Vehicle air outlet structure, control method and vehicle

Abstract

The invention discloses a vehicle air outlet structure, a control method and a vehicle, and relates to the technical field of vehicle manufacturing, the vehicle air outlet structure comprises two groups of main air outlets which are respectively arranged on two vehicle body A columns in a one-to-one correspondence manner; the number of the compensation air outlets is two, and the two compensation air outlets are both formed in the instrument panel; the air outlet amount of the main air outlets is larger than that of the compensation air outlets, one set of main air outlets and one set of compensation air outlets are used for discharging air towards a main driving position, and the other set of main air outlets and the other set of compensation air outlets are used for discharging air towards a co-driving position. According to the vehicle air outlet structure, the main air outlet does not occupy the arrangement space of the instrument panel, the arrangement of the main air outlet is more flexible, the modeling limitation of the instrument panel is reduced, meanwhile, the air supply requirements of different air volume requirements can be met, and the user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of vehicle manufacturing, and in particular to a vehicle air outlet structure and a control method thereof, and a vehicle having the vehicle air outlet structure. Background Art

[0002] In the related art, the existing automobile air-conditioning vents are all set on the dashboard. Due to the limited space on the dashboard, the design of the air outlet is difficult and affects the design of the automobile interior. At the same time, the position of the air outlet set on the dashboard is low, and the air conditioning air can easily blow onto the driver's hands, causing discomfort and affecting the air outlet effect, thereby affecting the vehicle's user experience. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a vehicle air outlet structure, which can flexibly adjust the air outlet direction and air outlet volume, is convenient for vehicle interior design, and is conducive to improving the vehicle's comfort and the aesthetics of the vehicle's interior.

[0004] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle air outlet structure includes: main air outlets, which are arranged in two groups, and the two groups of main air outlets are respectively arranged on two A-pillars of the vehicle body in a one-to-one correspondence; compensation air outlets, which are arranged in two groups, and the two groups of compensation air outlets are both arranged on the dashboard; wherein the air outlet volume of the main air outlet is greater than the air outlet volume of the compensation air outlet, and one group of the main air outlets and one group of the compensation air outlets are used to discharge air toward the main driving seat, and another group of the main air outlets and another group of the compensation air outlets are used to discharge air toward the co-pilot seat.

[0005] According to the vehicle air outlet structure of the embodiment of the present invention, by setting two groups of main air outlets on two A-pillars of the vehicle body, air supply in a wider range can be achieved, and the main air outlets will not occupy the layout space at the instrument panel. The setting of the main air outlets is more flexible and helps to reduce the styling restrictions of the instrument panel, making the layout of the instrument panel more free and flexible, which is beneficial to the vehicle interior design and improves the aesthetics of the vehicle interior. At the same time, the compensating air outlet can be used in conjunction with the main air outlet to meet the air supply needs of different air volume requirements and enhance the user experience.

[0006] According to the vehicle air outlet structure of some embodiments of the present invention, the ratio of the air volume of the main air outlet to the total air volume of the vehicle air outlet structure is a1, which satisfies: 32.5%≤a1≤37.5%;

[0007] The ratio of the air volume of the compensation air outlet to the total air volume of the vehicle air outlet structure is a2, which satisfies: 12.5%≤a2≤17.5%.

[0008] According to the vehicle air outlet structure of some embodiments of the present invention, the air outlet direction of the main air outlet is adjustable;

[0009] And / or, the air outlet direction of the compensation air outlet is fixed.

[0010] According to the vehicle air outlet structure of some embodiments of the present invention, the air outlet direction of the main air outlet is configured to be adjustable up and down and / or left and right;

[0011] And / or, the air outlet direction of the main air outlet is toward the body area of ​​the main driving seat or the co-driving seat;

[0012] And / or, the air outlet direction of the compensation air outlet is toward the area above the head of the main driving seat or the co-pilot seat.

[0013] According to the vehicle air outlet structure of some embodiments of the present invention, the air outlet direction of the main air outlet is configured to be adjustable left and right, and the main air outlet is closed when it is adjusted to an extreme position toward the outside;

[0014] And / or, the compensation air outlet is configured as a normally open air outlet.

[0015] According to the vehicle air outlet structure of some embodiments of the present invention, the main air outlet is arranged at a position higher than the compensation air outlet;

[0016] and / or, a group of the compensation air outlets are located in the area of ​​the instrument panel in front of the main driving seat and are arranged near the middle of the instrument panel;

[0017] And / or, another group of the compensating air outlets is located in the area of ​​the dashboard in front of the co-pilot seat and is arranged close to the middle of the dashboard.

[0018] The invention also proposes a control method for the vehicle air outlet structure.

[0019] According to the control method of the vehicle air outlet structure of the embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle air outlet structure described in any one of the above items is adopted, and the control method includes:

[0020] Get the air output command;

[0021] According to the air outlet instruction, the two main air outlets and / or the two compensation air outlets are controlled to blow air.

[0022] According to the control method of the vehicle air outlet structure of the embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle air outlet structure has a cooling mode, and the control method includes:

[0023] Determining the air outlet instruction;

[0024] When it is determined that the air outlet instruction corresponds to the cooling mode, the main air outlet is controlled to blow cooling air toward the body area of ​​the main driver's seat or the co-driver's seat, and the compensation air outlet is controlled to blow cooling air toward the area above the head of the main driver's seat or the co-driver's seat.

[0025] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the control method of the vehicle air outlet structure further includes:

[0026] After performing refrigeration blowing, obtain the refrigeration temperature;

[0027] When the cooling temperature is lower than the first set temperature, the main air outlet is controlled to blow cooling air toward the area above the head of the main driver's seat or the co-driver's seat.

[0028] According to a control method of a vehicle air outlet structure according to an embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle air outlet structure has a heating mode, and the control method includes:

[0029] Determining the air outlet instruction;

[0030] When it is determined that the air outlet instruction corresponds to the heating mode, the main air outlet is controlled to heat and blow air toward the body area of ​​the main driver's seat or the co-driver's seat, and the compensation air outlet is controlled to heat and blow air toward the area above the head of the main driver's seat or the co-driver's seat.

[0031] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the control method of the vehicle air outlet structure further includes:

[0032] After heating and blowing, obtain the heating temperature;

[0033] When the heating temperature is higher than the second set temperature, the main air outlet is controlled to be closed and the compensation air outlet is kept open.

[0034] According to a control method of a vehicle air outlet structure according to an embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle air outlet structure has a ventilation mode, and the control method includes:

[0035] Determining the air outlet instruction;

[0036] When it is determined that the air outlet instruction corresponds to the ventilation mode, the main air outlet and the compensation air outlet are controlled to open for blowing at the same time.

[0037] The present invention also provides a vehicle.

[0038] A vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the vehicle air outlet structure and control method described in any one of the above embodiments.

[0039] The advantages of the vehicle, the control method and the above-mentioned vehicle air outlet structure over the prior art are the same and will not be described in detail here.

[0040] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and in part will be obvious from the following description, or will be learned through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0041] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0042] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a vehicle air outlet structure according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 2 The following is a flow chart of the control method of the vehicle air outlet structure in the cooling mode according to the embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0044] Figure 3 The control method of the vehicle air outlet structure in the cooling mode according to the embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 2 ;

[0045] Figure 4 The following is a flow chart of the control method of the vehicle air outlet structure in the heating mode according to the embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0046] Figure 5 The following is a flow chart of the control method of the vehicle air outlet structure in the heating mode according to the embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0047] Figure 6 It is a flow chart of a method for controlling a vehicle air outlet structure in a ventilation mode according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] Reference numerals:

[0049] Vehicle air outlet structure 100,

[0050] Main air outlet 1, compensation air outlet 2, instrument panel 3, main driver's seat 4, co-driver's seat 5, vehicle body A-pillar 6, front door glass 7, vehicle front windshield 8. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0051] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0052] 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 indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions 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 cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In addition, features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0053] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0054] Reference below Figure 1 The vehicle air outlet structure 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described. By arranging two groups of main air outlets 1 on two vehicle body A-pillars 6 in a one-to-one correspondence, the air outlet direction and air outlet volume can be flexibly adjusted, and the vehicle interior design is convenient, which is beneficial to improving the vehicle's comfort and the aesthetics of the vehicle interior.

[0055] like Figure 1 As shown, a vehicle air outlet structure 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a main air outlet 1 and a compensation air outlet 2 .

[0056] The main air outlets 1 are arranged in two groups, so that the two groups of main air outlets 1 can simultaneously deliver cooling or heating airflow to the interior of the vehicle, thereby quickly adjusting the temperature in the vehicle and achieving the purpose of rapid cooling, heating and ventilation. The two groups of main air outlets 1 are arranged in one-to-one correspondence on the two body A pillars 6. It should be noted that the body A pillar 6 is the supporting part between the front windshield 8 and the front door glass 7 of the vehicle, that is, the first pillar on both sides of the front windshield 8 of the vehicle. Specifically, Figure 1As shown, two body A-pillars 6 are respectively located on the left and right sides of the front windshield 8 of the vehicle, and two sets of main air outlets 1 are arranged on the two body A-pillars 6 in a one-to-one correspondence. As a result, the distance between the two sets of main air outlets 1 and the corresponding main driver's seat 4 or co-driver's seat 5 is larger, so that the two sets of main air outlets 1 have a larger coverage area. At the same time, by arranging the main air outlets 1 on the body A-pillars 6, the space occupied by the main air outlets 1 on the instrument panel 3 can be reduced, which is beneficial to the vehicle interior design and improves the aesthetics of the vehicle interior.

[0057] In addition, the compensating air outlets 2 are arranged in two groups, and the two groups of compensating air outlets 2 are both arranged on the dashboard 3. When the main air outlet 1 is supplying air, the main driver's seat 4 or the co-driver's seat 5 at the end farther away from it cannot obtain a good air supply effect due to insufficient wind pressure. The two groups of compensating air outlets 2 arranged on the dashboard 3 can supplement the air supply to the area where the wind pressure of the main air outlet 1 is insufficient, so that a good air supply effect can be obtained in the coverage area of ​​the air outlet.

[0058] Among them, the air outlet of the main air outlet 1 is greater than the air outlet of the compensating air outlet 2, that is to say, the main air outlet 1 undertakes the main air supply task of the vehicle and delivers a larger air volume. The larger air outlet can provide a more effective air supply effect for a larger coverage area. When the air volume demand in the vehicle is large, the compensating air outlet 2 can be used for compensatory air outlet to meet different air outlet demands.

[0059] When the air is actually discharged, one group of main air outlets 1 and one group of compensating air outlets 2 are used to discharge air toward the main driving seat 4, and another group of main air outlets 1 and another group of compensating air outlets 2 are used to discharge air toward the co-pilot seat 5. In other words, the main driving seat 4 and the co-pilot seat 5 are respectively discharged by one group of main air outlets 1 and one group of compensating air outlets 2 in cooperation with each other. Specifically, Figure 1 As shown, the vehicle may be a left-hand drive vehicle, that is, the main driving seat 4 is located on the left, and the co-pilot seat 5 is located on the right. Two groups of compensating air outlets 2 are respectively arranged in the left area and the right area on the instrument panel 3. For example, when the main air outlet 1 on the left body A-pillar 6 supplies air to the main driving seat 4, if the air volume at the main driving seat 4 is insufficient, the compensating air outlet 2 on the left side can be used to compensate for the air flow to meet the air flow demand on the left side of the vehicle. Similarly, the compensating air outlet 2 on the right side can also compensate for the main air outlet 1 on the right body A-pillar 6. Therefore, by setting two groups of compensating air outlets 2 and two groups of main air outlets 1 for coordinated use, different air volume supplies can be achieved to meet different air flow demands, so that both the main driving seat 4 and the co-pilot seat 5 have a comfortable air supply experience, thereby improving the riding comfort.

[0060] According to the vehicle air outlet structure 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, by setting two groups of main air outlets 1 on two vehicle body A-pillars 6, it is possible to achieve air supply in a wider range, and the main air outlets 1 will not occupy the layout space of the instrument panel 3. The setting of the main air outlets 1 is more flexible and helps to reduce the styling restrictions of the instrument panel 3, so that the layout of the instrument panel 3 is more free and flexible, which is beneficial to the vehicle interior design and improves the aesthetics of the vehicle interior. At the same time, the compensating air outlet 2 can be used in conjunction with the main air outlet 1 to meet the air supply needs of different air volume requirements and improve the user experience.

[0061] In some embodiments, the ratio of the air volume of the main air outlet 1 to the total air volume of the vehicle air outlet structure 100 is a1, which satisfies: 32.5%≤a1≤37.5%. For example, the ratio of the air volume of the main air outlet 1 to the total air volume of the vehicle air outlet structure 100 is set to 32.5%, 33.5%, 34.5%, 35.5%, 36.5%, 37.5%, or to other ratios between 32.5% and 37.5%. Thus, the sum of the air volumes of the two groups of main air outlets 1 is greater than half of the total air volume of the vehicle air outlet structure 100, that is, the main air outlet 1 is used to assume the main air outlet function of the vehicle air outlet structure 100, so that more air volume can be delivered from the main air outlet 1 to the vehicle interior space with a larger air outlet range to meet the main air outlet demand.

[0062] And, the ratio of the air volume of the compensation air outlet 2 to the total air volume of the vehicle air outlet structure 100 is a2, which satisfies: 12.5%≤a2≤17.5%, that is, the ratio of the air volume of the compensation air outlet 2 to the total air volume of the vehicle air outlet structure 100 is set to 12.5%, 13.5%, 14.5%, 15.5%, 16.5%, 17.5% or other ratios between 12.5% ​​and 17.5%. Thus, the sum of the air volumes of the two groups of compensation air outlets 2 is less than half of the total air volume of the vehicle air outlet structure 100. In this way, when the main air outlet 1 assumes the main air supply task, the compensation air outlet 2 can supply air to the area where the wind pressure of the main air outlet 1 is insufficient, so that the temperature in the area covered by the air outlet is maintained within a comfortable range, achieving air supply compensation, and improving the riding experience of the passengers.

[0063] In some embodiments, the air outlet direction of the main air outlet 1 is adjustable. Figure 1 As shown, the occupant can freely adjust the air outlet direction of the main air outlet 1 on the A-pillar 6 of the vehicle body according to the internal temperature of the vehicle or the temperature felt by the occupant. For example, in actual use, when the occupant's body temperature needs to be quickly adjusted, the main air outlet 1 can be directed toward the occupant to achieve direct blowing on the occupant's front face and achieve rapid temperature adjustment. When the occupant's body temperature is comfortable and does not need to be adjusted quickly, the main air outlet 1 can be adjusted to a direction away from the occupant.

[0064] The main air outlet 1 can be adjusted up and down, left and right, or at other angles, that is, the air outlet direction adjustment is more flexible and optional, which is conducive to meeting different air outlet requirements. Specifically, an air outlet valve can be provided at the main air outlet 1, and the air outlet valve can be movably installed at the main air outlet 1 to adjust the air outlet direction of the main air outlet 1 through the air outlet valve. The air outlet valve can be constructed to be rotatably installed at the main air outlet 1, which is more convenient to adjust.

[0065] In other embodiments, the air outlet direction of the compensation air outlet 2 is fixed, specifically, as Figure 1 As shown, two groups of compensation air outlets 2 are arranged in the area near the middle of the instrument panel 3, which can provide supplementary air supply. Among them, the compensation air outlet 2 is set to have a fixed air outlet direction, and the air outlet direction can be set to an angle in the vehicle interior space that is not directly facing the occupants, so as to supplement the air volume in the vehicle interior space through the compensation air outlet 2, thereby avoiding the situation where the compensation air blows directly on the occupants, and there is no need to adjust the air outlet direction to an angle that is staggered with the occupants, so as to meet the compensation air demand of the whole vehicle. Therefore, there is no need to set an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the air outlet direction of the compensation air outlet 2, and the air supply demand can be met, thereby reducing production and maintenance costs.

[0066] In some embodiments, the air outlet direction of the main air outlet 1 is configured to be adjustable up and down and / or left and right. The main air outlet 1 can be adjusted in the up and down directions alone, or in the left and right directions alone, or the up and down directions and the left and right directions can be adjusted at the same time. There are more adjustable direction options and the adjustment of the air outlet angle is more flexible.

[0067] Thus, passengers can flexibly adjust the air outlet direction of the main air outlet 1 according to their own needs to obtain a better riding experience. For example, when the passenger's feet or face need to be blown, the main air outlet 1 can be adjusted up and down, or when the passenger's left or right side needs to be blown, the main air outlet 1 can be adjusted left and right to meet different air outlet needs.

[0068] In other embodiments, the air outlet direction of the main air outlet 1 is toward the body area of ​​the main driver's seat 4 or the co-driver's seat 5, that is, the vehicle air outlet structure 100 can blow a larger amount of air toward the body area of ​​the passenger. Figure 1 As shown, the air outlet direction of the main air outlet 1 on the left A-pillar can be adjusted to face the body area of ​​the passenger in the main driving seat 4, or the air outlet direction of the main air outlet 1 on the right A-pillar can be adjusted to face the body area of ​​the passenger in the front driving seat 5. Thus, the main air outlet 1 can blow more air to the passenger, providing a better air supply effect.

[0069] In other embodiments, the air outlet direction of the compensation air outlet 2 is toward the area above the head of the main driving seat 4 or the co-pilot seat 5, so as to avoid the air outlet blowing directly to the human body and causing physical discomfort, and is beneficial to improving the uniformity of air flow in the vehicle and the comfort of the rear passengers.

[0070] Therefore, when the demand for cooling or heating in the vehicle is large, air can be blown to the body area of ​​the occupant through the main air outlet 1. At the same time, the air flow can be delivered to other areas in the vehicle through the compensation air outlet 2 toward the area above the head of the main driving seat 4 or the co-pilot seat 5, so as to avoid excessive airflow concentrated on the body area of ​​the occupant, thereby ensuring the comfort of the occupant while taking into account the effect of large air volume supply.

[0071] In some embodiments, the air outlet direction of the main air outlet 1 is configured to be adjustable left or right. For example, in actual use, the passenger can adjust the main air outlet 1 that discharges air toward the body area to the left or right. Thus, by changing the air outlet direction of the main air outlet 1, the air can be prevented from blowing directly onto the human body, reducing discomfort and thus improving the riding experience.

[0072] Among them, the main air outlet 1 can be closed when it is adjusted to the extreme position toward the outside. In other words, when the occupant adjusts the air outlet direction of the main air outlet 1, if the main air outlet 1 does not need to blow directly, the air outlet direction of the main air outlet 1 can be adjusted laterally. When it is adjusted laterally to the extreme position, no air volume is needed to blow to the occupant. At this time, the main air outlet 1 is automatically closed, thereby realizing automatic closing of the main air outlet 1, which is beneficial to improving the intelligent control of the main air outlet 1.

[0073] In other embodiments, the compensating air outlet 2 is constructed as a normally open air outlet, that is, when the vehicle air outlet structure 100 is discharging air, continuous air discharge can be performed through the compensating air outlet 2 to increase the air outlet volume, and it is set as a normally open air outlet, and there is no need to set a separate valve to adjust or switch the compensating air outlet 2, thereby reducing the number of valve settings and reducing the setting cost.

[0074] In some embodiments, the main air outlet 1 is disposed at a higher position than the compensation air outlet 2, that is, the main air outlet 1 is disposed on the A-pillar 6 of the vehicle body and is disposed at a higher position than the compensation air outlet 2. In this way, the adjustable air outlet range of the main air outlet 1 can be expanded, which is conducive to achieving airflow output at different angles and directions.

[0075] At the same time, the main air outlet 1 can be set at different heights on the A-pillar 6 of the vehicle body, so that the main air outlet 1 is located obliquely above the body of the passenger, so that air can be directly supplied to the body area of ​​the passenger. At the same time, the steering wheel can be staggered from the air outlet direction of the main air outlet 1 to reduce the blocking of the air outlet path by the steering wheel and reduce the risk of poor air supply effect.

[0076] In other embodiments, a group of compensating air outlets 2 are located in the area of ​​the dashboard 3 in front of the main driving seat 4, and are arranged close to the middle of the dashboard 3. For example, in actual use, the air outlet direction of the main air outlet 1 on the left A-pillar can be directed toward the main driving seat 4, and air can be supplied to the main driving seat 4. At the same time, the compensating air outlet 2 on the left side of the dashboard 3 is directed toward the main driving seat 4, and supplementary air can be supplied to the main driving seat 4. In this way, the main air outlet 1 and the compensating air outlet 2 can cooperate with each other to achieve comprehensive coverage of the driver's body area on the main driving seat 4, thereby improving the riding experience of the passengers.

[0077] In other embodiments, another group of compensating air outlets 2 is located in the area of ​​the dashboard 3 in front of the co-pilot seat 5, and is arranged close to the middle of the dashboard 3. For example, in actual use, the air outlet direction of the main air outlet 1 on the right A-pillar can be directed toward the co-pilot seat 5, and air can be supplied to the co-pilot seat 5. At the same time, the compensating air outlet 2 located on the right side of the dashboard 3 is directed toward the co-pilot seat 5, and supplementary air can be supplied to the co-pilot seat 5. In this way, the main air outlet 1 and the compensating air outlet 2 can cooperate with each other to achieve comprehensive coverage of the body area of ​​the occupant on the co-pilot seat 5, thereby improving the riding experience of the occupant.

[0078] The present invention also proposes a control method for the vehicle air outlet structure 100 .

[0079] According to the control method of the vehicle air outlet structure 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, the control method adopts any one of the above vehicle air outlet structures 100, and as Figure 2-Figure 6 As shown, the control method includes:

[0080] S1. Obtain the air outlet command. The air outlet command may be a command manually input by the user, that is, when the user needs to blow air through the main air outlet 1 or the compensation air outlet 2, the user may perform a command operation on the operation interface in the vehicle, or perform a mechanical operation through the mechanical buttons in the vehicle, which may generate the air outlet command, thereby enabling the vehicle control unit to obtain the air outlet command. Of course, the air outlet command may also be obtained in other ways, such as the user may output the command by voice, that is, the command may be obtained in different ways.

[0081] S2. According to the air outlet command, control the two main air outlets 1 and / or control the two compensation air outlets 2 to blow air. In other words, after obtaining the air outlet command, the control unit can analyze and process the air outlet command, obtain the desired air outlet mode according to the air outlet command, and then output the control command to actively control the corresponding vehicle air outlet structure 100, such as actively controlling the air conditioning compressor or air flow fan corresponding to the vehicle air outlet structure 100 in the vehicle.

[0082] That is to say, when the temperature inside the car is low or high, the user can input the air outlet command, so that the control unit can distinguish the air outlet mode desired by the user according to the air outlet command and switch the air outlet mode. For example, the air outlet status of the main air outlet 1 and the compensation air outlet 2 can be controlled in different modes, such as discharging air through the main air outlet 1 alone, or discharging air through the compensation air outlet 2 alone, or discharging air through the main air outlet 1 and the compensation air outlet 2 together. Therefore, the air outlet status of the main air outlet 1 and the compensation air outlet 2 can be flexibly switched according to the user's needs to meet the user's air outlet needs in different temperature environments, thereby achieving different air supply effects and improving the user experience.

[0083] In some embodiments, the vehicle air outlet structure 100 has a cooling mode, wherein the control method includes:

[0084] S3, judging the air outlet instruction. That is, after the control unit receives the air outlet instruction, it can automatically analyze and judge the type of the air outlet instruction. The air outlet instruction may include an instruction corresponding to the cooling mode.

[0085] S4. When it is determined that the air outlet command corresponds to the cooling mode, the main air outlet 1 is controlled to blow cooling air toward the body area of ​​the main driver's seat 4 or the co-driver's seat 5, and the compensation air outlet 2 is controlled to blow cooling air toward the area above the head of the main driver's seat 4 or the co-driver's seat 5. In other words, after the air outlet command is determined to be a command corresponding to the cooling mode, the main air outlet 1 and the compensation air outlet 2 can be controlled to operate in a state corresponding to the cooling mode.

[0086] Specifically, after the control unit determines that the air outlet command input by the user corresponds to the cooling mode, the control unit can control the two groups of main air outlets 1 and the two groups of compensation air outlets 2 to blow out cold air at the same time. Among them, the two groups of main air outlets 1 are directed toward the face, chest or legs of the occupants, so that the vehicle air outlet structure 100 can blow cold air to the facial area, chest area or leg area of ​​the occupants to achieve the need for rapid cooling in the early stage. At the same time, the two groups of compensation air outlets 2 are directed toward the upper area of ​​the occupants' heads, which can not only prevent the cold air from blowing directly toward the occupants and causing discomfort, but also can compensate for the cold air toward the interior of the vehicle to increase the amount of cold air input toward the interior of the vehicle, thereby facilitating the overall temperature reduction in the vehicle, thereby achieving rapid cooling of the occupants and improving the riding experience.

[0087] In some embodiments, the control method further comprises:

[0088] S5. After the cooling air is blown, the cooling temperature is obtained. That is, after the vehicle air outlet structure 100 blows cold air into the vehicle in the cooling mode, the cooling temperature can be actively obtained to determine the cooling state. Specifically, a temperature sensor can be set in the vehicle, such as the temperature sensor is set at the seat position or other positions in the vehicle.

[0089] S6. When the cooling temperature is lower than the first set temperature, the main air outlet 1 is controlled to blow cooling air toward the area above the head of the main driver's seat 4 or the co-driver's seat 5. In other words, after the cooling temperature is obtained, the cooling temperature is judged and analyzed, such as compared with the first set temperature, wherein the first set temperature is set according to the cooling demand of the passenger, that is, when it is higher than or equal to the first set temperature, the cooling demand of the passenger is large, and direct cooling of cold air is required, and when it is lower than the first set temperature, the cooling demand of the passenger is small, that is, direct cooling of cold air is not required.

[0090] Specifically, after the control unit obtains the cooling temperature in the vehicle through the temperature sensor, if it determines that the cooling temperature is lower than the first set temperature, the control unit can control the main air outlet 1 to change the air outlet direction to the area above the head of the main driver's seat 4 or the co-driver's seat 5. Therefore, by setting up this control system, it can be avoided that the cold air from the main air outlet 1 blows directly to the occupants and causes discomfort.

[0091] It should be noted that the first set temperature is the initial default temperature of the vehicle, and its temperature value is between 24°C and 28°C according to the region and user habits. That is to say, the first set temperature can be 25°C, 26°C, 27°C, or other temperatures between 24°C and 28°C. Of course, the occupants can also actively adjust the first set temperature to meet the needs of users in different temperature states.

[0092] In some embodiments, the vehicle air outlet structure 100 has a heating mode, wherein the control method includes:

[0093] S7, judging the air outlet instruction. That is, after the control unit receives the air outlet instruction, it can automatically analyze and judge the type of the air outlet instruction. The air outlet instruction may include an instruction corresponding to the heating mode.

[0094] S8. When it is determined that the air outlet command corresponds to the heating mode, the main air outlet 1 is controlled to blow air toward the body area of ​​the main driving seat 4 or the co-pilot seat 5 for heating, and the compensation air outlet 2 is controlled to blow air toward the area above the head of the main driving seat 4 or the co-pilot seat 5 for heating. In other words, after the air outlet command is determined to be a command corresponding to the heating mode, the main air outlet 1 and the compensation air outlet 2 can be controlled to operate in a state corresponding to the heating mode.

[0095] Specifically, after the control unit determines that the air outlet command input by the user corresponds to the heating mode, the two sets of main air outlets 1 and the two sets of compensation air outlets 2 blow out hot air at the same time. Among them, the two sets of main air outlets 1 are directed toward the face or hands of the occupants, so that the air outlets can blow hot air to the face area or hand area of ​​the occupants to achieve the need for rapid early temperature rise. At the same time, the two sets of compensation air outlets 2 are directed toward the upper area of ​​the occupants' heads, blowing hot air to the top of the car, which can not only avoid the hot air blowing directly to the occupants and causing discomfort, but also can compensate for the hot air towards the car to increase the amount of hot air input into the car, thereby facilitating the overall temperature rise in the car, thereby achieving rapid temperature rise for the occupants and improving the riding experience.

[0096] In some embodiments, the control method further comprises:

[0097] S9. After heating and blowing, the heating temperature is obtained. That is, after the vehicle air outlet structure 100 blows hot air into the vehicle in the heating mode, the heating temperature can be actively obtained to determine the heating state. Specifically, a temperature sensor can be set in the vehicle, such as the temperature sensor is set at the seat position or other positions in the vehicle.

[0098] S10. When the heating temperature is higher than the second set temperature, the main air outlet 1 is controlled to be closed and the compensation air outlet 2 is kept open. In other words, after the heating temperature is obtained, the heating temperature is judged and analyzed, such as compared with the second set temperature, wherein the second set temperature is set according to the heating demand of the occupants, that is, when it is lower than or equal to the second set temperature, the heating demand of the occupants is large, and direct heating by hot air is required, while when it is higher than the second set temperature, the heating demand of the occupants is small, that is, direct heating by hot air is not required. Specifically, after the control unit obtains the heating temperature in the vehicle through the temperature sensor, if it is determined that the heating temperature is higher than the second set temperature, the control unit can control the main air outlet 1 to change the air outlet direction to the area above the head of the main driver's seat 4 or the co-driver's seat 5. Therefore, by setting the control system, it can be avoided that the hot air from the main air outlet 1 is directly blown to the occupants, causing discomfort.

[0099] It should be noted that the second set temperature is lower than the first set temperature, and its temperature value is between 11°C and 15°C according to the region and user habits, that is, the second set temperature can be 12°C, 13°C, 14°C, or other temperatures between 11°C and 15°C. Of course, the occupant can also actively adjust the second set temperature to meet the user's needs for different temperature states.

[0100] In some embodiments, the vehicle air outlet structure 100 has a ventilation mode, wherein the control method includes:

[0101] S11, judging the air outlet instruction. That is, after the control unit receives the air outlet instruction, it can automatically analyze and judge the type of the air outlet instruction. The air outlet instruction may include an instruction corresponding to the ventilation mode.

[0102] S12, when it is determined that the air outlet command corresponds to the ventilation mode, the main air outlet 1 and the compensation air outlet 2 are controlled to open and blow air at the same time. In other words, after the air outlet command is determined to be an instruction corresponding to the ventilation mode, the main air outlet 1 and the compensation air outlet 2 can be controlled to operate in a state corresponding to the ventilation mode.

[0103] Specifically, after the control unit determines to adopt the ventilation mode, that is, at this time the passengers' needs are not mainly to improve the temperature conditions, but to improve the air quality in the vehicle, the control unit can control the two groups of main air outlets 1 and the two groups of compensation air outlets 2 to open at the same time. At this time, the vehicle is in an external air circulation state, and natural wind can be blown from the main air outlet 1 and the compensation air outlet 2 to the passenger compartment, thereby meeting the ventilation needs of the passengers.

[0104] It should be noted that the two sets of main air outlets 1 can flexibly adjust the air outlet direction so that natural wind blows to the area required by the passengers, and the two sets of compensation air outlets 2 can be normally open air outlets to maintain air circulation in the vehicle.

[0105] An embodiment of the present invention also provides a vehicle.

[0106] The vehicle according to the embodiment of the present invention includes the vehicle air outlet structure 100 of any of the above-mentioned embodiments. Among them, the vehicle of the present invention sets two sets of main air outlets 1 on two A-pillars 6 of the vehicle body, so that the passengers can flexibly adjust the air outlet direction of the main air outlet 1, and supplement the air supply to the area that the main air outlet 1 cannot cover through the compensation air outlet 2, so that the main air outlet 1 and the compensation air outlet 2 can cooperate with each other, thereby maintaining the temperature in the vehicle within a comfortable range, and avoiding the air outlet direction of the main air outlet 1 toward the driver's hands to cause discomfort, thereby improving the passenger's riding experience. In addition, reducing the space occupied by the air outlet on the dashboard 3 is beneficial to the vehicle interior design and improves the aesthetics of the vehicle interior.

[0107] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0108] Although the 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 present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A vehicle air outlet structure, characterized in that: include: Main air outlets (1), the main air outlets (1) being arranged in two groups, and the two groups of main air outlets (1) being arranged in one-to-one correspondence on two vehicle body A-pillars (6); Compensating air outlets (2), the compensating air outlets (2) being arranged in two groups, and the two groups of compensating air outlets (2) are both arranged on the instrument panel (3); The air volume of the main air outlet (1) is greater than the air volume of the compensating air outlet (2), and one group of the main air outlets (1) and one group of the compensating air outlets (2) are used to discharge air toward the main driving seat (4), and another group of the main air outlets (1) and another group of the compensating air outlets (2) are used to discharge air toward the co-pilot seat (5).

2. The vehicle air outlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ratio of the air volume of the main air outlet (1) to the total air volume of the vehicle air outlet structure is a1, which satisfies: 32.5%≤a1≤37.5%; The ratio of the air volume of the compensation air outlet (2) to the total air volume of the vehicle air outlet structure is a2, which satisfies: 12.5%≤a2≤17.5%.

3. The vehicle air outlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air outlet direction of the main air outlet (1) is adjustable; And / or, the air outlet direction of the compensation air outlet (2) is fixed.

4. The vehicle air outlet structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The air outlet direction of the main air outlet (1) is configured to be adjustable up and down and / or left and right; And / or, the air outlet direction of the main air outlet (1) is toward the body area of ​​the main driving seat (4) or the co-driving seat (5); And / or, the air outlet direction of the compensation air outlet (2) is toward the area above the head of the main driving seat (4) or the co-pilot seat (5).

5. The vehicle air outlet structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The air outlet direction of the main air outlet (1) is adjustable left and right, and is closed when the main air outlet (1) is adjusted outward to an extreme position; And / or, the compensating air outlet (2) is configured as a normally open air outlet.

6. The vehicle air outlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main air outlet (1) is arranged at a position higher than the compensation air outlet (2); And / or, a group of the compensating air outlets (2) are located in the area of ​​the instrument panel (3) in front of the main driving seat (4), and are arranged close to the middle of the instrument panel (3); And / or, another group of the compensating air outlets (2) is located in the area of ​​the instrument panel (3) in front of the co-pilot seat (5), and is arranged close to the middle of the instrument panel (3).

7. A method for controlling a vehicle air outlet structure, characterized in that: The control method adopts the vehicle air outlet structure according to any one of claims 1 to 6, and the control method comprises: Get the air output command; According to the air outlet instruction, the two main air outlets (1) and / or the two compensation air outlets (2) are controlled to blow air.

8. The method for controlling the air outlet structure of a vehicle according to claim 7, characterized in that: The vehicle air outlet structure has a cooling mode, and the control method includes: Determining the air outlet instruction; When it is determined that the air outlet instruction corresponds to the cooling mode, the main air outlet (1) is controlled to blow cooling air toward the body area of ​​the main driving seat (4) or the co-pilot seat (5), and the compensation air outlet (2) is controlled to blow cooling air toward the area above the head of the main driving seat (4) or the co-pilot seat (5).

9. The control method of the vehicle air outlet structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The control method further comprises: After performing refrigeration blowing, obtain the refrigeration temperature; When the cooling temperature is lower than the first set temperature, the main air outlet (1) is controlled to blow cooling air toward the area above the head of the main driving seat (4) or the co-driving seat (5).

10. The control method of the vehicle air outlet structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The vehicle air outlet structure has a heating mode, and the control method includes: Determining the air outlet instruction; When it is determined that the air outlet instruction corresponds to the heating mode, the main air outlet (1) is controlled to heat and blow air toward the body area of ​​the main driving seat (4) or the co-pilot seat (5), and the compensation air outlet (2) is controlled to heat and blow air toward the area above the head of the main driving seat (4) or the co-pilot seat (5).

11. The control method of the vehicle air outlet structure according to claim 10, characterized in that: The control method further comprises: After heating and blowing, obtain the heating temperature; When the heating temperature is higher than the second set temperature, the main air outlet (1) is controlled to be closed and the compensation air outlet (2) is kept open.

12. The method for controlling the air outlet structure of a vehicle according to claim 7, characterized in that: The vehicle air outlet structure has a ventilation mode, and the control method includes: Determining the air outlet instruction; When it is determined that the air outlet instruction corresponds to the ventilation mode, the main air outlet (1) and the compensation air outlet (2) are controlled to start blowing air simultaneously.

13. A vehicle, characterized in that: The vehicle air outlet structure comprises the vehicle air outlet structure described in any one of claims 1 to 6.

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