Retractable charging device
By using retractable cables and cable distributors in the window lifting system of the vehicle side door, the complex problem of current transmission when active glass is combined with traditional glass is solved, and the stable current transmission and effective darkening of active glass windows are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202280098181.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2022-07-15
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-04
AI Technical Summary
When combining active glass with traditional glass in vehicle side doors, there are complex technical difficulties in the transmission of current, including noise, vibration, humidity, direct water inlet, dust and salt environment.
Using retractable cables and cable distributors, the cables are retractable in the window lift system through retractable tools to ensure that current can be transmitted stably during the movement of the active glass window along the track.
It effectively reduces the mechanical and non-mechanical problems of active glass windows in the window lifting system, ensuring that current can be transmitted to the active glass windows stably, and realizes its darkening function.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The object of the invention relates to a charging device for a window lift system of a vehicle door and to a window lift system comprising such a charging device. Background Art
[0002] Automotive side glass has traditionally been clear or, in some cases, permanently tinted.
[0003] Recently, technological developments from other technical fields, such as those of architecture or decoration, have reached the automobile, as in the example of active glass that darkens on demand and by receiving an electric current.
[0004] Active glass has begun to find its way into the sunroofs of vehicles. However, there are technical problems when it comes to inserting active glass in the side doors of vehicles, because active glass is driven by an electric current, while conventional glass in the side doors of vehicles is mobile and is located on a window lift system that allows it to move (i.e. up and down). Therefore, replacing active glass with conventional glass in the window lift system and applying said electric current presents complex technical challenges.
[0005] The present invention proposes a solution to the aforementioned technical drawbacks of incorporating active glass into the side doors of vehicles. Summary of the invention
[0006] The invention obtains a solution to the technical problems associated with the implementation of active glass in the door of a vehicle by means of a retractable cable which allows the flow of electric current to the active glass in a manner which minimizes the mechanical and non-mechanical problems to which the glass of the window lifting system is subjected: noise, vibrations, humidity, direct ingress of water, dust, salt environment (corrosion), etc.
[0007] Thus, in a first aspect, the invention relates to a charging device for a window lift system for a vehicle door. The window lift system comprises an active system comprising an active glass window and a window wiring comprising a connector. Furthermore, the window lift system comprises a track on which the active glass window moves, wherein the active glass window is configured to be darkened by receiving an electric current through the window wiring and the connector.
[0008] The charging device cable distributor and the cable, the cable distributor includes a retractable tool, the cable is configured to be accommodated in the cable distributor, wherein the cable distributor allows the cable to be retracted by the retractable tool during the movement of the active glass window along the track. The cable distributor allows the cable to be extended and collected, occupying a very limited space in the door.
[0009] The cable includes a first end connectable to a current source providing current and a second end connected to a reverse connector. The reverse connector is configured as a connector connectable to an active system, establishing a circuit between the current source and the active glass window, allowing the passage of current, and wherein the current of the circuit acts on the active glass window, causing the active glass window to darken.
[0010] In several embodiments of the present invention, the cable distributor is configured to be connectable to a track, or to a drag car of an active glazing, or to an active glazing via a bracket configured to support the cable distributor, or to a vehicle door.
[0011] In several embodiments of the present invention, the first end of the cable may include a charging connector connectable to an energy source.
[0012] In several embodiments of the present invention, the cable distributor may include a passive element configured to reduce mechanical stress on the cable and prevent interruption of the connection between the connector and the counter connector. The passive element may include one or more fixing clips, flanges or fixing elements, preferably a groove or a labyrinth structure, and wherein the one or more fixing clips are connectable to the vehicle door.
[0013] A second aspect of the present invention relates to a window lift system for a vehicle door, comprising a charging device according to the first aspect of the present invention, an active system comprising an active glass window and a window wiring including a connector, an active glass window pulling mechanism, and a track on which the active glass window moves by the pulling mechanism.
[0014] In a specific embodiment, the cable distributor of the charging device can be connected to a track, or to a pulling mechanism of an active glass window, or to the active glass window through a bracket configured to support the cable distributor, or to a vehicle door.
[0015] In a specific embodiment, the window lift system further comprises a motor configured to cause the active glass window to move on the track via a drag mechanism. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] To supplement the description being made and in order to help better understand the characteristics of the charging device and the window lift system according to the invention, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description, representing the following by way of illustration and not limitation:
[0017] Figure 1 A charging device for a window lift system of a vehicle door according to the present invention is shown;
[0018] Figure 2A first view of a first example of a window lift system comprising a charging device according to the invention is shown, wherein a cable distributor is built on the rails of the window lift system;
[0019] Figure 3 Shows Figure 2 a second view of the first example of the window lift system shown;
[0020] Figure 4 A second example of a window lift system comprising a charging device according to the invention is shown, wherein a cable distributor of the charging device is built on the window pulling mechanism;
[0021] Figure 5 A third example of a window lift system comprising a charging device according to the invention is shown, wherein a cable distributor of the charging device is built onto the window;
[0022] Figure 6 A fourth example of a window lift system comprising a charging device according to the invention is shown, wherein a cable distributor for the charging device is built into the vehicle door. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0023] Figure 1 A charging device (100) for a window lift system (1000) for a vehicle door according to the present invention is shown.
[0024] The window lift system (1000) includes an active system (1010) including an active glass window (1020) and a window wiring (1030) including a connector (1040).
[0025] The window lifting system (1000) includes a track (1050) and a drag mechanism (1060) connected to an active glass window (1020). The drag mechanism (1060) allows the active glass window (1020) to move (e.g., Figure 2 Window lifting system (1000) is shown along with track (1050) and drag mechanism (1060).
[0026] The charging device (100) includes a cable distributor (110) including a retractable tool. As shown in several embodiments of the present invention, the cable distributor (110) can be attached to different parts of the window lifting system (1000), and for example, the cable distributor (110) can also be attached to the active glass window (1020) (see Figure 5 ), or attached to the door (see Figure 6 ).
[0027] The charging device (100) includes a cable (120) configured to be received in a cable distributor (110) in a "yo-yo" manner. The cable distributor (110) allows the cable (120) to be retracted during movement of the active glass window (1020) by a retractable tool included in the cable distributor (110).
[0028] like Figure 1 As shown, the cable (120) includes: a first end (A) and a second end (B), the first end (A) can be connected to a current source ( Figure 1 The current source may be a part of a vehicle with a door.
[0029] The reverse connector (130) is configured to be connectable to the connector (1040) of the active system (1010). Figure 1 , the reverse connector (130) of the charging device (100) is shown connected to the connector (1040).
[0030] The connection of the reverse connector (130) and the connector (1040) establishes a circuit between the vehicle's current source and the active glass window (1020), allowing current to flow. The current in the circuit drives the active glass window 1020, causing the active glass window 1020 to darken.
[0031] Figure 2 A first view of a first example of a window lift system (1000) comprising a charging device (100) according to the invention is shown. In this first example, a cable distributor (110) is built into a track (1050) of the window lift system (1000).
[0032] Figure 2 The active glass window 1020 and the connector 1040 (in Figure 2 Active system 1010 of window wiring 1030 shown in a detailed view of FIG.
[0033] Figure 2 A track (1050) and a pull mechanism (1060) connected to the active glazing (1020) are shown. The pull mechanism (1060) allows the active glazing (1020) to move via the track (1050).
[0034] The cable distributor (110) of the charging device (100) allows the cable (120) to be retracted and retracted by a retractable tool of the cable distributor (110) during movement of the active glass window (1020) via the track (1050).
[0035] The window lift system (1000) is also provided by Figure 2 The motor (1070) shown allows the active glass window (1020) to move in an automated manner.
[0036] The reverse connector (130) of the cable (120) is connected to the connector (1040) of the active system (1010) via the end (B) of the cable (120). As shown above, the end (A) can be connected to a current source ( Figure 2 not shown).
[0037] exist Figure 2 The detailed view of the embodiment more clearly shows the connection between the reverse connector (130) of the charging device (100) and the connector (1040) of the active system (1010), as well as the traction mechanism (1060), the track (1050), the active glass window (1020) and the window wiring (1030).
[0038] Figure 3 Shows Figure 2 A second view of the first example of a window lift system (1000) is shown. Figure 3 The counter connector (130) of the charging device (100) and the connector (1040) of the active system (1010) are shown.
[0039] exist Figure 3 In the detailed view of the embodiment, the cable distributor (110) of the charging device (100) is more clearly shown, which allows the cable (120) to be retracted by the retractable tool of the cable distributor (110) during the movement of the active glass window (1020) through the track (1050) via the pulling mechanism (1060).
[0040] Figure 4 A second example of a window lift system (1000) comprising a charging device (100) according to the invention is shown, wherein a cable distributor (110) of the charging device is built on a pulling mechanism (1060) of an active glass window (1020).
[0041] exist Figure 4 In the detailed view, the cable distributor (110) of the charging device (100) established on the drag mechanism (1060) is more clearly shown, as well as the connection between the cable (120), the reverse connector (130) of the charging device (100) and the connector (1040) of the active system (1010).
[0042] In addition, Figure 4A passive element (140) configured to reduce mechanical stress on the cable (120) is shown in a detailed view of FIG. The passive element (140) may include a fixing clip, a flange or a fixing element, preferably a groove or a labyrinth structure. The fixing clip may be attached to the vehicle door. In this example, the passive element (140) is a fixing clip that can be connected to the vehicle door (not shown in the figure).
[0043] In addition, Figure 4 In the detailed view of FIG. 1 , a charging connector ( 150 ) connectable to an energy source is shown at a first end (A) of the cable ( 120 ). The charging connector ( 150 ) allows the cable ( 120 ) to be connected to a power source on a battery.
[0044] Figure 5 A third example of a window lift system (1000) comprising a charging device (100) according to the invention is shown, wherein a cable distributor (110) of the charging device (100) is established on an active glass window (1020) via a bracket (160).
[0045] Figure 5 A detailed view of FIG. 1 shows a passive component (140) configured to reduce mechanical stress on the cable (120). In this example, the passive component 140 is a retaining clip that can be attached to a vehicle door (not shown).
[0046] Figure 6 A fourth example of a window lift system (1000) comprising a charging device (100) according to the present invention is shown, wherein a cable distributor (110) of the charging device (100) is configured to be connectable to a door of a vehicle (the door is Figure 6 not shown).
[0047] Figure 6 The detailed view of shows a passive element (140) configured to reduce mechanical stress on the cable (120). In this example, the passive element (140) has been built onto the drag mechanism (1060).
[0048] exist Figure 6 In the detailed view, the cable distributor (110) of the charging device (100) is also shown, as well as the connection between the cable (120), the counter connector (130) of the charging device (100) and the connector (1040) of the active system (1010).
Claims
1. A charging device (100) for a window lift system (1000) for a vehicle door, wherein: The window lifting system (1000) comprises an active system (1010) and a track (1050), wherein the active system (1010) comprises an active glass window (1020) and a window wiring (1030) comprising a connector (1040), wherein the active glass window (1020) moves on the track (1050), wherein the active glass window (1020) is configured to be darkened by receiving an electric current through the window wiring (1030), wherein the charging device (100) comprises: - a cable distributor (110), said cable distributor (110) comprising a retractable tool, - a cable (120) configured to be received in the cable distributor (110), wherein the cable distributor (110) allows the cable (120) to be retracted by the retractable means during movement of the active glazing (1020) along the track (1050), - wherein the cable (120) comprises: o a first terminal (A) connectable to a current source providing a current; and o a second end (B), the second end (B) being connected to a counter connector (130); - wherein the reverse connector (130) is configured to be connectable to the connector (1040) of the active system (1010), establishing a circuit between the current source and the active glass window (1020), allowing the passage of current, and - wherein the current of the circuit acts on the active glass window (1020), causing the active glass window (1020) to darken.
2. The charging device (100) according to claim 1, wherein: The cable distributor (110) is configured as follows: - connectable to said track (1050), - a pulling mechanism (1060) connectable to the window lifting system (1000), - connectable to the active glazing (1020) via a bracket (160) configured to support the cable distributor (110); or -Can be attached to the car door.
3. The charging device (100) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The first end (A) of the cable (120) includes a charging connector (150) connectable to an energy source.
4. The charging device (100) according to claims 1 to 3, further comprising a passive element (140), wherein the passive element (140) is configured to reduce mechanical stress on the cable (120).
5. The charging device (100) according to the preceding claim, wherein: The passive element (140) comprises one or more fixing clips, flanges or fixing elements, preferably a slot or a labyrinth structure, and wherein the one or more fixing clips are connectable to the vehicle door.
6. A window lift system (1000) for a vehicle door, wherein: The window lifting system (1000) comprises: - A charging device (100) according to claims 1 to 5; - an active system (1010), the active system (1010) comprising an active glass window (1020) and a window wiring (1030) comprising a connector (1040); - a pulling mechanism (1060) for an active glass window (1020); and - a track (1050), on which the active glass window (1020) moves via the dragging mechanism (1060).
7. The window lift system (1000) for a vehicle door according to claim 6, wherein: The cable distributor (110): - connected to said track (1050); or - the drag mechanism (1060) connected to the active glass window (1020); or - connected to the active glazing (1020) via a bracket (160) configured to support the cable distributor (110); or -Connected to the door.
8. The window lift system (1000) for a vehicle door according to claim 6 or 7, wherein: The window lifting system (1000) further includes a motor (1070) configured to cause the active glass window (1020) to move on the track (1050) via the drag mechanism (1060).