Vehicle foot pad and vehicle

Abstract

The invention provides a vehicle foot pad and a vehicle, the vehicle foot pad is arranged in the vehicle for an occupant to place the foot, and the surface of the vehicle foot pad used for being in contact with the foot of the occupant is spread with grass serving as a plant. Compared with a traditional foot pad, the vehicle foot pad is more environment-friendly and beneficial to the body health of passengers due to the fact that real grass is used for forming the vehicle foot pad. More attractive appearance is achieved, and passengers can relax body and mind; intelligent control is achieved, and the maintenance efficiency is high; the foot touch feeling is better, and driving safety is facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle foot mat and a vehicle, and belongs to the technical field of vehicles. Background Art

[0002] In the interior of a vehicle, floor mats are usually laid on the floor to protect the original vehicle carpet from wear and dirt while providing a comfortable walking feeling.

[0003] Existing vehicle floor mats are basically made of synthetic chemical materials, which are environmentally friendly and easy to release odors, causing adverse effects on the air quality in the car and affecting the health of the occupants. In addition, as a part of the car interior, the appearance of the car floor mat is also very important for the occupants, while traditional car floor mats are insufficient in this regard and it is difficult to give the occupants a pleasant feeling. Moreover, traditional floor mats are usually too hard or too soft, lack sufficient support and resilience, and have a poor pedaling feel. When the vehicle is driven for a long time, the occupants are prone to foot fatigue. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems of traditional vehicle floor mats, the present disclosure provides a vehicle floor mat, which has significant improvements in environmental protection, aesthetics and comfort.

[0005] A first aspect of the present disclosure provides a vehicle floor mat, which is arranged in a vehicle for an occupant to place his / her feet, and a surface of the vehicle floor mat for contacting the occupant's feet is covered with grass as a plant.

[0006] According to the vehicle floor mat with the above-mentioned arrangement, it adopts grass, which is a natural plant, as the basic composition, avoiding the large-scale use of chemical synthetic products in traditional vehicle floor mats. Not only is the material more environmentally friendly, but it also has natural air purification ability, can absorb carbon dioxide in the air and release oxygen, which helps to improve the air quality in the car, reduce the accumulation of harmful substances, and is beneficial to the health of vehicle occupants; secondly, the touch of grass, which is a real plant, is softer than hard plastic or rubber floor mats, can provide gentler foot support, and reduce fatigue during long-distance driving or riding. The surface of the grass also has a certain friction, which can prevent the foot from sliding better than some smooth traditional floor mats. , especially when the vehicle is accelerating, braking or turning, the feet can be placed more stably on the foot mat, which can improve the safety and comfort of riding; secondly, the introduction of real plant grass realizes the integration of natural elements into the interior space of the car, which can bring a refreshing visual experience to the driver and passengers, add vitality and vigor, and can also choose different types of grass or design patterns according to different car models and passenger preferences to achieve personalized decoration and enhance the overall beauty of the vehicle; finally, grass, as a green plant, helps to relieve tension when driving or riding, so that passengers can feel the breath of nature even in a closed space inside the car, as if they were in nature.

[0007] Preferably, in the vehicle floor mat of the first aspect above, the vehicle floor mat comprises: a waterproof portion, which is the bottom layer of the vehicle floor mat and is used for contacting the floor of the vehicle; a matrix portion, which is laid on the upper side of the waterproof portion and serves as a growth matrix for the grass; and a lawn layer, which is the outermost layer and is composed of the grass for contacting the feet of the occupants.

[0008] According to the vehicle floor mat with the above-mentioned structure, the waterproof part serves as the bottom layer of the floor mat and is in direct contact with the vehicle floor. It can effectively prevent liquids such as water from penetrating into the floor and protect the floor from damage, which not only extends the service life of the vehicle floor but also reduces the vehicle maintenance cost; the matrix part serves as the growth matrix of grass and provides the grass with a stable growth environment and necessary nutrients.

[0009] Preferably, in the vehicle floor mat of the first aspect above, the vehicle floor mat further includes: a cover film portion, the cover film portion is laid on the upper side of the matrix portion, and a plurality of hole portions are spaced apart in the cover film portion, and the positions of the plurality of hole portions correspond to the positions of the grass, so that the cover film portion allows the grass in the growth matrix to grow and drill out upward through the hole portions while sealing the growth matrix in the matrix portion; and / or, a separator, the separator having a predetermined thickness; in a state where the cover film portion is provided, the separator is laid on the upper side of the cover film portion, or the separator embeds a portion of the separator into the cover film portion and the matrix portion from the upper side of the cover film portion; in a state where the cover film portion is not provided, the separator is laid on the upper side of the matrix portion, or the separator embeds a portion of the separator into the matrix portion from the upper side of the matrix portion; the separator allows the grass to grow and drill out upward, and the separator separates the occupant's feet from the matrix portion.

[0010] According to the vehicle floor mat having the above-mentioned structure, a cover film portion and / or a separator is further provided between the matrix portion and the lawn layer; the cover film portion further seals the matrix portion to prevent the matrix from scattering, while allowing the grass to grow upward through the hole portion, thereby ensuring the stability and durability of the lawn layer, so that the floor mat can maintain its beauty and greening effect for a long time; the separator not only allows the grass to grow upward, but also separates the feet of the occupants from the matrix portion, thereby avoiding direct contact between the feet and the wet or dirty matrix portion; not only the comfort of the floor mat is improved, but also the health of the feet of the occupants is protected.

[0011] Preferably, in the vehicle floor mat of the first aspect above, the growth substrate in the substrate portion is soil.

[0012] According to the vehicle floor mat having the above-mentioned structure, soil is used as the growth matrix in the matrix part, which has a wider applicability and lower maintenance cost compared with other growth matrices. Moreover, soil, as the basis for plant growth, is rich in various nutrients required by plants, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, etc., which can provide necessary nutritional support for the grass in the lawn layer and promote its healthy growth. It also has a certain water retention capacity and can store a certain amount of water for absorption and utilization by plant roots, thereby maintaining the moisture of the lawn layer and promoting the growth of grass.

[0013] Preferably, in the vehicle floor mat of the first aspect above, at least one moisture sensor is dispersed in the growth matrix of the matrix portion for sensing soil moisture.

[0014] According to the vehicle floor mat having the above-mentioned structure, by scattering one or more humidity sensors in the soil serving as the growth substrate of the matrix part, the humidity condition of the soil can be monitored in real time and accurately, so that the user or maintenance personnel of the vehicle floor mat can timely understand the soil humidity condition and perform operations such as watering or drainage accordingly to ensure that the soil maintains an appropriate humidity level to ensure the healthy growth of the plants and extend the service life of the floor mat.

[0015] Preferably, in the vehicle floor mat of the first aspect above, a water supply portion is also included, which includes: a water pipe, which is buried in the matrix portion or surrounds the matrix portion and has one or more water spray outlets facing the matrix portion; a water tank, which is connected to the water pipe and is used to supply water to the water pipe; an on-off valve, which is arranged between the water tank and the water pipe to control the water supply from the water tank to the water pipe.

[0016] According to the vehicle floor mat with the above-mentioned structure, the water supply part including the water pipe, the water tank and the opening and closing valve can automatically provide the required moisture to the matrix part without manual watering, thereby simplifying the maintenance process of the vehicle floor mat; by setting a reasonable number and position of water spray outlets, it can be ensured that the soil in the matrix part is evenly irrigated, which is conducive to the healthy growth of grass; the setting of the opening and closing valve enables the water supply from the water tank to the water pipe to be accurately controlled, avoiding the waste of water resources, and can also intelligently adjust the opening time and water supply of the opening and closing valve according to the feedback of the soil moisture sensor to realize intelligent control.

[0017] Preferably, in the vehicle floor mat of the first aspect above, it also includes a water supply portion, which includes: a water pipe, which is buried in the matrix portion or surrounds the matrix portion and has one or more water spray outlets facing the matrix portion; an interface portion, which is connected to the water pipe and the terminal portion can be connected to an external device.

[0018] According to the vehicle floor mat having the above-mentioned structure, unlike the aforementioned water supply part including a water tank, the water supply part includes an interface part, through which an external water source, for example, air conditioning condensate water of the vehicle, is connected to provide water for watering the grass, thereby reducing the number of components of the system and reducing the complexity and weight of the system. Although air conditioning condensate water is usually regarded as waste water, by connecting it to the irrigation system of the vehicle floor mat, the waste water can be reused, thereby reducing the waste of water resources.

[0019] Preferably, in the vehicle floor mat of the first aspect above, the waterproof portion or the cover film portion covers all sides of the vehicle floor mat.

[0020] According to the vehicle floor mat having the above-mentioned structure, the waterproof part or the cover film part is used to cover the four sides of the vehicle floor mat, so that the four sides of the vehicle floor mat are sealed, which prevents soil or water from flowing out from the periphery of the floor mat and seeping into the vehicle floor, avoids problems such as mildew, corrosion or odor caused by moisture accumulation, and maintains cleanliness.

[0021] Preferably, in the vehicle floor mat of the first aspect above, the cover film portion is a water-permeable film.

[0022] According to the vehicle floor mat having the above-mentioned structure, the cover film portion not only serves as a physical barrier to prevent soil from scattering, overflowing and losing, but also, due to its water permeability, can allow moisture to penetrate between the inner and outer sides of the cover film portion, so that moisture can penetrate from the inside of the soil into the external environment, while effectively preventing a large amount of external moisture from quickly penetrating into the soil, which helps to maintain the balance of soil moisture, neither allowing the soil to be too dry nor causing soil waterlogging or plant root rot due to excessive moisture, thereby ensuring the stability of the soil.

[0023] A second aspect of the present disclosure provides a vehicle having a vehicle floor mat system for the vehicle floor mat according to the first aspect, the vehicle floor mat system comprising: a spray portion disposed on the vehicle, the spray portion spraying water to the vehicle floor mat, or supplying water to the vehicle floor mat.

[0024] According to the vehicle of the second aspect, which is equipped with the vehicle floor mat system for the vehicle floor mat of the first aspect, water can be sprayed on the vehicle floor mat by a spraying portion provided on the vehicle to maintain soil moisture and promote plant growth.

[0025] Preferably, in the vehicle of the second aspect of the present disclosure, the vehicle floor mat system further includes: a control unit, which receives a signal emitted by a humidity sensor disposed on the vehicle floor mat, and when the control unit determines that the humidity indicated by the signal is lower than a predetermined threshold value, controls the spray unit to spray or supply water, or controls an on-off valve of a water supply unit disposed on the vehicle floor mat to open.

[0026] According to the vehicle of the second aspect with the above configuration, the water supply of the spraying part or the water supply part is controlled by the control part arranged on the vehicle in combination with the humidity sensor arranged on the vehicle foot pad, so that the intelligence and automation level of the vehicle foot pad system is significantly improved. The intelligent and automated control can automatically spray water or supply water according to the humidity of the foot pad, and can accurately control the water spraying amount or water supply amount without human intervention.

[0027] The vehicle floor mat according to the first aspect and the vehicle according to the second aspect of the present disclosure have been described above, and will be described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings to make the details of the present disclosure clearer. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] The accompanying drawings are used to better understand the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view of a vehicle foot mat according to the first and second embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0030] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic plan view of a matrix portion in a vehicle foot mat;

[0031] Figure 3 is a schematic perspective view of a vehicle according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0032] Figure 4 is another schematic perspective view of a vehicle according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] Reference numerals list

[0034] 10 Vehicle floor mats

[0035] 11 Waterproofing

[0036] 12 Matrix

[0037] 13. Cover film section

[0038] 14 Dividers

[0039] 140 Separator

[0040] 15 Lawn Layer

[0041] 150 Grass

[0042] 16 Sensors

[0043] 17 Water pipe

[0044] 100 Vehicles

[0045] 20 seats

[0046] 30 Spraying section DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] Hereinafter, the technical solution of the present invention will be more clearly illustrated by describing specific embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0048] It should be noted that the drawings of the present invention are only schematic diagrams for the purpose of clearly showing the parts related to the scheme of the present invention, and some non-essential parts that may exist are not shown. Therefore, these drawings should not be understood as limiting the present invention, and they may be different from the actual structure when used. In addition, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back", etc. that may appear in the following description to indicate the orientation or position are for the purpose of convenience of explanation and are not restrictive. Similarly, for the sake of clarity and conciseness, the description of well-known functions and structures is omitted in the following description.

[0049] If not otherwise specified, all embodiments and optional embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other to form a new technical solution.

[0050] Unless otherwise specified, all technical features and optional technical features of the present invention can be combined with each other to form a new technical solution.

[0051] If there is no special explanation, the "include" and "comprising" mentioned in the present invention represent open-ended or closed-ended expressions. For example, the "include" and "comprising" may represent that other components not listed may also be included or only the listed components may be included or only the listed components may be included.

[0052] If not specifically stated, in the present invention, the term "or" is inclusive. For example, the phrase "A or B" means "A, B, or both A and B". More specifically, any of the following conditions satisfies the condition "A or B": A is true (or exists) and B is false (or does not exist); A is false (or does not exist) and B is true (or exists); or both A and B are true (or exist).

[0053] <First Embodiment>

[0054] Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view of a vehicle floor mat 10 according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic plan view of the matrix portion 12 in the vehicle floor mat 10, and Figure 3 and Figure 4 A vehicle 100 to which the vehicle floor mat 10 of the first embodiment is applied is shown.

[0055] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 , Figure 4As shown, the vehicle floor mat 10 of the first embodiment of the present disclosure can be applied to a vehicle 100 for passengers to place their feet. Different from conventional floor mats made of chemical synthetic materials, the surface of the vehicle floor mat 10 of the present embodiment that is used to contact the passenger's feet is covered with grass 150 as a plant.

[0056] although Figure 3 and Figure 4 The vehicle floor mat 10 is schematically shown as being laid on the vehicle floor of the driver's seat. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the vehicle floor mat 10 of this embodiment can be laid on any desired portion of the vehicle, such as the front passenger seat or the back seat, so as to provide space for the feet of each occupant of the vehicle.

[0057] The shape of the vehicle floor mat 10 is not limited to the rectangular shape shown in the figure, and the shape in the figure is only schematically shown for the convenience of description. The shape of the vehicle floor mat can be designed into any matching shape according to the vehicle model, as long as it can be well laid on the vehicle floor.

[0058] In the figure, the grass 150 exposed on the upper surface of the vehicle mat 10 is taken as an example of grass of the same type and color, however, this is not limiting. The grass of the vehicle mat 10 can be customized and laid according to the user's preferences. For example, by laying various grasses with different colors, various patterns and styles composed of natural grass can be formed on the surface of the vehicle mat 10, meeting the personalized requirements of the user and adding fun and vitality to the vehicle.

[0059] In the first embodiment, the vehicle foot mat 10 uses grass, which is a natural plant, as a basic component, avoiding the large-scale use of chemical synthetic products in traditional vehicle foot mats. Not only is the material more environmentally friendly, but it also has natural air purification capabilities, can absorb carbon dioxide in the air and release oxygen, which helps to improve the air quality in the car, reduce the accumulation of harmful substances, and is beneficial to the health of vehicle occupants; secondly, the touch of grass, which is a real plant, is softer than hard plastic or rubber foot mats, and can provide gentler foot support, reducing fatigue during long-distance driving or riding. The surface of the grass also has a certain friction, which can prevent the foot from sliding better than some smooth traditional foot mats, especially when the vehicle accelerates. When driving, braking or turning, the feet can be placed more stably on the foot mat, which can improve the safety and comfort of riding; secondly, the introduction of real grass plants realizes the integration of natural elements into the interior space of the car, breaking the single color and material of traditional interior decoration, which can bring a refreshing visual experience to the driver and passengers, add vitality and vigor, and can also choose different types of grass or design patterns according to different car models and passenger preferences to achieve personalized decoration and enhance the overall beauty of the vehicle; finally, grass, as a green plant, helps to relieve tension when driving or riding, so that passengers can feel the breath of nature even in a closed space inside the car, as if they were in nature.

[0060] Regarding the structure of the vehicle floor mat 10 of the first embodiment, Figure 1 As shown, it is preferred that the vehicle foot mat 10 includes, from bottom to top,: a waterproof portion 11, which is the bottom layer of the vehicle foot mat 10 and is used to contact the floor of the vehicle 100; a matrix portion 12, which is laid on the upper side of the waterproof portion 11 and serves as a growth matrix for grass; a cover film portion 13, which is laid on the upper side of the matrix portion 12, and has a plurality of holes (not shown) spaced apart in the cover film portion 13, the positions of the plurality of holes corresponding to the positions of the grass 150, so that the cover film portion 13 allows the grass 150 in the growth matrix to grow and drill out upward through the holes while sealing the growth matrix in the matrix portion 12; a partition 14, which has a predetermined thickness and is laid on the upper side of the cover film portion 13, the partition 14 allows the grass 150 to grow and drill out upward, and the partition 14 separates the occupant's feet from the cover film portion 13; and a lawn layer 15, which is composed of the grass 150 exposed from the partition 14.

[0061] According to the vehicle floor mat 10 with the above-mentioned structure, the waterproof part serves as the bottom layer of the vehicle floor mat 10 and is in direct contact with the vehicle floor, which can effectively prevent liquids such as moisture from penetrating into the floor and protect the floor from damage, which not only prolongs the service life of the vehicle floor but also reduces the vehicle maintenance cost; the matrix part 11 serves as the growth matrix of the grass and provides a stable growth environment and necessary nutrients for the grass; the cover film part 12 further seals the matrix part 11 to prevent the matrix from scattering, while allowing the grass to grow upward through the hole part, ensuring the stability and durability of the lawn layer, so that the vehicle floor mat 10 can maintain its beauty and greening effect for a long time; the partition 14 not only allows the grass to grow upward, but also separates the feet of the occupants from the cover film part 12, avoiding direct contact between the feet and the wet or dirty matrix part 11; it not only improves the comfort of the foot mat, but also protects the health of the occupants' feet; the lawn layer 15 forms a greening area inside the vehicle, which is not only beautiful but also may help to improve the air quality inside the vehicle.

[0062] The waterproof part 11, the cover film part 12 and the separator 14 of the vehicle floor mat 10 are preferably made of flexible materials so as to be easy to fit the shape of the floor when laid. At the same time, the vehicle floor mat 10 can be easily rolled up and placed when needed.

[0063] For the separator 14, Figure 1 The figure shows a form composed of a plurality of grid-shaped partition blocks 140 arranged together, but this is not restrictive. The shape of the partition block 140 is not limited to the square shown in the figure, but can also be a polygon such as a triangle, circle, rhombus, pentagon, hexagon, etc., and the partition block 140 can be not only in one shape, but can be combined with partition blocks of multiple shapes to form the partition 14. As long as it can provide support for the feet and does not affect the grass from drilling out, it can take any shape. The partition 14 has a certain thickness, for example, 0.5cm to 3cm, which can be selected as needed. In special cases, it is also feasible to select a thickness dimension thinner than 0.5cm or a thickness dimension larger than 3cm.

[0064] In addition, each partition block 140 does not have to be integrally formed together, but can be clamped together to form an integral partition 14, each partition block 140 is connected together by injection-molded soft glue or a small hinge mechanism, and the intersection of each integral block is placed on the same waterproof part. Soil (there is a distance between the soil and the top of the partition block) and grass are placed in the hollow part of each partition block 140. Each vertical wall of the partition block 140 has a predetermined thickness, so as to ensure that the partition 140 will not collapse when the foot steps on it.

[0065] In the vehicle mat 10 of the present embodiment, the growth matrix in the matrix portion 12 can be soil. Using soil as the growth matrix in the matrix portion has a wider applicability and lower maintenance cost compared to other growth matrices. Moreover, soil, as the basis for plant growth, is rich in various nutrients required by plants, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, etc., and can provide necessary nutritional support for the grass in the lawn layer to promote its healthy growth. It also has a certain water retention capacity and can store a certain amount of water for plant root absorption and utilization, maintaining the moisture of the lawn layer and promoting the growth of grass. Of course, other soilless growth matrices are also feasible, and soil is not restrictive here.

[0066] like Figure 2 As shown, in the vehicle floor mat 10 of the present embodiment, one or more humidity sensors 16 are dispersed in the growth substrate of the substrate portion 12, ie, the soil, for sensing the humidity of the soil. Figure 2 The number and arrangement positions of the humidity sensors 16 shown in the figure are only examples, and the appropriate number and arrangement positions can be selected according to the size of the foot pad, etc. The humidity sensor 16 can be powered by wire. In this way, a power supply interface can be reserved on the vehicle foot pad, such as the lower side or the peripheral side, and the power line of the humidity sensor 16 is integrated into the power supply interface. Therefore, when in use, each humidity sensor 16 can be powered by connecting to the vehicle power supply. The humidity sensor 16 can also be powered by a separate battery. Since the current required for the humidity sensor itself to work is very small, the battery of the humidity sensor can work for several years, which can basically meet normal work within the normal life of the vehicle foot pad.

[0067] By distributing more than one humidity sensor 16 in the soil as the growth substrate of the matrix part 12, the humidity condition of the soil can be monitored in real time and accurately, so that the user or maintenance personnel of the vehicle mat 10 can timely understand the soil humidity condition, and perform watering or drainage operations accordingly to ensure that the soil maintains a suitable humidity level to ensure the healthy growth of the plant and extend the service life of the mat. The humidity sensor has an antenna part, which can communicate signals with an external control device, for example, it can communicate with a control unit on the vehicle or a mobile device such as a mobile phone of the user, so as to display the current soil humidity condition of the vehicle mat 10 on the control unit or the mobile device such as the mobile phone, and in addition to automatic control, the user can also operate on the control unit or the mobile phone to achieve watering and other operations.

[0068] The vehicle foot mat 10 of this embodiment also includes a water supply portion, which includes: Figure 2The water pipe 17 shown is buried in the matrix portion 12 and has one or more water spray outlets (not shown) facing the matrix portion 12; a water tank (not shown), which is connected to the water pipe and is used to supply water to the water pipe; an on-off valve (not shown), which is arranged between the water tank and the water pipe to control the water supply from the water tank to the water pipe. Figure 2 The water pipe 17 is only an example, and its number and arrangement position can be designed according to actual conditions. For example, it can be not an annular water pipe, but also a plurality of crisscross water pipes. For example, the water pipe is not necessarily buried in the matrix part 12, but can also surround the matrix part 12. In other words, it surrounds the whole circumference of the matrix part 12 so that the water spray port faces the inside to spray water to the vehicle foot pad. The connection between the water tank and the on-off valve is detachable. When the water in the water tank is exhausted, the water tank can be removed and then refilled with water and then connected to the on-off valve.

[0069] In the vehicle floor mat 10 of the present embodiment, a water supply part including a water pipe, a water tank and an on-off valve is utilized to automatically provide the required moisture to the matrix part without manual watering, thereby simplifying the maintenance process of the vehicle floor mat; by setting a reasonable number and position of water spray outlets, it is possible to ensure that the soil in the matrix part is evenly irrigated, which is beneficial to the healthy growth of grass; the setting of the on-off valve enables the water supply from the water tank to the water pipe to be precisely controlled, thereby avoiding the waste of water resources, and can also intelligently adjust the opening time and water supply of the on-off valve according to the feedback from the soil moisture sensor to realize intelligent control.

[0070] In the vehicle mat 10 of this embodiment, the waterproof part 11 or the cover film part 13 covers the periphery of the vehicle mat 10. The waterproof part or the cover film part covers the periphery of the vehicle mat, so that the periphery of the vehicle mat is sealed, which prevents soil or water from flowing out from the periphery of the mat and penetrating into the vehicle floor, and prevents problems such as mildew, corrosion or odor caused by moisture accumulation, and keeps it clean. The waterproof part 11 can be, for example, an integral edge protrusion, similar to a tray with a frame and a bottom, made of rubber or injection-molded soft rubber, and the other layers are integrated and placed on this tray.

[0071] In the vehicle floor mat 10 of this embodiment, the cover film portion 13 is a water-permeable film. The cover film portion 13 not only acts as a physical barrier to prevent soil from scattering, overflowing and losing, but also allows water to penetrate between the inner and outer sides of the cover film portion due to its water permeability, so that water can penetrate from the inside of the soil into the external environment, while effectively preventing a large amount of external water from quickly penetrating into the soil, which helps to maintain the balance of soil moisture, neither allowing the soil to be too dry, nor causing soil waterlogging or plant root rot due to excessive moisture, thereby ensuring soil stability.

[0072] The structure and technical effects of the vehicle floor mat 10 according to the first embodiment have been described in detail above, and other embodiments will be described below.

[0073] <Second Embodiment>

[0074] The vehicle foot mat of the second embodiment is basically the same as the vehicle foot mat of the first embodiment, with the only difference being that, instead of the water tank in the water supply portion of the first embodiment, in the second embodiment, a common interface portion may be provided on the vehicle foot mat, the interface portion being connected to the water pipe in the matrix portion, and the terminal end of the interface portion being capable of being connected to an external device.

[0075] The vehicle floor mat according to the second embodiment is different from the water supply part including a water tank in the first embodiment. The water supply part includes an interface part, through which an external water source, for example, air conditioning condensate water of the vehicle, is connected to provide water for watering the grass, thereby reducing the number of components of the system and reducing the complexity and weight of the system. Although air conditioning condensate water is usually regarded as waste water, by connecting it to the irrigation system of the vehicle floor mat, the waste water can be reused, thereby reducing the waste of water resources.

[0076] <Third Embodiment>

[0077] The third embodiment of the present disclosure provides a vehicle 100, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 The vehicle 100 has a vehicle foot mat system for the vehicle foot mat described in the first embodiment or the second embodiment, and the vehicle foot mat system includes: a spraying portion 30 disposed on the vehicle, the spraying portion sprays water to the vehicle foot mat, or supplies water to the vehicle foot mat.

[0078] In the vehicle 100 of the third embodiment, as Figure 3 As shown, the spray part 30 can be arranged at the lower side of the seat 30, spraying water toward the vehicle foot mat 10, or docking with the interface of the vehicle foot mat 10 to supply water. The water used by the spray part can be the condensed water of the vehicle air conditioner, or can be a water tank arranged at the lower side of the seat. The spray part arranged in the vehicle is used to spray or supply water to the vehicle foot mat to maintain soil moisture and promote plant growth.

[0079] In the vehicle 100 of the third embodiment, the vehicle floor mat system further includes: a control unit, which receives a signal from a humidity sensor disposed on the vehicle floor mat, and when the control unit determines that the humidity indicated by the signal is lower than a predetermined threshold value, controls the spray unit to spray or supply water, or controls an on-off valve of a water supply unit disposed on the vehicle floor mat to open.

[0080] In the vehicle 100 of the third embodiment, the water supply of the spraying part or the water supply part is controlled by the control part arranged on the vehicle in combination with the humidity sensor arranged on the vehicle foot pad, so that the intelligence and automation level of the vehicle foot pad system is significantly improved. The intelligent and automated control can automatically spray water or supply water according to the humidity of the foot pad, and can accurately control the amount of water sprayed or supplied without human intervention.

[0081] Of course, as described in the first embodiment, in addition to control by the control unit provided on the vehicle, it is also possible to communicate with the humidity sensor through a mobile device such as a mobile phone and intelligently control the water spraying situation.

[0082] <Other embodiments>

[0083] In the above embodiments, the vehicle floor mat 10 is described as including the waterproof portion 11, the matrix portion 12, the cover film portion 13, the partition 14 and the turf layer 15, but the structure of the vehicle floor mat 10 is not limited thereto. For example, the vehicle floor mat 10 may omit one or both of the cover film portion and the partition 14.

[0084] The various embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail above. The vehicle floor mats formed by using real grass are more environmentally friendly and beneficial to the health of the occupants compared to traditional floor mats; more beautiful and beneficial to the relaxation of the occupants; intelligently controlled and highly efficient to maintain; and provide a better touch to the feet, which is beneficial to driving safety.

[0085] The above specific implementations do not constitute a limitation on the protection scope of the present invention. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications, combinations, sub-combinations and substitutions may occur depending on design requirements and other factors. Any modification, equivalent substitution and improvement made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle foot mat, arranged in a vehicle for passengers to place their feet, characterized in that: The surface of the vehicle floor mat for contact with the feet of the occupant is covered with grass as plants.

2. The vehicle floor mat according to claim 1, characterized in that: include: A waterproof portion, which is the bottom layer of the vehicle foot mat and is used to contact the floor of the vehicle; A matrix part, which is laid on the upper side of the waterproof part and serves as a growth matrix for the grass; and A lawn layer is an outermost layer and is composed of the grass for contact with the feet of the passenger.

3. The vehicle floor mat according to claim 2, characterized in that: Also includes: a cover film portion, the cover film portion being laid on the upper side of the matrix portion, and having a plurality of holes spaced apart therein, the positions of the plurality of holes corresponding to the positions of the grass, so that the cover film portion allows the grass in the growth matrix to grow upward through the holes while sealing the growth matrix in the matrix portion; and / or A partition having a predetermined thickness; when the cover film portion is provided, the partition is laid on the upper side of the cover film portion, or the partition allows a portion of the partition to be embedded in the cover film portion and the matrix portion from the upper side of the cover film portion; when the cover film portion is not provided, the partition is laid on the upper side of the matrix portion, or the partition allows a portion of the partition to be embedded in the matrix portion from the upper side of the matrix portion; the partition allows grass to grow upward and drill out, and the partition separates the occupant's feet from the matrix portion.

4. The vehicle floor mat according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: One or more humidity sensors are distributed in the growth substrate of the substrate part, and are used to sense the humidity of the growth substrate.

5. The vehicle foot mat according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that: It also includes a water supply part, which includes: a water pipe, which is buried in the matrix part or surrounds the matrix part and has one or more water spray outlets facing the matrix part; a water tank, which is connected to the water pipe and is used to supply water to the water pipe; an on-off valve, which is arranged between the water tank and the water pipe to control the water supply from the water tank to the water pipe.

6. The vehicle foot mat according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that: It also includes a water supply part, which includes: a water pipe, which is buried in the matrix part or surrounds the matrix part and has one or more water spray ports facing the matrix part; an interface part, which is connected to the water pipe and the terminal end can be connected to an external device.

7. The vehicle floor mat according to any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that: The waterproof portion or the cover film portion covers the periphery of the vehicle foot mat.

8. The vehicle floor mat according to any one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that: The cover film portion is a water-permeable film.

9. A vehicle having a vehicle floor mat system for the vehicle floor mat according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The vehicle floor mat system comprises: A spraying portion is provided on the vehicle, and the spraying portion sprays water to the vehicle floor mat or supplies water to the vehicle floor mat.

10. The vehicle according to claim 9, characterized in that The vehicle floor mat system further comprises: A control unit receives a signal from a humidity sensor disposed on the vehicle foot mat, and when the control unit determines that the humidity indicated by the signal is lower than a predetermined threshold, controls the spray unit to spray or supply water, or controls an on-off valve of a water supply unit disposed on the vehicle foot mat to open.

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