Automobile air drying system, automobile and automobile control method

Abstract

The embodiment of the present application provides an automobile air-drying system, an automobile, and an automobile control method, wherein the automobile air-drying system comprises: an air-drying pipeline, the air-drying pipeline comprising a main air inlet pipe having an air flow inlet; an air-drying cabin, the air-drying cabin comprising a cabin body, the cabin body having an air-drying cavity and an air inlet and an air outlet connected to the air-drying cavity; the air-drying cabin is arranged on the air-drying pipeline and is located downstream of the main air inlet pipe along the air flow path of the air-drying pipeline, so that the air flow entering the main air inlet pipe from the air inlet enters the air-drying cavity from the air inlet along the air flow path and flows out through the air outlet; a damper assembly, the damper assembly comprising a first-level damper, the first-level damper being arranged on the main air inlet pipe to selectively open or close the air flow path. The automobile air-drying system of the embodiment of the present application can effectively prevent the user's changed clothes and other items from being directly placed in the car and causing pollution or odor in the car.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of automobile accessories, and in particular to an automobile air-drying system, an automobile, and an automobile control method. Background Art

[0002] In daily life, car users often leave their new clothes, shoes, and socks in the car after exercising. When out and about, they also often leave simple clothing in the car after washing. However, the car is a relatively enclosed space, so over time, these items can easily contaminate the interior and create odors. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the embodiments of the present application hope to provide a car drying system, a car and a car control method to solve the technical problem in the related art that the clothes and other items changed by the user are likely to cause pollution in the car or cause odor in the car.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, an embodiment of the present application provides a vehicle air-drying system, the vehicle air-drying system comprising:

[0005] An air drying pipeline, the air drying pipeline comprising a main air inlet pipe having an air flow inlet;

[0006] An air drying compartment, the air drying compartment comprising a compartment body having an air drying chamber and an air inlet and an air outlet communicating with the air drying chamber; the air drying compartment is disposed on the air drying pipeline and is located downstream of the main air inlet pipe along the air flow path of the air drying pipeline, so that the airflow entering the main air inlet pipe from the air inlet enters the air drying chamber from the air inlet along the air flow path and flows out through the air outlet;

[0007] The damper assembly includes a first-level damper, and the first-level damper is arranged on the main air inlet pipe to selectively open or close the air flow path.

[0008] In one embodiment, the air flow inlet faces the front side in the direction of travel of the vehicle.

[0009] In one embodiment, the air drying cabin includes a first filter element disposed in the air drying cavity, wherein the first filter element is located between the air inlet and the air outlet and close to the air inlet; and / or,

[0010] The air drying cabin includes a second filter element arranged in the air drying cavity, and the second filter element is located between the air inlet and the air outlet and close to the air outlet.

[0011] In one embodiment, the number of the air drying compartments is at least two, and the at least two air drying compartments include a first air drying compartment and a second air drying compartment, and the main air inlet pipe is located upstream of the first air drying compartment along the air flow path;

[0012] The air drying pipeline further includes a first air inlet pipe, which is located between the air outlet of the first air drying chamber and the air inlet of the second air drying chamber.

[0013] In one embodiment, the air drying pipeline further includes a second air inlet pipe, and the second air inlet pipe is connected to the main air inlet pipe and the first air inlet pipe respectively.

[0014] In one embodiment, the second air drying compartment is located at the rear side of the first air drying compartment along the forward direction of the vehicle, and the second air inlet duct is arranged side by side with the first air drying compartment.

[0015] In one embodiment, the damper assembly includes a secondary damper, which is arranged at the junction where the main air inlet duct is connected with the first air drying compartment and the second air inlet duct, so as to selectively conduct at least one of the connection between the main air inlet duct and the first air drying compartment and the connection between the main air inlet duct and the second air inlet duct.

[0016] In one embodiment, the air drying duct includes a first air outlet duct, which is located downstream of the first air inlet duct along the air flow path and is connected in parallel with the second air drying compartment; the damper assembly includes a three-stage damper, which is arranged at the junction where the first air inlet duct is connected with the first air outlet duct and the second air drying compartment, so as to selectively open at least one of the connection points between the first air inlet duct and the second air drying compartment and the connection points between the first air inlet duct and the first air outlet duct.

[0017] In one embodiment, the air drying pipeline further includes a second air outlet pipe, and the second air outlet pipe is located downstream of the second air drying chamber along the air flow path.

[0018] In one embodiment, the number of the air drying compartments is at least two, and the air drying pipeline includes an air inlet branch pipe connected to each of the air drying compartments in a one-to-one correspondence. Each of the air inlet branch pipes is respectively located between the main air inlet pipe and the air inlet of the corresponding air drying compartment, and is respectively connected to the main air inlet pipe.

[0019] In one embodiment, the damper assembly includes an air inlet damper, which is arranged at the junction where the main air inlet pipe and each of the air inlet branch pipes are connected to each other, so as to selectively open at least one of the connecting points between the main air inlet pipe and each of the air inlet branch pipes; or,

[0020] The damper assembly includes an air intake damper corresponding to each of the air intake branch pipes, each of the air intake dampers being configured to selectively open or close the airflow path within the corresponding air intake branch pipe. In one embodiment, the vehicle air drying system further includes a filter device disposed on the main air intake pipe, the filter device being located downstream of the primary damper along the airflow path.

[0021] In one embodiment, the filtering device is a cyclone filtering device having a sewage outlet, and the automobile air-drying system further includes a sewage exhaust damper that is openably and closably arranged at the sewage outlet.

[0022] In one embodiment, the automobile air-drying system further includes an air intake filter, which is arranged at the air flow inlet.

[0023] In one embodiment, the air drying pipeline further includes an air-conditioning air inlet pipe, which is connected to the main air inlet pipe, and the connection point is located downstream of the first-level damper along the air flow path.

[0024] In one embodiment, the damper assembly further includes a four-stage damper, and the four-stage damper is openably and closably arranged at the connection point between the air-conditioning air inlet duct and the main air inlet duct.

[0025] In one embodiment, the automobile air-drying system further comprises a humidity sensor, wherein a detection end of the humidity sensor is located in the main air inlet duct; and / or,

[0026] The automobile air drying system further includes a particle sensor, wherein a detection end of the particle sensor is located in the main air inlet duct.

[0027] Another embodiment of the present application provides a car, including the car air-drying system described above.

[0028] In one embodiment, the automobile includes a front bumper, and the main air inlet duct is fixed on the front bumper.

[0029] In one embodiment, the air drying pipeline further includes a drying air duct, which is connected to the main air inlet duct or the air drying chamber, and the connection point is located downstream of the first-level air door along the air flow path;

[0030] The automobile includes a battery assembly having a first heat dissipation portion, and the drying air duct is connected to the first heat dissipation portion; and / or,

[0031] The automobile includes an engine having a second heat dissipation portion, and the drying air duct is connected to the second heat dissipation portion. Another embodiment of the present application provides an automobile control method for the automobile described above, wherein the number of the air drying chambers is at least two, and the at least two air drying chambers include a first air drying chamber and a second air drying chamber, and the main air inlet duct is located upstream of the first air drying chamber along the air flow path; the air drying pipeline also includes a first air inlet duct, a second air inlet duct, and a first air outlet duct, the first air inlet duct is located between the air outlet of the first air drying chamber and the air inlet of the second air drying chamber, the second air inlet duct is connected to the main air inlet duct and the first air inlet duct respectively, and the first air outlet duct is located downstream of the first air inlet duct along the air flow path and in parallel with the second air drying chamber; the damper assembly includes a secondary damper and a tertiary damper, the secondary damper is arranged at the junction where the main air inlet duct is connected to the first air drying chamber and the second air inlet duct respectively, and the tertiary damper is arranged at the junction where the first air inlet duct is connected to the first air outlet duct and the second air drying chamber respectively; the control method includes:

[0032] Receive control instructions;

[0033] The first-level damper is controlled to open according to the control instruction, and the opening and closing of the second-level damper and the third-level damper are controlled so that the automobile drying system enters a drying mode in which the airflow passes through at least one of the first drying compartment and the second drying compartment.

[0034] In one embodiment, the control instruction includes a first control instruction, and the control method includes:

[0035] receiving the first control instruction;

[0036] According to the first control instruction, the first-level damper is controlled to open, the second-level damper is controlled to connect the connection between the main air inlet duct and the first air drying chamber, and to cut off the connection between the main air inlet duct and the second air inlet duct, and the third-level damper is controlled to connect the connection between the first air inlet duct and the second air drying chamber, and to cut off the connection between the first air inlet duct and the first air outlet duct.

[0037] In one embodiment, the control instruction includes a second control instruction, and the control method includes:

[0038] receiving the second control instruction;

[0039] According to the second control instruction, the first-level damper is controlled to open, the second-level damper is controlled to connect the connection between the main air inlet duct and the second air inlet duct, and to cut off the connection between the main air inlet duct and the first air drying chamber, and the third-level damper is controlled to connect the connection between the first air inlet duct and the second air drying chamber, and to cut off the connection between the first air inlet duct and the first air outlet duct.

[0040] In one embodiment, the control instruction includes a third control instruction, and the control method includes:

[0041] receiving the third control instruction;

[0042] According to the third control instruction, the first-level damper is controlled to open, the second-level damper is controlled to connect the main air inlet duct and the first air drying chamber, and to cut off the connection between the main air inlet duct and the second air inlet duct, and the third-level damper is controlled to connect the first air inlet duct and the first air outlet duct, and to cut off the connection between the first air inlet duct and the second air drying chamber.

[0043] In one embodiment, the automobile includes an air conditioner, the air drying pipeline further includes an air conditioner air inlet duct, the air conditioner air inlet duct is connected to the air conditioner and the main air inlet duct, and the connection point is located downstream of the first-level damper along the air flow path, and the damper assembly further includes a fourth-level damper, which is openably and closably disposed at the connection point between the air conditioner air inlet duct and the main air inlet duct; the control method includes:

[0044] determining, in the air-drying mode, that the air flow velocity in the air-drying pipeline does not reach a first set value;

[0045] The air conditioner is controlled to be turned on, and the four-stage damper is controlled to conduct the connection between the air conditioner air inlet duct and the main air inlet duct.

[0046] In one embodiment, the automobile includes an air conditioner, the air drying pipeline further includes an air conditioner air inlet duct, the air conditioner air inlet duct is connected to the air conditioner and the main air inlet duct, and the connection point is located downstream of the first-level damper along the air flow path, and the damper assembly further includes a fourth-level damper, which is openably and closably disposed at the connection point between the air conditioner air inlet duct and the main air inlet duct; the control method includes:

[0047] Receive windshield instructions;

[0048] Adjusting the air damper opening according to the windshield instruction, wherein there are multiple windshield instructions, each of which corresponds to a different air damper opening and a different vehicle speed setting value;

[0049] Determining that the current vehicle speed does not reach the vehicle speed setting value corresponding to the current windshield command;

[0050] The air conditioner is controlled to be turned on, and the four-stage damper is controlled to conduct the connection between the air conditioner air inlet duct and the main air inlet duct.

[0051] In one embodiment, the control method includes:

[0052] Receive windshield instructions;

[0053] Adjusting the air damper opening according to the windshield instruction, wherein there are multiple windshield instructions, each of which corresponds to a different air damper opening and a different vehicle speed setting value;

[0054] Determining that the current vehicle speed is greater than the vehicle speed setting value corresponding to the current windshield command;

[0055] Adjust the damper opening of the first-level damper.

[0056] In one embodiment, the automobile air-drying system further includes a cyclone filter device having a sewage outlet, the cyclone filter device being disposed on the main air inlet pipe and located downstream of the primary damper along the airflow path, and the automobile air-drying system including a sewage damper openably and closably disposed at the sewage outlet; the control method comprising:

[0057] Determining that the vehicle air drying system is turned on; or determining that a self-cleaning control instruction is received;

[0058] The secondary damper is controlled to be closed, and the primary damper and the sewage exhaust damper are controlled to be opened; or, the primary damper and the secondary damper are controlled to be closed, and the sewage exhaust damper is controlled to be opened.

[0059] In one embodiment, the control method includes: determining that the humidity in the main air inlet duct exceeds a second set value; and / or determining that the particulate matter pollution value in the main air inlet duct exceeds a third set value;

[0060] Send the self-cleaning control instruction.

[0061] The embodiment of the present application provides an automobile air-drying system, an automobile, and an automobile control method. The automobile air-drying system is provided with an air-drying pipeline, an air-drying cabin, and an air-damper assembly having a first-level air damper. The air-drying pipeline includes a main air inlet pipe having an air flow inlet. The air-drying cabin includes a cabin body, the cabin body having an air-drying cavity and an air inlet and an air outlet connected to the air-drying cavity. By arranging the air-drying cabin on the air-drying pipeline and downstream of the air flow path of the main air inlet pipe along the air-drying pipeline, and simultaneously arranging the first-level air damper on the main air inlet pipe, the air flow path can be opened by controlling the first-level air damper, so that the air flow enters the main air inlet pipe along the air flow inlet, then enters the air-drying cavity from the air inlet along the air flow path, and then flows out from the air outlet. During the flow of the air flow, the air flow can dry and / or deodorize items in the air-drying cavity, thereby effectively preventing items such as clothes that are changed by the user from being directly placed in the vehicle from causing contamination or generating odor in the vehicle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0062] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a car air-drying system according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0063] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of the automobile air drying system from another perspective is shown, wherein the hollow thick arrows represent the airflow flowing along the first airflow path;

[0064] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of the automobile air drying system from another perspective is shown, wherein the hollow thick arrows represent the airflow flowing along the second airflow path;

[0065] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of the automobile air drying system from another perspective is shown, wherein the hollow thick arrows represent the airflow flowing along the third airflow path;

[0066] Figure 5 for Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of the automobile air drying system from another perspective is shown, wherein the hollow thick arrows represent the airflow along the fourth airflow path;

[0067] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A partial structural diagram of the automobile air drying system shown;

[0068] Figure 7 for Figure 1 The structural schematic diagram of the cyclone filter device shown;

[0069] Figure 8 for Figure 1 The structural diagram of the air drying cabin shown;

[0070] Figure 9 for Figure 1 Another structural schematic diagram of the air drying cabin shown;

[0071] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of a vehicle control method according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0072] Figure 11 This is a flow chart of a vehicle control method according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0073] Figure 12 This is a flow chart of a self-cleaning function according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0074] Figure 13 This is a flow chart of another self-cleaning function according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0075] Figure 14 This is a flow chart of windshield control according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0076] Description of reference numerals:

[0077] 10. Vehicle air drying system; 11. Air drying pipeline; 111. Main air inlet pipe; 111a. Air flow inlet; 112. First air inlet pipe; 113. Second air inlet pipe; 114. First air outlet pipe; 115. Second air outlet pipe; 116. Air conditioning air inlet pipe; 12. Air drying compartment; 121. Cabin body; 121a. Air drying chamber; 121b. Air inlet; 121c. Air outlet; 121d. Opening; 122. First filter element; 123. Second filter element; 124. Hatch cover; 125. Sealing ring; 1 26. First air-drying compartment; 127. Second air-drying compartment; 13. Damper assembly; 131. First-stage damper; 132. Second-stage damper; 133. Third-stage damper; 134. Fourth-stage damper; 14. Cyclone filter; 14a. Sewage outlet; 141. Filter cartridge; 141a. Filter chamber; 141b. Air inlet; 141c. Air outlet; 142. Filter screen; 15. Air inlet filter; 16. Humidity sensor; 17. Particulate matter sensor; 18. One-way valve; 20. Air conditioner; 30. Front bumper. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0078] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be noted that the term "vehicle height direction" is based on the attached Figure 1 The orientation or position relationship shown, "the direction of the vehicle's movement" is based on the attached Figure 2The orientation or positional relationships shown in the figures are merely for the purpose of facilitating the description of the embodiments of the present application and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting the embodiments of the present application. In addition, the terms "first," "second," "primary," "secondary," "tertiary," and "quaternary" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0079] The embodiment of the present application provides a car, see Figures 1 to 6 , the car includes a car air-drying system 10 .

[0080] See also Figures 1 to 6 The automobile air-drying system 10 of the embodiment of the present application includes an air-drying pipeline 11 , an air-drying cabin 12 and an air door assembly 13 .

[0081] The air drying pipeline 11 includes a main air inlet pipe 111 having an air inlet 111 a.

[0082] The air flow inlet 111 a is an inlet for air flow to enter the automobile air-drying system 10 .

[0083] The air flow inlet 111 a may be directly connected to the external environment of the automobile, that is, the air flow entering the automobile air-drying system 10 may be the air flow directly introduced from the external environment of the automobile.

[0084] When the car is driving, the airflow in the external environment flows relative to the car. The faster the car speed is, the faster the relative speed of the airflow is. Therefore, the airflow can enter the car drying system 10 through the air flow inlet 111a and dry the items in the drying chamber 12.

[0085] For example, see Figure 1 The main air inlet 111 can be fixed on the front bumper 30. That is, the air inlet 111a is located at the front bumper 30, thereby facilitating the air flow of the external environment to enter the air inlet 111a and making the main air inlet 111 somewhat concealed.

[0086] See also Figure 6 To prevent external debris from entering the main air inlet duct 111 and causing duct blockage or abnormal noise, an air inlet filter 15 can be installed at the air inlet 111a. For example, the air inlet filter 15 can be a filter grille. The material and structural strength of the filter grille should meet the requirements of high-speed airflow impact when the car is driving. At the same time, the mesh size of the filter grille should also be able to block external debris as much as possible while meeting the wind speed requirements.

[0087] Please continue reading Figures 1 to 6 、 Figure 8 and Figure 9 The air drying chamber 12 includes a chamber body 121 having an air drying chamber 121a and an air inlet 121b and an air outlet 121c communicating with the air drying chamber 121a. The air drying chamber 12 is disposed on the air drying duct 11 and is located downstream of the main air inlet duct 111 along the air flow path of the air drying duct 11. Airflow entering the main air inlet duct 111 through the air flow inlet 111a flows along the air flow path from the air inlet 121b into the air drying chamber 121a and out through the air outlet 121c.

[0088] The air-drying chamber 121a is used to air-dry and / or deodorize items such as clothes, shoes, socks, and umbrellas. That is, the air flow along the air flow path enters the air-drying chamber 121a through the air inlet 121b and flows out from the air outlet 121c, which can take away moisture and / or odor from items such as clothes, shoes, socks, and umbrellas placed in the air-drying chamber 121a, thereby achieving the purpose of air-drying and / or deodorizing.

[0089] It should be noted that the air-drying chamber 121a is not limited to storing items such as clothing, shoes, socks, and umbrellas. It can also be used to store food. For example, it can be used to store foods with a strong odor, such as durian, to reduce odor lingering in the vehicle. It can also be used to store foods that require ventilation, such as vegetables and beans, to delay spoilage. Furthermore, the air-drying chamber 121a can also be used as a storage chamber for daily storage.

[0090] See also Figure 8 and Figure 9 The air-drying compartment 12 can be provided with a first filter element 122 within the air-drying chamber 121a. The first filter element 122 is located between the air inlet 121b and the air outlet 121c, and is close to the air inlet 121b. The first filter element 122 is used to filter the airflow entering the air-drying chamber 121a from the air inlet 121b, preventing debris from entering the air-drying chamber 121a and affecting the customer experience.

[0091] The air drying chamber 12 may further include a second filter 123 disposed within the air drying chamber 121a, the second filter 123 being located between the air inlet 121b and the air outlet 121c and close to the air outlet 121c. The second filter 123 may prevent debris within the air drying chamber 121a from clogging the air outlet 121c.

[0092] See also Figure 9 In order to facilitate the placement of items into the air-drying chamber 121a, an opening 121d may be provided on the cabin body 121, and the opening 121d connects the air-drying chamber 121a and the space inside the vehicle.

[0093] Please continue reading Figure 9A hatch 124 may be provided at the opening, and the hatch 124 may be opened and closed to cover the opening 121d. To further ensure the sealing of the cabin 121, a sealing strip may be provided around the opening 121d, and the sealing strip cooperates with the hatch 124 to prevent air leakage.

[0094] Please continue reading Figures 1 to 6 The damper assembly 13 includes a primary damper 131, which is disposed on the main air inlet duct 111 to selectively open or close the airflow path. In other words, by opening or closing the airflow path, the vehicle air-drying system 10 can be opened or closed.

[0095] The automobile air-drying system 10 of the embodiment of the present application is provided with an air-drying pipeline 11, an air-drying cabin 12 and a damper assembly 13 having a first-level damper 131. The air-drying pipeline 11 includes a main air inlet pipe 111 with an air flow inlet 111a. The air-drying cabin 12 includes a cabin body 121. The cabin body 121 has an air-drying cavity 121a and an air inlet 121b and an air outlet 121c connected to the air-drying cavity 121a. By setting the air drying chamber 12 on the air drying duct 11 and downstream of the main air inlet duct 111 along the air flow path of the air drying duct 11, and at the same time, setting the first-level air damper 131 on the main air inlet duct 111, the air flow path can be opened by controlling the first-level air damper 131, so that the airflow enters the main air inlet duct 111 along the air flow inlet 111a, and then enters the air drying chamber 121a from the air inlet 121b along the air flow path, and then flows out from the air outlet 121c. During the flow of air, the airflow can dry and / or deodorize the items in the air drying chamber 121a, thereby better preventing the user's changed clothes and other items from causing pollution in the car or causing odor in the car due to being directly placed in the car.

[0096] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 The air flow inlet 111a may face the front side of the vehicle in the forward direction, that is, the cross section of the air flow inlet 111a intersects with the air flow direction when the vehicle is moving forward.

[0097] The cross section of the air flow inlet 111a can be toward the front of the vehicle's forward direction, or can be tilted upward or downward relative to the vehicle's forward direction, or can be tilted horizontally perpendicular to the vehicle's forward direction, that is, tilted to the left or right side of the vehicle's forward direction.

[0098] When the car is moving forward, the airflow in the external environment flows relative to the car. The faster the car speed is, the faster the relative speed of the airflow is. Therefore, the airflow inlet 111a is facing the front side of the car's forward direction. The airflow can automatically enter the air drying duct 11 from the airflow inlet 111a when the car is moving forward. Especially when the car speed is fast, a large amount of airflow can automatically enter the air drying duct 11 from the airflow inlet 111a. Therefore, there is no need to set up airflow conveying equipment such as fans to convey the airflow, and the automatic conveying of the airflow can be achieved, so that the car drying system 10 can operate with lower energy consumption.

[0099] In other embodiments, the air flow inlet 111a may also face other directions of the car, or air flow may be conveyed by providing an air flow conveying device such as a fan.

[0100] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 5 The number of air-drying compartments 12 can be at least two, including a first air-drying compartment 126 and a second air-drying compartment 127. The main air inlet duct 111 is located upstream of the first air-drying compartment 126 along the airflow path. The air-drying pipeline 11 also includes a first air inlet duct 112, which is located between the air outlet 121c of the first air-drying compartment 126 and the air inlet 121b of the second air-drying compartment 127.

[0101] That is to say, the number of the air-drying cabins 12 can be two. For the convenience of description, the two air-drying cabins 12 can be respectively referred to as the first air-drying cabin 126 and the second air-drying cabin 127, wherein the first air-drying cabin 126 has a first air-drying cavity and the second air-drying cabin 127 has a second air-drying cavity.

[0102] The first air inlet duct 112 is located between the air outlet 121c of the first drying chamber 126 and the air inlet 121b of the second drying chamber 127. In other words, the first drying chamber and the second drying chamber can be connected via the first air inlet duct 112. The main air inlet duct 111 is located upstream of the first drying chamber 126 along the airflow path. In other words, after air enters the main air inlet duct 111 through the air inlet 111a, it enters the first drying chamber through the air inlet 121b of the first drying chamber 126, flows into the first air inlet duct 112 through the air outlet 121c of the first drying chamber 126, enters the second drying chamber through the air inlet 121b of the second drying chamber 127, and finally flows out through the air outlet 121c of the second drying chamber 127. This allows airflow to dry items in multiple drying chambers 12.

[0103] Please continue reading Figures 1 to 5 The air drying pipeline 11 may further include a second air inlet pipe 113, and the second air inlet pipe 113 is connected to the main air inlet pipe 111 and the first air inlet pipe 112 respectively.

[0104] Since the first air drying chamber 126 is also connected to the main air inlet pipe 111 and the first air inlet pipe 112 respectively, the second air inlet pipe 113 and the first air drying chamber 126 are arranged in parallel, and the air flow can pass through one or the other, and the second air drying chamber 127 can be connected in series with the first air drying chamber 126 through the first air inlet pipe. Figures 1 to 5 The second air drying compartment 127 is located at the rear side of the first air drying compartment 126 along the forward direction of the automobile, and the second air inlet duct 113 is arranged side by side with the first air drying compartment 126.

[0105] Figure 1 The second air inlet duct 113 shown is located at the lower side of the first air drying chamber 126 along the height direction of the vehicle. In other embodiments, the second air inlet duct 113 and the first air drying chamber 126 can also be arranged side by side in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the forward direction of the vehicle.

[0106] The second air-drying compartment 127 is located behind the first air-drying compartment 126 in the direction of travel of the vehicle, allowing air to flow more smoothly from the first air-drying compartment 126 to the second air-drying compartment 127, reducing air loss and ensuring effective air drying in the second air-drying compartment 127. The second air inlet duct 113 is arranged side by side with the first air-drying compartment 126, allowing air to flow more smoothly from the second air inlet duct 113 to the second air-drying compartment 127, reducing air loss and ensuring effective air drying in the second air-drying compartment 127.

[0107] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 5 The damper assembly 13 includes a secondary damper 132, which is arranged at the junction where the main air inlet duct 111 is connected with the first air drying compartment 126 and the second air inlet duct 113 respectively, so as to selectively conduct at least one of the connection between the main air inlet duct 111 and the first air drying compartment 126 and the connection between the main air inlet duct 111 and the second air inlet duct 113.

[0108] In other words, the secondary damper 132 is used to control the airflow path. Specifically, when the secondary damper 132 connects the main air inlet duct 111 to the first air drying compartment 126 and blocks the connection between the main air inlet duct 111 and the second air inlet duct 113, air flows from the main air inlet duct 111 into the first air drying compartment 126 and then into the second air inlet duct 113 from the first air drying compartment 126. When the secondary damper 132 blocks the connection between the main air inlet duct 111 and the first air drying compartment 126 and connects the connection between the main air inlet duct 111 and the second air inlet duct 113, air flows from the main air inlet duct 111 into the second air inlet duct 113 and then into the first air inlet duct 112 from the second air inlet duct 113. When the secondary damper 132 connects both the main air inlet duct 111 and the first air drying chamber 126 and the second air inlet duct 113 , air can enter the first air drying chamber 126 and the second air inlet duct 113 at the same time.

[0109] By providing the secondary damper 132, airflow can flow directly to the second drying chamber 127 without passing through the first drying chamber 126, or it can flow through the first drying chamber 126 and then to the second drying chamber 127. In other words, the secondary damper 132 enables the vehicle drying system 10 to have two modes: drying in both the first drying chamber 126 and the second drying chamber 127 simultaneously, and drying in the second drying chamber 127 while the first drying chamber 126 does not.

[0110] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 5 The air-drying duct 11 includes a first air outlet duct 114, which is located downstream of the first air inlet duct 112 along the airflow path and is connected in parallel with the second air-drying compartment 127. The damper assembly 13 includes a three-stage damper 133, which is disposed at the junction where the first air inlet duct 112 communicates with the first air outlet duct 114 and the second air-drying compartment 127, respectively, to selectively open at least one of the connection between the first air inlet duct 112 and the second air-drying compartment 127 and the connection between the first air inlet duct 112 and the first air outlet duct 114.

[0111] Since the first air outlet duct 114 is communicated with the first air inlet duct 112 and is connected in parallel with the second air drying chamber 127 , air can flow through either one of them or both simultaneously.

[0112] The three-stage damper 133 is used to control the airflow path. Specifically, when the three-stage damper 133 connects the first air inlet duct 112 to the second air drying compartment 127 and blocks the connection between the first air inlet duct 112 and the first air outlet duct 114, air flows from the first air inlet duct 112 into the second air drying compartment 127 and then flows out of the air outlet 121c of the second air drying compartment 127. When the three-stage damper 133 blocks the connection between the first air inlet duct 112 and the second air drying compartment 127 and connects the connection between the first air inlet duct 112 and the first air outlet duct 114, air flows from the first air inlet duct 112 to the first air outlet duct 114. When the three-stage damper 133 connects the first air inlet duct 112 to the second air drying compartment 127 and the connection between the first air inlet duct 112 and the first air outlet duct 114, air can simultaneously enter the second air drying compartment 127 and the second air inlet duct 113.

[0113] By providing the third-stage damper 133, airflow can flow directly to the first air outlet 114 without passing through the second air drying chamber 127, or through the second air drying chamber 127 and then out through the air outlet 121c of the second air drying chamber 127. In other words, the second-stage damper 132 can provide two air drying modes: one in which the second air drying chamber 127 is used for drying, and the other in which the second air drying chamber 127 is not used for drying.

[0114] See also Figures 1 to 5The air drying pipeline 11 may further include a second air outlet pipe 115 , and the second air outlet pipe 115 is located downstream of the second air drying chamber 127 along the air flow path.

[0115] That is, the second air outlet pipe 115 can be connected to the air outlet 121c of the second air drying chamber 127 to guide the air flow in the second air drying chamber 127 to the outside.

[0116] See also Figure 1 A one-way valve 18 can be installed on the second air outlet duct 115 to prevent reverse airflow at the outlet of the second air outlet duct 115, which could affect the efficiency of the vehicle air-drying system 10. In embodiments where a first air outlet duct 114 is provided, the one-way valve 18 can be installed on both the first and second air outlet ducts 114, 115. In other embodiments, the one-way valve 18 may not be installed, and the first and second air outlet ducts 114, 115 may share a pressure relief valve with the vehicle body.

[0117] In one embodiment, multiple air drying chambers 12 can be arranged in parallel. Specifically, the number of air drying chambers 12 is at least two, and the air drying pipeline 11 can include an air inlet branch pipe connected to each air drying chamber 12 on a one-to-one basis. Each air inlet branch pipe is located between the main air inlet pipe and the air inlet 121b of the corresponding air drying chamber 12, and is connected to the main air inlet pipe 111.

[0118] In other words, multiple air drying compartments 12 connected to the respective air inlet branches are arranged in parallel. For example, in an automobile air drying system including two air drying compartments 12, the air drying pipeline 11 includes two air inlet branches connected to the two air drying compartments 12, respectively. Airflow can enter one of the two air inlet branches from the main air inlet pipe 111 and then enter the corresponding air drying compartment 12. Airflow can also enter both air inlet branches from the main air inlet pipe and then enter both air drying compartments 12 simultaneously.

[0119] Furthermore, an air inlet damper can be provided at the junction where the main air inlet duct 111 and each air inlet branch duct are connected, so as to selectively open at least one of the connections between the main air inlet duct 111 and each air inlet branch duct. That is, the damper assembly 13 includes an air inlet damper that can simultaneously control the opening or closing of the connection between the main air inlet duct 111 and multiple air inlet branch ducts to control the airflow. The air inlet damper can also simultaneously open the connection between the main air inlet duct 111 and two air inlet branch ducts, so that air can enter each air drying chamber 12 simultaneously.

[0120] In another embodiment, the damper assembly 13 may include an air inlet damper corresponding one-to-one to the air inlet branch pipes, each air inlet damper being configured to selectively open or close the airflow path within the corresponding air inlet branch pipe. In other words, the damper assembly 13 includes multiple air inlet dampers corresponding one-to-one to the multiple air inlet branch pipes, each air inlet damper independently controlling each air inlet branch pipe. Each air inlet damper selectively opens or closes the airflow path within the air inlet branch pipes, thereby enabling the multiple air drying compartments 12 to dry or not dry.

[0121] In one embodiment, the automobile air-drying system 10 may further include a filtering device disposed on the main air inlet duct 111 , and the filtering device is located downstream of the first-level damper 131 along the air flow path.

[0122] The filter device is used to filter the airflow to keep the airflow clean and prevent pollutants such as dust and debris from entering the air drying chamber 121a.

[0123] By arranging the filtering device downstream of the first-level damper 131 along the air flow path, the first-level damper 131 can control the operation of the filtering device. That is, when the first-level damper 131 opens the air flow path, the filtering device will filter the air flow entering the main air inlet pipe 111 to extend the service life of the filtering device.

[0124] Please continue reading Figures 1 to 7 The filtering device is a cyclone filtering device 14 having a sewage outlet 14a, and the automobile air-drying system 10 further includes a sewage exhaust damper that can be opened and closed and is arranged at the sewage outlet 14a.

[0125] The cyclone filter 14 is used to filter liquid and solid impurities in the air flow. Figure 7 The main structure of the cyclone filter device 14 is a filter cartridge 141, which has a filter chamber 141a, an air inlet 141b, and an air outlet 141c connected to the filter chamber 141a. The filter cartridge 141 has a drain outlet 14a at its bottom, along the vehicle's height. After air enters the filter cartridge 141 through the air inlet 141b at a certain speed, it changes from linear motion to circular motion. The majority of the rotating airflow flows downward in a spiral along the sidewalls of the filter chamber 141a, i.e., the peripheral region of the filter chamber 141a. Under the action of centrifugal force, liquid and solid impurities are flung toward the sidewalls of the filter chamber 141a, falling along the sidewalls and being discharged through the drain outlet 14a. As the airflow descends, it continuously flows toward the center of the filter chamber 141a, forming a centripetal radial airflow. A filter screen 142 is positioned between the peripheral region and the center of the filter chamber 141a to further filter out liquid and solid impurities. The airflow flowing into the central area rotates upward, flows out through the air outlet 141c, enters the main air inlet pipe 111, and then dries the items in the air-drying chamber 121a.

[0126] A sewage exhaust damper is provided at the sewage outlet 14a, and the discharge of impurities from the cyclone filter 14 can be controlled by controlling the opening and closing of the sewage exhaust damper.

[0127] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 5 The air drying pipeline 11 may further include an air conditioning inlet pipe 116, which is connected to the main air inlet pipe 111, and the connection point is located downstream of the first-level damper 131 along the air flow path.

[0128] The air-conditioning air inlet duct 116 is used to communicate with the air outlet of the air-conditioning unit 20 , that is, the air-conditioning unit 20 can provide auxiliary airflow for the automobile air-drying system 10 .

[0129] Please continue reading Figures 1 to 5 The damper assembly 13 may further include a four-stage damper 134 , which is openably and closably arranged at the connection point between the air-conditioning air inlet duct 116 and the main air inlet duct 111 .

[0130] The fourth damper 134 is used to control the flow of auxiliary air. It is understood that the fourth damper 134 can be in a normally closed state, that is, the fourth damper 134 normally blocks the connection between the air conditioner inlet duct 116 and the main air inlet duct 111. When the air conditioner 20 is required to provide auxiliary airflow, the fourth damper 134 is opened to the connection between the air conditioner inlet duct 116 and the main air inlet duct 111.

[0131] For example, when the vehicle is traveling at a low speed or is parked, the four-stage damper 134 can be opened to allow the airflow of the air conditioner 20 to flow into the main air intake duct, thereby drying the items in the drying compartment 12 .

[0132] Exemplarily, the air drying pipeline 11 may further include a drying air duct, which is connected to the main air inlet pipe 111 or the air drying chamber 12, and the connection point is located downstream of the first-level air door 131 along the air flow path.

[0133] The drying air duct is used to introduce hot air so that the hot air flows into the air drying chamber 12 to dry the items in the air drying chamber 12 .

[0134] To reduce energy consumption, the drying duct can be connected to heat-generating components in the vehicle. For example, if the vehicle includes a battery assembly with a first heat sink, the drying duct can be connected to the first heat sink. The vehicle can also include an engine with a second heat sink, which can also be connected to the second heat sink. By connecting the drying duct to the first and / or second heat sinks, heat from the first and / or second heat sinks can be directed to the main air inlet duct 111 or the drying chamber 12, thereby drying items within the drying chamber 12.

[0135] Furthermore, a hot air damper can be provided at the connection between the hot air inlet pipe and the main air inlet pipe 111 or the hot air inlet pipe and the air drying chamber 12 to conduct or cut off the hot air. Figure 6 The automobile air-drying system 10 may further include a humidity sensor 16 , wherein a detection end of the humidity sensor 16 is located in the main air inlet duct 111 .

[0136] The humidity sensor 16 is used to detect the humidity of the airflow. For example, when the humidity of the airflow exceeds a set value due to conditions such as passing through a flooded road or rainy days, the first damper 131 can be closed to prevent the high humidity airflow from affecting the items in the drying chamber 121a.

[0137] Please continue reading Figure 6 The automobile air-drying system 10 may further include a particle sensor 17 , wherein a detection end of the particle sensor 17 is located in the main air inlet duct 111 .

[0138] The particle sensor 17 is used to detect the particle contamination of the airflow. For example, when the airflow particle contamination exceeds the standard due to dusty roads or windy weather, the first-level damper 131 can be closed to prevent the particles in the airflow from contaminating the items in the air-drying chamber 121a.

[0139] The present application also provides a method for controlling a vehicle. Figures 1 to 5 、 Figure 10 The method is used for an automobile air drying system 10 having at least a first air drying chamber 126 and a second air drying chamber 127, wherein the main air inlet pipe 111 is located upstream of the first air drying chamber 126 along the air flow path; the air drying pipeline 11 further includes a first air inlet pipe 112, a second air inlet pipe 113 and a first air outlet pipe 114, the first air inlet pipe 112 is located between the air outlet 121c of the first air drying chamber 126 and the air inlet 121b of the second air drying chamber 127, and the second air inlet pipe 113 is connected to the main air inlet pipe 111 and the first air inlet pipe 114 respectively. 12 is connected, the first air outlet duct 114 is located downstream of the first air inlet duct 112 along the air flow path and is connected in parallel with the second air drying compartment 127; the damper assembly 13 includes a secondary damper 132 and a tertiary damper 133, the secondary damper 132 is provided at the junction where the main air inlet duct 111 is connected with the first air drying compartment 126 and the second air inlet duct 113 respectively, and the tertiary damper 133 is provided at the junction where the first air inlet duct 112 is connected with the first air outlet duct 114 and the second air drying compartment 127 respectively; the control method comprises the following steps:

[0140] S1: Receive control instructions;

[0141] S2: According to the control instruction, the first-level air damper 131 is controlled to open, and the opening and closing of the second-level air damper 132 and the third-level air damper 133 are controlled, so that the automobile drying system 10 enters the drying mode in which the air flow passes through at least one of the first drying chamber 126 and the second drying chamber 127.

[0142] The control method of the embodiment of the present application can control the opening and closing of the damper assembly 13 by electronic control to control the airflow path in the automobile drying system 10, thereby realizing different drying modes.

[0143] The specific form of the control command is not limited, and it can be a voice control command or a car touch screen button control command.

[0144] In one embodiment, the control instruction may include a first control instruction, and the control method includes: receiving the first control instruction; controlling the first-level damper 131 to open according to the first control instruction, controlling the second-level damper 132 to connect the connection between the main air inlet duct 111 and the first air drying chamber 126, and cutting off the connection between the main air inlet duct 111 and the second air inlet duct 113, controlling the third-level damper 133 to connect the connection between the first air inlet duct 112 and the second air drying chamber 127, and cutting off the connection between the first air inlet duct 112 and the first air outlet duct 114.

[0145] That is, the first air-drying mode corresponding to the first control instruction is that both the first air-drying chamber 126 and the second air-drying chamber 127 can perform air-drying. Figure 2 and Figure 11 The air flow enters the main air inlet 111 from the air inlet 111a, and at the secondary air door 132, enters the first air drying chamber 126 through the air inlet 121b of the first air drying chamber 126, and dries the items in the first air drying chamber 126. Then, it enters the first air inlet 112 from the air outlet 121c of the first air drying chamber 126, and at the tertiary air door 133, enters the second air drying chamber 127 through the air inlet 121b of the second air drying chamber 127, and dries the items in the second air drying chamber 127, and flows out from the air outlet 121c of the second air drying chamber 127.

[0146] In one embodiment, the control instruction may include a second control instruction, and the control method includes: receiving the second control instruction; controlling the first-level damper 131 to open according to the second control instruction, controlling the second-level damper 132 to connect the connection between the main air inlet duct 111 and the second air inlet duct 113, and cutting off the connection between the main air inlet duct 111 and the first air drying chamber 126, controlling the third-level damper 133 to connect the connection between the first air inlet duct 112 and the second air drying chamber 127, and cutting off the connection between the first air inlet duct 112 and the first air outlet duct 114.

[0147] That is, the second air-drying mode corresponding to the second control instruction is that the first air-drying chamber 126 does not air-dry, and the second air-drying chamber 127 performs air-drying. Figure 3 and Figure 11 The air flow enters the main air inlet 111 from the air inlet 111a, enters the second air inlet 113 at the secondary air door 132, and enters the second air drying chamber 127 through the air inlet 121b of the second air drying chamber 127 at the tertiary air door 133, dries the items in the second air drying chamber 127, and flows out from the air outlet 121c of the second air drying chamber 127.

[0148] In one embodiment, the control instruction may include a third control instruction, and the control method includes: receiving the third control instruction; controlling the first-level damper 131 to open according to the third control instruction, controlling the second-level damper 132 to connect the connection between the main air inlet duct 111 and the first air drying chamber 126, and cutting off the connection between the main air inlet duct 111 and the second air inlet duct 113, controlling the third-level damper 133 to connect the connection between the first air inlet duct 112 and the first air outlet duct 114, and cutting off the connection between the first air inlet duct 112 and the second air drying chamber 127.

[0149] That is, the third air-drying mode corresponding to the third control instruction is that the first air-drying chamber 126 is air-dried, and the second air-drying chamber 127 is not air-dried. Figure 4 and Figure 11 The air flow enters the main air inlet 111 from the air inlet 111a, enters the first air drying chamber 126 through the air inlet 121b of the first air drying chamber 126 at the secondary air door 132, dries the items in the first air drying chamber 126, and then enters the first air inlet 112 from the air outlet 121c of the first air drying chamber 126, and enters the first air outlet 114 at the tertiary air door 133.

[0150] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 2 to 4 、 Figure 11 The automobile includes an air conditioner 20. The air drying duct 11 may further include an air conditioner air inlet duct 116. The air conditioner air inlet duct 116 connects the air conditioner 20 and the main air inlet duct 111, and the connection point is located downstream of the first-stage damper 131 along the air flow path. The damper assembly 13 also includes a fourth-stage damper 134, which is openably and closably disposed at the connection point between the air conditioner air inlet duct 116 and the main air inlet duct 111. The control method may include: determining that the airflow velocity in the air drying duct 11 has not reached a first set value in the air drying mode; controlling the air conditioner 20 to turn on, and controlling the fourth-stage damper 134 to open the connection point between the air conditioner air inlet duct 116 and the main air inlet duct 111.

[0151] When the vehicle is traveling at a low speed or is parked, the airflow velocity does not reach the first set value, which may affect the drying effect of the items in the air-drying chamber 12. Therefore, the air conditioner 20 is turned on, and the four-stage damper 134 is controlled to open the connection between the air-conditioning air inlet duct 116 and the main air inlet duct 111. The air conditioner 20 provides auxiliary airflow to increase the airflow velocity in the air-drying duct 11 to the first set value, thereby ensuring the drying effect of the air-drying chamber 12. It is understood that the air conditioner 20 can output cold air or hot air according to actual needs.

[0152] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 2 to 4 、 Figure 11 and Figure 14 The air drying duct 11 may further include an air conditioning inlet duct 116, which connects the vehicle's air conditioner 20 and the main air inlet duct 111, with the connection point located downstream of the first-stage damper 131 along the airflow path. The damper assembly 13 also includes a fourth-stage damper 134, which is openably and closably disposed at the connection point between the air conditioning inlet duct 116 and the main air inlet duct 111. The control method may include: receiving a windshield command; adjusting the damper opening according to the windshield command, wherein there are multiple windshield commands, each corresponding to a different damper opening and a different vehicle speed setting; determining that the current vehicle speed has not reached the vehicle speed setting corresponding to the current windshield command; controlling the air conditioner 20 to turn on, and controlling the fourth-stage damper 134 to open the connection point between the air conditioning inlet duct 116 and the main air inlet duct 111.

[0153] The damper opening refers to the degree of opening and closing of the damper. By adjusting the damper opening, the air flow volume and air flow velocity in the air drying pipeline 11 can be adjusted.

[0154] Since the airflow velocity is related to the relative speed between the car and the air, the airflow velocity can be confirmed by the vehicle speed. For details, please refer to Figure 14 The wheel speed sensor converts the wheel rotational speed into vehicle speed. Therefore, in order for the airflow velocity to meet the corresponding windshield requirements, the vehicle's speed must meet the speed setting corresponding to the current windshield. However, during actual driving, it is difficult to consistently maintain the speed setting corresponding to the current windshield. Therefore, when the current vehicle speed is less than the speed setting corresponding to the current windshield, the airflow velocity can be increased by turning on the air conditioner 20 and controlling the four-stage damper 134 to open the connection between the air conditioner air inlet duct 116 and the main air inlet duct 111. This allows the airflow velocity within the air drying duct 11 to meet the corresponding gear requirement, thereby ensuring the air drying effect in the air drying chamber 12. Specifically, the gear position of the air conditioner 20 can be adjusted to adjust the airflow velocity entering the air conditioner air inlet duct 116.

[0155] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 14The control method may include: receiving a windshield instruction; adjusting the damper opening according to the windshield instruction, wherein there are multiple windshield instructions, each windshield instruction corresponding to a different damper opening and a different vehicle speed setting value; determining that the current vehicle speed is greater than the vehicle speed setting value corresponding to the current windshield instruction; and adjusting the damper opening of the first-level damper 131.

[0156] It is understood that different windshields correspond to different airflow velocities. When the current vehicle speed is greater than the vehicle speed setting corresponding to the current windshield command, the airflow velocity entering the vehicle air-drying system 10 will be greater than the preset airflow velocity corresponding to the current windshield. In other words, the current airflow velocity does not match the windshield. By adjusting the damper opening of the first-stage damper 131, the airflow velocity entering the vehicle air-drying system 10 can be adjusted to the preset airflow velocity corresponding to the current windshield.

[0157] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 5 and Figure 7 The automobile air-drying system 10 may further include a cyclone filter device 14 having a sewage outlet 14a. The cyclone filter device 14 is arranged on the main air inlet pipe 111 and is located downstream of the first-level damper 131 along the air flow path. The automobile air-drying system 10 includes a sewage damper that can be opened and closed at the sewage outlet 14a. The control method may include: determining that the automobile air-drying system 10 is turned on; controlling the second-level damper 132 to close, and controlling the first-level damper 131 and the sewage damper to open.

[0158] That is to say, before the car drying system 10 dries the items in the drying chamber 12, the cyclone filter device 14 needs to be self-cleaned first. Therefore, after confirming that the car drying system is turned on, the cyclone filter device 14 can be automatically self-cleaned first, and then the items in the drying chamber 12 can be air-dried.

[0159] Controlling the secondary damper 132 to close can prevent airflow from entering the drying chamber 12 through the secondary damper 132 when the cyclone filter device 14 is self-cleaning. Controlling the primary damper 131 and the sewage damper to open is intended to allow airflow to flow from the main air inlet pipe 111 into the cyclone filter device 14 and then out through the sewage damper at the sewage outlet 14a. During this process, the airflow can carry pollutants within the cyclone filter device 14 out of the sewage damper at the sewage outlet 14a, thereby achieving the purpose of self-cleaning. The order of closing the secondary damper 132 and opening the primary damper 131 and the sewage damper is not limited. Preferably, the secondary damper 132 can be closed first, and then the primary damper 131 and the sewage damper are opened. In other embodiments, the secondary damper 132 can be closed and the primary damper 131 and the sewage damper are opened at the same time, or the primary damper 131 and the sewage damper are opened first, and then the secondary damper 132 is closed.

[0160] See also Figure 11 and Figure 12 After controlling the first-level damper 131 and the sewage damper to open and the second-level damper 132 to close, so that the cyclone filter device 14 performs the self-cleaning function for a period of time, the sewage damper 131 can be controlled to close and the second-level damper 132 can be controlled to open, and the automobile drying system 10 executes the corresponding drying mode.

[0161] In another embodiment, the control method may also be: determining that a self-cleaning control instruction is received; controlling the first-level damper 131 and the sewage damper to open, and controlling the second-level damper 132 to close.

[0162] That is, the self-cleaning function of the cyclone filter device 14 is activated by the self-cleaning instruction.

[0163] When the automobile air-drying system 10 is in operation, the exhaust damper needs to be closed to ensure that the air flow after passing through the cyclone filter device 14 meets the subsequent air-drying requirements. After the cyclone filter device 14 has been working for a period of time, pollutants accumulate in the cyclone filter device 14, which will affect the dryness and cleanliness of the air flow. Therefore, the self-cleaning control instruction can be used to enable the cyclone filter device 14 to perform a self-cleaning function during the operation of the automobile air-drying system 10 to ensure the filtering effect of the cyclone filter device 14.

[0164] It is understood that when the vehicle air-drying system is self-cleaning the cyclone filter device 14, the primary damper 131 can be closed, with only the exhaust damper open, allowing contaminants within the cyclone filter device 14 to be discharged by gravity. However, compared to closing the primary damper 131, opening the primary damper 131 during the self-cleaning process can improve the exhaust efficiency of the cyclone filter device 14.

[0165] For example, see Figure 12 , the humidity and particulate matter contamination of the air flow can be tested regularly according to the set time interval, and whether self-cleaning is needed can be determined based on the test results.

[0166] In one embodiment, the control method may include: determining that the humidity in the main air inlet duct 111 exceeds a second set value; and sending a self-cleaning control instruction.

[0167] See also Figure 6 and Figure 12 The humidity in the main air inlet pipe 111 can be detected by a humidity sensor 16 arranged in the main air inlet pipe 111, and the detection value of the humidity sensor 16 is compared with the second set value. If the detection value exceeds the second set value, a self-cleaning control instruction is sent to enable the cyclone filter device 14 to perform a self-cleaning function to discharge accumulated pollutants.

[0168] The detection method of the humidity sensor 16 is not limited, please refer to Figure 13 , the cumulative value of humidity in the main air inlet pipe 111 within a certain time period can be calculated.

[0169] In one embodiment, the control method may include: determining that the particle pollution value in the main air inlet duct 111 exceeds a third set value; and sending a self-cleaning control instruction.

[0170] See also Figure 6 and Figure 12 The particle pollution value in the main air inlet pipe 111 can be detected by the particle sensor 17 set in the main air inlet pipe 111, and the detection value of the particle sensor 17 is compared with the third set value. If the detection value exceeds the third set value, a self-cleaning control instruction is sent to enable the cyclone filter device 14 to perform a self-cleaning function to discharge accumulated pollutants.

[0171] The detection method of the particle sensor 17 is not limited. Figure 13 , the cumulative value of particulate matter in the main air inlet duct 111 within a certain time period can be calculated.

[0172] In the description of this application, the descriptions with reference to the terms "in one embodiment", "in some embodiments", "in other embodiments", "in yet other embodiments", or "exemplary" etc. mean that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of the present application. In this application, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine different embodiments or examples described in this application and features of different embodiments or examples, unless they are mutually inconsistent.

[0173] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that various modifications and variations are possible. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present application are intended to be within the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A car air drying system, characterized in that: include: An air drying pipeline, the air drying pipeline comprising a main air inlet pipe having an air flow inlet; An air drying compartment, the air drying compartment comprising a compartment body having an air drying chamber and an air inlet and an air outlet communicating with the air drying chamber; the air drying compartment is disposed on the air drying pipeline and is located downstream of the main air inlet pipe along the air flow path of the air drying pipeline, so that the airflow entering the main air inlet pipe from the air inlet enters the air drying chamber from the air inlet along the air flow path and flows out through the air outlet; A damper assembly, the damper assembly comprising a primary damper, the primary damper being disposed on the main air inlet duct to selectively open or close the air flow path; wherein the number of the air-drying compartments is at least two, and at least two of the air-drying compartments include a first air-drying compartment and a second air-drying compartment, the main air inlet duct is located upstream of the first air-drying compartment along the air flow path, and the air-drying duct further includes a first air inlet duct, a second air inlet duct and a first air outlet duct, the first air inlet duct is located between the air outlet of the first air-drying compartment and the air inlet of the second air-drying compartment, the second air inlet duct is connected with the main air inlet duct and the first air inlet duct respectively, the first outlet duct is located downstream of the first air inlet duct along the air flow path, and is connected in parallel with the second air-drying compartment; the damper assembly includes a three-stage damper, and the three-stage damper is arranged at the junction where the first air inlet duct is connected with the first outlet duct and the second air-drying compartment respectively, so as to selectively conduct at least one of the connection points between the first air inlet duct and the second air-drying compartment and the connection points between the first air inlet duct and the first outlet duct.

2. The automobile air drying system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air flow inlet faces the front side in the forward direction of the automobile.

3. The automobile air-drying system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air drying cabin includes a first filter element disposed in the air drying cavity, the first filter element being located between the air inlet and the air outlet and close to the air inlet; and / or, The air drying cabin includes a second filter element arranged in the air drying cavity, and the second filter element is located between the air inlet and the air outlet and close to the air outlet.

4. The automobile air-drying system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The second air drying compartment is located at the rear side of the first air drying compartment along the forward direction of the automobile, and the second air inlet duct is arranged side by side with the first air drying compartment.

5. The automobile air-drying system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The damper assembly includes a secondary damper, which is arranged at the junction where the main air inlet duct is connected with the first air drying compartment and the second air inlet duct respectively, so as to selectively conduct at least one of the connection between the main air inlet duct and the first air drying compartment and the connection between the main air inlet duct and the second air inlet duct.

6. The automobile air-drying system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The air drying pipeline further includes a second air outlet pipe, which is located downstream of the second air drying compartment along the air flow path.

7. The automobile air-drying system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The air drying pipeline includes an air inlet branch pipe connected to each of the air drying compartments in a one-to-one correspondence. Each of the air inlet branch pipes is respectively located between the main air inlet pipe and the air inlet of the corresponding air drying compartment, and is respectively connected to the main air inlet pipe.

8. The automobile air-drying system according to claim 7, characterized in that: The damper assembly includes an air inlet damper, which is arranged at the junction where the main air inlet pipe and each of the air inlet branch pipes are connected to each other, so as to selectively open at least one of the connecting points between the main air inlet pipe and each of the air inlet branch pipes; or, The damper assembly includes air inlet dampers corresponding one to one with the air inlet branch pipes, and each of the air inlet dampers is used to selectively open or close the air flow path in the corresponding air inlet branch pipe.

9. The automobile air-drying system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The automobile air-drying system further includes a filter device disposed on the main air inlet duct, wherein the filter device is located downstream of the first-level air door along the air flow path.

10. The automobile air-drying system according to claim 9, characterized in that: The filtering device is a cyclone filtering device having a sewage outlet, and the damper assembly further comprises a sewage exhaust damper which is openably and closably arranged at the sewage outlet.

11. The automobile air-drying system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The automobile air-drying system further comprises an air intake filter element, which is arranged at the air flow inlet.

12. The automobile air-drying system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The air drying pipeline also includes an air-conditioning air inlet pipe, which is connected to the main air inlet pipe, and the connection point is located downstream of the first-level damper along the air flow path.

13. The automobile air-drying system according to claim 12, characterized in that: The damper assembly further includes a four-stage damper, which is openably and closably arranged at the connection point between the air-conditioning air inlet duct and the main air inlet duct.

14. The automobile air-drying system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The automobile air-drying system further includes a humidity sensor, wherein a detection end of the humidity sensor is located in the main air inlet duct; and / or, The automobile air drying system further includes a particle sensor, wherein a detection end of the particle sensor is located in the main air inlet duct.

15. An automobile, characterized in that: The automobile air-drying system comprises the automobile air-drying system according to any one of claims 1 to 14.

16. The automobile according to claim 15, characterized in that The automobile comprises a front bumper, and the main air inlet duct is fixed on the front bumper.

17. The automobile according to claim 15, characterized in that The air drying pipeline further includes a drying air duct, which is connected to the main air inlet duct or the air drying chamber, and the connection point is located downstream of the first-level air door along the air flow path; The automobile includes a battery assembly having a first heat dissipation portion, and the drying air duct is connected to the first heat dissipation portion; and / or, The automobile includes an engine having a second heat dissipation portion, and the drying air duct is communicated with the second heat dissipation portion.

18. A vehicle control method, used for the vehicle according to any one of claims 15 to 17, characterized in that: The damper assembly includes a secondary damper, and the secondary damper is arranged at the junction where the main air inlet pipe is connected with the first air drying chamber and the second air inlet pipe respectively; the control method includes: Receive control instructions; The first-level damper is controlled to open according to the control instruction, and the opening and closing of the second-level damper and the third-level damper are controlled so that the automobile drying system enters a drying mode in which the airflow passes through at least one of the first drying compartment and the second drying compartment.

19. The vehicle control method according to claim 18, characterized in that: The control instruction includes a first control instruction, and the control method includes: receiving the first control instruction; According to the first control instruction, the first-level damper is controlled to open, the second-level damper is controlled to connect the connection between the main air inlet duct and the first air drying chamber, and to cut off the connection between the main air inlet duct and the second air inlet duct, and the third-level damper is controlled to connect the connection between the first air inlet duct and the second air drying chamber, and to cut off the connection between the first air inlet duct and the first air outlet duct.

20. The vehicle control method according to claim 18 or 19, characterized in that: The control instruction includes a second control instruction, and the control method includes: receiving the second control instruction; According to the second control instruction, the first-level damper is controlled to open, the second-level damper is controlled to connect the connection between the main air inlet duct and the second air inlet duct, and to cut off the connection between the main air inlet duct and the first air drying chamber, and the third-level damper is controlled to connect the connection between the first air inlet duct and the second air drying chamber, and to cut off the connection between the first air inlet duct and the first air outlet duct.

21. The vehicle control method according to claim 18 or 19, characterized in that: The control instruction includes a third control instruction, and the control method includes: receiving the third control instruction; According to the third control instruction, the first-level damper is controlled to open, the second-level damper is controlled to connect the main air inlet duct and the first air drying chamber, and to cut off the connection between the main air inlet duct and the second air inlet duct, and the third-level damper is controlled to connect the first air inlet duct and the first air outlet duct, and to cut off the connection between the first air inlet duct and the second air drying chamber.

22. The vehicle control method according to claim 18, characterized in that: The automobile includes an air conditioner, the air drying pipeline further includes an air conditioner air inlet pipe, the air conditioner air inlet pipe is connected to the air conditioner and the main air inlet pipe, and the connection point is located downstream of the first-level damper along the air flow path, the damper assembly further includes a fourth-level damper, and the fourth-level damper is openably and closably arranged at the connection point between the air conditioner air inlet pipe and the main air inlet pipe; the control method includes: determining, in the air-drying mode, that the air flow velocity in the air-drying pipeline does not reach a first set value; The air conditioner is controlled to be turned on, and the four-stage damper is controlled to conduct the connection between the air conditioner air inlet duct and the main air inlet duct.

23. The vehicle control method according to claim 18, characterized in that: The automobile includes an air conditioner, the air drying pipeline further includes an air conditioner air inlet pipe, the air conditioner air inlet pipe is connected to the air conditioner and the main air inlet pipe, and the connection point is located downstream of the first-level damper along the air flow path, the damper assembly further includes a fourth-level damper, and the fourth-level damper is openably and closably arranged at the connection point between the air conditioner air inlet pipe and the main air inlet pipe; the control method includes: Receive windshield instructions; Adjusting the air damper opening according to the windshield instruction, wherein there are multiple windshield instructions, each of which corresponds to a different air damper opening and a different vehicle speed setting value; Determining that the current vehicle speed does not reach the vehicle speed setting value corresponding to the current windshield command; The air conditioner is controlled to be turned on, and the four-stage damper is controlled to conduct the connection between the air conditioner air inlet duct and the main air inlet duct.

24. The vehicle control method according to claim 18, characterized in that: The control method includes: Receive windshield instructions; Adjusting the air damper opening according to the windshield instruction, wherein there are multiple windshield instructions, each of which corresponds to a different air damper opening and a different vehicle speed setting value; Determining that the current vehicle speed is greater than the vehicle speed setting value corresponding to the current windshield command; Adjust the damper opening of the first-level damper.

25. The vehicle control method according to claim 19, characterized in that: The automobile air-drying system further includes a cyclone filter device having a sewage outlet, the cyclone filter device being disposed on the main air inlet pipe and located downstream of the primary damper along the air flow path, and the automobile air-drying system including a sewage damper openably and closably disposed at the sewage outlet; the control method comprising: Determining that the vehicle air drying system is turned on; or determining that a self-cleaning control instruction is received; The secondary damper is controlled to be closed, and the primary damper and the sewage exhaust damper are controlled to be opened; or, the primary damper and the secondary damper are controlled to be closed, and the sewage exhaust damper is controlled to be opened.

26. The vehicle control method according to claim 25, characterized in that: The control method includes: Determining that the humidity in the main air inlet duct exceeds a second set value; and / or determining that the particulate matter pollution value in the main air inlet duct exceeds a third set value; Send the self-cleaning control instruction.

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