Automatic windshield washer fluid filling device for intelligent cabin and control method of automatic windshield washer fluid filling device

Abstract

The invention discloses an automatic windshield washer fluid filling device for an intelligent cabin and a control method of the automatic windshield washer fluid filling device, and relates to the field of vehicle intelligent cabins. The automatic glass water filling device comprises a collecting pipe, a water storage container, a concentrated solution container, a first driving pump, a glass water tank, a second driving pump, a second liquid level sensor and a controller. Condensate water is collected through the collecting pipe, and the condensate water and concentrated glass liquid are mixed in the water storage container, so that when the glass water tank needs to be filled with the glass water, the second driving pump is controlled to guide the glass water in the water storage container into the glass water tank, and automatic adding of the glass water is realized; and when the water storage container needs to be filled with the concentrated glass liquid, the first driving pump is controlled to guide the concentrated glass liquid in the concentrated liquid container into the water storage container, so that automatic preparation of the glass water is realized, and the glass water in the glass water tank is supplemented. The windshield washer fluid can be automatically filled, the prepared windshield washer fluid can be automatically supplemented, and the convenience degree of using the intelligent cabin by a user is effectively improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of intelligent vehicle cockpits, and in particular to an automatic windshield washer water filling device for an intelligent cockpit and a control method thereof. Background Art

[0002] Glass water is a special liquid for cleaning windshields and car windows. It can clean the glass, prevent freezing, prevent fogging, resist static electricity, lubricate, and prevent corrosion.

[0003] During vehicle use, car owners need to manually add windshield washer fluid to their cars, which can easily lead to the wrong location of adding other liquids, causing damage to the car. In addition, manual filling of windshield washer fluid is frequent and inconvenient, reducing the convenience of modern smart cockpits. In the related art, there is a lack of an automatic windshield washer fluid device to meet the use needs of modern smart cockpits. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to solve the technical problems raised by the above background technology, the present invention provides an intelligent cockpit automatic glass water filling device, comprising:

[0005] A collecting pipe, one end of which is adapted to be connected to a condensate discharge outlet of a vehicle air-conditioning condenser;

[0006] A water storage container connected to the other end of the collecting pipe;

[0007] A concentrated liquid container, suitable for storing concentrated glass liquid, wherein the concentrated liquid container is disposed adjacent to the water storage container;

[0008] a first driving pump, wherein the upstream side of the first driving pump is in communication with the concentrate container, and the downstream side of the first driving pump is in communication with the water storage container;

[0009] A glass water tank, connected to the water storage container;

[0010] a second driving pump, wherein the upstream side of the second driving pump is in communication with the water storage container, and the downstream side of the second driving pump is in communication with the glass water tank;

[0011] a second liquid level sensor, disposed in the glass water tank, the second liquid level sensor being adapted to detect the liquid level of the glass water tank;

[0012] A controller is provided, wherein the controller is electrically connected to the first driving pump so as to control the first driving pump to introduce concentrated glass liquid into the water storage container. The controller is electrically connected to the second driving pump and a second liquid level sensor so as to control the second driving pump to introduce glass water into the glass water tank when the second liquid level sensor feedback detects that the liquid level data is lower than a liquid level threshold.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution, the smart cockpit automatic glass water filling device also includes a valve and a first liquid level sensor, the valve is installed on the collecting pipe, and the first liquid level sensor is arranged in the water storage container to detect the liquid level of the water storage container.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution, it also includes a flow sensor, which is installed on the collecting pipe, arranged on the downstream side of the valve, and electrically connected to the controller.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution, the smart cockpit automatic glass water filling device also includes a stirring device, which is installed in the inner cavity of the water storage container. The stirring device is used to mix the condensed water flowing into the water storage container through the collection pipe and the concentrated glass liquid introduced into the water storage container by the first driving pump.

[0016] As a preferred technical solution, the smart cockpit automatic glass water filling device also includes a filtering device, which is connected and installed on the collecting pipe, and is used to filter the condensed water introduced from the collecting pipe toward the water storage container.

[0017] As a preferred technical solution, the water storage container includes a first interface, a second interface and a third interface that are arranged to avoid each other, the first interface is connected to the outlet of the collecting pipe, the second interface is connected to the output port of the first driving pump, and the third interface is connected to the input port of the second driving pump.

[0018] The present invention also provides a control method for an intelligent cockpit automatic glass water filling device. As a preferred technical solution, the control method is based on the above-mentioned intelligent cockpit automatic glass water filling device, and the control method comprises the following steps:

[0019] Determine whether the glass water tank needs to be filled with glass water; when the glass water tank needs to be filled with glass water, control the second driving pump to introduce the glass water in the water storage container into the glass water tank;

[0020] Determine whether the water storage container needs to be filled with concentrated glass liquid; when the water storage container needs to be filled with concentrated glass liquid, control the first driving pump to introduce the concentrated glass liquid in the concentrated liquid container into the water storage container.

[0021] As a preferred technical solution, it is determined whether the water storage container needs to be filled with concentrated glass liquid; when the water storage container needs to be filled with concentrated glass liquid, the first driving pump is controlled to introduce the concentrated glass liquid in the concentrated liquid container into the water storage container; the steps include:

[0022] Real-time detection of liquid level data of the water storage container, when the liquid level data of the water storage container is lower than a first threshold, introducing condensed water into the water storage container through a collecting pipe, and detecting a total flow rate of the introduced condensed water;

[0023] The concentrated glass liquid is introduced into the water storage container in proportion to the total flow of the introduced condensed water. When the liquid level data of the water storage container is higher than a second threshold, the introduction of the condensed water is stopped.

[0024] The technical solution provided by the present invention has the following advantages:

[0025] The present invention provides an intelligent cockpit automatic glass water filling device and a control method thereof, wherein the automatic glass water filling device comprises a collecting pipe, a water storage container, a concentrated liquid container, a first driving pump, a glass water tank, a second driving pump, a second liquid level sensor and a controller; one end of the collecting pipe is suitable for being connected to a condensed water discharge port of a vehicle air-conditioning condenser, and the water storage container is connected to the other end of the collecting pipe; the concentrated liquid container is suitable for storing concentrated glass liquid, and the concentrated liquid container is arranged adjacent to the water storage container; the upstream side of the first driving pump is connected to the concentrated liquid container, and the downstream side of the first driving pump is connected to the water storage container ; The glass water tank is connected to the water storage container; the upstream side of the second drive pump is connected to the water storage container, and the downstream side of the second drive pump is connected to the glass water tank; the second liquid level sensor is arranged in the glass water tank, and the second liquid level sensor is suitable for detecting the liquid level of the glass water tank; the controller is electrically connected to the first drive pump to control the first drive pump to introduce concentrated glass liquid into the water storage container, and the controller is electrically connected to the second drive pump and the second liquid level sensor to control the second drive pump to introduce glass water into the glass water tank when the second liquid level sensor feedback detects that the liquid level data is lower than the liquid level threshold.

[0026] The automatic glass water filling device for the smart cockpit of this structure and its control method collect condensed water through a collecting pipe as a solvent for the glass water, and the condensed water and concentrated glass liquid are mixed in a water storage container. When the glass water tank needs to be filled with glass water, the second driving pump is controlled to introduce the glass water in the water storage container into the glass water tank, thereby realizing automatic addition of glass water; when the water storage container needs to be filled with concentrated glass liquid, the first driving pump is controlled to introduce the concentrated glass liquid in the concentrated liquid container into the water storage container, thereby realizing automatic preparation of glass water for replenishment of the glass water in the glass water tank; the present invention utilizes air-conditioning condensed water as the source of glass water, reduces water resource waste, and can automatically fill glass water and automatically replenish prepared glass water, thereby effectively improving the convenience of users in using the smart cockpit. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0028] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the intelligent cockpit automatic windshield washer fluid filling device provided by the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 A working principle diagram of the intelligent cockpit automatic glass water filling device provided by the present invention;

[0030] Description of reference numerals:

[0031] 1-collecting tube; 2-valve; 3-filtering device; 4-flow sensor; 5-stirring device; 6-first driving pump; 7-water storage container; 8-concentrated liquid container; 9-first liquid level sensor; 10-second driving pump; 11-second liquid level sensor; 12-glass water tank. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The technical solution of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0033] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0034] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0035] In addition, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0036] Example 1

[0037] This embodiment provides a smart cockpit automatic windshield washer fluid filling device. Figure 1 and Figure 2 , which includes a collecting pipe 1, a water storage container 7, a concentrate container 8, a first driving pump 6, a glass water tank 12, a second driving pump 10, a second liquid level sensor 11 and a controller.

[0038] In this embodiment, one end of the collecting tube 1 is suitable for being connected to the condensate discharge port of the vehicle air-conditioning condenser, the water storage container 7 is connected to the other end of the collecting tube 1, the concentrated liquid container 8 is suitable for storing concentrated glass liquid, the concentrated liquid container 8 is arranged adjacent to the water storage container 7, and the glass water tank 12 is connected to the water storage container 7; wherein the water storage container 7 serves as a mixing space for condensate and concentrated glass liquid to reserve glass water that can be supplied to the glass water tank 12.

[0039] In a specific embodiment, the upstream side of the first drive pump 6 is connected to the concentrated liquid container 8, and the downstream side of the first drive pump 6 is connected to the water storage container 7; the upstream side of the second drive pump 10 is connected to the water storage container 7, and the downstream side of the second drive pump 10 is connected to the glass water tank 12; the second liquid level sensor 11 is arranged in the glass water tank 12, and the second liquid level sensor 11 is suitable for detecting the liquid level of the glass water tank 12; the controller is electrically connected to the first drive pump 6 to control the first drive pump 6 to introduce concentrated glass liquid into the water storage container 7, and the controller is electrically connected to the second drive pump 10 and the second liquid level sensor 11 to control the second drive pump 10 to introduce glass water into the glass water tank 12 when the second liquid level sensor 11 feedback detects that the liquid level data is lower than the liquid level threshold.

[0040] The automatic glass water filling device for the smart cockpit provided in this embodiment collects condensed water through the collecting pipe 1 as a solvent for glass water. The condensed water and the concentrated glass liquid are mixed in the water storage container 7. When the glass water tank 12 needs to be filled with glass water, the second driving pump 10 is controlled to introduce the glass water in the water storage container 7 into the glass water tank 12 to achieve automatic addition of glass water. When the water storage container 7 needs to be filled with concentrated glass liquid, the first driving pump 6 is controlled to introduce the concentrated glass liquid in the concentrated liquid container 8 into the water storage container 7 to achieve automatic preparation of glass water for replenishment of the glass water in the glass water tank 12. By using the condensed water of the air conditioner as the source of glass water, the waste of water resources is reduced, and the glass water can be automatically filled and the prepared glass water can be automatically replenished, which effectively improves the convenience of users in using the smart cockpit.

[0041] As a preferred embodiment, the intelligent cockpit automatic glass water filling device also includes a valve 2 and a first liquid level sensor 9. The valve 2 is installed on the collection pipe 1, and the first liquid level sensor 9 is set in the water storage container 7 to detect the liquid level of the water storage container 7. The valve 2 is set as a solenoid valve, which is electrically connected to the controller, and the first liquid level sensor 9 is electrically connected to the controller. The connection between the collection pipe 1 and the water storage container 7 is opened or closed by the valve 2. The first liquid level sensor 9 detects the liquid level in the water storage container 7 and feeds back to the controller. When the liquid level data is lower than the set liquid level value, the controller controls to open the valve 2 so that the collection pipe 1 introduces condensed water into the water storage container 7; when the liquid level data fed back by the first liquid level sensor 9 is higher than the set liquid level value, the controller controls to close the valve 2 so that the collection pipe 1 stops introducing condensed water into the water storage container 7.

[0042] As a further implementation, the intelligent cockpit automatic glass water filling device also includes a flow sensor 4, which is installed on the collection pipe 1, and the flow sensor 4 is set on the downstream side of the valve 2, and the flow sensor 4 is electrically connected to the controller. In this configuration, the total flow rate of the condensed water introduced can be detected and fed back by the flow sensor 4, so as to configure the introduction amount of the concentrated glass liquid introduced by the first driving pump 6 toward the water storage container 7 accordingly; in the specific implementation process, according to the total flow rate of the condensed water introduced, the first driving pump 6 can be made to introduce the concentrated glass liquid into the water storage container 7 according to the set ratio.

[0043] As a preferred embodiment, the smart cabin automatic glass water filling device also includes a stirring device 5, which is installed in the inner cavity of the water storage container 7. The stirring device 5 is used to mix the condensed water flowing into the water storage container 7 through the collection pipe 1 and the concentrated glass liquid introduced into the water storage container 7 by the first driving pump 6. The stirring device 5 can be configured as a stirring motor and a stirring shaft, the stirring motor is electrically connected to the controller, the stirring shaft is arranged at the driving end of the stirring motor, and the stirring shaft is driven to rotate by the stirring motor to stir and mix the condensed water and the concentrated glass liquid in the water storage container 7 to meet the use requirements.

[0044] As a preferred embodiment, the smart cabin automatic glass water filling device also includes a filter device 3, which is connected and installed on the collection pipe 1. The filter device 3 is used to filter the condensed water introduced from the collection pipe 1 toward the water storage container 7. The condensed water is purified by the filter device 3 to meet the industrial water quality standard. In a specific embodiment, the filter device 3 is configured as a filter membrane layer, and the filter membrane layer can be arranged on the upstream side or downstream side of the valve 2.

[0045] In a specific embodiment, the water storage container 7 includes a first interface, a second interface and a third interface which are arranged to avoid each other. The first interface is connected to the outlet of the collecting tube 1, the second interface is connected to the output port of the first driving pump 6, and the third interface is connected to the input port of the second driving pump 10. In the specific implementation process, the height of the first interface and the height of the second interface are both greater than the height of the third interface. The height of the third interface is preferably set below the lowest liquid level configured by the first liquid level sensor 9. The height of the first interface and the height of the second interface are configured as a higher area, which is conducive to the mixing of condensed water and concentrated glass liquid.

[0046] The automatic glass water filling device for the smart cockpit provided in this embodiment can automatically detect the glass water level and replenish it, which is in line with the development direction of the smart cockpit and has good intelligent performance. It can automatically fill the glass water to prevent the owner from mistakenly adding other liquids and prevent mis-filling operations. It can automatically replenish and reserve glass water to reduce the frequency of manual filling of glass water, provide better user experience, and improve convenience of use. It uses air-conditioning condensate as the source of glass water to reduce water waste, which is conducive to enhancing the environmental protection function of the device.

[0047] Example 2

[0048] This embodiment provides a control method for a smart cockpit automatic glass water filling device. The smart cockpit automatic glass water filling device of the control method embodiment 1 is performed, and the control method includes the following steps:

[0049] Determine whether the glass water tank 12 needs to be filled with glass water; when the glass water tank 12 needs to be filled with glass water, control the second drive pump 10 to introduce the glass water in the water storage container 7 into the glass water tank 12; wherein, specifically, the liquid level in the glass water tank 12 is detected by the second liquid level sensor 11 in the glass water tank 12, if the liquid level is lower than the expected liquid level threshold, it is determined that the glass water tank 12 needs to be filled with glass water.

[0050] Determine whether the water storage container 7 needs to be filled with concentrated glass liquid; when the water storage container 7 needs to be filled with concentrated glass liquid, control the first driving pump 6 to introduce the concentrated glass liquid in the concentrated liquid container 8 into the water storage container 7.

[0051] Among them, judging whether the water storage container 7 needs to be filled with concentrated glass liquid; when the water storage container 7 needs to be filled with concentrated glass liquid, controlling the first driving pump 6 to introduce the concentrated glass liquid in the concentrated liquid container 8 into the water storage container 7; specifically includes the following steps:

[0052] Real-time detection of the liquid level data of the water storage container 7, when the liquid level data of the water storage container 7 is lower than a first threshold, condensed water is introduced into the water storage container 7 through the collecting pipe 1, and the total flow of the introduced condensed water is detected;

[0053] The concentrated glass liquid is introduced into the water storage container 7 in proportion to the total flow rate of the introduced condensed water. When the liquid level data of the water storage container 7 is higher than the second threshold value, the introduction of the condensed water is stopped.

[0054] In a specific implementation, the liquid level in the water storage container 7 is detected by a first liquid level sensor 9 in the water storage container 7. When the liquid level data is lower than a first threshold value, the valve 2 is controlled to open so that the collecting pipe 1 introduces condensed water into the water storage container 7, and the total flow rate of the introduced condensed water is detected by the flow sensor 4. According to the total flow rate of the introduced condensed water and a set flow rate ratio, the first driving pump 6 is controlled to introduce concentrated glass liquid into the water storage container 7. When the liquid level data of the water storage container 7 is higher than a second threshold value, the introduction of condensed water is stopped. The mixed liquid of condensed water and concentrated glass liquid in the water storage container 7 is stirred by the stirring device 5.

[0055] In a specific implementation process, the ratio of condensed water to concentrated glass liquid can be set in the range of 10:1 to 15:1.

[0056] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely examples for the purpose of clear explanation, and are not intended to limit the implementation methods. For those skilled in the art, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to list all the implementation methods here. The obvious changes or modifications derived therefrom are still within the scope of protection of the invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent cockpit automatic windshield washer water filling device, characterized in that: include: A collecting pipe (1), one end of which is suitable for being connected to a condensate discharge outlet of a vehicle air conditioner condenser; A water storage container (7) connected to the other end of the collecting pipe (1); A concentrated liquid container (8), suitable for storing concentrated glass liquid, wherein the concentrated liquid container (8) is disposed adjacent to the water storage container (7); a first driving pump (6), wherein the upstream side of the first driving pump (6) is in communication with the concentrate container (8), and the downstream side of the first driving pump (6) is in communication with the water storage container (7); A glass water tank (12) connected to the water storage container (7); A second driving pump (10), wherein the upstream side of the second driving pump (10) is in communication with the water storage container (7), and the downstream side of the second driving pump (10) is in communication with the glass water tank (12); A second liquid level sensor (11) is arranged in the glass water tank (12), wherein the second liquid level sensor (11) is suitable for detecting the liquid level of the glass water tank (12); A controller is provided, wherein the controller is electrically connected to the first driving pump (6) so as to control the first driving pump (6) to introduce concentrated glass liquid into the water storage container (7); and the controller is electrically connected to the second driving pump (10) and a second liquid level sensor (11) so as to control the second driving pump (10) to introduce glass water into the glass water tank (12) when the second liquid level sensor (11) detects that the liquid level data is lower than a liquid level threshold value.

2. The intelligent cockpit automatic windshield washer water filling device according to claim 1 is characterized in that: It also comprises a valve (2) and a first liquid level sensor (9), wherein the valve (2) is mounted on the collecting pipe (1), and the first liquid level sensor (9) is arranged in the water storage container (7) to detect the liquid level of the water storage container (7).

3. The intelligent cockpit automatic windshield washer water filling device according to claim 2 is characterized in that: It also includes a flow sensor (4), which is installed on the collecting pipe (1), the flow sensor (4) is arranged on the downstream side of the valve (2), and the flow sensor (4) is electrically connected to the controller.

4. The intelligent cockpit automatic windshield washer water filling device according to claim 2 is characterized in that: It also includes a stirring device (5), which is installed in the inner cavity of the water storage container (7), and is used to mix the condensed water that flows from the collecting pipe (1) to the water storage container (7) and the concentrated glass liquid that is introduced into the water storage container (7) by the first driving pump (6).

5. The intelligent cockpit automatic windshield washer water filling device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: It also comprises a filtering device (3), the filtering device (3) being connected and installed on the collecting pipe (1), the filtering device (3) being used to filter the condensed water introduced from the collecting pipe (1) toward the water storage container (7).

6. The intelligent cockpit automatic windshield washer water filling device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The water storage container (7) comprises a first interface, a second interface and a third interface which are arranged to avoid each other, the first interface being connected to the outlet of the collecting pipe (1), the second interface being connected to the output port of the first driving pump (6), and the third interface being connected to the input port of the second driving pump (10).

7. A control method for an intelligent cockpit automatic windshield washer water filling device, characterized in that: The control method is performed based on the smart cockpit automatic glass water filling device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, and the control method comprises the following steps: Determining whether the glass water tank (12) needs to be filled with glass water; when the glass water tank (12) needs to be filled with glass water, controlling the second driving pump (10) to introduce the glass water in the water storage container (7) into the glass water tank (12); It is determined whether the water storage container (7) needs to be filled with concentrated glass liquid; when the water storage container (7) needs to be filled with concentrated glass liquid, the first driving pump (6) is controlled to introduce the concentrated glass liquid in the concentrated liquid container (8) into the water storage container (7).

8. The control method according to claim 7, characterized in that: Determining whether the water storage container (7) needs to be filled with concentrated glass liquid; when the water storage container (7) needs to be filled with concentrated glass liquid, controlling the first driving pump (6) to introduce the concentrated glass liquid in the concentrated liquid container (8) into the water storage container (7); comprising the following steps: Real-time detection of liquid level data of the water storage container (7); when the liquid level data of the water storage container (7) is lower than a first threshold, condensed water is introduced into the water storage container (7) through the collection pipe (1); and the total flow rate of the introduced condensed water is detected; Concentrated glass liquid is introduced into the water storage container (7) in proportion to the total flow rate of the condensed water introduced, and the introduction of the condensed water is stopped when the liquid level data of the water storage container (7) is higher than a second threshold value.

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