Vehicles and rain protection methods

Abstract

The present application discloses a vehicle and a rainproof method, which belong to the field of vehicle technology. The vehicle includes a vehicle door, a rainproof member and a vehicle window. The vehicle door has a window, a storage cavity is provided in the vehicle door, and the cavity wall of the storage cavity is provided with a through hole connected to the window. The rainproof member is waterproof and breathable, and the rainproof member is arranged opposite to the through hole. The rainproof member has a storage state and a rainproof state, wherein when the rainproof member is in the storage state, the rainproof member is located in the storage cavity. When the rainproof member switches from the storage state to the rainproof state, at least a part of the rainproof member passes through the through hole from the storage cavity and covers the window. The vehicle window is located on the side of the rainproof member facing the interior of the vehicle, and the vehicle window can be moved relative to the vehicle door to close or open the window. The technical solution of the present application can not only prevent rainwater from entering the vehicle, but also ensure the safety of the driver's driving.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a vehicle and a rain protection method. Background Art

[0002] When driving on rainy days, people often close the windows to prevent rain from entering the car. However, due to the imbalance in humidity and temperature between the inside and outside of the car, closing the windows prevents air from circulating between the two. This can easily cause the windshield and windows to fog up, affecting the driver's vision and posing a safety hazard. Therefore, how to prevent rain from entering the car while ensuring driver safety has become an urgent problem. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the present application provides a vehicle and a rain protection method, which can prevent rainwater from entering the vehicle and ensure the safety of the driver.

[0004] In one aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a vehicle, the vehicle comprising a door, a rain shield, and a window;

[0005] The vehicle door has a window, a receiving cavity is provided in the vehicle door, and a cavity wall of the receiving cavity is provided with a first through hole communicating with the window;

[0006] The rain shield is waterproof and breathable, and is disposed opposite to the first through hole. The rain shield has a storage state and a rainproof state. When the rain shield is in the storage state, the rain shield is located in the accommodating cavity. When the rain shield switches from the storage state to the rainproof state, at least a portion of the rain shield passes through the first through hole from the accommodating cavity and covers the window.

[0007] The vehicle window is located on a side of the rainproof member facing the interior of the vehicle, and the vehicle window can be moved relative to the vehicle door to close or open the window.

[0008] Optionally, the vehicle further comprises a controller and a drive mechanism;

[0009] A signal connection between the controller and the driving mechanism;

[0010] The driving mechanism is located in the accommodating cavity, the driving mechanism is connected to the rainproof member, and the driving mechanism is used to drive the rainproof member to move relative to the vehicle door in the height direction of the vehicle.

[0011] Optionally, the vehicle further includes an optical rain sensor, which is located outside the vehicle and has a signal connection with the controller.

[0012] Optionally, the driving mechanism includes a transmission assembly and a driving motor, the driving motor includes an output shaft, and the transmission assembly includes a gear, a first guide member, a second guide member, a first transmission member, and a second transmission member;

[0013] The gear is sleeved on the output shaft;

[0014] The first guide member and the second guide member are opposite and parallel to each other in the height direction of the vehicle, and the first guide member and the second guide member are respectively provided with a first guide groove and a second guide groove extending along the length direction of the vehicle. The first guide member is connected to the rainproof member and can move toward or away from the second guide member.

[0015] The first end of the first transmission member is engaged with the gear, and the second end is located in the first guide groove;

[0016] Two ends of the second transmission member are respectively located in the first guide groove and the second guide groove, and the second transmission member crosses and is hinged to the first transmission member.

[0017] Optionally, the vehicle further includes a first limiting member and a second limiting member located in the accommodating cavity, the first limiting member and the second limiting member being located on both sides of the driving mechanism, respectively, the first limiting member being provided with a first groove opening toward the driving mechanism, the second limiting member being provided with a second groove opening toward the driving mechanism, and both the first groove and the second groove extending in a height direction of the vehicle;

[0018] The rainproof member includes a first side and a second side that are oppositely arranged in the length direction of the vehicle door, and at least a portion of the first side and the second side are respectively located in the first groove and the second groove.

[0019] On the other hand, an embodiment of the present application further provides a rain protection method, which is applied to a vehicle described in any one of the above embodiments of the present application, and includes:

[0020] Obtaining the amount of rainfall in the environment where the vehicle is located;

[0021] In response to the rainfall being greater than a preset rainfall, a rainproof instruction is generated, wherein the rainproof instruction is used to control the driving mechanism to drive the rainproof element so that the rainproof element is in a rainproof state.

[0022] Optionally, in response to the rainfall being greater than a preset rainfall, generating a rain prevention instruction includes:

[0023] In response to the rainfall being greater than a preset rainfall, obtaining the vehicle window position;

[0024] The rain protection instruction is generated in response to the vehicle window being in the position of opening the window.

[0025] Optionally, in response to the rainfall being greater than a preset rainfall, generating a rain prevention instruction includes:

[0026] In response to the rainfall being greater than a preset rainfall, obtaining the vehicle window position;

[0027] In response to the vehicle window being in a position closing the window, obtaining a vehicle state;

[0028] In response to the vehicle being in the start-up state, a first descending instruction and the rain protection instruction are generated, wherein the first descending instruction is used to instruct the vehicle window to be moved to a position where the window is opened.

[0029] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0030] In response to the vehicle being in an engine-off state and having a passenger seated in the vehicle, a second descending instruction and the rain protection instruction are generated, wherein the second descending instruction is used to instruct the vehicle window to be moved to a position where the window is opened.

[0031] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0032] In response to the rainfall amount not being greater than the preset rainfall amount, a storage instruction is generated, wherein the storage instruction is used to control the driving mechanism to drive the rainproof piece so that the rainproof piece is in a stored state.

[0033] The vehicle provided in the embodiment of the present application includes a vehicle door, a rainproof member and a vehicle window. The vehicle door has a window, and a storage cavity is provided in the vehicle door. At least a portion of the rainproof member can pass through a first through hole provided on the cavity wall of the storage cavity and connected to the window to cover the window. Since the vehicle window is located on the side of the rainproof member facing the interior of the vehicle and the rainproof member is waterproof and breathable, when it rains in the environment where the vehicle is located, the vehicle window can be moved to a position where the window is open, and the rainproof member can be switched from a storage state in the storage cavity to a rainproof state covering the window. This can prevent rainwater from entering the vehicle and ensure air circulation inside and outside the vehicle, so that the windows or windshield are not easy to fog up, and the driver's driving vision will not be affected. In other words, the vehicle provided in the embodiment of the present application can prevent rainwater from entering the vehicle and ensure the safety of the driver's driving. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0034] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0035] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a vehicle provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0036] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of a vehicle provided by an embodiment of the present application when a rainproof component is in a stowed state and the vehicle window is closed;

[0037] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of a vehicle provided by an embodiment of the present application when a rainproof component is in a rainproof state and the vehicle window is open;

[0038] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of a vehicle window, rain deflector, and rain shield provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0039] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of a window, a rain deflector, and a rain shield in another vehicle provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0040] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A partial enlarged view of a window, a rain deflector, and a rain shield in another vehicle provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0041] Figure 7 This is a block diagram of some components in a vehicle provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0042] Figure 8 This is a flow chart of a rainproof method provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0043] Figure 9 This is a flow chart of another rain protection method provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0044] Reference numerals:

[0045] 100, vehicle door; 110, accommodating cavity; 120, vehicle door body; 130, window frame; 140, window; 111, first through hole; 112, second through hole; 131, first frame; 132, second frame; 133, third frame;

[0046] 200, rainproof member; 210, first side; 220, second side; 230, rainproof body; 240, support frame; 241, first bracket; 242, second bracket;

[0047] 300, car window;

[0048] 400, controller;

[0049] 500, driving mechanism; 510, transmission assembly; 520, driving motor; 511, gear; 512, first guide member; 513, second guide member; 514, first transmission member; 515, second transmission member; 521, output shaft; 5121, first guide groove; 5131, second guide groove;

[0050] 600, light rain sensor;

[0051] 700, first position limiting member;

[0052] 800, second limiting member;

[0053] 900, rain guide plate; 910, guide groove; 911, first guide groove; 912, second guide groove; 913, third guide groove.

[0054] The above drawings illustrate specific embodiments of the present application, which will be described in more detail below. These drawings and the textual description are not intended to limit the scope of the present application in any way, but rather to illustrate the concepts of the present application to those skilled in the art by reference to specific embodiments. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0055] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of this application clearer, the implementation methods of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0056] The terms used in the detailed description of this application are intended solely to illustrate the embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Unless otherwise defined, technical or scientific terms used herein should have the same ordinary meaning as those understood by persons of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terms "first," "second," "third," and similar terms used in this patent specification and claims do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish between different components. Similarly, terms such as "a" or "an" do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one. Terms such as "include" or "comprising" and similar terms mean that the elements or objects listed before "include" or "comprising" include the elements or objects listed after "include" or "comprising," and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. Terms such as "connected" or "connected" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections but may include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. Terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are used solely to indicate relative positions. When the absolute position of the described objects changes, the relative positions may also change accordingly.

[0057] Combine Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in one aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a vehicle, comprising a door 100, a rain shield 200, and a window 300. It should be understood that a vehicle generally comprises a plurality of doors 100, a plurality of rain shields 200, and a plurality of windows 300, with the doors 100, rain shields 200, and windows 300 corresponding to each other.

[0058] The vehicle door 100 has a window 140 and a receiving cavity 110 therein. The cavity wall of the receiving cavity 110 is provided with a first through-hole 111 that communicates with the window 140. A waterproof and breathable flashing 200 is disposed opposite the first through-hole 111. The flashing 200 has a stowed state and a rainproof state. In the stowed state, the flashing 200 is located within the receiving cavity 110. When the flashing 200 switches from the stowed state to the rainproof state, at least a portion of the flashing 200 passes through the first through-hole 111 from within the receiving cavity 110 and covers the window 140.

[0059] The window 300 is located on the side of the flashing 200 facing the interior of the vehicle. The window 300 can be moved relative to the door 100 to close or open the window 140. In some embodiments, the wall of the accommodating cavity 110 is further provided with a second through-hole 112 that communicates with the window 140. The second through-hole 112 and the first through-hole 111 are arranged side by side in the width direction of the vehicle and both extend along the length direction of the vehicle. At least a portion of the window 300 can be raised from the second through-hole 112 to cover at least a portion of the window 140. It should be understood that the window 300 can be driven by a lifting mechanism to be raised from the second through-hole 112 into the window 140 or lowered from the second through-hole 112 into the accommodating cavity 110.

[0060] When using the vehicle provided by the embodiment of the present application, when it rains in the vehicle's environment, the vehicle window 300 can be moved to a position where the window 140 is open, and the rain shield 200 can be switched from its storage state within the accommodating cavity 110 to a rainproof state where it covers the window 140. Because the rain shield 200 is waterproof and breathable and the vehicle window 300 opens the window 140, the rain shield 200 covering the window 140 can prevent rain from entering the vehicle while ensuring air circulation inside and outside the vehicle. This prevents the vehicle window 300 or windshield from fogging up, and the driver's vision is not affected by fogging. In other words, the vehicle provided by the embodiment of the present application can prevent rain from entering the vehicle while ensuring the driver's driving safety.

[0061] The following is combined with Figures 1 to 7 The details and functions of the vehicle provided in the embodiments of the present application are described in more detail.

[0062] In some embodiments, the rain shield 200 is light-transmissive. Thus, when the rain shield 200 covers the window 140 , it ensures normal transmission of light inside and outside the vehicle. In some embodiments, the rain shield 200 is light-blocking. Thus, when the rain shield 200 covers the window 140 , it also provides sun protection.

[0063] Combine Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, a vehicle door 100 includes a door body 120 and a window frame 130. The door body has a receiving cavity 110. The window frame 130 includes a first frame 131, a second frame 132, and a third frame 133 connected in sequence. The first frame 131 and the third frame 133 are arranged opposite each other and are respectively connected to the door body. The first frame 131, the second frame 132, the third frame 133, and the side of the door body facing away from the ground enclose a window 140.

[0064] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the rain shield 200 includes a rain shield body 230 and a support frame 240. The support frame 240 is arranged along the circumference of the body, and the side of the support frame 240 away from the second frame 132 is connected to the driving mechanism 500. It should be noted that the support frame 240 can fix and support the body to prevent the body from deformation.

[0065] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the vehicle further includes a rain deflector 900. The rain deflector 900 is connected to the side of the rain shield 200 facing the second frame 132 and extends toward the vehicle window 300. The side of the rain deflector 900 near the vehicle window 300 is flush with the side of the second through hole 112 near the first through hole 111. When the rain shield 200 is in the stowed state, the surface of the rain deflector 900 facing the accommodating cavity 110 abuts against the outer surface of the body located between the first through hole 111 and the second through hole 112. When the rain shield 200 switches from the stowed state to the rainproof state, the side of the rain deflector 900 facing the vehicle window 300 abuts against the outer surface of the vehicle window 300. Thus, as the rain shield 200 rises, the rain deflector 900 can scrape raindrops that have landed on the vehicle window 300, directing rainwater from the vehicle window 300 toward the rain shield 200. In this way, it can ensure that the rainproof member 200 is timely rainproof and the rainwater on the vehicle window 300 can be removed to ensure that the driver can clearly see the environment outside the vehicle through the vehicle window 300, thereby improving driving safety.

[0066] like Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the surface of the rain deflector 900 facing away from the accommodating cavity 110 is gradually inclined upward from the side connected to the rain shield 200 to the side abutting the vehicle window 300. Thus, rainwater on the vehicle window 300 is more easily guided by the rain deflector 900 to the rain shield 200.

[0067] Combine Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the surface of the rain deflector 900 facing away from the accommodating cavity 110 has a guide groove 910. The opening of the guide groove 910 faces away from the accommodating cavity 110 and includes a first guide groove 911, a second guide groove 912, and a third guide groove 913 that are sequentially connected. The first guide groove 911 and the third guide groove 913 are disposed opposite each other in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The groove wall of the second guide groove 912, which is away from the rain shield 200, abuts against the outer surface of the vehicle window 300. The support frame 240 includes a first bracket 241 and a second bracket 242 disposed opposite each other in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The first guide groove 911 extends toward the first bracket 241, and the second guide groove 912 extends toward the second bracket 242. With this arrangement, when the rain shield 200 is raised, rainwater on the outer surface of the vehicle window 300 can flow from the second guide groove 912 to the first guide groove 911 and the second guide groove 912, respectively, and then fall along the first bracket 241 and the second bracket 242. This ensures that the vehicle window 300 remains clear and prevents excessive rainwater from accumulating on the main body of the rain shield 200, maintaining good air permeability and facilitating air circulation inside and outside the vehicle, preventing fogging of the vehicle window 300 and windshield, and ensuring driving safety.

[0068] Combine Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the vehicle further includes a controller 400 and a drive mechanism 500. A signal connection is established between the controller 400 and the drive mechanism 500. The drive mechanism 500 is located within the accommodating cavity 110 and is connected to the rain shield 200. The drive mechanism 500 is configured to drive the rain shield 200 to move relative to the vehicle door 100 in the vehicle height direction. It should be understood that the use of the controller 400 and the drive mechanism 500 enables automatic raising and lowering of the rain shield 200, saving user effort and improving the user experience.

[0069] like Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the vehicle further includes an optical rain sensor 600, which is located outside the vehicle, and a signal connection is established between the optical rain sensor 600 and the controller 400. It should be noted that the optical rain sensor 600 is a sensor that uses optical principles to monitor rainfall. It mainly determines the presence of raindrops by emitting light beams and receiving scattered light, and calculates the rainfall based on the number and size of raindrops. The controller 400 is used to control the drive mechanism 500 to drive the rainproof member 200 to switch from the storage state to the rainproof state when the current rainfall detected by the optical rain sensor 600 is greater than the preset rainfall. With this arrangement, the rainproof member 200 can be automatically raised when it rains to provide timely rain protection, simplify user operations, and improve user experience.

[0070] Combine Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments, the drive mechanism 500 includes a transmission assembly 510 and a drive motor 520. The drive motor 520 includes an output shaft 521. The transmission assembly 510 includes a gear 511, a first guide member 512, a second guide member 513, a first transmission member 514, and a second transmission member 515. The gear 511 is sleeved on the output shaft 521. It should be noted that a signal connection is provided between the drive motor 520 and the controller 400. The first guide member 512 and the second guide member 513 are opposite and parallel to each other in the height direction of the vehicle. The first guide member 512 and the second guide member 513 are respectively provided with a first guide groove 5121 and a second guide groove 5131 extending along the length direction of the vehicle. The first guide member 512 is connected to the rain shield 200 and can move toward or away from the second guide member 513. The first end of the first transmission member 514 is meshed with the gear 511, and the second end is located in the first guide groove 5121. The two ends of the second transmission member 515 are respectively located in the first guide groove 5121 and the second guide groove 5131. The second transmission member 515 intersects and is hingedly connected to the first transmission member 514. This arrangement allows for more flexible control of the position of the rain shield 200. It should be noted that the second guide member 513 is fixed within the accommodating cavity 110. In some embodiments, the first end of the first transmission member 514 is arc-shaped, and the side of the arc facing the gear 511 has a tooth surface that meshes with the gear 511.

[0071] Combine Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the following describes the lifting principle of the rain shield 200: When the drive motor 520 rotates in the first direction, the gear 511 rotates synchronously with the output shaft 521 of the drive motor 520, and the gear 511 drives the first transmission member 514 to rotate in a second direction opposite to the first direction. Consequently, the second end of the first transmission member 514 and the end of the second transmission member 515 located within the first guide groove 5121 can move away from each other along the extension direction of the first guide groove 5121, and the first guide member 512 is also driven to move toward the second guide member 513, thereby storing the rain shield 200 in the accommodating chamber 110. When the drive motor 520 rotates in the second direction, the gear 511 rotates synchronously with the output shaft 521 of the drive motor 520, and the gear 511 drives the first transmission member 514 to rotate in the first direction. Then, the second end of the first transmission member 514 and the end of the second transmission member 515 located in the first guide groove 5121 can approach each other along the extension direction of the first guide groove 5121, and the first guide member 512 is pushed by the first transmission member 514 and the second transmission member 515 to move in the direction away from the second guide member 513 until at least a portion of the first guide member 512 passes through the first through hole 111 and covers the window 140.

[0072] like Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the vehicle further includes a first stopper 700 and a second stopper 800 located within the accommodating cavity 110. The first stopper 700 and the second stopper 800 are respectively located on either side of the drive mechanism 500. The first stopper 700 is provided with a first groove (not shown in the figure) opening toward the drive mechanism 500, and the second stopper 800 is provided with a second groove (not shown in the figure) opening toward the drive mechanism 500. Both the first groove and the second groove extend in the height direction of the vehicle. The rain shield 200 includes a first side 210 and a second side 220 arranged opposite to each other in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle door 100. At least a portion of the first side 210 and the second side 220 are respectively located within the first groove and the second groove. It should be understood that by providing the first stopper 700 and the second stopper 800, the rain shield 200 can be limited to prevent the rain shield 200 from deflecting during movement.

[0073] On the other hand, combined Figure 8 As shown, the embodiment of the present application also provides a rainproof method, which is applied to the vehicle described in any of the above embodiments of the present application. The rainproof method can be executed by a controller 400 on the vehicle. The rainproof method provided in the embodiment of the present application includes the following steps 101 to 102.

[0074] In step 101 , the controller 400 obtains the amount of rainfall in the environment where the vehicle is located.

[0075] It should be noted that the controller 400 can obtain the rainfall from the optical rainfall sensor 600 in real time or at preset intervals.

[0076] In step 102 , the controller 400 generates a rain prevention instruction in response to the rainfall being greater than a preset rainfall.

[0077] The rainproof instruction is used to control the drive mechanism 500 to drive the rainproof element 200 so that the rainproof element 200 is in a rainproof state. It should be noted that the composition and function of the drive mechanism 500 in the embodiment of the present application are the same as the composition and function of the drive mechanism 500 in the vehicle provided in the embodiment of the present application, and therefore will not be described in detail in this embodiment of the present application.

[0078] As can be seen from the above, the rainproofing method provided in the embodiments of the present application allows the rainproof member 200 to be promptly raised when it rains, preventing rainwater from entering the vehicle interior and achieving rainproofing. Furthermore, because the rainproof member 200 is waterproof and breathable, the vehicle window 300 does not need to seal the opening 140. With the rainproof member 200 covering the opening 140, ventilation is still possible inside and outside the vehicle. This prevents fogging of the vehicle window 300 or windshield, allowing the driver to clearly observe the exterior environment through the window 300 or windshield while driving, ensuring driving safety.

[0079] On the other hand, combined Figure 9 As shown, the embodiment of the present application also provides a rainproof method, which is applied to the vehicle described in any of the above embodiments of the present application. The rainproof method can be executed by a controller 400 on the vehicle. The rainproof method provided in the embodiment of the present application includes the following steps 201 to 203.

[0080] In step 201 , the controller 400 obtains the amount of rainfall in the environment where the vehicle is located.

[0081] It should be noted that step 201 is similar to step 101, so the embodiment of the present application will not be repeated here.

[0082] In step 202 , the controller 400 generates a rain prevention instruction in response to the rainfall being greater than a preset rainfall.

[0083] The rain protection command controls the driving mechanism 500 to drive the rain protection element 200, thereby placing the rain protection element 200 in a rain protection state. In some embodiments, the preset rainfall amount can be 0, so that the rain protection element 200 can be raised promptly upon detection of rain, thereby providing timely rain protection. It should be noted that the preset rainfall amount can also be set by the driver, for example, to be greater than 0.

[0084] In some embodiments, step 202 includes: the controller 400, in response to the rainfall being greater than a preset rainfall amount, obtaining the position of the vehicle window 300. In response to the vehicle window 300 being in the position where the window 140 is open, the controller 400 generates a rain protection instruction. This ensures that when the window 140 is open, the rain protection element 200 is switched to a rain protection state that covers the window 140. This ensures both rain protection and ventilation inside and outside the vehicle, preventing fogging of the vehicle window 300 or windshield.

[0085] In other embodiments, step 202 includes: the controller 400 obtains the position of the vehicle window 300 in response to the rainfall being greater than a preset rainfall amount. The controller 400 obtains the vehicle state in response to the vehicle window 300 being in the position of closing the window 140 .

[0086] In response to the vehicle being in the startup state, controller 400 generates a first lowering command and a rain shield command. The first lowering command instructs the vehicle window 300 to move to a position that opens the window 140. It will be appreciated that when the vehicle is in the startup state, the driver is driving the vehicle. While driving, the simultaneous lowering of window 300 and raising of rain shield 200 prevents rain from entering the vehicle while ensuring good ventilation inside and outside the vehicle, thereby preventing fogging of window 300 or the windshield and ensuring driving safety.

[0087] Alternatively, in response to the vehicle being ignition-off and a passenger seated inside, the controller 400 generates a second lowering command and a rain shield command, wherein the second lowering command instructs the window 300 to be moved to a position where the window 140 is open. It should be noted that sometimes a user may simply be inside the vehicle and not need to drive it, such as when a passenger is waiting for someone or taking shelter from the rain. In such cases, if the vehicle is not being driven and rain is detected and there is someone inside, the window 140 is promptly opened and the rain shield 200 is raised. This not only provides rain protection but also allows for timely ventilation inside and outside the vehicle, preventing discomfort caused by excessive stuffiness inside the vehicle and improving passenger comfort. It should be noted that a facial recognition device can be positioned inside the vehicle, facing the seat, to identify whether a passenger is seated. A signal connection is established between the controller 400 and the facial recognition device. The controller 400 can determine whether a passenger is seated based on the detection results of the facial recognition device.

[0088] In step 203 , the controller 400 generates a storage instruction in response to the rainfall amount not being greater than a preset rainfall amount.

[0089] The storage instruction is used to control the driving mechanism 500 to drive the rain shield 200 so that the rain shield 200 is in the storage state. In this way, the rain shield 200 can be stored in the accommodating cavity 110 in time when the rain stops or the rainfall is very light, thereby improving the flexibility of controlling the rain shield 200.

[0090] In some embodiments, the controller 400 generates a lifting instruction in response to the light intensity being greater than a preset intensity. The lifting instruction is used to control the window 300 to rise from the second through hole to a preset position. Since the window 300 has a light-shielding property, it can be used when the light is strong.

[0091] In some embodiments, the controller 400 controls the drive mechanism 500 to switch the rain shield 200 to a rainproof state in response to a first trigger operation. In response to a second trigger operation, the controller 400 controls the drive mechanism 500 to switch the rain shield 200 to a stowed state. It should be noted that the vehicle also includes a display screen connected to the controller 400, displaying a raise button and a lower button for controlling the state of the rain shield 200. The first trigger operation may, for example, be a user clicking the raise button. The second trigger operation may, for example, be a user operating a motor on the lower button.

[0092] From the above, it can be seen that the rainproof method provided in the embodiment of the present application can automatically raise the rainproof part 200 when it rains, thereby preventing rainwater from entering the car in time and avoiding fogging of the car window 300 or windshield, thereby ensuring driving safety.

[0093] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate other embodiments of the present invention after considering the specification and practicing the present invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present invention that follow the general principles of the present invention and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The description and examples are to be considered as exemplary only.

[0094] It should be understood that the present application is not limited to the exact structures described above and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present application is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A vehicle, characterized in that: The vehicle comprises a vehicle door (100), a rainproof member (200), a vehicle window (300), a controller (400), a driving mechanism (500), and an optical rain sensor (600); The vehicle door (100) has a window (140), a receiving cavity (110) is provided in the vehicle door (100), and a cavity wall of the receiving cavity (110) is provided with a first through hole (111) communicating with the window (140); The rainproof member (200) is waterproof and breathable. The rainproof member (200) is arranged opposite to the first through hole (111). The rainproof member (200) has a storage state and a rainproof state. When the rainproof member (200) is in the storage state, the rainproof member (200) is located in the accommodating cavity (110); when the rainproof member (200) switches from the storage state to the rainproof state, at least a portion of the rainproof member (200) passes through the first through hole (111) from the accommodating cavity (110) and covers the window (140). The vehicle window (300) is located on a side of the rainproof member (200) facing the interior of the vehicle, and the vehicle window (300) is movable relative to the vehicle door (100) to close or open the window (140); A signal connection is established between the controller (400) and the driving mechanism (500); The driving mechanism (500) is located in the accommodating cavity (110), the driving mechanism (500) is connected to the rainproof member (200), and the driving mechanism (500) is used to drive the rainproof member (200) to move relative to the vehicle door (100) in the height direction of the vehicle; The optical rain sensor (600) is located outside the vehicle, and a signal connection is established between the optical rain sensor (600) and the controller (400).

2. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that The driving mechanism (500) includes a transmission assembly (510) and a driving motor (520), the driving motor (520) includes an output shaft (521), and the transmission assembly (510) includes a gear (511), a first guide member (512), a second guide member (513), a first transmission member (514), and a second transmission member (515); The gear (511) is sleeved on the output shaft (521); The first guide member (512) and the second guide member (513) are opposite and parallel to each other in the height direction of the vehicle. The first guide member (512) and the second guide member (513) are respectively provided with a first guide groove (5121) and a second guide groove (5131) extending along the length direction of the vehicle. The first guide member (512) is connected to the rainproof member (200) and can move toward or away from the second guide member (513). The first end of the first transmission member (514) is engaged with the gear (511), and the second end is located in the first guide groove (5121); The two ends of the second transmission member (515) are respectively located in the first guide groove (5121) and the second guide groove (5131), and the second transmission member (515) and the first transmission member (514) are intersected and hinged together.

3. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein: The vehicle further comprises a first limiting member (700) and a second limiting member (800) located in the accommodating cavity (110), the first limiting member (700) and the second limiting member (800) being located on both sides of the driving mechanism (500), respectively, the first limiting member (700) being provided with a first groove opening toward the driving mechanism (500), the second limiting member (800) being provided with a second groove opening toward the driving mechanism (500), and the first groove and the second groove both extending in a height direction of the vehicle; The rainproof member (200) comprises a first side edge (210) and a second side edge (220) arranged opposite to each other in the length direction of the vehicle door (100), and at least a portion of the first side edge (210) and the second side edge (220) are respectively located in the first groove and the second groove.

4. A rain protection method, characterized in that: The method is applied to the vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, and the method includes: Obtaining the amount of rainfall in the environment where the vehicle is located; In response to the rainfall being greater than a preset rainfall, a rainproof instruction is generated, wherein the rainproof instruction is used to control the driving mechanism to drive the rainproof member (200) so that the rainproof member (200) is in a rainproof state.

5. The rainproof method according to claim 4, characterized in that: The step of generating a rain prevention instruction in response to the rainfall being greater than a preset rainfall comprises: In response to the rainfall being greater than a preset rainfall, obtaining the position of the vehicle window (300); In response to the vehicle window (300) being in a position to open the window (140), the rain protection instruction is generated.

6. The rainproof method according to claim 4, characterized in that: The step of generating a rain prevention instruction in response to the rainfall being greater than a preset rainfall comprises: In response to the rainfall being greater than a preset rainfall, obtaining the position of the vehicle window (300); In response to the vehicle window (300) being in a position closing the window (140), obtaining a vehicle state; In response to the vehicle state being a start-up state, a first descending instruction and the rain protection instruction are generated, wherein the first descending instruction is used to instruct the vehicle window (300) to be moved to a position where the window (140) is opened.

7. The rain protection method according to claim 6, characterized in that: The method further comprises: In response to the vehicle being in an off state and a passenger being seated in the vehicle, a second descending instruction and the rain protection instruction are generated, wherein the second descending instruction is used to instruct the vehicle window (300) to be moved to a position where the window (140) is opened.

8. The rainproof method according to claim 4, characterized in that: The method further comprises: In response to the rainfall being no greater than the preset rainfall, a storage instruction is generated, wherein the storage instruction is used to control the driving mechanism to drive the rainproof member (200) so that the rainproof member (200) is in a stored state.

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