Air outlet structure and auxiliary instrument panel assembly with same

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of vehicle air outlets, in particular to an air outlet structure and an auxiliary instrument panel assembly with the air outlet structure. A blade mechanism for guiding flow is arranged in the shell; the blade mechanism is connected with the shell through the connecting rod mechanism; the connecting rod mechanism comprises a blade connecting rod; a damping block is arranged on the blade connecting rod; the blade connecting rod is connected to the shell in an inserted mode through the damping block. Through the arrangement of the connecting rod mechanism, connection between all the front blades in the blade mechanism and linkage between all the follow-up front blades are facilitated; in addition, through cooperative use of the blade connecting rods and the damping blocks, proper damping can be selected according to needs; and the adjusting hand feeling when an operator adjusts the air outlet structure is optimized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of vehicle air outlets, in particular to an air outlet structure and a secondary instrument panel assembly having the air outlet structure. Background Art

[0002] The car air outlet is a key component structure in the front cabin of the car. It is the terminal outlet of the air flow in the front cabin. Its main function is to meet the passengers' demand for air conditioning outlets. By adjusting the blade angles on the inside and outside of the air outlet, the purpose of blowing air into the cabin can be achieved.

[0003] In the prior art, cars are equipped with air conditioners to adjust the temperature inside the car to meet the comfort of passengers.

[0004] However, no air outlet area is provided in the auxiliary instrument area, and the temperature control operation in the auxiliary instrument area cannot be performed well.

[0005] In addition, when the number of blades in front of the air outlet is small, the blade connecting rods of the traditional air outlet structure are exposed, and the air outlet lacks aesthetics and neatness.

[0006] At the same time, because the overall structure of the air outlet is small, the layout space is also small, and the shape pursues a narrow and long overall air outlet and a narrow blade effect, resulting in limited space and inability to arrange damping blocks. The only way to provide damping is through the interference fit of the shaft and the hole, and the damping feeling when operating the air outlet up and down is poor.

[0007] The existing patent 202121302192.3 - Automobile air outlet adjustment structure, device and automobile air outlet does not clearly disclose the technical content for solving the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0008] Therefore, in order to improve or solve at least one of the above problems, it is necessary to optimize the design of the existing air outlet structure of the air conditioner. Summary of the invention

[0009] The object of the present invention is to provide an air outlet structure with better damping feeling.

[0010] In order to achieve the above object, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is:

[0011] An air outlet structure comprises a shell; a blade mechanism for guiding air is arranged in the shell; the blade mechanism is connected to the shell through a connecting rod mechanism;

[0012] The connecting rod mechanism comprises a blade connecting rod; a damping block is arranged on the blade connecting rod; and the blade connecting rod is plugged into the shell through the damping block.

[0013] The blade mechanism comprises at least one front blade; at least one end of each front blade is connected to the shell through a connecting rod mechanism; the connecting rod mechanism is located outside the shell; at least one end of the front blade is connected to the connecting rod mechanism through a connecting mechanism.

[0014] The connection mechanism comprises a connection pin shaft arranged at the end of the front blade, the connection pin shaft passes through the shell and extends from the inside of the shell to the outside of the shell; the connection pin shaft is rotationally connected to the blade connecting rod.

[0015] The connecting pin is rotatably connected to the blade connecting rod through a connecting plate.

[0016] The shell comprises a shell body, a plug-in mechanism is arranged outside the shell body, the plug-in mechanism comprises a plug-in frame arranged on the shell body, a plug-in slot is arranged on the plug-in frame, and the blade connecting rod is plugged into the plug-in slot of the plug-in frame through a damping block.

[0017] The plug-in frame is provided with a blade bracket; the blade bracket cover is arranged on the blade connecting rod; the side surface of the blade bracket is clamped on the plug-in frame.

[0018] The plug-in mechanism is arranged on a lower housing in the housing.

[0019] The shell includes a shell body, the shell body includes an upper shell and a lower shell, the upper shell is arranged relatively close to the shell; the upper shell includes an upper shell body, the interior of the upper shell body is hollow to form an upper shell cavity; the vertical section of the upper shell cavity is in the shape of an inverted cone.

[0020] The upper shell and the lower shell are arranged at the joints in a staggered manner; at one end where the upper shell and the lower shell are joined to each other, the cross-sectional area of ​​the opening at the end of the upper shell is smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the opening at the end of the lower shell.

[0021] A secondary instrument panel assembly comprises a secondary instrument panel, wherein the secondary instrument panel is provided with an assembly notch, wherein the air outlet structure and a decorative strip are installed in the assembly notch; the decorative strip is connected to an upper shell in the air outlet structure.

[0022] The advantages of the present invention are:

[0023] The invention discloses an air outlet structure and a secondary instrument panel assembly having the air outlet structure.

[0024] The present invention facilitates the connection between the front blades in the blade mechanism and the subsequent linkage between the front blades through the arrangement of the connecting rod mechanism.

[0025] In addition, the present invention can select appropriate damping as needed through the coordinated use of the blade connecting rod and the damping block, thereby optimizing the adjustment feel of the operator when adjusting the air outlet structure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] The following is a brief description of the contents expressed in the drawings of the present invention and the symbols in the drawings:

[0027] Figure 1 It is an exploded view of the air outlet structure of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the shell in the present invention.

[0029] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of the shell in the present invention.

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention after being assembled on the auxiliary instrument panel from the first perspective.

[0031] Figure 5 The figure is a schematic structural diagram of the present invention from a first viewing angle after being assembled on a secondary instrument panel.

[0032] The marks in the above figure are:

[0033] 1. Connecting mechanism, 2. Blade mechanism, 3. Rotating shaft, 4. Spring, 5. Guide column, 6. Middle bridge, 7. Upper shell, 8. Blade connecting rod, 9. Damping block, 10. Blade bracket, 11. Lower shell. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The specific implementation of the present invention will be further explained in detail below by describing the optimal embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0035] An air outlet structure 2-2 includes a shell 101; a blade mechanism 2 for guiding air flow is arranged inside the shell 101; the blade mechanism 2 is connected to the shell 101 through a connecting rod mechanism; the present invention facilitates the connection between each front blade 21 in the blade mechanism 2 and the subsequent linkage between each front blade 21 through the setting of the connecting rod mechanism.

[0036] In addition, in the present invention, the connecting rod mechanism includes a blade connecting rod 8; a damping block 9 is provided on the blade connecting rod 8; the blade connecting rod 8 is plugged into the shell 101 through the damping block 9; the present invention can select appropriate damping as needed through the coordinated use of the blade connecting rod 8 and the damping block 9; and optimizes the adjustment feel of the operator when adjusting the air outlet structure 2-2.

[0037] The air outlet structure 2-2 disclosed in the present invention mainly includes a shell 101; the shell 101 is the main structure of the air outlet structure 2-2, which not only facilitates the arrangement and placement of components such as the blade mechanism 2, but also facilitates installation and connection on the vehicle body during subsequent use.

[0038] In the present invention, a blade mechanism 2 for guiding air is provided in the shell 101; the blade mechanism 2 is used to control the air outlet direction; in the present invention, the blade mechanism 2 is connected to the shell 101 through a connecting rod mechanism; the setting of the connecting rod mechanism mainly plays a good bridging and connecting role, which facilitates the connection between the blade mechanism 2 and the shell 101, and also facilitates the connection between the front blades 21 in the blade mechanism 2.

[0039] In addition, the connecting rod mechanism described in the present invention includes a blade connecting rod 8; the blade connecting rod 8 is a connecting rod structure; it plays a connecting role; the blade connecting rod 8 described in the present invention is provided with a damping block 9; the blade connecting rod 8 is plugged into the shell 101 through the damping block 9; the setting of the damping block 9 is mainly used to increase the damping feeling when the air outlet structure 2-2 is adjusted. During the design, by changing the material, structure and size of the damping block 9, different friction forces are provided between the damping block 9 and the shell 101, thereby producing different damping feelings.

[0040] Furthermore, in the present invention, the blade mechanism 2 includes at least one front blade 21; generally, two front blades 21 can be selected and set, and multiple front blades 21 can be connected by a blade connecting rod 8 to facilitate the integrity of the subsequent adjustment of the air outlet structure 2-2.

[0041] In the present invention, at least one end of each of the front blades 21 is connected to the shell 101 through a connecting rod mechanism; the connecting rod mechanism mainly serves as a connection point, which is convenient for ensuring the rotational damping of the front blade 21. In the present invention, both ends of the front blade 21 can be connected to the shell 101 through a connecting rod mechanism, or one end can be selected to be connected to the shell 101; in general design, one end of the front blade 21 is connected to the shell 101 or the middle bridge through a pin shaft, and the other end is connected to the shell 101 through a connecting rod mechanism.

[0042] In addition, in the present invention, the connecting rod mechanism is located outside the shell 101; such a setting can ensure the neatness and neatness of the air outlet, avoid the connecting rod mechanism being inside the shell 101, and increase the aesthetics of the air outlet structure 2-2.

[0043] For the convenience of connection, in the present invention, at least one end of the front blade 21 is connected to the connecting rod mechanism through the connecting mechanism 1; the connecting mechanism 1 plays a good bridging and connecting role, facilitating the connection between the front blade 21 and the connecting rod mechanism.

[0044] Furthermore, the connecting mechanism 1 in the present invention includes a connecting pin 111 arranged at the end of the front blade 21, and the connecting pin 111 acts as a rotation point. A corresponding hole structure is provided on the shell 101. The connecting pin 111 passes through the corresponding hole structure and passes out of the shell 101, so as to be conveniently connected with the connecting rod mechanism.

[0045] In addition, in the present invention, the connecting pin 111 passes through the shell 101 and extends from the inside of the shell 101 to the outside of the shell 101; the connecting rod mechanism is on the outside of the shell 101; such a setting can ensure the neatness and neatness of the air outlet, avoid the connecting rod mechanism being inside the shell 101, and increase the aesthetics of the air outlet structure 2-2; and in the present invention, the connecting pin 111 is rotatably connected with the blade connecting rod 8; it is convenient for the rotation of the blade connecting rod 8 during subsequent use.

[0046] Furthermore, in the present invention, the connecting pin 111 is rotatably connected to the blade connecting rod 8 through a connecting plate 112; the connecting plate 112 plays a bridging and connecting role, facilitating the connection between the front blade 21 and the blade connecting rod 8; the connecting plate 112 is equivalent to an extension plate, facilitating the connection between the blade connecting rod 8 and the front blade 21.

[0047] Furthermore, in the present invention, the shell 101 includes a shell body, and a plug-in mechanism 1-1 is provided on the outer side of the shell body. The setting of the plug-in mechanism 1-1 facilitates the connection of the connecting rod mechanism on the shell 101. In the present invention, the plug-in mechanism 1-1 includes a plug-in frame 1-11 arranged on the shell body, and the plug-in frame 1-11 is provided with a plug-in slot 1-12. The blade connecting rod 8 is plugged into the plug-in slot 1-12 of the plug-in frame 1-11 through the damping block 9; the plug-in slot 1-12 provides an installation slot structure, which is convenient for the placement and arrangement of the damping block 9. Subsequently, the inner wall of the plug-in slot 1-12 and the outer side surface of the damping block 9 are squeezed against each other to form the required damping, thereby ensuring the required damping amount of the rotating blade mechanism 2.

[0048] In addition, in the present invention, the plug-in frame 1-11 is a bracket structure protruding outward from the shell body. This arrangement allows the shell body to form an outward protruding structure, which is convenient for use in conjunction with the connecting rod mechanism.

[0049] Furthermore, in the present invention, a blade bracket 10 is provided on the plug-in frame 1-11; the blade bracket 10 is covered on the blade connecting rod 8; in the present invention, the blade bracket 10 is located on the side of the shell 101; in the present invention, one function of the blade bracket 10 is to play a protective role, covering the blade connecting rod 8 to prevent the blade connecting rod 8 from being exposed. At the same time, in the present invention, the blade bracket 10 also plays a good comfortable role, preventing the connecting pin 111 from detaching from the hole structure on the shell 101, and preventing the blade mechanism 2 from detaching from the shell 101.

[0050] In addition, in the present invention, the blade bracket 10 is laterally connected to the plug-in frame 1 - 11 ; such a configuration facilitates the installation and connection of the blade bracket 10 on the housing 101 .

[0051] Furthermore, in the present invention, the plug-in mechanism 1-1 is arranged on the lower shell 11 in the shell 101; such a configuration allows the plug-in mechanism 1-1 to be used in conjunction with the connecting rod mechanism, while the plug-in mechanism 1-1 also serves as a lower connecting piece, facilitating the blade bracket 10 to constrain and limit the upper shell 7 and the lower shell 11.

[0052] Furthermore, in the present invention, the shell 101 includes a shell body, and the shell body includes an upper shell 7 and a lower shell 11, and the upper shell 7 is arranged relatively close to the shell 101; in the present invention, the shell 101 is divided into an upper shell 7 and a lower shell 11; the upper shell 7 and the lower shell 11 can be injection molded separately to speed up the production efficiency of the shell 101; during subsequent installation and fixation, the upper shell 7 and the lower shell 11 can be connected by snaps.

[0053] In addition, in the present invention, the upper shell 7 includes an upper shell body, the interior of the upper shell body is hollow to form an upper shell cavity; the vertical cross-section of the upper shell cavity is an inverted cone shape; based on such a setting, the subsequent demolding operation of the upper shell 7 and the lower shell 11 after injection molding is facilitated.

[0054] Furthermore, in the present invention, the upper shell 7 and the lower shell 11 are arranged in a staggered manner at the joint; at one end where the upper shell 7 and the lower shell 11 are joined to each other, the cross-sectional area of ​​the opening at the end of the upper shell 7 is smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the opening at the end of the lower shell 11; such an arrangement makes the end of the upper shell 7 present a convex state, and such an arrangement can play a good shielding role, avoiding the joint between the upper shell 7 and the lower shell 11 and the exposure of the connection to affect the integrity and aesthetics of the air outlet.

[0055] A sub-instrument panel 2-1 assembly includes a sub-instrument panel 2-1, wherein the sub-instrument panel 2-1 is provided with an assembly notch, wherein the air outlet structure 2-2 and the decorative strip 2-3 are installed in the assembly notch; the decorative strip 2-3 is connected to the upper shell 7 in the air outlet structure 2-2; the air outlet structure 2-2 is provided on the sub-instrument panel 2-1 disclosed in the present invention, and corresponding temperature control operations can be performed on the sub-instrument panel 2-1 area.

[0056] The auxiliary instrument panel 2-1 is an exterior panel structure of the central channel, and the setting of the assembly notch facilitates the assembly of the air outlet structure 2-2 on the auxiliary instrument panel 2-1. In addition, the setting of the decorative strip 2-3 not only ensures the aesthetics of the joint between the air outlet structure 2-2 and the auxiliary instrument panel 2-1, but the decorative strip 2-3 can also limit the end of the air outlet structure 2-2.

[0057] specific:

[0058] The air outlet structure 2-2 of the present invention is mainly installed on the auxiliary instrument panel 2-1, and the air outlet structure 2-2 disclosed in the present invention mainly includes a front blade 21, a rotating shaft 3, a spring 4, a guide column 5, a middle bridge 6, an upper shell 7, a front blade 21 connecting rod 8, a damping block 9, a blade bracket 10 and a lower shell 11.

[0059] In the present invention, the upper shell 7 and the lower shell 111 are first snapped together, and then the spring, the rotating shaft and the guide column are first installed in the right hole of the front blade 21. The damping block 9 is integrated with the blade connecting rod 8 through secondary injection molding and then installed together on the left side of the two front blades 21. Secondly, the right side axes of the two front blades 21 are respectively installed in the two holes of the middle bridge, and the two front blades 21 assembled together are installed on the upper shell 7 together, and finally the blade bracket 10 is snapped onto the upper shell 7.

[0060] When the two front blades 21 rotate, they are driven to the connecting rod and the damping block 9 to move in the hole groove of the housing 101.

[0061] In the air outlet structure 2-2 disclosed in the present invention, the blade connecting rod 8 can be hidden to the outside of the air outlet structure 2-2, that is, the inside of the auxiliary instrument panel 2-1. Passengers in the cockpit cannot see the messy connecting rod mechanism, and the visual experience of the entire air outlet is cleaner and tidier. At the same time, the damping block 9 can effectively avoid the situation of poor damping feeling when the air outlet is adjusted up and down, which significantly improves the refinement level of the product, brings better perceived comfort to customers, and improves product competitiveness.

[0062] When assembling:

[0063] The upper shell 7 and the lower shell 11 are first snapped together, and then the spring, rotating shaft and guide column are installed in the right hole of the front blade 21. After the damping block 9 is integrated with the connecting rod through secondary injection molding, they are installed together on the left side of the two front blades 21. Secondly, the right side shafts of the two front blades 21 are respectively installed in the two holes of the middle bridge, and the two front blades 21 installed together are installed on the upper shell 7 together, and finally the blade bracket 10 is snapped onto the upper shell 7.

[0064] When the front blade 21 rotates, it is brought to the connecting rod and the damping block 9 and moves in the plug-in slot 1-12 of the housing 101.

[0065] Obviously, the specific implementation of the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned methods. As long as various non-substantial improvements are made using the method concept and technical solution of the present invention, they are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An air outlet structure, characterized in that: It comprises a shell; a blade mechanism for guiding flow is arranged in the shell; the blade mechanism is connected to the shell through a connecting rod mechanism; The connecting rod mechanism comprises a blade connecting rod; a damping block is arranged on the blade connecting rod; and the blade connecting rod is plugged into the shell through the damping block.

2. The air outlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The blade mechanism comprises at least one front blade; at least one end of each front blade is connected to the shell through a connecting rod mechanism; the connecting rod mechanism is located outside the shell; at least one end of the front blade is connected to the connecting rod mechanism through a connecting mechanism.

3. The air outlet structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connection mechanism comprises a connection pin shaft arranged at the end of the front blade, the connection pin shaft passes through the shell and extends from the inside of the shell to the outside of the shell; the connection pin shaft is rotationally connected to the blade connecting rod.

4. The air outlet structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting pin is rotatably connected to the blade connecting rod through a connecting plate.

5. The air outlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell comprises a shell body, a plug-in mechanism is arranged outside the shell body, the plug-in mechanism comprises a plug-in frame arranged on the shell body, a plug-in slot is arranged on the plug-in frame, and the blade connecting rod is plugged into the plug-in slot of the plug-in frame through a damping block.

6. The air outlet structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The plug-in frame is provided with a blade bracket; the blade bracket cover is arranged on the blade connecting rod; the side surface of the blade bracket is clamped on the plug-in frame.

7. The air outlet structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The plug-in mechanism is arranged on a lower housing in the housing.

8. The air outlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shell includes a shell body, the shell body includes an upper shell and a lower shell, the upper shell is arranged relatively close to the shell; the upper shell includes an upper shell body, the interior of the upper shell body is hollow to form an upper shell cavity; the vertical section of the upper shell cavity is in the shape of an inverted cone.

9. The air outlet structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The upper shell and the lower shell are arranged at the joints in a staggered manner; at one end where the upper shell and the lower shell are joined to each other, the cross-sectional area of ​​the opening at the end of the upper shell is smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the opening at the end of the lower shell.

10. A secondary instrument panel assembly, characterized in that: It comprises a sub-instrument panel, which is provided with an assembly notch, in which the air outlet structure and the decorative strip as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8 are installed; the decorative strip is connected to the upper shell in the air outlet structure.

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