Air duct structure capable of meeting heating or refrigerating requirement of tent outside vehicle and vehicle

Abstract

The air duct structure comprises an air duct, a connector at one end of the air duct is connected with an air outlet of a vehicle-mounted air conditioner, the air duct is fixed in a vehicle body in a hidden mode, and a vehicle body stand column is provided with an air duct external connector capable of being plugged. And the interface at the other end of the air duct is communicated with the external interface of the air duct. According to the air duct structure designed by the invention, the appearance integrity of the vehicle cannot be influenced, the original attractiveness of the vehicle is kept, the abrupt feeling possibly caused by external arrangement of the air duct is avoided, and the appearance of the vehicle still keeps a concise and smooth visual effect. And on the other hand, the air duct can be protected to a certain extent by being hidden in the automobile body, the risk that the air duct is damaged by external factors (such as collision, wind and rain) is reduced, the service life of the air duct is prolonged, and it is ensured that the air duct can play a role continuously and stably.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of automobile structures, and in particular to an air duct structure and a vehicle that can meet the heating or cooling needs of an external tent of a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] With the emergence of the self-driving travel craze, many customers are keen to install tents on the roof or set up tents outside the car to enrich the travel experience. However, the environmental comfort inside the tent faces challenges, and heating and cooling issues have become key pain points, especially in winter and summer. Extreme climate conditions make the temperature inside the tent greatly affect the customer's rest quality and travel experience. Providing appropriate heating and cooling functions for the tent in the car has become an important requirement for improving the self-driving travel experience.

[0003] Currently, a common solution is to use a three-way connection to the main air duct of the air conditioner to achieve connection with the external tent. This method aims to use the vehicle's own air conditioning system to guide the cold and warm air into the roof tent to adjust the temperature environment inside the tent and provide relatively comfortable space conditions for users resting in the tent.

[0004] Although the existing solution of connecting the main air duct of the air conditioner through a three-way connection has certain feasibility, it also has obvious drawbacks. Due to the large differences in the structure of the main air duct of the air conditioner in different models, this solution is difficult to be widely applied to various models, and its feasibility is greatly reduced. In addition, this method of connecting the air duct of the air conditioner in the car often requires opening the door to perform the connection operation. In rainy and snowy weather conditions, this will undoubtedly destroy the sealed environment in the car, causing rainwater, snowflakes, etc. to enter the car, which will have an adverse effect on the facilities in the car and the comfort experience of the passengers. At the same time, it may also cause some safety hazards, such as circuit short circuits and other problems. Summary of the invention

[0005] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the shortcomings of the above-mentioned background technology and provide an air duct structure and a vehicle that can meet the heating and cooling needs of the tent outside the vehicle without affecting the sealing performance of the vehicle.

[0006] To achieve this purpose, the air duct structure designed by the present invention meets the heating or cooling needs of an outdoor tent, including an air duct, one end interface of the air duct is connected to the air outlet of the vehicle air conditioner, the air duct is hidden and fixed inside the vehicle body, a blockable external interface of the air duct is opened on the vehicle body pillar, and the other end interface of the air duct is connected to the external interface of the air duct.

[0007] Furthermore, the air duct is hidden and fixed inside the vehicle body floor and the vehicle body B-pillar, and the air duct includes a vehicle body floor mounting section and a vehicle body B-pillar mounting section.

[0008] Furthermore, the vehicle body floor mounting section is arranged between the vehicle body carpet and the vehicle body front floor.

[0009] Furthermore, the vehicle body B-pillar mounting section is arranged between the B-pillar outer panel and the B-pillar inner panel, and is fixed on the B-pillar sheet metal between the B-pillar outer panel and the B-pillar inner panel.

[0010] Furthermore, the air duct is hidden and fixed inside the vehicle body floor and the vehicle body C-pillar, and the air duct includes a vehicle body floor mounting section and a vehicle body C-pillar mounting section.

[0011] Furthermore, the vehicle body floor mounting section includes a vehicle body front floor mounting section arranged between the vehicle body carpet and the vehicle body front floor, and a vehicle body rear floor mounting section arranged between the vehicle body carpet and the vehicle body rear floor.

[0012] Furthermore, the vehicle body C-pillar mounting section is arranged between the C-pillar outer panel and the C-pillar inner panel, and is fixed on the C-pillar sheet metal between the C-pillar outer panel and the C-pillar inner panel.

[0013] Furthermore, an air duct plugging cover is detachably fixed to the external interface of the air duct, and a sealing member is provided between the air duct plugging cover and the vehicle body pillar.

[0014] Furthermore, the air duct external interface is located at the upper part of the vehicle body pillar.

[0015] Furthermore, a vehicle includes the above-mentioned air duct structure that meets the heating or cooling needs of the tent outside the vehicle.

[0016] The beneficial effect of the present invention is that the core component of the air duct structure designed by the present invention is the air duct, and one end interface of the air duct is directly connected to the air outlet of the vehicle air conditioner. Such a design enables the air duct to obtain the cold and hot airflows generated by the vehicle air conditioner, and becomes a key channel for extending the cooling or heating function of the air conditioning system in the car to the tent outside the car. Through this close connection, it is ensured that the cold and hot airflows can be smoothly transmitted from the vehicle air conditioner to the air duct, laying the foundation for the subsequent provision of air of suitable temperature to the tent outside the car. Secondly, the air duct is cleverly hidden and fixed inside the vehicle body. This hidden design has many advantages. On the one hand, it will not affect the integrity of the appearance of the vehicle, maintain the original beauty of the vehicle, avoid the abrupt feeling that may appear due to the external placement of the air duct, and keep the vehicle in a simple and smooth visual effect. On the other hand, hiding inside the vehicle body can also play a certain protective role for the air duct, reduce the risk of damage to the air duct by external factors (such as collision, wind and rain, etc.), extend the service life of the air duct, and ensure that it can play a role continuously and stably. A sealable external interface of the air duct is provided on the body pillar, and the interface at the other end of the air duct is connected to the external interface of the air duct. The body pillar is an important supporting part of the vehicle structure. Choosing to set the interface here not only utilizes the relatively stable structural characteristics of the pillar, but also establishes an effective connection channel between the air duct and the outside environment (i.e., the tent outside the vehicle) without affecting the overall layout of the vehicle. The sealable design increases the flexibility of use. When it is not necessary to transport hot and cold air flows to the tent outside the vehicle, the interface can be blocked to prevent external dust, debris, etc. from entering the air duct, affecting the normal use of the air duct and the operation of the vehicle air conditioning system. When the heating function of the vehicle air conditioner is turned on in the car, the air conditioning system will heat the air and send the hot air flow out through the air outlet. At this time, the air duct connected to the air outlet will receive these hot air flows and transmit them along the air duct path hidden inside the vehicle body. The hot air flow will eventually be transported to the tent outside the vehicle through the external interface of the air duct on the body pillar, thereby increasing the temperature inside the tent outside the vehicle and providing a warm and comfortable environment for people resting or moving in the tent. Similarly, when the refrigeration function of the vehicle air conditioner is turned on in the car, the air conditioning system will cool the air and send the cold air out through the air outlet. These cold air flows will also be transmitted through the air duct, and then enter the tent outside the car through the external interface of the air duct on the body pillar, so as to achieve the purpose of lowering the temperature inside the tent outside the car, so that the inside of the tent can remain cool and pleasant even in hot weather. The air duct structure designed in the present invention provides a convenient heating or cooling solution for the tent outside the car. There is no need to set up complex heating or cooling equipment separately in the tent. It is only necessary to use the existing vehicle air conditioning system of the vehicle and adjust the temperature in the tent through a simple air duct connection, which greatly saves equipment costs and installation space. At the same time, the sealable external interface design of the air duct makes its use more flexible.According to actual needs, it can be decided at any time whether to deliver hot and cold air to the tent outside the car. For example, when the tent is not needed during the day, the interface can be blocked, and when you need to rest in the tent at night, the interface can be opened for temperature adjustment. Since the air duct is hidden and fixed inside the car body, it is well integrated with the overall structure of the vehicle, giving people a sense of simplicity and efficiency. At the same time, the use of the car body pillar as a connection point further reflects the close integration of this structure with the vehicle, and improves the integration of the entire system. The air duct structure designed by the present invention allows campers to enjoy the warmth brought by the car air conditioner on cold nights, or keep cool in the tent on hot days, greatly improving the comfort of camping. When watching sports events and other activities outdoors and setting up a tent outside the car, the air duct structure can adjust the temperature in the tent in time according to the weather conditions, so that the audience has a better viewing experience in the tent, which is not affected by the outside temperature. On the way of long-distance travel, it is sometimes necessary to set up a tent outside the car as a temporary resting point. At this time, using this air duct structure can quickly and conveniently provide a suitable temperature in the tent, so that travelers can rest for a while in a comfortable environment and restore their energy. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the air duct arranged on the B-pillar and inside the vehicle body in the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a front view of the structure in which the external interface of the air duct is opened on the B-pillar of the vehicle body;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the air duct arranged between the front floor of the vehicle body and the vehicle body carpet in the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 It is a cross-sectional view of the structure in which the air duct is arranged inside the B-pillar of the vehicle body at the air duct blocking cover in the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the air duct arranged on the C-pillar and inside the vehicle body in the present invention;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a front view of the structure in which the external interface of the air duct in the present invention is opened on the C-pillar of the vehicle body;

[0023] Figure 7 It is a cross-sectional view of the structure in which the air duct is arranged inside the C-pillar of the vehicle body at the air duct blocking cover in the present invention;

[0024] Among them, 1—air duct, 2—onboard air conditioner, 3—air duct external interface, 4—body B-pillar, 5—body carpet, 6—body front floor, 7—B-pillar exterior trim, 8—B-pillar interior trim, 9—B-pillar sheet metal, 10—body C-pillar, 11—body rear floor, 12—C-pillar exterior trim, 13—C-pillar interior trim, 14—C-pillar sheet metal, 15—air duct plugging cover, 16—door sealing strip, 17—plugging cover sealing strip. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments. In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientations or positional relationships indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc. are based on the orientations or positional relationships 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.

[0026] The present invention designs a duct structure that meets the heating or cooling needs of an outdoor tent. In some embodiments, it includes an air duct 1, one end interface of the air duct 1 is connected to the air outlet of the vehicle air conditioner 2, the air duct 1 is hidden and fixed inside the vehicle body, and a blockable air duct external interface 3 is opened on the vehicle body pillar, and the other end interface of the air duct 1 is connected to the air duct external interface 3.

[0027] Embodiment 1

[0028] like Figure 1 As shown in FIG. 4 , the air duct 1 is hidden and fixed inside the vehicle body floor and the vehicle body B-pillar 4, and the air duct 1 includes a vehicle body floor mounting section and a vehicle body B-pillar mounting section. The vehicle body floor mounting section is arranged between the vehicle body carpet 5 and the vehicle body front floor 6. The vehicle body B-pillar mounting section is arranged between the B-pillar exterior panel 7 and the B-pillar interior panel 8, and is fixed on the B-pillar sheet metal 9 between the B-pillar exterior panel 7 and the B-pillar interior panel 8. An air duct plug 15 is detachably fixed at the air duct external interface 3, and a seal (plug seal strip 17) is provided between the air duct plug 15 and the vehicle body B-pillar 4, and the air duct external interface 3 is located at the upper part of the vehicle body B-pillar 4.

[0029] Embodiment 2

[0030] like Figure 5As shown in FIG. 7 , the air duct 1 is hidden and fixed inside the vehicle body floor and the vehicle body C-pillar 10, and the air duct 1 includes a vehicle body floor mounting section and a vehicle body C-pillar mounting section. The vehicle body floor mounting section includes a vehicle body front floor mounting section arranged between the vehicle body carpet 5 and the vehicle body front floor 6, and a vehicle body rear floor mounting section arranged between the vehicle body carpet 5 and the vehicle body rear floor 11. The vehicle body C-pillar mounting section is arranged between the C-pillar exterior panel 12 and the C-pillar interior panel 13, and is fixed on the C-pillar sheet metal 14 between the C-pillar exterior panel 12 and the C-pillar interior panel 13. An air duct plug 15 is detachably fixed at the air duct external interface 3, and a seal (plug seal strip 17) is provided between the air duct plug 15 and the vehicle body C-pillar 10. The air duct external interface 3 is located at the upper part of the vehicle body C-pillar 10.

[0031] In summary, the core component of the air duct structure designed by the present invention is the air duct, one end of which is directly connected to the air outlet of the vehicle air conditioner. Such a design enables the air duct to obtain the cold and hot airflows generated by the vehicle air conditioner, and becomes a key channel for extending the cooling or heating function of the air conditioning system in the car to the tent outside the car. Through this close connection, it is ensured that the cold and hot airflows can be smoothly transmitted from the vehicle air conditioner to the air duct, laying the foundation for the subsequent provision of air of suitable temperature to the tent outside the car. Secondly, the air duct is cleverly hidden and fixed inside the vehicle body. This hidden design has many advantages. On the one hand, it will not affect the overall appearance of the vehicle, maintain the original beauty of the vehicle, avoid the abrupt feeling that may appear due to the external placement of the air duct, and keep the vehicle in appearance. Simple and smooth visual effect. On the other hand, hiding inside the vehicle body can also play a certain protective role for the air duct, reduce the risk of damage to the air duct by external factors (such as collision, wind and rain, etc.), extend the service life of the air duct, and ensure that it can continue to play a role stably. A sealable external interface of the air duct is provided on the body pillar, and the interface at the other end of the air duct is connected to the external interface of the air duct. The body pillar is an important supporting part of the vehicle structure. Choosing to set the interface here not only utilizes the relatively stable structural characteristics of the pillar, but also establishes an effective connection channel between the air duct and the outside environment (i.e., the tent outside the vehicle) without affecting the overall layout of the vehicle. The sealable design increases the flexibility of use. When it is not necessary to transport hot and cold air flows to the tent outside the vehicle, the interface can be blocked to prevent external dust, debris, etc. from entering the air duct, affecting the normal use of the air duct and the operation of the vehicle air conditioning system. When the heating function of the vehicle air conditioner is turned on in the car, the air conditioning system will heat the air and send the hot air flow out through the air outlet. At this time, the air duct connected to the air outlet will receive these hot air flows and transmit them along the air duct path hidden inside the vehicle body. The hot air flow will eventually be transported to the tent outside the vehicle through the external interface of the air duct on the body pillar, thereby increasing the temperature inside the tent outside the vehicle and providing a warm and comfortable environment for people resting or moving in the tent. Similarly, when the refrigeration function of the vehicle air conditioner is turned on in the car, the air conditioning system will cool the air and send the cold air out through the air outlet. These cold air flows will also be transmitted through the air duct, and then enter the tent outside the car through the external interface of the air duct on the body pillar, so as to achieve the purpose of lowering the temperature inside the tent outside the car, so that the inside of the tent can remain cool and pleasant even in hot weather. The air duct structure designed in the present invention provides a convenient heating or cooling solution for the tent outside the car. There is no need to set up complex heating or cooling equipment separately in the tent. It is only necessary to use the existing vehicle air conditioning system of the vehicle and adjust the temperature in the tent through a simple air duct connection, which greatly saves equipment costs and installation space. At the same time, the sealable external interface design of the air duct makes its use more flexible.According to actual needs, it can be decided at any time whether to deliver hot and cold air to the tent outside the car. For example, when the tent is not needed during the day, the interface can be blocked, and when you need to rest in the tent at night, the interface can be opened for temperature adjustment. Since the air duct is hidden and fixed inside the car body, it is well integrated with the overall structure of the vehicle, giving people a sense of simplicity and efficiency. At the same time, the use of the car body pillar as a connection point further reflects the close integration of this structure with the vehicle, and improves the integration of the entire system. The air duct structure designed by the present invention allows campers to enjoy the warmth brought by the car air conditioner on cold nights, or keep cool in the tent on hot days, greatly improving the comfort of camping. When watching sports events and other activities outdoors and setting up a tent outside the car, the air duct structure can adjust the temperature in the tent in time according to the weather conditions, so that the audience has a better viewing experience in the tent, which is not affected by the outside temperature. On the way of long-distance travel, it is sometimes necessary to set up a tent outside the car as a temporary resting point. At this time, using this air duct structure can quickly and conveniently provide a suitable temperature in the tent, so that travelers can rest for a while in a comfortable environment and restore their energy.

[0032] Finally, it should be pointed out that the above embodiments are only representative examples of the present invention. Obviously, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and there are many variations. Any simple modification, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention should be considered to belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An air duct structure that meets the heating or cooling needs of an outdoor tent, comprising an air duct (1), one end of the air duct (1) is connected to the air outlet of a vehicle air conditioner (2), and is characterized in that: The air duct (1) is hidden and fixed inside the vehicle body, a sealable air duct external interface (3) is provided on the vehicle body pillar, and the other end interface of the air duct (1) is connected to the air duct external interface (3).

2. The air duct structure for satisfying the heating or cooling needs of the tent outside the vehicle as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The air duct (1) is hidden and fixed inside the vehicle body floor and the vehicle body B-pillar (4), and the air duct (1) comprises a vehicle body floor mounting section and a vehicle body B-pillar mounting section.

3. The air duct structure for satisfying the heating or cooling needs of the tent outside the vehicle as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The vehicle body floor mounting section is arranged between the vehicle body carpet (5) and the vehicle body front floor (6).

4. The air duct structure for satisfying the heating or cooling requirements of the tent outside the vehicle as claimed in claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The vehicle body B-pillar mounting section is arranged between the B-pillar outer panel (7) and the B-pillar inner panel (8), and is fixed on the B-pillar sheet metal (9) between the B-pillar outer panel (7) and the B-pillar inner panel (8).

5. The air duct structure for satisfying the heating or cooling needs of the tent outside the vehicle as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The air duct (1) is hidden and fixed inside the vehicle body floor and inside the vehicle body C-pillar (10), and the air duct (1) comprises a vehicle body floor mounting section and a vehicle body C-pillar mounting section.

6. The air duct structure for satisfying the heating or cooling requirements of the tent outside the vehicle as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: The vehicle body floor mounting section comprises a vehicle body front floor mounting section arranged between the vehicle body carpet (5) and the vehicle body front floor (6), and a vehicle body rear floor mounting section arranged between the vehicle body carpet (5) and the vehicle body rear floor (11).

7. The air duct structure for satisfying the heating or cooling requirements of the tent outside the vehicle as claimed in claim 5 or 6, characterized in that: The vehicle body C-pillar mounting section is arranged between a C-pillar outer panel (12) and a C-pillar inner panel (13), and is fixed on a C-pillar sheet metal (14) between the C-pillar outer panel (12) and the C-pillar inner panel (13).

8. The air duct structure for satisfying the heating or cooling needs of an exterior tent of a vehicle as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: An air duct blocking cover (15) is detachably fixed to the air duct external interface (3), and a sealing member is provided between the air duct blocking cover (15) and the vehicle body pillar.

9. The air duct structure for satisfying the heating or cooling needs of an exterior tent of a vehicle as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The air duct external interface (3) is located at the upper part of the vehicle body pillar.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: It includes the air duct structure described in any one of claims 1 to 9 above, which meets the heating or cooling needs of the tent outside the vehicle.

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