicle. Specifically, the sliding window mainly includes: a fixed panel 1, a guide rail assembly, a movable panel 4, a locking mechanism 600, and other necessary components such as seals 5.

[0090] The present application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0091] The fixing panel 1 can be made of different materials depending on the application scenario. For example, the main body of the fixing panel 1 can be made of glass, plastic, or other materials that are at least partially translucent (transparent, translucent, colored, etc.). This application does not make any specific limitations here. When the main body of the fixing panel 1 is made of glass, it can be made of single-layer glass, laminated glass, or other types of glass. This application does not make any specific limitations here either.

[0092] An opening is provided in the center of the fixed panel 1. This opening can be used as a ventilation vent; for example, when the sliding window is used in a vehicle, the opening allows outside air to be introduced into the vehicle. Specifically, the number of openings can vary depending on the size of the fixed panel 1 and the specific ventilation requirements of the vehicle in which it is used; this application does not impose a single limitation. In this embodiment, a single opening is used as an example for illustration. The shape of the opening can be rectangular. Of course, the shape of the opening is not limited to the above example; it can also be other shapes, such as trapezoidal, circular, etc. Currently, commonly used sliding windows include three-pane sliding windows and two-pane sliding windows. Correspondingly, the fixed panel 1 can be composed of two panes of glass, with a ventilation window space between the two panes; or it can be a single pane of glass with an opening.

[0093] In the embodiments of this application, the example mainly illustrates the movement of the movable panel 4 relative to the fixed panel 1 in the horizontal direction (along the first direction X). Of course, this application does not exclude the possibility that in some special cases, the movable panel 4 may move vertically (in the height direction Y) relative to the fixed panel 1, or move along a specific direction. Other scenarios can be adapted with reference to this application, and will not be described in detail here.

[0094] The guide rail assembly may include an upper guide rail 2 and a lower guide rail 3 extending longitudinally along a first direction X. Generally, the upper guide rail 2 and the lower guide rail 3 are arranged in parallel. The upper guide rail 2 and the lower guide rail 3 are respectively positioned above and below the opening along the height direction Y. Specifically, the upper guide rail 2 and the lower guide rail 3 can be fixed to the fixed panel 1, or fixed to the area above and below the fixed panel 1, or the upper guide rail 2 and the lower guide rail 3 can be integrally formed with the fixed panel 1, etc. The specific fixing method and position of the upper guide rail 2 and the lower guide rail 3 are not limited here. The upper guide rail 2 and the lower guide rail 3 are each provided with a guide groove, and one end of the guide groove is provided with a locking part 210. The locking mechanism 600 can cooperate with the locking part 210 to lock the movable panel 4.

[0095] Taking the upper guide rail 2 as an example, the upper guide rail 2 may have a transition section for creating a surface difference between the movable panel 4 and the fixed panel 1, and a horizontal section for sliding the movable panel 4 relative to the fixed panel 1. The transition section has a first end connected to the horizontal section and a second end away from the first end. The distance from the first end to the fixed panel 1 is greater than the distance from the first end to the fixed panel 1. The locking part 210 is disposed at the second end. Furthermore, multiple locking parts 210 may be spaced apart along the extension direction of the upper guide rail 2, thereby reliably locking the movable panel 4 in the position desired by the user, so that the opening has a suitable opening degree to meet the user's personalized ventilation needs. In the embodiments and drawings of this application, the position of the locking part 210 is mainly illustrated by its location at the second end. Other positions can be adapted with reference to the text and drawings of this application, and will not be described in detail here.

[0096] Specifically, the locking part 210 can be a blind hole with a predetermined depth formed inward from the guide groove located at the second end. The depth of the blind hole can be determined comprehensively based on factors such as the specific composition, mating relationship, and dimensions of the locking mechanism 600 that cooperates with it. This application does not impose a specific numerical limit on its value. When the locking part 210 is a blind hole with a predetermined depth, its manufacturing process is relatively simple, its reliability in use is high, and it can reliably lock the movable panel 4 in conjunction with the pull rod 9. Of course, the specific form of the locking part 210 can also be other forms, as long as it can reliably lock the movable panel 4 in conjunction with the pull rod 9.

[0097] The movable panel 4, guided by the guide groove, slides relative to the fixed panel 1 to adjust the opening degree. When the movable panel 4 moves to either the left or right extreme position along the first direction, for example, when it is at the right extreme position, the opening degree reaches its maximum, thus fully opening the movable window; when it is at the left extreme position, the opening degree reaches its minimum, zero, thus closing the movable window. In this embodiment, the opening degree adjustment is illustrated by taking the example of the movable panel moving to its extreme position to achieve full opening and full closing of the opening.

[0098] The movable panel 4 has an outer surface and an inner surface along the thickness direction Z; the inner surface is provided with a first flexible shaft 42, which is used to cooperate with the locking mechanism 600.

[0099] The movable panel 4 can be made of different materials depending on the application scenario. For example, the main body of the movable panel 4 can be made of glass, plastic, or other materials that are at least partially translucent (transparent, translucent, colored, etc.). This application does not make any specific limitations here. When the main body of the movable panel 4 is made of glass, it can be made of single-layer glass, laminated glass, or other types of glass. This application does not make any specific limitations here either.

[0100] To ensure the aesthetics of the sliding window, a transparent area 41 can be formed in the center of the movable panel 4, and a shielded area can be formed around the movable panel 4 for accommodating the locking mechanism 600 and components adapted to the locking mechanism 600. Of course, the specific position, shape, and size of the transparent area 41 can be adapted to different application scenarios, and this application does not impose specific limitations here.

[0101] In some embodiments, the movable panel 4 has an upper side near the upper guide rail 2 and a lower side opposite to the upper side. A locking member is provided near the upper and lower sides. The guide groove includes a first guide groove 21 for engaging with the pull rod 9 and a second guide groove 22 for engaging with the locking member. The first guide groove 21 and the second guide groove 22 are spaced apart along the first direction X. By providing a locking member on the movable panel 4, and utilizing the locking member and the pull rod 9 to engage with the first guide groove 21 and the second guide groove 22 respectively, the movable panel 4 can be stably and reliably positioned on the fixed panel 1. Simultaneously, when the movable panel 4 slides relative to the fixed panel 1, the reliability of its movement is also guaranteed. Specifically, the locking member can be in the form of a pin 11. Of course, the form of the locking member is not limited to the above example. This application only uses the pin 11 as an example. When the locking member is of other forms, adaptive substitutions can be made with reference to this application. In this configuration, the pull rod 9 and the locking member can be located on both sides of the movable panel 4 along the sliding direction (e.g., the first direction X) of the movable panel 4, so that the force distribution is reasonable and the movable panel 4 can slide reliably and stably.

[0102] The locking mechanism 600 is mainly used to lock the movable panel 4 relative to the fixed panel 1 when the sliding window needs to be locked, such as when it is in a reliably closed state, ensuring that the movable panel 4 is in a locked state; when it is necessary to adjust the opening degree, such as when the sliding window is opened, the movable panel 4 is switched from the locked state to the unlocked state, so that the movable panel 4 can slide relative to the fixed panel 1. Specifically, the locking mechanism 600 may include: a reset member in a pre-tightened state, and a rotating body 7 capable of applying torque to the reset member. In addition, the locking mechanism 600 may also include an operating part 6 for driving the rotating body 7 to rotate, etc.

[0103] The reset component can be a coiled reset structure, such as a coil spring 12, which can receive the torque of the rotating body 7. It has a simple overall structure, strong versatility, requires little installation space, and can output torque when providing restoring force, thereby synchronously driving the upper and lower pull rods 9 to move. In this embodiment, the reset component is mainly illustrated using a coil spring 12. When the reset component is of other forms, adaptive substitutions can be made with reference to the embodiments and drawings of this application.

[0104] The coil spring 12 is in a pre-tensioned state, which provides a restoring force for the movable panel 4 to switch from the unlocked state to the locked state. The coil spring 12 has a first end located at the center and a second end located at the outermost edge; the first end is mounted on the first flexure shaft 42 of the movable panel 4; the rotating body 7 is provided with a second flexure shaft 72, and the second end of the coil spring 12 can be mounted on the second flexure shaft 72 of the rotating body 7.

[0105] The first flexible shaft 42 is used to position the first end of the coil spring 12. Specifically, the first flexible shaft 42 can be a columnar protrusion formed on the inner surface of the movable panel 4, with a groove in the middle of the columnar protrusion into which the first end of the coil spring 12 can be engaged. Alternatively, the first flexible shaft 42 can also be two semi-cylinders spaced a certain distance apart, with the planar portions of the two semi-cylinders facing each other to form a groove for positioning the first end of the coil spring 12. Of course, the specific form of the first flexible shaft 42 is not limited to the above examples. Those skilled in the art may make other modifications based on the technical essence of this application, but as long as the function and effect achieved are the same as or similar to those of this application, they should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

[0106] The second flexible shaft 72 is used to limit the second end of the coil spring 12. Specifically, the second flexible shaft 72 can be a columnar protrusion formed on the inner surface of the rotating body 7, and the second end of the coil spring 12 can have an arc-shaped winding portion, which is sleeved on the columnar protrusion. Of course, the specific form of the second flexible shaft 72 is not limited to the above examples. Those skilled in the art may make other modifications based on the technical essence of this application, but as long as the function and effect achieved are the same as or similar to those of this application, they should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

[0107] The pull rod 9 is located between the locking mechanism 600 and the guide groove. One end of the pull rod 9 is engaged with the guide groove, and the other end is engaged with the rotating body 7. The torque generated by the coil spring 12 can be applied to the pull rod 9, thereby causing the pull rod 9 to move in a predetermined direction.

[0108] In some embodiments, in order to prevent the pull rod 9 from rotating and affecting the reliability of torque transmission, the inner surface of the movable panel 4 is also provided with a fixing part 43 for constraining the rotation of the pull rod 9.

[0109] Specifically, the fixing part 43 may include a first fixing part 431, a second fixing part 432, and a third fixing part 433 arranged at intervals along the extension and retraction direction of the pull rod 9. At least two fixing parts are used to cooperate with the pull rod 9 at different heights from the inner surface. The three non-collinear fixing parts (first fixing part 431, second fixing part 432, and third fixing part 433) can form a constraint surface through three fixing points to effectively constrain the rotation of the pull rod 9, so that the torque transmitted by the rotating body 7 can be reliably transmitted to the pull rod 9, and the pull rod 9 can extend and retract within the plane constrained by the three fixing parts (first fixing part 431, second fixing part 432, and third fixing part 433).

[0110] Specifically, the pull rod 9 can be a rod with a columnar cross-section and a certain bending angle. The first fixing part 431 can be a protrusion formed on the inner surface of the movable panel 4, and a pin hole adapted to the rod is formed within the protrusion. Furthermore, the construction of the second fixing part 432 and the third fixing part 433 can be similar to that of the first fixing part 431. The distance from the axis of the pin hole of at least one fixing part to the inner surface is different from the distance from the axes of the other two fixing parts to the inner surface.

[0111] The distances of the first fixing part 431, the second fixing part 432, and the third fixing part 433 from the rotating body 7 decrease sequentially. Specifically, the distance from the axis of the pin hole of the first fixing part 431 to the inner surface is L1, the distance from the axis of the pin hole of the second fixing part 432 to the inner surface is L2, and the distance from the axis of the pin hole of the third fixing part 433 to the inner surface is L3, for example, L1 = L2 < L3. Of course, the combination of the distances from the axes of the first fixing part 431, the second fixing part 432, and the third fixing part 433 to the inner surface is not limited to the above examples, and this application does not impose a unique limitation.

[0112] When the rotating body 7 is rotated (e.g., in a predetermined direction), it causes the pull rod 9 to move closer to the rotating body 7, disengaging one end of the pull rod 9 from the locking part 210, and the movable panel 4 switches from a locked state to an unlocked state. Subsequently, when the rotating body 7 is reset under the action of the coil spring 12 (e.g., rotating against the predetermined direction), the pull rod 9 moves away from the rotating body 7, causing one end of the pull rod 9 to extend into the locking part 210, and the movable panel 4 switches from an unlocked state to a locked state.

[0113] The method of driving the rotating body 7 to rotate may include: directly applying a torque to the driving body to make the rotating body 7 rotate, thereby driving the coil spring 12 to coil and retract toward the first flexural shaft 42; or, the locking mechanism 600 may also include an operating part 6, which is used to drive the rotating body 7 to rotate; when the operating part 6 is driven, it can drive the rotating body 7 to rotate.

[0114] The rotating body 7 can be hollow inside. The rotating body 7 is covered by the coil spring 12. The rotating body 7 and the coil spring 12, which provide forward and reverse rotational torque, are arranged in a concentrated manner, which is conducive to the miniaturization design of the entire locking mechanism 600. The rotating body 7 and the coil spring 12, as the core components that provide rotational torque, can be located in the middle of the movable panel 4. Other driven components can be symmetrically arranged on both sides of the rotating body 7 and the coil spring 12 along the height direction, which helps to ensure good uniformity of force and high synchronization of the driven components on both sides.

[0115] Among them, the locking mechanism 600 has different forms of rotating body 7, operating part 6, etc. depending on the way the rotating body 7 is driven to rotate.

[0116] Please refer to the following: Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8In some embodiments, the rotating body 7 is an overall cover 70 with one open end, the coil spring 12 is housed in the cover 70, the open end of the cover 70 is in contact with the inner surface of the movable panel 4, and the side wall of the cover 70 is provided with meshing teeth 701; the operating part 6 includes a rack 61, the meshing teeth on the rack 61 are adapted to the meshing teeth 701 on the side wall of the cover 70, when the rack 61 is pushed, the rack 61 drives the cover 70 to rotate, thereby driving the pull rod 9 to move in conjunction.

[0117] In this embodiment, the rotating body 7 can be a cover 70 with one open end, which is in contact with the inner surface of the movable panel 4. The cover 70 may include a bottom wall opposite to the open end and side walls surrounding the bottom wall. Of course, in other embodiments, the rotating body 7 may also have other structural forms. In the embodiments of this application, the cover 70 is mainly used as an example for illustration.

[0118] The cover 70 may be provided with a mounting and positioning part for reliably positioning the cover 70 on the movable panel 4. Specifically, the mounting and positioning part may be an opening in the bottom wall of the cover 70, which cooperates with the first flexible shaft 42. When the rotating body 7 rotates, the first flexible shaft 42 can serve as the center of rotation of the rotating body 7.

[0119] Engaging teeth 701 may be provided on the side wall of the cover 70, and the specific distribution of the engaging teeth 701 may vary depending on the specific structure of the cover.

[0120] For example, in one embodiment, the circumferential contour of the sidewall of the cover 70 is circular, and the sidewall of the cover 70 is provided with continuous meshing teeth in the circumferential direction. When the cover 70 has a structure with continuous meshing teeth on the sidewall, its main structure can adopt a gear structure, thereby improving the versatility of parts and reducing costs. Or, as... Figure 5 As shown or Figure 8 As shown, in another embodiment, the sidewall of the cover 70 is provided with symmetrical arc segments, and the arc segments are respectively provided with meshing teeth 701.

[0121] In the embodiments and accompanying drawings of this application, the description mainly focuses on the example of two symmetrical arc segments provided on the side wall of the cover 70. When the side wall of the cover 70 is provided with meshing teeth 701 on the arc segments, the position where the meshing teeth 701 are not provided can be a straight segment. The structural design of the straight segment makes the structure of the cover 70 more compact and smaller, and it is less likely to interfere when it is engaged with the operating part 6.

[0122] In this embodiment, the operating part 6 may include a rack 61. The meshing teeth on the rack 61 are adapted to the meshing teeth 701 on the side wall of the cover 70. When the rack 61 is pushed, the rack 61 drives the cover 70 to rotate, thereby driving the pull rod 9 to move in conjunction.

[0123] The linkage between the pull rod 9 and the cover 70 can be a linkage mechanism involving a connecting rod. The specific form of this connecting rod is not specifically limited herein.

[0124] like Figure 7 As shown, in one embodiment, the locking mechanism 600 may further include a swing arm 8, which is disposed between the pull rod 9 and the rotating body 7. One end of the swing arm 8 is rotatably connected to the rotating body 7, and the other end of the swing arm 8 is rotatably connected to the end of the pull rod 9 away from the opening.

[0125] Furthermore, a third flexible shaft 71 for rotatably connecting the swing arm 8 is provided on the bottom wall of the cover 70. One end of the swing arm 8 is sleeved on the third flexible shaft 71. The locking mechanism 600 also includes a fourth flexible shaft 10. The other end of the swing arm 8 and the end of the pull rod 9 away from the locking part 210 are both sleeved on the fourth flexible shaft 10. Specifically, the fourth flexible shaft 10 can be a structure with protruding limiting parts at both ends. The limiting parts can limit the swing arm 8 and the pull rod 9, so that the swing arm 8 and the pull rod 9 can be reliably rotatably connected to the fourth flexible shaft 10.

[0126] The swing arm 8 has two circular holes at its ends, one of which is fitted onto the third flexural shaft 71, and the other onto the fourth flexural shaft 10. The end of the pull rod 9 facing away from the locking part 210 also has a circular hole, which is fitted onto the fourth flexural shaft 10. When the rotating body 7 rotates, the swing arm 8 swings in a plane parallel to the surface of the movable panel 4, causing the pull rod 9 to move in the direction constrained by the fixed part, thereby allowing one end of the pull rod 9 to disengage from the locking part 210 and unlock.

[0127] Of course, in the embodiments of this application, the linkage between the pull rod 9 and the cover 70 can also be in other forms. For example, there can be an arc groove on the bottom wall of the cover 70, and a limiting part that inserts into the arc groove can be provided at the end of the pull rod 9 away from the locking part 210. When the rotating body 7 rotates, the direction of the pull rod 9 constrained by the fixed part can also be changed, so that one end of the pull rod 9 can be released from the locking part 210 to unlock.

[0128] In some embodiments, there are two operating parts 6, and the racks 61 of the two operating parts 6 are parallel to each other and respectively engage with the meshing teeth on the cover 70.

[0129] In this embodiment, the components that enable the unlocking and movement of the movable panel 4 may include a locking mechanism 600, an operating part 6, and a pull rod 9. There may be two operating parts 6, two pull rods 9, and in the locking mechanism 600, except for the coil spring 12 and the rotating body 7, there may be two of each of the other components. These two components may be symmetrically arranged on both sides of the rotating body 7 about the first deflection axis 42 along the height direction Y.

[0130] When the rotating body 7 is rotated, the components located on the upper and lower sides of the rotating body 7 move simultaneously under the torque of the coil spring 12 with the first flexural shaft 42 as the center. The force is uniform, the synchronicity of the movement is good, and it is not easy for one side to jam, which can better ensure the reliability of unlocking.

[0131] In one embodiment, the inner surface of the movable panel 4 is provided with a guide member 44 for cooperating with the operating part 6. The extending direction of the guide member 44 is consistent with the extending direction of the rack 61. The operating part 6 is also provided with a guide part 62 that can slide relative to the guide member 44. The rack 61 is used to cooperate with the meshing teeth, and the guide part 62 is used to cooperate with the guide member 44 to form a guiding mechanism.

[0132] In this embodiment, in order to ensure that the operating part 6, which is equipped with rack 61, can reliably drive the rotating body 7 to rotate in a predetermined direction, a guide member 44 that cooperates with the operating part 6 can be provided on the inner surface of the movable panel 4. The guide member 44 and the operating part 6 can cooperate to form a guiding mechanism.

[0133] like Figure 3 As shown, specifically, the operating part 6 may include: a first guide section 601 on which a rack 61 is provided, a second guide section 602 arranged parallel to the first guide section 601, and a connecting section 603 connecting the first guide section 601 and the second guide section 602; the first guide section 601 and the second guide section 602 are respectively located at both ends of the connecting section 603. Each operating part 6 includes two guide parts 62, one guide part 62 is arranged on the side of the first guide section 601 facing the second guide section 602, and the other guide part 62 is arranged on the side of the second guide section 602 facing away from the rack 61.

[0134] The guide member 44 can be aligned with the extension direction of the rack 61. There are two guide members 44, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the rotating body 7.

[0135] The guide member 44 has an inner side close to the rotating body 7 and an outer side away from the rotating body 7. The inner side of the guide member 44 is provided with an inner guide groove for cooperating with a first guide section 601 of an operating part 6, and the inner side of the guide member 44 is provided with an outer guide groove for cooperating with a second guide section 602 of another operating part 6.

[0136] like Figure 3 As shown, the operating part 6 can be U-shaped overall, with the open ends of the two U-shaped operating parts 6 facing each other and staggered with the two guide members 44. This arrangement is reasonable, compact, and easy for users to operate, thus improving the user experience. Users can unlock the device by operating both operating parts 6 simultaneously with one hand. For example, users can bring the two operating parts 6 together by using their thumb and forefinger, causing the rotating body 7 to rotate and generating an unlocking torque.

[0137] To further facilitate accurate operation and enhance the user experience, the connecting section 603 of the two operating parts 6 is provided with a guide part 63 for easy one-handed operation. Specifically, the surface of the guide part 63 may be provided with guide markings, such as arrows indicating the direction of operation.

[0138] Wherein, the distance between the two operating parts 6 when not subjected to external force can be determined according to the size range of the user's single-hand operation. Specifically, this application does not limit its specific value.

[0139] In this embodiment, the unlocking force applied by the user to the operating unit 6 can be within a reasonable range to ensure unlocking reliability while improving user comfort. This unlocking force can be between (a, b), and specifically, this value may vary slightly depending on the application scenario, for example, (30, 50). Of course, the above value is merely an example, and this application does not impose a single, definitive numerical limitation. The unlocking force needs to be greater than the preload of the coil spring 12 to ensure that the coil spring 12 can successfully unlock.

[0140] Furthermore, the guide portion 63 is disposed on the side of the connecting section 603 away from the inner surface of the movable panel 4, and the guide portion 63 is provided with a protruding portion protruding from the connecting section 603 on the side facing the rotating body 7, and a gap is formed between the protruding portion and the rotating body 7.

[0141] To make the entire locking mechanism 600 more compact, a gap is formed between the rotating body 7 and the protruding part, so that the rotating body 7 and the protruding part of the operating part 6 are misaligned. When the rotating body 7 and the protruding part of the operating part 6 are misaligned, interference will not occur between the operating part 6 and the rotating body 7 when the operating part 6 is operated.

[0142] Please see Figures 8 to 9 To make operation more comfortable and convenient for users inside the vehicle, and to improve ergonomics, the extending direction of the rack 61 and the telescopic direction of the lever 9 form a certain angle. Specifically, the angle between the extending direction of the rack 61 and the telescopic direction of the lever 9 is between 0° and 45°. The specific value of this angle can be adjusted adaptively according to different factors such as the installation height of the operating part 6, and this application does not impose a single limitation on it.

[0143] Please refer to the following: Figures 10 to 11 In some embodiments, the rotating body 7 is an overall cover 70 with one open end, the coil spring 12 is housed in the cover 70, the open end of the cover 70 is in contact with the inner surface, and the operating part 6 includes a knob 13 disposed on the cover 70 and capable of driving the rotating body 7 to rotate.

[0144] In this embodiment, the rotating body 7 can be integrally formed as a circular cover 70. One end of the cover 70 is an open end, which is in contact with the inner surface of the movable panel 4. The cover 70 may include a bottom wall opposite to the open end and side walls surrounding the bottom wall. A mounting and positioning part may be provided on the cover 70 for reliably positioning the cover 70 on the movable panel 4. The mounting and positioning part may be an opening starting on the bottom wall of the cover 70, which cooperates with the first flexible shaft 42. When the rotating body 7 rotates, the first flexible shaft 42 can serve as the center of rotation of the rotating body 7. The operating part 6 may be in the form of a knob 13 provided on the rotating body 7. The knob 13 may be connected to the cover 70 to transmit torque to the cover 70. The form of the knob 13 and the connection method between the knob 13 and the cover 70 are not specifically limited herein.

[0145] In embodiments of this application, the sliding window also includes other components, such as a sealing member 5 for sealing the movable panel 4 and the fixed panel 1 when the sliding window is in the closed state. In addition, the sliding window may also include other functional components, which will not be described in detail here.

[0146] This application also provides a vehicle that includes the above-mentioned sliding window. By setting the sliding window, the vehicle can achieve the technical effects achieved by the sliding window implementation method. For details, please refer to the specific description of the above implementation method. This application will not repeat it here.

[0147] It should be noted that in the description of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only for descriptive purposes and to distinguish similar objects; there is no order between them, nor should they be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. Furthermore, in the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more.

[0148] The various embodiments described in this specification are presented in a progressive manner. The same or similar parts between the embodiments can be referred to each other. Each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments.

[0149] The above are merely a few embodiments of the present invention. Although the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are as described above, the content is only for the purpose of facilitating understanding of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art to which this invention pertains may make any modifications and changes in the form and details of the embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope disclosed in the present invention. However, the patent protection scope of the present invention shall still be determined by the scope defined in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A sliding window, characterized in that, The sliding window includes: A fixed panel, wherein an opening is provided on the fixed panel; A guide rail assembly, the guide rail assembly including an upper guide rail and a lower guide rail extending longitudinally along a first direction, the upper guide rail and the lower guide rail being respectively disposed on the upper side and the lower side of the opening along the height direction, the upper guide rail and the lower guide rail being respectively provided with guide grooves, and the guide grooves being provided with locking parts; A movable panel that can slide relative to the fixed panel under the guidance of the guide groove to adjust the opening degree of the opening; A locking mechanism, comprising: a reset member, and a rotating body capable of applying torque to the reset member; A pull rod, one end of which engages with the guide groove, and the other end of which engages with the rotating body; The locking mechanism further includes: an operating part for driving the rotating body to rotate; when the operating part is driven, it can drive the rotating body to rotate. The rotating body includes a cover with one open end, the open end of the cover being in contact with the inner surface of the movable panel, and meshing teeth being provided on the side wall of the cover. The operating part includes a rack, the meshing teeth on the rack being adapted to the meshing teeth on the side wall of the cover. When the rack is pushed, the rack drives the cover to rotate, thereby driving the pull rod to move in conjunction. When the rotating body rotates, it can drive the pull rod to move closer to the rotating body, causing one end of the pull rod to disengage from the locking part, and the movable panel switches from the locked state to the unlocked state.

2. The sliding window as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The movable panel has an outer surface and an inner surface opposite each other along the thickness direction; the inner surface is provided with a first flexible shaft; the rotating body rotates about the first flexible shaft as the center; The reset member is in a pre-tightened state and is wound up. In the radial direction, the reset member has a first end located at the center and a second end located at the outermost side. The first end is mounted on the first flexure shaft. The rotating body is provided with a second flexure shaft, and the second end is mounted on the second flexure shaft.

3. The sliding window as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The reset component is a coil spring.

4. The sliding window as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The rotating body is enclosed outside the coil spring.

5. The sliding window as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The sidewall of the cover has a circular circumferential outline and continuous meshing teeth are provided on the sidewall of the cover. Alternatively, the sidewall of the cover has symmetrical arc segments and meshing teeth are provided on each arc segment.

6. The sliding window as described in claim 5, characterized in that, There are two operating parts, and the racks of the two operating parts are parallel to each other and respectively engage with the meshing teeth on the cover.

7. The sliding window as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The inner surface of the movable panel is provided with a guide for cooperating with the operating part. The extension direction of the guide is consistent with the extension direction of the rack. The operating part is also provided with a guide portion that can slide relative to the guide. The rack is used to cooperate with the meshing teeth, and the guide portion is used to cooperate with the guide to form a guiding mechanism.

8. The sliding window as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The operating part includes: a first guide section with a rack, a second guide section parallel to the first guide section, and a connecting section connecting the first guide section and the second guide section; the first guide section and the second guide section are respectively located at both ends of the connecting section. There are two guide members, which are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the rotating body. Each of the operating parts includes two guide parts, one of which is located on the side of the first guide section and the second guide section facing each other, and the other guide part is located on the side of the second guide section facing away from the rack.

9. The sliding window as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The guide member has an inner side close to the rotating body and an outer side away from the rotating body. The inner side of the guide member is provided with an inner guide groove for cooperating with a first guide section of an operating part, and the inner side of the guide member is provided with an outer guide groove for cooperating with a second guide section of another operating part.

10. The sliding window as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The connecting section of the two operating parts is also provided with a guide section to facilitate one-handed operation by the user.

11. The sliding window as described in claim 10, characterized in that, The guide portion is disposed on the side of the connecting section away from the inner surface of the movable panel. The guide portion has a protruding portion protruding from the connecting section on the side facing the rotating body, and a gap is formed between the protruding portion and the rotating body.

12. The sliding window as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The angle between the extending direction of the rack and the telescopic direction of the pull rod is between 0° and 45°.

13. The sliding window as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The inner surface of the movable panel is also provided with a fixing part for constraining the rotation of the pull rod.

14. The sliding window as described in claim 13, characterized in that, The fixing part includes a first fixing part, a second fixing part, and a third fixing part arranged at intervals along the extension and retraction direction of the pull rod, and at least two fixing parts are used to cooperate with the pull rod at different heights from the inner surface.

15. The sliding window as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The locking mechanism further includes a swing arm, which is disposed between the pull rod and the rotating body. One end of the swing arm is rotatably connected to the rotating body, and the other end of the swing arm is rotatably connected to the end of the pull rod away from the locking part.

16. The sliding window as described in claim 15, characterized in that, The rotating body includes a cover with an open end, the cover including a bottom wall opposite to the open end and side walls surrounding the bottom wall, the open end of the cover being in contact with the inner surface of the movable panel, and a third flexible shaft for rotatably connecting the swing arm is provided on the bottom wall, one end of the swing arm being sleeved on the third flexible shaft. The locking mechanism further includes a fourth flexural shaft, and the other end of the swing arm and the end of the pull rod opposite the locking part are both sleeved on the fourth flexural shaft.

17. The sliding window as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating body includes a cover with one open end, the open end of the cover being in contact with the inner surface of the movable panel, and the operating part includes a knob disposed on the cover and capable of driving the rotating body to rotate.

18. The sliding window as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The movable panel has an upper side near the upper guide rail and a lower side opposite to the upper side, and a locking member is provided near the upper side and the lower side. The guide groove includes a first guide groove for engaging with the pull rod and a second guide groove for engaging with the snap-in component, the first guide groove and the second guide groove being spaced apart along the first direction.

19. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle includes the sliding window as described in any one of claims 1 to 18.

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