Air port assembly and vehicle

By designing an air vent assembly including a light-transmitting masking layer and a substrate, the problem of insufficient sealing and aesthetics of the ambient lamp at the air vent is solved, and the effect of hiding the ambient lamp and light transmission is achieved, which enhances the vehicle's sense of technology and overall effect.

CN222987938UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-17ZHEJIANG LEAPMOTOR TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422354370.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-25
Publication Date
2025-06-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-25

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Technical Problem

In the prior art, when setting the ambient light at the air outlet, the sealing and aesthetics are low, making it difficult to hide the ambient light, which affects the overall effect of the vehicle.

Method used

An air outlet assembly is designed, including a housing, a panel and an ambient lamp. The panel is provided with a light-transmissive masking layer and a substrate. The substrate is located on the outer periphery of the second air outlet to form a light-transmissive area, and the ambient lamp is arranged on the side of the light-transmissive area close to the housing.

Benefits of technology

By hiding the ambient lights in the panel and using the light-transmitting area to expose the light, the lighting effect is achieved, while improving sealing and aesthetics, enhancing the vehicle's sense of technology.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a tuyere assembly and a vehicle. The air port assembly comprises a shell, a first air port and a second air port, the panel is arranged at the front end of the shell in a covering mode, the panel is provided with a second air opening communicated with the first air opening, the panel comprises a base plate and a light-transmitting covering layer covering the side, away from the shell, of the base plate, and a first light-transmitting area is formed in the peripheral area, located on the periphery of the second air opening, of the base plate; the atmosphere lamp is arranged on the side, close to the shell, of the first light-transmitting area. In this way, the hiding effect, the sealing performance and the attractiveness of the atmosphere lamp can be improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of vehicles, and in particular, to an air vent assembly and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] With the popularization of vehicles and the like in life, major automobile manufacturers are constantly researching and improving the ride comfort, entertainment and quality of the whole vehicle. Ambient lights focus on enhancing the in-vehicle quality, especially in the night scene, where colorful lights outline a dynamic shape contour.

[0003] In the related art, in order to enhance the technological sense of the vehicle, ambient lights are provided at the air vents. However, there are many seams at the air vents, resulting in low sealing performance and aesthetics. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The present application provides an air vent assembly and a vehicle to improve the hiding effect, sealing performance and aesthetics of the ambient lights.

[0005] The present application provides an air vent assembly, including a housing with a first air vent provided at the front end; a panel covering the front end of the housing, the panel being provided with a second air vent communicating with the first air vent, the panel including a substrate and a light-transmitting covering layer covering the side of the substrate facing away from the housing, a first light-transmitting area being formed in the outer peripheral area of the substrate located outside the periphery of the second air vent; and an ambient light provided on the side of the first light-transmitting area close to the housing.

[0006] In some embodiments, the light-transmitting covering layer includes a light-transmitting electroplating layer.

[0007] In some embodiments, the substrate includes: a transparent substrate provided with the second air vent;

[0008] a light-shielding layer provided on the side of the transparent substrate facing away from the housing; the light-shielding layer forming a second light-transmitting area corresponding to the first light-transmitting area; and the light-transmitting electroplating layer being provided on the side of the light-shielding layer facing away from the transparent substrate.

[0009] In some embodiments, a laser engraving layer is provided in the second light-transmitting area.

[0010] In some embodiments, the first light-transmitting area is arranged to surround the second air vent.

[0011] In some embodiments, the air vent assembly further includes: a mounting bracket mounted outside the side wall of the first air vent, the projection of the panel facing the housing covering the mounting bracket, and the ambient light being mounted on the side of the mounting bracket facing the first light-transmitting area.

[0012] In some embodiments, the substrate is provided with a first wall portion and a second wall portion which are arranged and connected along the radial direction of the second air outlet; wherein, along a first direction, the first wall portion is inclined away from the first air outlet, and the second wall portion is inclined toward the first air outlet, and the first direction is from the rear end of the shell to the front end of the shell; the first light-transmitting area is provided on the first wall portion.

[0013] In some embodiments, a first mounting portion is provided at the front end of the side wall of the first air outlet, and an end of the first wall portion facing away from the second wall portion is cooperated with the first mounting portion to connect the shell and the substrate; an extension portion is provided on the side wall of the first air outlet along the radial direction of the first air outlet to form a second mounting portion, and the mounting bracket is provided on the second mounting portion.

[0014] In some embodiments, the air outlet assembly further includes: a blade assembly, disposed at the first air outlet.

[0015] The present application provides a vehicle, which includes the above-mentioned air vent assembly.

[0016] The beneficial effect of the technical solution of the present application is that the air vent assembly provided by the present application is provided with an atmosphere light, which can improve the technological sense and aesthetics of the product; and the substrate is located in the peripheral area of ​​the outer periphery of the second air vent to form a first light-transmitting area, and the atmosphere light is arranged on the side of the first light-transmitting area close to the shell, which can not only hide the atmosphere light in the panel, but also use the first light-transmitting area to transmit the light of the atmosphere light to achieve the lighting effect; further, the substrate is covered with a light-transmitting masking layer on the side away from the shell, which can make the side of the panel away from the shell, that is, the front end face of the air vent assembly, present a whole surface structure setting, reduce gaps, improve sealing and aesthetics, and the light-transmitting masking layer can not only realize the transmission of light, but also weaken the boundary line between the light-transmitting area and the non-light-transmitting area on the substrate, thereby improving the hiding effect of the atmosphere light. Therefore, the present application can improve the hiding effect, sealing and aesthetics of the atmosphere light of the air vent assembly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments are briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work, among which:

[0018] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the tuyere assembly of the present application;

[0019] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional view of some structures in the embodiment;

[0020] Figure 3 is Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of Structure A in the embodiment;

[0021] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the panel part in the air outlet component of the present application. Detailed implementation manners

[0022] Next, with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, the present application will be further described in detail. It should be specifically noted that the following embodiments are only used to illustrate the present application, but do not limit the scope of the present application. Similarly, the following embodiments are only partial embodiments of the present application rather than all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0023] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "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 directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present application can be understood according to specific situations.

[0024] In the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the first feature being "on" or "under" the second feature can be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are indirectly in contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on" the second feature can be that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature has a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "below" and "beneath" the second feature can be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature has a lower horizontal height than the second feature.

[0025] In the description of this specification, the descriptions with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples", etc. mean that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of the present application. In this specification, the schematic descriptions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, without conflict, those skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0026] The air outlet assembly proposed in this application can be used in equipment with ventilation requirements such as vehicles, rail transit, or industrial equipment. This application will take the application of the air outlet assembly in a vehicle as an example for illustration.

[0027] In some embodiments, the air outlet assembly can be disposed outside the vehicle body. In the specific embodiments, the front end mentioned faces the outside of the vehicle, and the rear end faces the inside of the vehicle. In some embodiments, the air outlet assembly can be disposed inside the vehicle body. In the specific embodiments, the front end mentioned faces the inside of the vehicle body, and the rear end faces the outside of the vehicle body. The following embodiments will be described by taking the former as an example.

[0028] This application proposes an air outlet assembly, as Figures 1 to 4 shown, Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the air outlet assembly of this application; Figure 2 is Figure 1 a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of a part of the structure in the embodiment; Figure 3 is Figure 2 an enlarged structural diagram of Structure A in the embodiment; Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a part of the panel structure in the air outlet assembly of this application. The air outlet assembly (not labeled in the figure) of this embodiment includes: a housing 1, a panel 2, and an ambient light 3. Among them, a first air outlet 10 is provided at the front end of the housing 1; the panel 2 covers the front end of the housing 1. The panel 2 is provided with a second air outlet (not labeled in the figure) communicating with the first air outlet 10. The panel 2 includes a substrate 21 and a light-transmitting shielding layer 22 covering the side of the substrate 21 facing away from the housing 1. A first light-transmitting area 23 is formed in the outer peripheral area (not labeled in the figure) of the substrate 21 located outside the second air outlet; the ambient light 3 is disposed on the side of the first light-transmitting area 23 close to the housing 1.

[0029] Among them, the front end of the housing 1 refers to the end of the housing 1 facing the outside of the vehicle (vehicle body); the rear end of the housing 1 refers to the end of the housing 1 facing the inside of the vehicle; the panel 2 also has a front end and a rear end. The front end of the panel 2 faces the outside of the vehicle, and the rear end of the panel 2 faces the inside of the vehicle; the first air outlet 10 of the housing 1 is communicated with and matched with the second air outlet of the panel 2, such as shape matching and alignment setting, etc., to improve the air circulation efficiency of the air outlet assembly and improve the integration degree of the air outlet assembly.

[0030] This application does not limit the specific shapes of the first air outlet 10 and the second air outlet, and does not limit the shape of the outer contour of the panel 2, which can be adjusted based on the installation position of the vehicle, etc.

[0031] The shape of the ambient light 3 can be matched with the shape of the first light-transmitting area 23 to improve the light uniformity.

[0032] In some embodiments, the ambient light 3 can be disposed only in a part of the first light-transmitting area 23, and the light is guided to the area of the first light-transmitting area 23 where the ambient light 3 is not disposed through a light guide bar.

[0033] Among them, the light-transmitting shielding layer 22 covering the side of the substrate 21 facing away from the housing 1 means that the light-transmitting shielding layer 22 covers the front end face of the substrate 21 (the side facing the outside of the vehicle); the ambient light 3 being disposed on the side of the first light-transmitting area 23 close to the housing 1 means that the ambient light 3 is disposed on the front end face of the first light-transmitting area 23 (the side facing the outside of the vehicle).

[0034] In some embodiments, the ambient light 3 may include an ambient light in the form of a strip light, a dot light, a projection light, or a surface light, etc., which can provide uniform and soft light and create a linear lighting effect. The ambient light 3 may be composed of a light-emitting component such as an LED lamp.

[0035] The light-transmitting shielding layer 22 of this embodiment can be provided on the substrate 21 by electroplating, pasting, spraying, or other installation methods.

[0036] The air outlet assembly of this embodiment is provided with the ambient light 3, which can improve the technological sense and aesthetics of the product; and a first light-transmitting area 23 is formed in the outer peripheral area of the substrate 21 located outside the second air outlet, and the ambient light 3 is disposed on the side of the first light-transmitting area 23 close to the housing 1, which can not only hide the ambient light 3 inside the panel 2, but also utilize the first light-transmitting area 23 to transmit the light of the ambient light 3 to achieve the lighting effect; further, a light-transmitting shielding layer 22 is covered on the side of the substrate 21 facing away from the housing 1, which can make the side of the panel 2 facing away from the housing 1, that is, the front end face of the air outlet assembly, be provided with a whole-surface structure, reduce gaps, improve the sealing performance and aesthetics, and the light-transmitting shielding layer 22 can not only achieve the transmission of light, but also weaken the boundary line between the light-transmitting area and the non-light-transmitting area on the substrate 21, thereby improving the hiding effect of the ambient light 3. Therefore, this embodiment can improve the hiding effect, sealing performance and aesthetics of the ambient light of the air outlet assembly.

[0037] In some embodiments, the light-transmitting shielding layer 22 includes a light-transmitting electroplating layer (not labeled in the figure).

[0038] The light-transmitting electroplating layer can not only allow light to pass through, but also ensure the brightness and aesthetics of the electroplating layer, adding a unique visual effect to the product. The light-transmitting electroplating layer is achieved by controlling the pressure in the vacuum coating machine and the heating time of the metal strip.

[0039] In this embodiment, the ambient light 3 is arranged inside the panel 2, and the front end face of the panel 2 is a smooth electroplated surface. When the ambient light 3 is turned on, there are no any seams and the light-transmitting lines of the hidden ambient light 3 on the panel 2, which can further improve the hiding effect of the ambient light 3.

[0040] In some embodiments, it can be achieved by using other film layers or components that are light-transmitting and can weaken the boundary line between the light-transmitting area and the non-light-transmitting area.

[0041] In some embodiments, the substrate 21 includes a transparent substrate 211 and a light-shielding layer 212. Among them, the transparent substrate 211 is provided with a second air vent; the light-shielding layer 212 is disposed on the side of the transparent substrate 211 facing away from the housing 1; the light-shielding layer 212 forms a second light-transmitting region (not labeled in the figure) corresponding to the first light-transmitting region 23; the electroplated light-transmitting layer is disposed on the side of the light-shielding layer 212 facing away from the transparent substrate 211.

[0042] Among them, the fact that the light-shielding layer 212 is disposed on the side of the transparent substrate 211 facing away from the housing 1 means that the light-shielding layer 212 is disposed on the front end surface of the transparent substrate 211.

[0043] In this embodiment, the substrate 21 is realized through the transparent substrate 211 and the light-shielding layer 212, which facilitates the formation of the second light-transmitting region and the non-light-transmitting region other than the second light-transmitting region on the substrate 211, thereby improving the non-light-transmitting property of other regions of the panel 2 except the first light-transmitting region 23, and thus improving the lighting effect of the ambient light 3. Moreover, this implementation method has simple process, low cost and simple structure.

[0044] In some embodiments, the transparent substrate 211, as the base material of the panel 2, can be a transparent polycarbonate plate and can be formed by an injection molding process; at least the front end surface of the transparent substrate 211 can be sprayed with a light-shielding paint or the like to form the light-shielding layer 212 to prevent light leakage.

[0045] In some embodiments, the transparent substrate 211 can be a glass substrate or the like, and is not specifically limited; the light-shielding layer 212 can also include components such as light-shielding cloth or a film layer of other light-shielding materials, and the color of the panel 2 can be adjusted by adjusting the color of the light-shielding layer 212.

[0046] In some embodiments, a laser engraving layer 213 is provided in the second light-transmitting region.

[0047] After at least the front end surface of the transparent substrate 211 is provided with the light-shielding layer 212, the area corresponding to the ambient light 3 on the light-shielding layer 212 can be processed by a laser engraving process to form a second light-transmitting region, and the shape of the second light-transmitting region can be adjusted according to actual needs to achieve different shaped light spots. Then, the substrate 21 after the laser engraving process is subjected to vacuum electroplating treatment, and the formed electroplated light-transmitting layer covers the engraving lines and presents an overall smooth electroplated surface, improving the hiding effect of the ambient light 3 and the engraving lines. After the ambient light 3 is turned on, the light passes through the substrate 21 and the electroplated light-transmitting layer without reducing the lighting effect.

[0048] In some embodiments, the first light-transmitting region 23 is disposed around the second air vent so that the shape of the first light-transmitting region 23 matches the shapes of the first air vent 10 and the second air vent, thereby improving the aesthetics and the recognition degree of the above-mentioned air vents.

[0049] In some embodiments, the projection of the panel 2 towards the rear end of the housing 1 covers the housing 1 to enhance the hiding effect of the panel 2 on the housing 1.

[0050] In some embodiments, the air outlet assembly further includes: a mounting bracket 4 mounted outside the side wall of the first air outlet 10. The projection of the panel 2 towards the housing 1 covers the mounting bracket 4, and the ambient light 3 is mounted on one side of the mounting bracket 4 facing the first light-transmitting area 23.

[0051] The projection of the panel 2 towards the housing 1 covering the mounting bracket 4 can hide the mounting bracket 4 inside the panel 2. The ambient light 3 is mounted on one side of the mounting bracket 4 facing the first light-transmitting area 23, which can improve the structural stability of the ambient light 3 and is hidden at the rear end of the first light-transmitting area 23.

[0052] In some embodiments, the side wall of the first air outlet 10 extends a certain distance along the axial direction of the first air outlet to form an air outlet channel. The front end of the side wall of the first air outlet 10, that is, the outer side of the end close to the panel 2, is provided with the mounting bracket 4, which can not only hide the mounting bracket 4 and the ambient light 3 inside the panel 2 and the housing 1, but also reduce the influence of the mounting bracket 4 and the ambient light 3 on the air outlet channel, thereby improving the air outlet efficiency.

[0053] In some embodiments, the substrate 21 is provided with a first wall portion 201 and a second wall portion 202 that are arranged and connected in the radial direction of the second air outlet. Among them, along the first direction, the first wall portion 201 is inclined away from the first air outlet 10, and the second wall portion 202 is inclined towards the first air outlet 10. The first direction points from the rear end of the housing 1 to the front end of the housing 1. The first light-transmitting area 23 is provided on the first wall portion 201.

[0054] In this embodiment, the substrate 21 is arranged in a V-like shape, which can form a relatively closed accommodation space to hide the ambient light 3, improve the problem that the front end of the substrate 21 transmits light from other areas except the first light-transmitting area 23, thereby enhancing the lighting effect. And it is convenient to set the first light-transmitting area 23 and connect to the housing 1 by using the first wall portion 201, and to connect to the mounting position on the vehicle by using the second wall portion 202, separating the connection points, reducing structural interference, and improving structural reliability. And it can make the first light-transmitting area 23 face the outside of the vehicle, enhancing the lighting effect.

[0055] In some embodiments, other shapes or other structures can also be used to implement the substrate 21, and the position of the first light-transmitting area 23 on the substrate 21 can also be appropriately adjusted.

[0056] In some embodiments, a first mounting portion 101 is provided at the front end of the side wall of the first air outlet 10. One end of the first wall portion 201 facing away from the second wall portion 202 is cooperatively arranged with the first mounting portion 101 to connect the housing 1 and the substrate 21. In this way, the structural stability between the housing 1 and the substrate 21 can be improved.

[0057] In some embodiments, the first mounting portion 101 is a clamping portion, which is clamped with the first wall portion 201, and the convenience of loading and unloading the two can be improved.

[0058] In other embodiments, the housing 1 and the substrate 21 can also be connected in other ways, such as welding, pasting, etc.

[0059] In some embodiments, an extension portion 102 is provided along the radial direction of the first air outlet 10 on the side wall of the first air outlet 10 to form a second mounting portion (not labeled in the figure), and the mounting bracket 4 is arranged on the second mounting portion 102. In this way, the structural stability between the mounting bracket 4 and the housing 1 can be improved.

[0060] In some embodiments, the second mounting portion is a clamping portion, which is clamped with the mounting bracket 4, and the convenience of loading and unloading the two can be improved. Clamping grooves are formed at the front end and the rear end of the mounting bracket 4, and the atmosphere lamp 3 and the second mounting portion are respectively arranged.

[0061] In other embodiments, the housing 1 and the mounting bracket 4 can also be connected in other ways, such as welding, pasting, etc.

[0062] In some embodiments, the atmosphere lamp 3 can be directly mounted on the housing 1 or the panel 2.

[0063] In some embodiments, the mounting bracket 4 is provided with a fourth mounting groove (not labeled in the figure), and the notch of the fourth mounting groove is aligned with the first light-transmitting area 23; the fourth mounting groove is used to mount the atmosphere lamp 3.

[0064] In some embodiments, the air outlet assembly further includes: a blade assembly 5, which is arranged in the first air outlet 10. The blade assembly 5 is used for guiding air.

[0065] In some embodiments, the blade assembly 5 includes an upper blade assembly 51, a lower blade assembly 52 and a knob assembly 6. The knob assembly 6 can be connected to the upper blade assembly 51 and / or the lower blade assembly 52 to adjust the tilt angle of the upper blade assembly 51 and / or the lower blade assembly 52, so as to adjust the diversion direction and thus adjust the wind direction.

[0066] The present application further provides a vehicle, including the above air outlet assembly and a vehicle body, and the air outlet assembly is arranged on the vehicle body. The above air outlet assembly can be used as an air outlet assembly or an air inlet assembly of the vehicle, and is not specifically limited.

[0067] The above are only the embodiments of the present application, and do not thus limit the patent scope of the present application. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made by using the content of the specification and drawings of the present application, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, shall be similarly included in the patent protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A tuyere assembly, characterized in that: The housing has a first air outlet at the front end; A panel, which is covered at the front end of the shell, and is provided with a second air outlet connected to the first air outlet. The panel includes a substrate and a light-transmitting masking layer covering the side of the substrate away from the shell, and a first light-transmitting area is formed in the peripheral area of ​​the substrate located at the periphery of the second air outlet; The ambient light is arranged on a side of the first light-transmitting area close to the housing.

2. The tuyere assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The light-transmitting masking layer includes a light-transmitting electroplating layer.

3. The tuyere assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The substrate comprises: A transparent substrate provided with the second air outlet; A light shielding layer is provided on a side of the transparent substrate facing away from the housing; the light shielding layer forms a second light-transmitting area corresponding to the first light-transmitting area; The light-transmitting electroplating layer is arranged on a side of the light-shielding layer away from the transparent substrate.

4. The tuyere assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second light-transmitting area is provided with a laser engraving layer.

5. The tuyere assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first light-transmitting area is arranged around the second air outlet.

6. The tuyere assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tuyere assembly also includes: A mounting bracket is mounted outside the side wall of the first air outlet, a projection of the panel toward the shell covers the mounting bracket, and the atmosphere light is mounted on a side of the mounting bracket facing the first light-transmitting area.

7. The tuyere assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The substrate is provided with a first wall portion and a second wall portion which are arranged and connected along the radial direction of the second air outlet; Wherein, along a first direction, the first wall portion is inclined away from the first air outlet, the second wall portion is inclined toward the first air outlet, and the first direction is from the rear end of the shell to the front end of the shell; The first light-transmitting area is disposed on the first wall portion.

8. The tuyere assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: A first mounting portion is provided at the front end of the side wall of the first air outlet, and an end of the first wall portion facing away from the second wall portion is arranged in cooperation with the first mounting portion to connect the housing with the substrate; The side wall of the first air outlet is provided with an extension portion along the radial direction of the first air outlet to form a second mounting portion, and the mounting bracket is provided on the second mounting portion.

9. The tuyere assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tuyere assembly also includes: The blade assembly is arranged at the first air outlet.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: The invention comprises the tuyere assembly as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9.