Vehicle-mounted fragrance device and vehicle

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention provides a vehicle-mounted fragrance device and a vehicle. The vehicle-mounted perfuming device comprises a perfuming assembly and a control unit, wherein the perfuming assembly comprises a perfuming unit with a perfuming medium, a bearing body for bearing the perfuming unit and a sealing unit; and the actuating assembly comprises a movable actuator, the actuator triggers the sealing unit to enable the fragrance assembly to be switched between a sealing state and a non-sealing state, the actuator is separated from the sealing unit after triggering the sealing unit, and the fragrance assembly is kept in the triggered state.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of automobiles, and particularly relates to an aroma unit and an in-vehicle aroma device.

Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, Chinese Patent CN212098347U discloses an aroma distribution device for the interior of a vehicle. The aroma distribution device is configured to distribute aroma from an aroma medium into the air inside the vehicle. The aroma distribution device may include an inlet; an outlet; a housing configured for at least one aroma containing box, the at least one aroma containing box being configured to contain an aroma medium; and an actuator including a mechanism configured to actuate a valve device for each aroma containing box between a sealed state and an unsealed state, the sealed state being for obstructing the passage of air through the aroma medium of the aroma containing box, and the unsealed state being for allowing the passage of air through the aroma medium of the aroma containing box towards the outlet.

Summary of the Invention

[0003] This disclosure summarizes aspects of the embodiments and should not be used to limit the claims. Other embodiments can be envisioned in accordance with the technology described herein, which will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art after studying the following drawings and detailed description, and these embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of this application.

[0004] An object of the present invention is to provide an in-vehicle aroma assembly and a vehicle.

[0005] To achieve the above object, on the one hand, the present invention provides an in-vehicle aroma device. The in-vehicle aroma device includes: an aroma assembly, the aroma assembly including an aroma unit having an aroma medium, a carrier for carrying the aroma unit, and a sealing unit; an actuating assembly, the actuating assembly including a movable actuator, the actuator triggering the sealing unit to switch the aroma assembly between a sealed state and a non-sealed state, the actuator detaching from the sealing unit after triggering the sealing unit, and the aroma assembly being held in the triggered state.

[0006] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the sealing unit further includes a button and a push-button locking member connected to the button. The button has a first position corresponding to the sealed state and a second position corresponding to the non-sealed state. The button is configured to trigger the actuator to switch the button between the first position and the second position, and the push-button locking member locks the button in the triggered position.

[0007] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the carrier includes a bottom wall and a peripheral wall disposed around the bottom wall. The carrier further includes a peripheral wall extension end extending from the bottom wall in a direction away from the fragrance unit, and the peripheral wall extension end has an inner inclined surface adapted to the button and facing the button side.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the carrier has a first accommodation cavity for accommodating the fragrance unit and a second accommodation cavity located at an end of the carrier and communicating with the first accommodation cavity, and the sealing unit is located in the second accommodation cavity.

[0009] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the carrier has a first opening facing the actuator, and in the sealed state, the sealing unit seals the first opening.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the sealing unit further includes a button and an elastic seal located between the opening and the button, and the elastic seal is disposed around the outer peripheral wall of the button and / or the inner peripheral wall of the opening.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the elastic seal includes a sealing portion at the end and a guiding groove adjacent to the sealing portion, and the guiding groove is located on a side of the elastic seal facing the moving direction of the elastic seal.

[0012] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the sealing unit further includes a receiving groove provided on the outer peripheral wall of the button or the inner peripheral wall of the opening and closely adjacent to the sealing portion. The guiding groove and the receiving groove are located on the same side of the elastic seal, and in the sealed state, a part of the sealing portion is received in the receiving groove. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the elastic seal includes a sealing portion at the end and a guiding groove adjacent to the sealing portion, and the guiding groove guides the sealing portion to move in the direction of the guiding groove when the elastic seal is squeezed.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the carrier has an air inlet hole and a fragrance outlet hole, and the sealing unit is used to seal the air inlet hole and / or the fragrance outlet hole.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the fragrance assembly further includes an air flow channel through which air flow passes and a control valve provided in the air flow channel.

[0015] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the actuating assembly further includes an actuating rod, and the actuator is provided on the actuating rod. The actuator is configured to reciprocate along the extension direction of the actuating rod so that the actuator triggers or disengages from the sealing unit.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the actuating assembly includes a plurality of linearly and uniformly arranged actuators, and the spacing between the actuators is not equal to the spacing of the fragrance assembly.

[0017] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the spacing between the actuators is less than the spacing of the fragrance assembly.

[0018] According to an embodiment of the present invention, there are a plurality of the actuators and they are arranged non-linearly on the actuating rod.

[0019] According to an embodiment of the present invention, there are a plurality of the fragrance assemblies and they are arranged non-linearly. The actuators are configured such that when one of the fragrance assemblies is in a non-sealed state, the other fragrance assemblies are in a sealed state.

[0020] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the actuating assembly further includes an actuating rod, the brake is provided on the actuating rod, and the actuators are configured to perform a rotational motion along the central axis of the actuating rod so that the actuators trigger or disengage from the sealing unit.

[0021] According to an embodiment of the present invention, there are a plurality of the actuators and they are adapted to the positions of the fragrance assemblies. The projections of the plurality of actuators on a plane perpendicular to the central axis of the actuating rod are at least partially staggered.

[0022] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the fragrance assembly further includes a cover body, and the cover body includes a main body portion and a connecting portion. One side of the connecting portion is hermetically connected to the carrier, and the other side of the connecting portion is connected to the fragrance unit.

[0023] The fragrance unit includes a fragrance cartridge body, the fragrance medium is located in the fragrance cartridge body, and there is a first fragrance-retaining gap between the fragrance cartridge body and the carrier.

[0024] Another aspect of the present invention further provides a vehicle, including an in-vehicle fragrance device located inside the vehicle. The fragrance device includes: a housing that at least partially houses the fragrance assembly; the fragrance assembly includes a fragrance unit having a fragrance medium, a carrier for carrying the fragrance unit, and a sealing unit; an actuating assembly, the actuating assembly includes a movable actuator, the actuator triggers the sealing unit to switch the fragrance assembly between a sealed state and a non-sealed state, the actuator disengages from the sealing unit after triggering the sealing unit, and the fragrance assembly is maintained in the triggered state.

[0025] Additional features of the present invention result from the claims, the drawings, and the description of the drawings. The features and combinations of features previously named in the description and the features and combinations of features named and / or shown separately in the following description of the drawings and / or in the drawings themselves can be used not only in the correspondingly indicated combinations, but also in other combinations or alone, without departing from the scope of the present invention. Thus, embodiments of the present invention will also be considered to include and disclose what is not explicitly shown or set forth in the drawings but is derivable from and can be produced by separate combinations of features in the described embodiments. Embodiments and combinations of features should also be considered disclosed which do not include all the features of the originally formulated independent claims.

Description of the Drawings

[0026] To better understand the present invention, reference may be made to the embodiments shown in the following drawings. The components in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, and related elements may be omitted, or in some cases, the scale may be enlarged to emphasize and clearly show the novel features described herein. Additionally, as is known in the art, the system components may be arranged differently. Furthermore, in the drawings, the same reference numerals denote corresponding parts throughout several views.

[0027] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of an in-vehicle fragrance device located inside a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 is a perspective schematic diagram of a partial structure of a fragrance device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 3 is a partial cross-sectional view of a fragrance device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of one of the fragrance components being triggered according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of another one of the fragrance components being triggered according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 6 is a partial schematic diagram of an actuation component driving a fragrance component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 7 is a partial schematic diagram of an actuation component driving a fragrance component according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 8 is a perspective schematic diagram of a partial structure of a fragrance device according to yet another embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 9is a partial cross-sectional view of the fragrance component in a sealed state according to an embodiment of the invention;

[0036] Figure 10 is Figure 9 an enlarged view at A of

[0037] Figure 11 is a partial cross-sectional view of the fragrance component in a non-sealed state according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 12 is Figure 11 an enlarged view at B of

[0039] Figure 13 is a partial cross-sectional view of the fragrance component in a non-sealed state according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 14 is Figure 13 an enlarged view at C of

[0041] Figure 15 is an airflow flow-through diagram of the fragrance component in a non-sealed state according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 16 is Figure 15 an enlarged view at D of

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] The following describes embodiments of the present disclosure. However, it should be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely examples, and other embodiments may take various alternative forms. The drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale; certain features may be exaggerated or minimized to show details of particular components. Thus, the specific structural and functional details disclosed herein should not be construed as limiting, but merely as a representative basis for teaching those skilled in the art to use the present invention in various ways. As will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art, the various features shown and described with reference to any one of the drawings may be combined with features shown in one or more other drawings to produce embodiments that are not explicitly shown or described. Combinations of the shown features provide representative embodiments for typical applications. However, various combinations and modifications of the features consistent with the teachings of the present disclosure may be desirable for certain specific applications or implementations.

[0044] In this application document, when an element or part is referred to as "on", "joined to", "connected to", or "coupled to" another element or part, the element or part can be directly on the other element or part, joined, connected, or coupled to the other element or part, or there can be intervening elements or parts. In contrast, when an element is referred to as "directly on", "directly joined to", "directly connected to", or "directly coupled to" another element or part, there can be no intervening elements or parts. Other words used to describe the relationship between elements should be interpreted in a similar manner.

[0045] The inventors of the present invention have realized that in the solutions of the prior art, there are deficiencies in aspects such as fragrance leakage and uniformity of fragrance release of in-vehicle fragrance devices. Based on the problems in the prior art, the inventors of the present application provide an improved in-vehicle fragrance device and a vehicle in one or more embodiments, in order to solve the problems in the prior art.

[0046] Figure 1 Generally, a partial schematic view of a vehicle including an in-vehicle fragrance device according to one or more embodiments of the present invention is given. It should be understood that in the context of the present invention, the vehicle implementing the present invention can refer to any means of transportation, for example, it can include but is not limited to fossil fuel vehicles, electric vehicles (such as plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), full hybrid electric vehicles (FHEV), mild hybrid electric vehicles (MHEV), or battery electric vehicles (BEV), etc.). The vehicle can include components related to mobility, such as an engine, an electric motor, a transmission, a suspension, a drive shaft, and / or wheels, etc. The vehicle can be non-autonomous, semi-autonomous (for example, some conventional motion functions are autonomously controlled by the vehicle), or autonomous (for example, the motion functions are autonomously controlled by the vehicle without direct input from the user).

[0047] Regarding the technical problems raised in the foregoing part, as Figures 2 to 8 shown, one aspect of the present invention provides an in-vehicle fragrance device 10. The in-vehicle fragrance device 10 includes: a housing that at least partially houses the fragrance component 100; the fragrance component 100, the fragrance component 100 includes a fragrance unit 110 having a fragrance medium 112, a carrier 120 for carrying the fragrance unit 110, and a sealing unit 130; an actuating component 200, the actuating component 200 includes a movable actuator 210, the actuator 210 triggers the sealing unit 130 to switch the fragrance component 100 between a sealed state and a non-sealed state, the actuator 210 disengages from the sealing unit 130 after triggering the sealing unit 130, and the fragrance component 100 is maintained in the triggered state.

[0048] Thus, under the action of the sealing unit 130, the fragrance component 100 has a sealed state and an unsealed state. In the sealed state, the sealing unit 130 seals the fragrance component 100, preventing the air flow from flowing through the fragrance medium 112 and then flowing out of the fragrance component 100. In the unsealed state, the sealing unit 130 releases the seal on the fragrance component 100, and the fragrance flowing through the fragrance medium 112 can flow out into the vehicle interior.

[0049] The actuator 210 has corresponding trigger positions and non-trigger positions, and the actuator 210 can move between the trigger position and the non-trigger position. When the actuator 210 is moved to the trigger position, the actuator 210 triggers the corresponding sealing unit 130, enabling the fragrance component 100 to switch between the sealed state and the unsealed state. In the non-trigger position, the actuator 210 does not trigger the sealing unit 130, and the state of the fragrance component 100 does not change.

[0050] After the actuator 210 triggers the sealing unit 130, it is moved away and disengaged from the sealing unit 130, and the fragrance component 100 is maintained in the triggered state. In one embodiment, when the fragrance component 100 is in the unsealed state, when the actuator 210 moves to the trigger position and triggers the sealing unit 130, the fragrance component 100 switches to the sealed state. After the actuator 210 triggers the sealing unit 130, it is moved away and disengaged from the sealing unit 130. The actuator 210 does not need to continuously abut against the sealing unit 130, and the actuator 210 does not need to be continuously maintained in the trigger position. At this time, the fragrance component 100 is still maintained in the sealed state, preventing the air flow from flowing through the fragrance medium 112 and then flowing out of the fragrance component 100. When the user needs to use the fragrance, the actuator 210 is moved to the trigger position and triggers the sealing unit 130 again. After the actuator 210 triggers the sealing unit 130, it is moved away and disengaged from the sealing unit 130. The fragrance component 100 then switches to the unsealed state and is maintained in the unsealed state, and the fragrance flowing through the fragrance medium 112 can flow out into the vehicle interior.

[0051] The actuating assembly 200 may further include an actuating rod 220 and a motor 230 for driving the rod to move. The actuator 210 is disposed on the actuating rod 220, and the actuator 210 moves with the actuating rod 220. The actuator 210 further includes a gear 240 and a rack 250 connected to the motor 210. The motor 230 can drive the gear 240 to rotate, and then drive the rack 250 to move through the gear 240, driving the actuating rod 220 to start moving. The actuating rod 220 can drive the actuator 210 to move. By the cooperation of the actuator 210 and the sealing unit 130, the fragrance component 100 is opened or closed to manage the fragrance. It should be understood that the motor may include various types of motors, including but not limited to brushless motors, DC motors, AC motors, stepper motors, AC induction motors, etc.

[0052] After the actuator 210 triggers the sealing unit 130, it is moved away, and the fragrance component 100 is held in the triggered position. This makes it unnecessary for the actuator 210 to continuously remain in the triggered position, which can reduce the driving energy required for the actuator 210 to continuously remain in the triggered position. Especially in some embodiments, the actuator 210 is usually driven by the motor 230. After the actuator 210 is triggered, it can be disengaged from the sealing unit 130, and the motor 230 does not need to continuously drive the actuator 210 to keep the actuator 210 in the triggered position. This can reduce the possibility of noise generated by continuous driving of the motor and improve the user experience.

[0053] As Figure 3 and Figure 9 shown, the carrier 120 may include a first accommodation cavity 1210 for accommodating the fragrance unit 110, an air inlet hole 126, and an air outlet hole 128. The fragrance unit 110 is located within the first accommodation cavity 1210. The air flow enters the first accommodation cavity 1210 from the air inlet hole 126, flows through the fragrance medium 112 in the fragrance unit 110, and then flows out through the air outlet hole 128 into the vehicle interior.

[0054] The fragrance unit 110 further includes a fragrance cartridge 114, and the fragrance medium 112 is located within the fragrance cartridge 114. The fragrance cartridge 114 is located within the first accommodation cavity 1210, and there is a first fragrance retention gap 1214 between the fragrance cartridge 114 and the carrier 120. The first fragrance retention gap 1214 is in fluid communication with the air flow channel 1218. When the fragrance component 100 is in the unused state and no air flow can be formed, the fragrance naturally volatilized from the fragrance medium 112 can be retained within the first fragrance retention gap 1214. When the fragrance component 100 is turned on, within a short period of time, the fragrance retained within the first fragrance retention gap 1214 can flow out through the air outlet hole 128 into the vehicle, which can improve the fragrance release efficiency, reduce the response time, and further improve the user experience and satisfaction.

[0055] As Figure 15 and 16 shown, the fragrance component 100 further includes a cover body 140 for closing the second opening 122. The cover body 140 is sealingly connected to the carrier 120. Among them, the cover body 140 includes a main body portion 142 and a connecting portion 144. The connecting portion 144 extends from the main body portion 142 towards the first accommodation cavity 1210. The main body portion 142 can cover the second opening 122. One side of the connecting portion 144 is sealingly connected to the carrier 120, and the other side of the connecting portion 144 is connected to the fragrance unit 110. In one embodiment, a sealing member 146 is provided below the main body portion 142, and the sealing member 146 is disposed around the connecting portion 144. This enables the fragrance component 100 in the sealed state such that the air flow does not flow out through the installation gap between the cover body 140 and the carrier 120, further reducing the possibility of fragrance leakage in the sealed state.

[0056] As Figure 3 and Figure 9 as well as Figure 11 shown, the carrier 120 includes a bottom wall 1202 and a peripheral wall 1204 disposed around the bottom wall 1202. The peripheral wall 1204 extends from the bottom wall 1202 toward the lid 140. The bottom wall 1202 and the peripheral wall 1204 define a first receiving cavity 1210. The fragrance unit 110 is located within the first receiving cavity 1210.

[0057] The carrier 120 further includes a peripheral wall extension 1206 extending from the bottom wall 1202 away from the lid 140. In other words, the peripheral wall extension 1206 extends from the bottom wall 1202 away from the fragrance unit 110. The peripheral wall extension 1206 has an inner inclined surface 1208 adapted to the button 132 and facing the button side. This enables the peripheral wall extension 1206 to fit the button 132.

[0058] As Figures 9 to 16 shown, the carrier 120 further includes a second receiving cavity 1212 adjacent to and communicating with the first receiving cavity 1210. The peripheral wall extension 1206 and the bottom wall 1202 define the second receiving cavity 1212. The sealing unit 130 is located within the second receiving cavity 1212. In the non-sealed state, air flow enters the second receiving cavity 1212, then enters the first receiving cavity 1210 through the air inlet hole 126, flows through the fragrance medium 112 in the fragrance unit 110, and then flows out to the vehicle interior through the fragrance outlet hole 128.

[0059] The carrier 120 has a first opening 121 facing the actuator 210 and a second opening 122 away from the actuator 210. The fragrance unit 110 is placed into or removed from the first receiving cavity 1210 through the second opening 122.

[0060] The first opening 121 is located at the end of the carrier 120 and is opposite to the second opening 122. The first opening 121 is located at one end of the second receiving cavity 1212 facing the actuator 210. In the sealed state, the sealing unit 130 seals the first opening 121, preventing air flow from entering the second receiving cavity 1212. The sealing unit 130 seals the second receiving cavity 1212 to form a second fragrance retention area 1216. The fragrance naturally volatilized from the fragrance medium 112 can be retained within the second fragrance retention area 1216. When the vehicle-mounted fragrance assembly 100 is activated, within a short period of time, the fragrance retained in the second fragrance retention area 1216 can flow out into the vehicle, improving the fragrance release efficiency, reducing the response time, and further enhancing the user experience and satisfaction.

[0061] The button 132 has a shape adapted to the second opening 122. In one embodiment, as Figure 9 and11 A cross-sectional view of the fragrance component 100 shown along its central axis. The button 132 has an inverted trapezoidal shape, and the second opening 122 has a trapezoidal shape that matches the button 132. Those skilled in the art can understand that the button 132 and the second opening 122 can also have other adapted shapes.

[0062] The sealing unit 130 is disposed in the second accommodation cavity 1212, which not only makes the structure of the fragrance component 100 more compact, but also the sealing unit 130 will not be exposed, protecting the sealing unit 130. Further, by sealing the first opening with the sealing unit, the sealing of the air inlet hole 126 can be achieved, which is beneficial to the sealing of the air inlet hole 126, easier to implement in terms of structure, and has a better sealing effect, further reducing the possibility of fragrance leakage.

[0063] The sealing unit 130 is used to seal the air inlet hole 126 and / or the fragrance outlet hole 128. In one embodiment, the sealing unit 130 is disposed at the air inlet hole 126 or the fragrance outlet hole 128. In the sealed state, air flow cannot pass through the air inlet hole 126 or the fragrance outlet hole 128, so no air flow can be formed. In another embodiment, the sealing unit 130 is respectively disposed at the air inlet hole 126 and the fragrance outlet hole 128. In the sealed state, the air inside and outside the first accommodation cavity 1210 will not exchange, better reducing the possibility of fragrance leakage and improving the user experience.

[0064] As Figure 9 and 11 shown, the sealing unit 130 may further include a button 132 and a push-button locking member 134 connected to the button 132. When the actuator 210 moves to the trigger position, it can trigger the button 132, causing the button 132 to move. The push-button locking member 134 can lock and release the button 132 and keep the button 132 in the position after being triggered.

[0065] As Figure 3 shown, the button 132 has a first position P' corresponding to the sealed state and a second position P corresponding to the unsealed state. The actuator 210 triggers the button 132 so that the button 132 can switch between the first position P' and the second position P, and the push-button locking member 134 can keep the button 132 in the position after being triggered. In one embodiment, as Figure 3 shown, the first position P' can be the released state of the button 132, and the second position P can be the locked state of the button 132. In another embodiment, the first position can be the locked state of the button 132, and the second position can be the released state of the button 132.

[0066] It should be understood that the push-and-press locking member 134 in the present application can be implemented in various ways. For example, the push-and-press locking member 134 can include the push-and-press locking mechanism disclosed in the prior art CN108571241B, or it can also be other push-push locks on the market that can achieve the self-locking function, such as the Panasonic ESB30 push switch.

[0067] In one embodiment, as Figure 9 and 11 shown, the push-and-press locking member 134 includes a spring 1342, a sliding rod 1344, and a locking member 1346 movably connected to the sliding rod 1344. The sliding rod 1344 is movable and cooperates with the locking member 1346, and the sliding rod 1344 is held in different positions by the locking member 1346. As Figure 9 shown, when the fragrance component 100 is in a sealed state, the button 132 is in the first position P'. If the user wants to use the fragrance, the fragrance component 100 needs to be switched to a non-sealed state. At this time, the actuator 210 is moved to the trigger position to trigger the button 132, and the spring 1342 is compressed and in an energy storage state. The button 132 is pushed from the first position P' to the second position P by the actuator 210, and under the cooperation of the sliding rod 1344 and the locking member 1346, the button 132 is held in the second position P, and the fragrance component 100 is switched to a non-sealed state, as Figure 11 shown. If the fragrance component 100 needs to be switched from a non-sealed state to a sealed state, the actuator 210 is moved to the trigger position to trigger the button 132 again, the spring 1342 is released, and the actuator 210 is pulled back from the second position P to the first position P', and the fragrance component 100 is switched to a non-sealed state.

[0068] As Figure 3 shown, the button 132 can move between the first position P' and the second position P along the extension direction of the carrier 120, that is, the first direction X. As Figure 9 and 10 shown, when the fragrance component 100 is in a sealed state, the button 132 is in the first position P'. At this time, the button 132 partially passes through the second opening 122 and is exposed outside the second opening 122, and at least a part of the outer peripheral wall 137 of the button 132 fits against the inner peripheral wall 124 of the second opening 122; as Figures 11 to 14 shown, when the fragrance component 100 is in a non-sealed state, the button 132 is in the second position P. The second position P is farther from the actuator 210 than the first position P'. There is a gap 129 between the outer peripheral wall 137 of the button 132 and the inner peripheral wall of the second opening 122, and air flow can flow into the fragrance component 100 through the gap 129. Figure 16Shows the flow direction of the air current in the unsealed state. The air current enters the second accommodation cavity 1212 through the gap 129, then enters the first accommodation cavity 1210 through the air inlet hole 126, flows through the fragrance medium 112, and finally flows out into the vehicle compartment through the fragrance outlet hole 128.

[0069] As Figures 9 to 14 shown, the sealing unit 130 further includes an elastic sealing member 136 located between the second opening 122 and the button 132. The elastic sealing member 136 is disposed around the outer peripheral wall 137 of the button 132 and / or the inner peripheral wall 124 of the second opening 122. In one embodiment, as Figure 11 and 12 shown, the elastic sealing member 136 is disposed around the outer peripheral wall 137 of the button 132; in another embodiment, as Figure 13 and 14 shown, the elastic sealing member 136 is disposed around the inner peripheral wall 124 of the second opening 122.

[0070] The elastic sealing member 136 is configured to have an interference fit with the outer peripheral wall 137 of the button 132 and the inner peripheral wall 124 of the second opening 122. As Figure 9 and 10 shown, when the button 132 is in the first position P', the elastic sealing member 136 is squeezed and deformed and closely adheres to the outer peripheral wall 137 of the button 132 and the inner peripheral wall 124 of the second opening 122, so that when the button 132 is in the first position P', the sealing unit 130 seals the fragrance component 100, and the air in the carrier 120 will not flow out through the gap 129 between the button 132 and the second opening 122.

[0071] As Figure 12 and 14 shown, the elastic sealing member 136 includes a sealing portion 1362 at the end and a guiding groove 1364 adjacent to the sealing portion 1362. The guiding groove 1364 is located on the side of the elastic sealing member 136 facing the moving direction of the elastic sealing member 136. The moving direction of the elastic sealing member 136 is opposite to the relative moving direction of the component where the elastic sealing member 136 is located. The guiding groove 1364 guides the sealing portion 1362 to move towards the guiding groove 1364 when the elastic sealing member 136 is squeezed.

[0072] The sealing unit 130 further includes a receiving groove 1366 provided on the outer peripheral wall 137 of the button 132 or the inner peripheral wall 124 of the second opening 122. The receiving groove 1366 is adjacent to the sealing portion 1362, and the guiding groove 1364 and the receiving groove 1366 are located on the same side of the elastic sealing member 136. In the sealed state, part of the sealing portion 1362 is received in the receiving groove 1366.

[0073] In one embodiment, as Figure 11 and12 As shown, the elastic seal 136 is disposed around the inner peripheral wall 124 of the second opening 122. The moving direction of the elastic seal 136 is opposite to the relative movement direction of the second opening 122. The relative movement direction of the second opening 122 is opposite to the first direction, that is, the direction of the elastic seal 136 is the same as the first direction X. The guiding groove 1364 is located on the side of the elastic seal facing the first direction X. Along the direction opposite to the airflow direction, the sealing portion 1362 extends obliquely toward the outer peripheral wall 137 of the button 132. The receiving groove 1366 is provided on the inner peripheral wall 124 of the second opening 122, and the guiding groove 1364 and the receiving groove 1366 are located on the same side of the elastic seal 136, and the guiding groove 1364 is located between the receiving groove 1366 and the receiving portion 1362. The size of the receiving groove 1364 is not less than the size of the receiving portion 1362.

[0074] In another embodiment, as Figure 13 and 14 shown, the elastic seal 136 is disposed around the outer peripheral wall 137 of the button 132. The sealing portion 1362 extends obliquely toward the inner peripheral wall 124 of the second opening 122. The moving direction of the elastic seal 136 is opposite to the relative movement direction of the button 132. The relative movement direction of the button is the same as the first direction X, that is, the direction of the elastic seal 136 is opposite to the first direction X. The guiding groove 1364 is located on the side of the elastic seal away from the first direction. Along the direction of the airflow, the sealing portion 1362 extends obliquely toward the inner peripheral wall 124 of the second opening 122. The receiving groove 1366 is provided on the outer peripheral wall 137 of the button 132, and the guiding groove 1364 and the receiving groove 1366 are located on the same side of the elastic seal 136, and the guiding groove 1364 is located between the receiving groove 1366 and the receiving portion 1362. The size of the receiving groove 1364 is not less than the size of the receiving portion 1362.

[0075] With the elastic seal 136 having this structure, when the fragrance component 100 is switched from the non-sealed state to the sealed state, the button 132 will move from the second position P to the first position P'. The sealing portion 1362 of the elastic seal 136 will move toward the guiding groove 1364, and a part of the sealing portion 1362 will be received in the receiving groove 1366. This enables the entire surrounding sealing portion 1362 to move in the same direction, which can improve the sealing effect and better reduce the possibility of fragrance leakage. And in the sealed state, part of the sealing portion 1362 can be received in the receiving groove 1366, which not only enables a better interference fit of the elastic seal 136, but also the excess sealing portion can be received in the receiving groove 1366, improving the flexibility of the design of the sealing portion 1362. The airflow will not flow through the gap 129 between the second opening 122 and the button 132, further improving the sealing effect.

[0076] As Figure 2 and 15 shown, Figure 15 the arrows in Figure 15 show the path of the air flow through the fragrance component. The in-vehicle fragrance device 100 may further include an air flow channel 1218 for the air flow to pass through and a fan 300 disposed in the air flow channel 1218. The fan 300 is used to form an air flow between the air inlet hole 126 and the fragrance outlet hole 128.

[0077] As Figure 3 shown, the in-vehicle fragrance device 100 may further include a control valve 150 disposed in the air flow channel 1218. The control valve 150 is used to open or close the air flow channel 1218. In one embodiment, the control valve 150 may be disposed at the air inlet hole 126 or the fragrance outlet hole 128 of the air flow channel 1218. The control valve 150 is configured to close the air flow channel 1218 in a sealed state and open the air flow channel 1218 in a non-sealed state.

[0078] In the non-sealed state, when the fan 300 is started and the control valve 150 is in an open state, the air flow passing through the fragrance medium 112 is blown from the fragrance outlet hole 128 into the vehicle. In the sealed state, the control valve 150 is in a closed state, the air flow channel 1218 is closed by the control valve 150, and the air flow cannot flow out through the air flow channel 1218. This makes it impossible for the air in the accommodation cavity to flow out through the air flow channel 1218 in the sealed state, further reducing the possibility of fragrance leakage.

[0079] In one embodiment, the control valve 150 may be a one-way valve. In the non-sealed state, when the fan 300 is started, the one-way valve is blown open by the air flow, opening the air flow channel 1218, and the air flow passing through the fragrance medium 112 can flow out through the air flow channel 1218. In the sealed state, the fan 300 is closed, the pressure in the accommodation cavity increases, causing the one-way valve to be closed, and the air flow cannot flow out through the air flow channel 1218. In another embodiment, the control valve 150 may be an electronic control valve 150 or a mechanical valve.

[0080] Next, refer to Figures 4 to 8 to introduce in detail how the actuation component 200 triggers the fragrance component 100.

[0081] The in-vehicle fragrance device 10 may include a plurality of fragrance components 100, and fragrance media 112 with different scents are installed in different fragrance components 100. In one embodiment, the actuating component 200 may actuate one of the fragrance components 100 to be in a non-sealed state, and the remaining fragrance components 100 to be in a sealed state, which may enable the user to select a single type of fragrance. In another embodiment, the actuating component 200 may actuate more than two fragrance components 100 to be in a non-sealed state, and the remaining fragrance components 100 to be in a sealed state, which may enable the user to select different types of mixed fragrances according to needs. Those skilled in the art can design different triggering positions to actuate one or more fragrance components according to actual needs, and these variations should also be within the protection scope of the present invention without departing from the spirit of the present invention's protection.

[0082] As described above, the actuating component 200 may further include an actuating rod 220, and the actuator 210 is disposed on the actuating rod 220. The actuating component 200 may further include an actuating motor 230, a gear 240, and a rack 250 that cooperates with the gear 240. The actuating motor 230 can drive the gear 240 to rotate, and then drive the rack 250 to move through the gear 240, thereby driving the actuator 210 to move, and opening or closing the fragrance component 100 through the cooperation between the actuator 210 and the sealing unit 130 to release the specified fragrance.

[0083] Each actuator 210 as described above has a corresponding triggering position and non-triggering position, and the actuator 210 can move between the triggering position and the non-triggering position. At the triggering position, the actuator 210 triggers the corresponding sealing unit 130, and at the non-triggering position, the actuator 210 disengages from the sealing unit 130. When a specified fragrance needs to be used, under the action of the actuating motor 230, the actuator 210 is moved to the triggering position of the fragrance component 100 corresponding to the specified fragrance, triggering the sealing unit 130, and the fragrance component 100 corresponding to the specified fragrance is triggered to be switched to a non-sealed state, while the remaining fragrance components 100 are in a sealed state.

[0084] As Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, in one embodiment, there are multiple actuators 210 linearly and evenly arranged on the actuator rod 220. The number of actuators 210 can be the same as the number of the fragrance components 100. The actuator rod 220 is configured to reciprocate along the extension direction of the actuator rod 220 and drive the actuators 210 to reciprocate. The distance between the actuators 210 is not equal to the distance between the fragrance components 100. This enables that when one of the actuators 210 of the actuator assembly 200 is in the trigger position, the other actuators 210 are in the non-trigger position. Thus, only one actuator 210 can trigger the corresponding fragrance component 100 to switch between the sealed state and the unsealed state at a time, releasing a single fragrance. It can be understood that the distance between the actuators 210 can be adjusted as needed so that more than 2 brakes can be in the trigger position at a time, simultaneously triggering more than 2 fragrance components 100 to switch between the sealed state and the unsealed state. When switching fragrances, the in-vehicle fragrance device can release a mixed fragrance. In another embodiment, the distance between the actuators 210 is less than the distance between the fragrance components 100. This can not only enable the actuator assembly 200 to trigger only one fragrance component 100 at a time, but also the reduced distance between the actuators 210 can make the actuator assembly 200 more compact, improving the space utilization rate.

[0085] In yet another embodiment, as Figure 7 shown, there are multiple actuators and they are arranged on the actuator rod non-linearly. This can make the actuator assembly designed more compact. There are multiple fragrance components and they are arranged non-linearly. The actuator is configured such that when one of the fragrance components is in the unsealed state, the other fragrance components are in the sealed state. Those skilled in the art can arrange the actuators and the fragrance components accordingly as needed. This can make the fragrance components and the actuator assembly designed more flexibly and compactly, further making the in-vehicle fragrance device arranged more compactly, further improving the space utilization rate.

[0086] In a specific embodiment, the number of the actuators 210 and the fragrance components 100 are each 3.

[0087] Since the actuator 210 will disengage from the sealing unit 130 after triggering the sealing unit 130 and the fragrance component 100 is maintained in the triggered state. It can be understood that there can also be only one actuator 210 and there is one or more fragrance components 100. When the user needs a specified single fragrance, the actuator 210 moves to the corresponding trigger position to trigger the corresponding fragrance component 100 to switch to the unsealed state, and then the brake disengages from the sealing unit 130 and can move under the drive of the motor to trigger other fragrance components 100, making the other fragrance components 100 switch to the sealed state.

[0088] In another embodiment, as Figure 6As shown, under the drive of the motor, the actuator rod 220 is driven to rotate along its central axis. The actuator rod 220 drives the actuator 210 to rotate along the central axis of the actuator rod 220, so that the actuator 210 moves between the trigger position and the non-trigger position. The number of actuators 210 is the same as that of the fragrance components 100. Along the extension direction of the actuator rod 220, the actuator 210 is arranged at the position corresponding to the actuator rod 220 and the fragrance component 100. The actuator 210 is arranged along the circumferential direction of the actuator rod 220. When there are multiple actuators 210, at least part of the projections of the actuators 210 on the plane perpendicular to the central axis of the actuator rod 220 are staggered. Thus, only one actuator 210 is located at the trigger position at a time, and only one fragrance component 100 can be switched between the sealed state and the non-sealed state at a time, so as to release a single fragrance. It can be understood that the position of the actuator 210 along the circumferential direction of the actuator rod 220 can be adjusted as needed, so that the projections of more than 2 actuators 210 on the plane perpendicular to the central axis of the actuator rod 220 coincide. In this way, more than 2 fragrance components 100 can be triggered to switch between the sealed state and the non-sealed state at the same time, and when switching fragrances, the fragrance device can release a mixed fragrance.

[0089] As Figure 1 As shown, another aspect of the present invention further provides a vehicle having the above-mentioned vehicle-mounted fragrance device 10. The vehicle-mounted fragrance device 10 can be installed at different positions inside the vehicle. In one embodiment, the fragrance device can be arranged on the central armrest or the rear armrest, which is convenient for users to control and turn on or off the fragrance device. In another embodiment, the fragrance device can also be arranged on the instrument panel. In yet another embodiment, the fragrance device can also be arranged on the roof console to improve the user's perception of the fragrance and further improve the user experience.

[0090] The above embodiments are possible examples of the embodiments of the present invention, and are only given to make those skilled in the art clearly understand the principle of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that: the above discussion for any embodiment is only exemplary, and is not intended to imply that the scope (including the claims) of the embodiments of the present invention is limited to these examples; under the overall concept of the present invention, the technical features in the above embodiments or different embodiments can also be combined with each other, and many other changes in different aspects of the embodiments of the present invention as described above will occur. For the sake of brevity, they are not provided in the specific embodiments. Therefore, any omission, modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the embodiments of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope required by the present invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle-mounted fragrance device, comprising: a fragrance component, the fragrance component including a fragrance unit having a fragrance medium, a carrier for carrying the fragrance unit, and a sealing unit; an actuating component, the actuating component including a movable actuator, the actuator triggering the sealing unit to switch the fragrance component between a sealed state and an unsealed state, the actuator detaching from the sealing unit after triggering the sealing unit, and the fragrance component being held in the triggered state.

2. The in-vehicle fragrance device according to claim 1, wherein, The sealing unit further includes a button and a push-lock member connected to the button, the button having a first position corresponding to the sealed state and a second position corresponding to the unsealed state, the button being configured to trigger the actuator to switch the button between the first position and the second position, and the push-lock member locking the button in the triggered position.

3. The vehicle-mounted fragrance device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The carrier includes a bottom wall and a peripheral wall disposed around the bottom wall, and the carrier further includes a peripheral wall extension extending from the bottom wall away from the fragrance unit, the peripheral wall extension having an inner inclined surface adapted to the button and facing the button side.

4. The in-vehicle fragrance device according to claim 1, wherein, The carrier has a first receiving cavity for receiving the fragrance unit and a second receiving cavity located at an end of the carrier and communicating with the first receiving cavity, and the sealing unit is located in the second receiving cavity.

5. The vehicle-mounted fragrance device according to claim 1, wherein The carrier has a first opening facing the actuator, and in the sealed state, the sealing unit seals the first opening.

6. The vehicle-mounted fragrance device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The sealing unit further includes a button and an elastic seal located between the opening and the button, the elastic seal being disposed around the outer peripheral wall of the button and / or the inner peripheral wall of the opening.

7. The in-vehicle fragrance device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The elastic seal includes a sealing portion at an end and a guiding groove adjacent to the sealing portion, the guiding groove being located on a side of the elastic seal facing the moving direction of the elastic seal.

8. The vehicle-mounted fragrance device according to claim 7, wherein, The sealing unit further includes a receiving groove provided on the outer peripheral wall of the button or the inner peripheral wall of the opening and adjacent to the sealing portion, the guiding groove and the receiving groove being located on the same side of the elastic seal, and a part of the sealing portion being received in the receiving groove in the sealed state.

9. The vehicle-mounted fragrance device according to claim 1, wherein, The carrier has an air inlet hole and a fragrance outlet hole, and the sealing unit is used to seal the air inlet hole and / or the fragrance outlet hole.

10. The vehicle-mounted fragrance device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It further includes an air flow channel for allowing air flow to pass through and a control valve provided in the air flow channel.

11. The vehicle-mounted fragrance device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The actuating component further includes an actuating rod, the actuator being provided on the actuating rod, the actuator being configured to reciprocate along the extension direction of the actuating rod to trigger or detach from the sealing unit.

12. The in-vehicle fragrance device according to claim 11, characterized in that, The actuating component includes a plurality of linearly and uniformly arranged actuators, and the distance between the actuators is not equal to the distance between the fragrance components.

13. The vehicle-mounted fragrance device according to claim 12, wherein, The distance between the actuators is less than the distance between the fragrance components.

14. The in-vehicle fragrance device according to claim 11, wherein, There are a plurality of the actuators and they are arranged non-linearly on the actuating rod.

15. The vehicle-mounted fragrance component according to claim 11, characterized in that, There are a plurality of the fragrance components and they are arranged non-linearly, and the actuator is configured such that when one of the fragrance components is in the unsealed state, the other fragrance components are in the sealed state.

16. The vehicle-mounted fragrance device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The actuating assembly further includes an actuating rod, and the actuator is disposed on the actuating rod. The actuator is configured to perform a rotational movement along the central axis of the actuating rod so that the actuator triggers or disengages from the sealing unit.

17. The in-vehicle fragrance device according to claim 16, characterized in that, There are a plurality of the actuators, and they are adapted to the positions of the fragrance component. The projections of the plurality of actuators on a plane perpendicular to the central axis of the actuating rod are at least partially staggered.

18. The vehicle-mounted fragrance device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fragrance component further includes a cover body, and the cover body includes a main body portion and a connecting portion. One side of the connecting portion is sealingly connected to the carrier, and the other side of the connecting portion is connected to the fragrance unit.

19. The in-vehicle fragrance device according to claim 18, characterized in that, The fragrance unit includes a fragrance cartridge body, and the fragrance medium is located within the fragrance cartridge body. There is a first fragrance-retaining gap between the fragrance cartridge body and the carrier.

20. A vehicle, comprising an in-vehicle fragrance device located within the vehicle, the fragrance device including: a housing that at least partially houses the fragrance component; the fragrance component includes a fragrance unit having a fragrance medium, a carrier for carrying the fragrance unit, and a sealing unit; an actuating assembly, the actuating assembly including a movable actuator that triggers the sealing unit to cause the fragrance component to switch between a sealed state and a non-sealed state. After the actuator triggers the sealing unit, it disengages from the sealing unit, and the fragrance component is maintained in the triggered state.

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