Vehicle and vehicle heating control method

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention provides a vehicle and a heating control method of the vehicle. The vehicle includes: a vehicle body having a door frame; the frameless vehicle door comprises a vehicle door body and liftable vehicle window glass, and the vehicle door body is rotatably arranged on the vehicle door frame; the sealing device is arranged on the vehicle door frame in a surrounding mode, and the sealing device comprises a sealing piece which comprises a first sealing section matched with the vehicle window glass in a sealing mode; and the heating assembly is at least arranged on the first sealing section, the heating assembly is constructed to heat the first sealing section, and the heating assembly is electrically connected with an energy supply device on the vehicle. According to the vehicle, the heating assembly is arranged on the sealing piece, the first sealing section matched with the vehicle window glass in a sealing mode is heated, freezing adhesion between the vehicle window glass and the sealing piece is relieved, and therefore interference to the short-time descending process of the vehicle window glass is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of automobile heating systems, and in particular to a vehicle and a heating control method for the vehicle. Background Art

[0002] In modern automotive design, the structure and function of doors continue to evolve to improve vehicle aesthetics, aerodynamics and user convenience.

[0003] As an innovative design, the frameless door eliminates the upper frame of the traditional door, allowing the window glass to directly contact the door seal. When the frameless doors of some models work, the window glass needs to be shortened by a few millimeters before the door is opened to free itself from the constraints of the body seal.

[0004] In extremely cold regions, vehicles are frequently exposed to low temperatures, ice, and snow. Freezing moisture can cause adhesion between the window glass and seals. This freezing can hinder the window's ability to lower, preventing the door from opening properly and causing inconvenience for the owner. Furthermore, frequent freeze and thaw cycles can wear out the seals and window lift system, impacting the lifespan and reliability of the window glass. Summary of the Invention

[0005] An embodiment of the present application provides a vehicle and a heating control method for the vehicle. By arranging a heating component on a seal, the first sealing section that is sealed with the vehicle window glass is heated, so that the frozen adhesion between the vehicle window glass and the seal is undone, thereby reducing interference with the short-drop process of the vehicle window glass.

[0006] In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a vehicle, comprising: a vehicle body having a door frame; a frameless door comprising a door body and a liftable window glass, wherein the door body is rotatably arranged on the door frame; a sealing device, which is arranged around the door frame, and the sealing device comprises: a seal comprising a first sealing section that seals with the window glass; a heating component, which is at least arranged on the first sealing section, and the heating component is constructed to heat the first sealing section, and the heating component is electrically connected to the energy supply device on the vehicle.

[0007] The vehicle of the present invention heats the first sealing section of the window glass and the sealing member by means of a heating assembly before the door is opened. Even if there is frozen adhesion between the window glass and the sealing member, the ice and snow frozen and adhered between the window glass and the sealing member melt under the action of heating, thereby relieving the frozen adhesion between the window glass and the sealing member, reducing interference with the short-fall process of the window glass, and being beneficial to extending the service life of the window glass.

[0008] In some embodiments, the vehicle body includes a plurality of pillars spaced apart along a front-to-rear direction, the door frame is defined between two adjacent pillars, and the first sealing section is provided on the pillars.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a cover plate is provided on the outer side of the pillar, the window glass and the cover plate are spaced apart along the front-to-rear direction of the vehicle, the first sealing section includes a heating portion that seals with the window glass, and a partial structure of the heating portion is located in the gap between the window glass and the cover plate. The window glass, the cover plate and the heating portion jointly define a first guide groove, which extends along the height direction of the vehicle and is connected to the drainage groove on the vehicle body.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, part of the structure of the heating part is recessed in a direction away from the vehicle window glass to form a second guide groove, which extends along the height direction of the vehicle. The second guide groove is connected to the drainage groove, and the first guide groove is separated from the second guide groove.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a side of the second guide groove away from the first guide groove has a sealing lip, and the sealing lip is in contact with the vehicle window glass.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, an installation gap is defined between one end of the cover plate facing the first sealing section and the column, and a limit block is provided on the end surface of the cover plate facing the column. The first sealing section includes a first mounting portion, the first mounting portion is inserted into the installation gap, the first mounting portion has a groove, and the limit block is clamped in the groove.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the heating assembly includes a plurality of electric heating wire bundles, the plurality of electric heating wire bundles are passed through the heating portion, and the electric heating wire bundles are electrically connected to the energy supply device.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the seal further includes a second sealing segment and at least two sealing connectors, the second sealing segment is arranged on the portion of the door frame except where the first sealing segment is located, and the first sealing segment and the second sealing segment are connected through the sealing connectors.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a plurality of the heating wire bundles are arranged at intervals along the front-to-rear direction of the vehicle, and the heating wire bundles extend beyond the upper and lower ends of the first sealing segment along the height direction of the vehicle. An adapter is fixedly provided on one end of the sealing connector toward the first sealing segment, and the heating wire bundles are electrically connected through the adapter to form an electric heating circuit, which is electrically connected to the energy supply device.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first sealing section is provided with a slot, and a mounting bracket is provided on a side of the column facing the first sealing section. The mounting bracket has a hook, and the hook is hooked in the slot.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle body is provided with an interior panel inclined toward the mounting bracket, the first sealing section defines a mounting opening, the interior panel is arranged in the mounting opening, and the side of the mounting opening facing away from the mounting bracket has a flange, and the flange overlaps the interior panel.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle further includes: a window glass driver for driving the window glass to move up and down; and a control module connected to the window glass driver and the heating assembly, respectively.

[0019] In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a vehicle heating control method, which is applied to the above-mentioned vehicle, and the heating control method includes the following steps:

[0020] Obtaining a heating instruction, and controlling a heating component to heat the sealing member according to the heating instruction;

[0021] Controlling the vehicle window glass to perform short-drop, and determining whether the vehicle door has completed the short-drop;

[0022] When the vehicle window glass has not completed the short drop, repeat the above steps until the vehicle window glass has completed the short drop;

[0023] Send thawing completion information to the vehicle owner.

[0024] The vehicle heating control method of the present invention controls the heating component to heat the seal through a heating instruction. The control operation is convenient, and the owner can decide the timing of heating the heating component according to the travel plan, so that the window glass can be lowered when the user needs to use the car to ensure that the door can be opened, thereby improving the user's satisfaction.

[0025] In some embodiments, controlling the vehicle window glass to perform a short lowering and determining whether the vehicle door has completed the short lowering includes:

[0026] A window glass driving component is controlled to drive the window glass to short-drop, and whether the window glass has completed the short-drop is determined according to the output current of the window glass driving component.

[0027] In some embodiments, obtaining a heating instruction includes:

[0028] Obtaining a heating instruction sent by the user to the control module via the mobile terminal;

[0029] Alternatively, a heating instruction sent by an information acquisition module to the control module is obtained, wherein the information acquisition module is used to collect environmental information, determine the thawing requirement of the vehicle according to the environmental information, and generate the heating instruction. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0030] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the present application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present application.

[0031] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The state diagram of the car window glass at AA in the middle when it is frozen by rain and snow;

[0033] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Cross-sectional view at AA in the middle;

[0034] Figure 4 is an exploded view of a seal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure at B in the middle;

[0036] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure at C in the middle;

[0037] Figure 7 4 is a flowchart of the steps of a vehicle heating control method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Reference numerals:

[0039] 100. Vehicles;

[0040] 110, vehicle body; 111, pillar; 112, cover plate; 1121, stopper; 113, installation gap; 114, mounting bracket; 1141, hook; 115, interior trim panel;

[0041] 120. Frameless door; 121. Door body; 122. Window glass;

[0042] 130. Sealing device; 131. Sealing member; 1311. First sealing section; 1311a. Heating portion; 1311b. First guide groove; 1311c. Second guide groove; 1311d. Sealing lip; 1311e. First mounting portion; 1311f. Groove; 1311g. Card slot; 1311h. Mounting port; 1311i. Flanged edge; 1312. Second sealing section; 1313. Sealing connector; 132. Heating assembly; 1321. Heating wire bundle; 1322. Adapter.

[0043] 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

[0044] Exemplary embodiments will be described in detail herein, with examples illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the following description, when referring to the drawings, identical numerals in different figures represent identical or similar elements, unless otherwise indicated. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments are not intended to represent all embodiments consistent with the present application. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatus and methods consistent with certain aspects of the present application, as detailed in the appended claims.

[0045] Prior art requires that the window glass on some vehicle models be lowered several millimeters before the door opens to free it from the body's seals. In extremely cold regions, where vehicles are frequently exposed to low temperatures, ice, and snow, freezing moisture can cause adhesion between the window glass and the seals. This freezing can hinder the window glass's ability to lower, preventing the door from opening properly and causing inconvenience for the owner. Furthermore, frequent freeze and thaw cycles can wear out the seals and window lift system, impacting the lifespan and reliability of the window glass.

[0046] In view of this, an embodiment of the present application provides a vehicle and a heating control method for the vehicle. By setting a heating component on the seal, the first sealing section that is sealed with the vehicle window glass is heated, so that the frozen adhesion between the vehicle window glass and the seal is undone, thereby reducing interference with the short-drop process of the vehicle window glass and extending the service life of the vehicle window glass.

[0047] The following specific embodiments describe in detail the technical solution of the present application and how the technical solution of the present application solves the above-mentioned technical problems. The following specific embodiments can be combined with each other, and the same or similar concepts or processes may not be repeated in some embodiments. The embodiments of the present application will be described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0048] refer to Figures 1 to 6 In a first aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a vehicle 100 .

[0049] Optionally, the vehicle 100 may be a fuel vehicle, or the vehicle may be an electric vehicle, wherein the electric vehicle may be a pure electric vehicle (Pure Electric Vehicle / Battery Electric Vehicle; PEV / BEV for short), a range extended electric vehicle (REEV for short), a hybrid electric vehicle (Hybrid Electric Vehicle; HEV for short), or a fuel cell electric vehicle. The electric vehicle may also be any vehicle with a battery.

[0050] The vehicle 100 may include a vehicle body 110 , a frameless door 120 , and a sealing device 130 .

[0051] The vehicle body 110 has a door frame, which provides a mounting and supporting structure for the frameless door 120 .

[0052] The frameless door 120 may include a door body 121 and a liftable window glass 122. The door body 121 may be rotatably arranged on the door frame. For example, the door body 121 may be rotatably installed on the door frame through a hinge structure, and the frameless door 120 may be opened and closed by rotating the door body 121.

[0053] The sealing device 130 is disposed around the vehicle door frame and may include: a sealing member 131 and a heating assembly 132 .

[0054] The seal 131 includes a first sealing section 1311 that seals with the window glass 122. For example, the door frame may include pillars 111 arranged at intervals along the front-to-rear direction of the vehicle 100 (such as the B-pillar and C-pillar of the vehicle 100). The first sealing section 1311 may be a portion of the seal 131 arranged at the edge of the pillar 111 facing the frameless door 120. During the raising and lowering of the window glass 122, at least part of the structure of the first sealing section 1311 is always in contact with the window glass 122. When the window glass 122 is fully closed, the side of the window glass 122 close to the pillar 111 contacts and squeezes the first sealing section 1311 to achieve a sealed fit.

[0055] Alternatively, in addition to the portion of the seal 131 disposed on the edge of the pillar 111 facing the frameless door 120, the first sealing section 1311 may also include a portion of the seal 131 disposed on the door frame that mates with the top of the window glass 122. When the window glass 122 is fully closed, the first sealing section 1311 surrounds the top of the window glass 122 and the side near the pillar 111, and the window glass 122 contacts and presses against the first sealing section 1311, achieving a sealed fit therebetween. The heating assembly 132 is disposed at least in the first sealing section 1311. In other words, the heating assembly 132 may be disposed only in the first sealing section 1311. Of course, the heating assembly 132 may also be disposed in other portions of the seal 131 besides the first sealing section 131.

[0056] The heating assembly 132 is configured to heat the first sealing segment 1311 and is electrically connected to an energy supply device on the vehicle 100. For example, the heating assembly 132 may be a heating wire that passes through the first sealing segment 1311 and is energized to heat the first sealing segment 1311. Alternatively, the heating assembly 132 may be a carbon fiber heating element integrated into the first sealing segment 1311 in the form of a thin wire, with the energy supply device supplying power to the carbon fiber heating element to heat the first sealing segment 1311. Alternatively, the heating assembly 132 may be a graphene heating film coated on the surface of the first sealing segment 1311, with the energy supply device supplying power to the graphene heating film to heat the first sealing segment 1311.

[0057] Optionally, the energy supply device may be an on-board battery, or the energy supply device may be an on-board generator.

[0058] The vehicle 100 of the present invention heats the first sealing section 1311 that seals the window glass 122 and the seal 131 through the heating component 132 before opening the door. Even if there is frozen adhesion between the window glass 122 and the seal 131, the ice and snow frozen and adhered between the window glass 122 and the seal 131 melt under the action of heating, so that the frozen adhesion between the window glass 122 and the seal 131 is released, thereby reducing interference with the short-fall process of the window glass 122 and helping to extend the service life of the window glass 122.

[0059] In addition, the seal 131 is generally made of rubber. When the vehicle 100 is driving under low-temperature conditions outdoors, the elasticity of the seal 131 will be reduced due to the influence of temperature. Therefore, during driving, the heating component 132 can also be started to heat the first sealing section 1311 that is sealed with the window glass 122, so that the first sealing section 1311 has normal elasticity under low-temperature conditions outside, so that the interior of the vehicle has a good sealing effect, thereby improving user product satisfaction.

[0060] refer to Figure 1 In some embodiments, the vehicle body 110 includes a plurality of pillars 111 spaced apart along the front-to-back direction. These pillars 111 provide structural strength and support for the vehicle body, ensuring excellent stability and safety for the vehicle 100 during driving. The space between two adjacent pillars 111 defines a door frame, providing a boundary and support for the installation of the frameless door 120. A first sealing section 1311 is provided on the pillars 111, providing a continuous sealing interface, ensuring a good seal with the window glass 122 when closed, preventing the ingress of moisture, dust, and noise.

[0061] refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 According to some embodiments of the present invention, a cover plate 112 is provided on the outer side of the pillar 111, and the window glass 122 and the cover plate 112 are spaced apart along the front-to-rear direction of the vehicle 100. The design of the cover plate 112 enhances the aesthetic appearance of the vehicle 100 while protecting the pillar 111 and the seal 131 from direct impact of the external environment.

[0062] First sealing section 1311 includes a heating portion 1311a that seals against window glass 122. Heating assembly 132 heats at least heating portion 1311a. For example, heating portion 1311a may include the portion of first sealing section 1311 that directly contacts window glass 122, as well as an area surrounding the contact area that can be covered by ice or snow. Thus, heating portion 1311a effectively prevents freezing between window glass 122 and sealing element 131, ensuring that frameless door 120 can open normally even in low-temperature conditions.

[0063] Part of the heating unit 1311a is located in the gap between the window glass 122 and the cover plate 112. The window glass 122, the cover plate 112, and the heating unit 1311a collectively define a first guide channel 1311b. This first guide channel 1311b extends along the height of the vehicle 100 and communicates with a drainage channel on the vehicle body 110. Consequently, the heating unit 132 melts frozen ice and snow within the first guide channel 1311b. Under the influence of gravity and the guidance of the first guide channel 1311b, the melted water flows along the first guide channel 1311b into the drainage channel and is then discharged from the drainage channel on the vehicle 100. This prevents water from accumulating between the seal 131 and the window glass 122. This effective water management and anti-freeze design allows users to enjoy the convenience and comfort of the frameless door 120 in all weather conditions.

[0064] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3According to some embodiments of the present invention, a portion of the heating portion 1311a is recessed away from the window glass 122, forming a second guide groove 1311c. The second guide groove 1311c can be formed on the surface of the window glass 122 that contacts the heating portion 1311a. However, due to manufacturing limitations, a slight gap still exists between the contact surface of the first sealing section 1311 and the window glass 122. When the vehicle 100 is parked outdoors, rainwater dripping into the first guide groove 1311b may seep into the vehicle through this gap, impacting the user experience. The second guide groove 1311c collects rainwater that may have seeped into the vehicle through the first guide groove 1311b, enabling the vehicle 100 to more effectively manage and remove water in heavy rain or snowmelt conditions, preventing water accumulation.

[0065] The second guide groove 1311 c extends along the height direction of the vehicle 100 , and the second guide groove 1311 c is connected to the drainage groove. The provision of the second guide groove 1311 c is conducive to further improving the drainage effect of the vehicle 100 .

[0066] The first guide groove 1311 b is separated from the second guide groove 1311 c , thereby preventing possible backflow or cross contamination of water during the drainage process, which is beneficial to ensuring the high efficiency of the drainage system of the vehicle 100 .

[0067] Continue to refer Figure 2 and Figure 3 According to some embodiments of the present invention, a sealing lip 1311d is provided on the side of the second guide groove 1311c away from the first guide groove 1311b, and the sealing lip 1311d is in contact with the vehicle window glass 122. On the one hand, the cooperation between the sealing lip 1311d and the vehicle window glass 122 improves the sealing effect between the seal 131 and the vehicle window glass 122, which helps prevent moisture, dust, and noise from entering the vehicle interior and improves the comfort of the vehicle interior. On the other hand, the sealing lip 1311d can also ensure that moisture is effectively guided to the second guide groove 1311c and discharged through the drainage groove, preventing moisture from staying on the surface of the vehicle window glass 122 or flowing into the vehicle interior.

[0068] Optionally, the sealing lip 1311 d is typically made of a flexible material to ensure a close fit with the vehicle window glass 122 to accommodate slight movement and vibration of the vehicle window glass 122 .

[0069] Continue to refer Figure 2 and Figure 3 According to some embodiments of the present invention, an installation gap 113 is defined between one end of the cover plate 112 facing the first sealing section 1311 and the column 111, and a limit block 1121 is provided on the end surface of the cover plate 112 facing the column 111, and the limit block 1121 provides positioning and fixing functions for the first sealing portion.

[0070] The first sealing section 1311 may include a first mounting portion 1311e, which is inserted into the mounting gap 113. The first mounting portion 1311e has a groove 1311f, and the limiting block 1121 is clamped in the groove 1311f. The groove 1311f cooperates with the limiting block 1121, which is conducive to improving the stability of the seal 131 after it is installed in place.

[0071] Exemplarily, the limit block 1121 can be a protruding structure facing the groove 1311f and matching the internal space of the groove 1311f, and the protruding structure is clamped in the groove 1311f to fix the first sealing section 1311 and the column 111. Alternatively, the limit block 1121 can also be two limit plates arranged at intervals along the length or width direction of the groove 1311f, and the two limit plates are supported on the opposite inner walls of the groove 1311f to fix the first sealing section 1311 and the column 111.

[0072] refer to Figure 3 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 5 and Figure 6 According to some embodiments of the present invention, the heating assembly 132 may include multiple heating wire bundles 1321, which are arranged in the heating portion 1311a and are electrically connected to the energy supply device. Through the rational layout of the multiple heating wire bundles 1321, the heating portion 1311a can evenly distribute heat, and the heating portion 1311a can evenly heat the area where the first sealing section 1311 contacts the vehicle window glass 122, so as to avoid local overheating or insufficient heating in the heated area, thereby effectively preventing freezing between the vehicle window glass 122 and the seal 131, and ensuring that the frameless vehicle door 120 can be opened normally under low temperature conditions. In addition, the heating wire bundles 1321 can heat up quickly, providing an immediate heating effect, reducing the waiting time of users in cold weather, and improving user satisfaction.

[0073] Optionally, the arrangement of the multiple heating wire bundles 1321 can be multiple serpentine coils along the heating portion 1311a area, or the heating wire bundles 1321 can also be a linear structure, with multiple heating wire bundles 1321 arranged at intervals and distributed in the heating portion 1311a.

[0074] refer to Figure 4 、 Figure 5 and Figure 6According to some embodiments of the present invention, the sealing member 131 further includes a second sealing segment 1312 and at least two sealing connectors 1313. The second sealing segment 1312 is disposed on the portion of the door frame excluding the first sealing segment 1311. The first sealing segment 1311 and the second sealing segment 1312 are connected via the sealing connectors 1313. For example, the first sealing segment 1311 and the second sealing segment 1312 can be connected to the sealing connectors 1313 by plugging, snapping, or bonding to ensure a reliable connection between the first sealing segment 1311 and the second sealing segment 1312.

[0075] Thus, through the combination of first sealing section 1311 and second sealing section 1312, seal 131 provides a comprehensive seal, preventing moisture, dust, and noise from entering the vehicle interior. The design of sealing connector 1313 also allows for more flexible assembly of seal 131, adapting to different vehicle models and door frame designs. Furthermore, if part of seal 131 (first sealing section 1311 or second sealing section 1312) needs to be replaced or repaired, only the corresponding part needs to be replaced, reducing maintenance costs for the user.

[0076] refer to Figure 4 、 Figure 5 and Figure 6 According to some embodiments of the present invention, multiple heating wire bundles 1321 are spaced apart along the front-to-back direction of the vehicle 100, ensuring that the heating area is evenly distributed across the heating portion 1311a. Furthermore, the heating wire bundles 1321 extend beyond the upper and lower ends of the first sealing section 1311 along the height of the vehicle 100. This allows the heating assembly 132 to provide a wider heating coverage area and facilitates electrical connection between the heating wire bundles 1321 and the energy supply device, thus simplifying the installation of the sealing device 130. Through the rational arrangement of the heating wire bundles 1321, the sealing member 131 can maintain adequate performance in low-temperature conditions, preventing freezing between the window glass 122 and the sealing member 131.

[0077] An adapter 1322 is fixedly mounted on one end of the sealing connector 1313 facing the first sealing section 1311. The electric heating wire bundles 1321 are electrically connected via the adapter 1322 to form an electric heating circuit, which is electrically connected to the energy supply device. For example, the adapter 1322 may have two connection ends, and two adjacent electric heating wire bundles 1321 are connected in series via the adapter 1322. Multiple electric heating wire bundles 1321 are connected in series via multiple adapters 1322 to form an electric heating circuit. Under the action of the energy supply device, the electric heating circuit formed in series generates a large amount of heat, which helps accelerate the melting of ice and snow between the first sealing section 1311 and the vehicle window glass 122. Alternatively, the adapter 1322 can have multiple parallel connection ends, and multiple heating wire bundles 1321 are all connected to the connection ends. In this way, under the action of the adapter 1322, multiple heating wire bundles 1321 are connected in parallel to form an electric heating circuit. In this way, even if a single heating wire bundle 1321 breaks, it will have little impact on the heating effect of the heating component 132.

[0078] It is understandable that the adapter 1322 can be provided on the sealing connector 1313 through an injection molding process, and the connection end of the adapter 1322 extends beyond the surface of the sealing connector 1313 to facilitate connection with the electric heating wire bundle 1321. When multiple electric heating wire bundles 1321 are connected in series to form an electric heating circuit, one end of each of the electric heating wire bundles 1321 located at both ends of the electric heating circuit is connected to the positive and negative terminal blocks of the power supply circuit of the power supply device. Alternatively, when multiple electric heating wire bundles 1321 are connected in parallel to form an electric heating circuit, an adapter 1322 is provided on the upper and lower sides of the first sealing section 1311 to connect to the electric heating wire bundle 1321, and the two adapters 1322 are respectively connected to the positive and negative terminal blocks of the power supply circuit of the power supply device.

[0079] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first sealing section 1311 is provided with a slot 1311g, and a mounting bracket 114 is provided on the side of the column 111 facing the first sealing section 1311. The mounting bracket 114 has a hook 1141, and the hook 1141 is hooked into the slot 1311g. The design of the hook 1141 and the slot 1311g provides a reliable mechanical connection, ensuring that the first sealing section 1311 will not loosen or shift under the vibration of the vehicle 100 or the action of external forces. By reducing the structural wear caused by looseness or misalignment, it is helpful to extend the service life of the seal 131 and related components. In addition, this snap-on design makes the installation and removal of the seal 131 easier, which helps to reduce the installation time and labor costs of the seal 131 and improve the production efficiency of the vehicle 100.

[0080] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3According to some embodiments of the present invention, vehicle body 110 is provided with an interior trim panel 115 that is tilted toward mounting bracket 114. First sealing section 1311 defines a mounting opening 1311h. Interior trim panel 115 is positioned within mounting opening 1311h. A flange 1311i is formed on the side of mounting opening 1311h facing away from mounting bracket 114. Flange 1311i overlaps interior trim panel 115. The design of interior trim panel 115 enhances the visual effect of the vehicle interior. The overlap between flange 1311i and interior trim panel 115 provides a clean edge finish, enhancing the overall aesthetics of seal 131.

[0081] Optionally, the mounting opening 1311h and the retaining groove 1311g can be disposed opposite each other in the front-to-back direction of the vehicle 100. When the interior trim panel 115 is installed in the mounting opening 1311h, the retaining groove 1311g can be supported toward the mounting bracket 114. In this manner, the interior trim panel 115 not only enhances the aesthetics but also provides additional protection for the mounting bracket 114 and the seal 131, reducing the impact of the external environment on these components.

[0082] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle 100 may further include a window glass driver and a control module.

[0083] The vehicle window glass driver is used to drive the vehicle window glass 122 to move up and down. Exemplarily, the vehicle window glass driver may include a drive motor and a transmission structure, and the drive motor is electrically connected to the vehicle window glass 122 through the transmission structure.

[0084] The control module is connected to the window glass driver and the heating assembly 132, respectively. The control module can be used to receive user commands or sensor data and execute corresponding operations. For example, the control module can automatically adjust the state of the window glass 122 and the operating state of the heating assembly 132 based on environmental conditions (such as temperature or humidity). For example, if the temperature in the area where the vehicle 100 is parked is too low, the control module can automatically control the heating assembly 132 to heat up to thaw the ice between the window glass 122 and the seal 131.

[0085] refer to Figure 7 In a second aspect, an embodiment of the present application provides a vehicle heating control method, which is applied to the above-mentioned vehicle 100. The heating control method includes the following steps:

[0086] Obtaining a heating instruction, and controlling the heating component 132 to heat the sealing member 131 according to the heating instruction;

[0087] Control the vehicle window glass 122 to perform a short drop, and determine whether the vehicle door has completed the short drop;

[0088] When the vehicle window glass 122 has not completed the short drop, repeat the above steps until the vehicle window glass 122 has completed the short drop;

[0089] Send thawing completion information to the vehicle owner.

[0090] The vehicle 100 receives a heating instruction from a user or a control module on the vehicle 100 and starts the heating process. The heating instruction may include information such as heating time and heating temperature.

[0091] The heating assembly 132 is controlled to heat the seal 131 to ensure that the seal 131 and the window glass 122 are thawed. The system controls the window glass 122 to perform a short-drop operation, that is, slightly lowering the position of the window glass 122 to facilitate smooth opening of the door. For example, a position sensor can be provided on the frameless door 120 or the pillar 111 to detect the position of the window glass 122 to determine whether the short-drop operation has been completed. Alternatively, the system can detect whether the output current of the window glass driver is normal to determine whether the short-drop operation has been completed.

[0092] If the short-drop is not completed, possibly because the window glass 122 is still frozen, the control module will repeat the heating and short-drop steps until the window glass 122 successfully completes the short-drop operation. Once the window glass 122 is short-dropped, a message indicating that the thawing is complete is sent to the owner, notifying the owner that the vehicle 100 is ready for use, thereby facilitating the owner's travel plans.

[0093] The heating control method of the vehicle 100 of the present invention controls the heating component 132 to heat the sealing component 131 through a heating instruction. The control operation is convenient, and the owner can decide the timing for heating the heating component 132 according to the travel plan, so that the window glass 122 can be lowered when the user needs to use the car to ensure that the door can be opened, thereby improving the user's satisfaction.

[0094] In some embodiments, controlling the vehicle window glass 122 to perform a short lowering and determining whether the vehicle door has completed the short lowering includes:

[0095] The vehicle window glass driving component is controlled to drive the vehicle window glass 122 to short-drop, and whether the vehicle window glass 122 has completed the short-drop is determined according to the output current of the vehicle window glass driving component.

[0096] While the window glass driver is driving the window glass 122 to short-drop, if the window glass 122 is still frozen to the seal 131, its movement is obstructed. At this point, the output current of the window glass driver may abnormally increase, exceeding a preset range, indicating that the short-drop of the window glass 122 has not been completed. Once the freeze between the window glass 122 and the seal 131 is thawed, the output current of the window glass driver may change within a preset range, indicating that the short-drop of the window glass 122 has been completed.

[0097] By monitoring the output current of the driving component, the vehicle 100 can accurately determine the movement state of the window glass 122, so that the heating process can be repeated later to thaw the window glass 122 of the frameless door 120 for user convenience.

[0098] In some embodiments, obtaining a heating instruction includes:

[0099] Obtain heating instructions sent by the user to the control module via a mobile device. For example, a user can remotely send heating instructions to the control module of vehicle 100 via an application on a smartphone or other mobile device. This approach allows users to proactively control the heating function of vehicle 100 based on their personal needs and plans, regardless of space limitations.

[0100] Alternatively, a heating instruction sent by the information acquisition module to the control module is obtained. The information acquisition module is used to collect environmental information, determine the thawing requirement of the vehicle 100 according to the environmental information, and generate a heating instruction.

[0101] The information acquisition module is used to collect environmental information. Exemplarily, the information acquisition module may have multiple sensors, such as a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, etc., for collecting information such as environmental temperature and humidity.

[0102] Based on the collected environmental information, the information collection module determines whether vehicle 100 requires thawing. For example, the information collection module may have a preset thawing temperature. When the information collection module detects that the ambient temperature is below the thawing temperature, it determines that vehicle 100 requires thawing. Alternatively, the information collection module may access the internet to obtain real-time weather and weather forecasts for the area where vehicle 100 is parked. When the forecast predicts that the future temperature may be lower than the preset thawing temperature, it determines that vehicle 100 requires thawing.

[0103] It can be understood that when a heating instruction is sent to the control module through the information acquisition module, control information is also sent to the user's mobile terminal. When the user has no travel plans in the short term, the heating process can be manually stopped on the mobile terminal to reduce the power waste of the vehicle 100.

[0104] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying 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 should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0105] In the description of the present invention, "first feature" or "second feature" may include one or more of the features.

[0106] In the description of the present invention, "plurality" means two or more.

[0107] In the description of the present invention, a first feature being “on” or “under” a second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact with each other, or the first and second features not being in direct contact with each other but being in contact with each other via another feature therebetween.

[0108] In the description of the present invention, “on”, “above” and “above” a first feature of a second feature include the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is horizontally higher than the second feature.

[0109] Throughout this specification, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in conjunction with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative uses of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0110] While embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, and that the scope of the invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

[0111] Finally, it should be noted that those skilled in the art will readily identify other embodiments of the present invention after considering the specification and practicing the invention disclosed herein. The present invention 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 present invention is not limited to the precise structure described above and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and variations may be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present invention is limited solely by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A vehicle (100), characterized in that: include: A vehicle body (110) having a door frame; A frameless vehicle door (120) comprises a vehicle door body (121) and a liftable vehicle window glass (122), wherein the vehicle door body (121) is rotatably arranged on the vehicle door frame; A sealing device (130) is disposed around the vehicle door frame, and the sealing device (130) comprises: A sealing member (131), comprising a first sealing section (1311) that seals with the vehicle window glass (122); A heating component (132) is provided at least on the first sealing section (1311); the heating component (132) is configured to heat the first sealing section (1311); and the heating component (132) is electrically connected to a power supply device on the vehicle (100).

2. The vehicle (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that The vehicle body (110) comprises a plurality of pillars (111) spaced apart in a front-to-rear direction, wherein the door frame is defined between two adjacent pillars (111). The first sealing section (1311) is arranged on the column (111).

3. The vehicle (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that A cover plate (112) is provided on the outer side of the pillar (111), and the window glass (122) and the cover plate (112) are arranged at intervals along the front-rear direction of the vehicle (100). The first sealing section (1311) comprises a heating portion (1311a) that is sealed with the vehicle window glass (122); a portion of the structure of the heating portion (1311a) is located in a gap between the vehicle window glass (122) and the cover plate (112); the vehicle window glass (122), the cover plate (112) and the heating portion (1311a) jointly define a first guide groove (1311b); the first guide groove (1311b) extends in a height direction of the vehicle (100); The first guide groove (1311b) is in communication with a drainage groove on the vehicle body (110).

4. The vehicle (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that A portion of the structure of the heating portion (1311a) is recessed in a direction away from the vehicle window glass (122) to form a second guide groove (1311c), wherein the second guide groove (1311c) extends in a height direction of the vehicle (100), the second guide groove (1311c) is connected to the drainage groove, and the first guide groove (1311b) is spaced apart from the second guide groove (1311c).

5. The vehicle (100) according to claim 4, characterized in that A side of the second guide groove (1311c) away from the first guide groove (1311b) has a sealing lip (1311d), and the sealing lip (1311d) is in contact with the vehicle window glass (122).

6. The vehicle (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that An installation gap (113) is defined between one end of the cover plate (112) facing the first sealing section (1311) and the column (111), and a limit block (1121) is provided on the end surface of the cover plate (112) facing the column (111). The first sealing section (1311) comprises a first mounting portion (1311e), the first mounting portion (1311e) is inserted into the mounting gap (113), the first mounting portion (1311e) has a groove (1311f), and the limiting block (1121) is clamped in the groove (1311f).

7. The vehicle (100) according to any one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that: The heating component (132) comprises a plurality of electric heating wire bundles (1321), the plurality of electric heating wire bundles (1321) being arranged through the heating portion (1311a), and the electric heating wire bundles (1321) being electrically connected to the energy supply device.

8. The vehicle (100) according to claim 7, characterized in that The sealing member (131) further comprises a second sealing section (1312) and at least two sealing connectors (1313); the second sealing section (1312) is arranged on a portion of the door frame other than the portion where the first sealing section (1311) is located; the first sealing section (1311) and the second sealing section (1312) are connected via the sealing connectors (1313).

9. The vehicle (100) according to claim 8, characterized in that A plurality of the electric heating wire bundles (1321) are arranged at intervals along the front-rear direction of the vehicle (100), and the electric heating wire bundles (1321) extend beyond the upper and lower ends of the first sealing section (1311) along the height direction of the vehicle (100). An adapter (1322) is fixedly provided on one end of the sealing connection piece (1313) facing the first sealing section (1311); the electric heating wire bundle (1321) is electrically connected via the adapter (1322) to form an electric heating circuit; and the electric heating circuit is electrically connected to the energy supply device.

10. The vehicle (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that The first sealing section (1311) is provided with a slot (1311g), and a mounting bracket (114) is provided on a side of the column (111) facing the first sealing section (1311), and the mounting bracket (114) has a hook (1141), and the hook (1141) is hooked in the slot (1311g).

11. The vehicle (100) according to claim 10, characterized in that The vehicle body (110) is provided with an interior trim panel (115) inclined toward the mounting bracket (114); the first sealing section (1311) defines a mounting opening (1311h); the interior trim panel (115) is disposed in the mounting opening (1311h); The side of the installation opening (1311h) facing away from the installation bracket (114) has a flange (1311i), and the flange (1311i) overlaps the interior trim panel (115).

12. The vehicle (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that Also includes: A vehicle window glass driving member, used for driving the vehicle window glass (122) to move up and down; A control module is connected to the vehicle window glass drive component and the heating component (132) respectively.

13. A vehicle heating control method, characterized in that: Applied to the vehicle (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, the heating control method comprises the following steps: Obtaining a heating instruction, and controlling the heating component (132) to heat the sealing member (131) according to the heating instruction; Controlling the vehicle window glass (122) to perform a short drop, and determining whether the vehicle door has completed the short drop; When the vehicle window glass (122) has not completed the short drop, repeating the above steps until the vehicle window glass (122) has completed the short drop; Send thawing completion information to the vehicle owner.

14. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that The controlling the vehicle window glass (122) to perform a short drop, and judging whether the vehicle door has completed the short drop, comprises: The vehicle window glass driving component is controlled to drive the vehicle window glass (122) to short-drop, and whether the vehicle window glass (122) has completed the short-drop is determined according to the output current of the vehicle window glass driving component.

15. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that The obtaining of the heating instruction comprises: Obtaining a heating instruction sent by a user to a control module via a mobile terminal; Alternatively, a heating instruction sent by an information acquisition module to the control module is obtained, wherein the information acquisition module is used to collect environmental information, determine the thawing requirement of the vehicle (100) based on the environmental information, and generate the heating instruction.

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