In-vehicle touch device and vehicle

By designing hidden touch devices in the car, the differences between traditional in-car control systems and interior decoration environment and space occupation problems are solved, and the balance of aesthetics and durability is achieved, and the user experience is improved.

CN223072377UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-08WUXI GISSING AUTO ACOUSTIC PARTS TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422256981.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-14
Publication Date
2025-07-08
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-14

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Technical Problem

The external structure of the traditional in-car control system is quite different from the interior environment, occupying space and affecting aesthetics, reducing user experience.

Method used

A touch control device in the car is designed, including a ceiling support part, an outer sheath and a touch control component. The touch control component is hidden on the back of the ceiling support part. It is combined with the outer sheath through the control hole. The light emitting device emits light when touched, achieving an invisible hidden effect, and integrating it with the interior environment through the outer sheath.

Benefits of technology

实现了车内触控装置在未使用时与车内饰环境完全融合,避免占用空间,提升美观性和耐久性,提高用户体验。

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of vehicle engineering, and discloses an in-vehicle touch device and a vehicle. The in-vehicle touch control device comprises an outer skin, a ceiling supporting part and a touch control assembly. The ceiling supporting part is provided with a control hole in a penetrating mode, the outer skin is installed on the side, facing the interior of a vehicle, of the ceiling supporting part, the touch control assembly is installed on the side, back to the outer skin, of the ceiling supporting part and comprises a touch control light-transmitting part and a light-emitting part, and the light-emitting part can emit light after the touch control light-transmitting part is touched. When the touch control assembly is touched, the touch control assembly can emit light rays, the light rays can penetrate through the control hole and the outer skin, so that a user can conveniently obtain information of the touch control assembly, and control over functions in a vehicle and rendering of the atmosphere can be achieved. When the touch control assembly is not touched, the touch control assembly does not emit light, the in-vehicle touch control device and the vehicle interior environment are completely integrated into a whole, and the completely invisible hiding effect is achieved. The in-vehicle touch control device is highly combined with an in-vehicle decoration environment through the outer skin while light-transmitting display is achieved, and the texture and the attractiveness are improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicle engineering, in particular to an in-vehicle touch control device and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] The intelligent vehicle interior is an automotive interior environment integrating various advanced technologies and functions, aiming to provide a more comfortable, convenient and safe driving experience, and at the same time improve the satisfaction of drivers and passengers. With the development of the automotive industry and the increasing requirements of consumers for the comfort of the interior environment, the in-vehicle intelligent and user-friendly design has become a trend to meet the personalized needs of consumers and enhance the driving experience.

[0003] The vehicle control system is a part of the intelligent vehicle interior. As an important component of modern automotive technology, it integrates many advanced functions, such as safety monitoring, communication and fault diagnosis, aiming to improve the safety, comfort and convenience of driving.

[0004] At present, the in-vehicle control system mainly relies on traditional buttons and touch screens. However, when the in-vehicle control system is installed inside the vehicle, the external structure of the in-vehicle control system is quite different from the vehicle interior environment. Moreover, the traditional touch screen also occupies a certain space inside the vehicle, reducing the aesthetics of the in-vehicle control system and affecting the user experience. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an in-vehicle touch control device and a vehicle. An in-vehicle touch control device is arranged on the vehicle body, so that when it is not touched, it is completely integrated with the vehicle interior environment, achieving a completely invisible hidden effect; and it avoids the touch control component from occupying the vehicle interior space, ensuring the balance between the aesthetics and durability of the vehicle system.

[0006] To achieve this purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] On the one hand, an in-vehicle touch control device is provided, including:

[0008] A ceiling support part, which is provided with a control hole in a penetrating manner;

[0009] An outer skin, which is installed on the side of the ceiling support part facing the vehicle interior;

[0010] A touch control component, which is installed on the side of the ceiling support part facing away from the outer skin. The touch control component includes a touch control light-transmitting member and a light-emitting member, and the light-emitting member can emit light after the touch control light-transmitting member is touched. As a preferred solution of the above in-vehicle touch control device, the touch control light-transmitting member is a touch screen, the light-emitting member is a display panel, the touch screen is connected to the side of the ceiling support part away from the outer skin, and the display panel is connected to the side of the touch screen away from the ceiling support part.

[0011] As a preferred solution of the in-vehicle touch control device described above, the touch screen is provided with a lapping part and a boss part. The lapping part is arranged around the periphery of the boss part. The lapping part is connected to the side of the ceiling support part away from the outer skin, and the boss part is embedded in the control hole.

[0012] As a preferred solution of the in-vehicle touch control device described above, the top surface of the boss part is flush with the surface of the ceiling support part facing the outer skin.

[0013] As a preferred solution of the in-vehicle touch control device described above, a plurality of glue overflow holes are arranged at intervals on the lapping part, and the glue overflow holes are used for filling glue.

[0014] As a preferred solution of the in-vehicle touch control device described above, the touch control component further includes a feedback part, and the feedback part is configured to give a vibration feedback when touching the touch screen.

[0015] As a preferred solution of the in-vehicle touch control device described above, the feedback part is a piezoelectric ceramic sheet, and the piezoelectric ceramic sheet is arranged between the touch screen and the display panel; or

[0016] The feedback part is a vibration motor, and the vibration motor is arranged on the side of the display panel away from the touch screen.

[0017] As a preferred solution of the in-vehicle touch control device described above, the outer skin is a knitted fabric layer.

[0018] As a preferred solution of the in-vehicle touch control device described above, the display panel is bonded or screwed to the touch screen.

[0019] On the other hand, a vehicle is provided, which includes a vehicle body and the in-vehicle touch control device described in any one of the above on the vehicle body.

[0020] Advantages of the present utility model:

[0021] The present utility model provides an in-vehicle touch control device and a vehicle. When in use, a user touches the outer skin and touches the touch-transmissive member of the touch control component through the control hole. The light-emitting member of the touch control component can emit light, and the light can pass through the control hole and the outer skin, so that the user can obtain information of the touch control component, and the control of in-vehicle functions and the rendering of the atmosphere can be realized. When the in-vehicle touch control device is not touched, the light-emitting member does not emit light, and the in-vehicle touch control device is completely integrated with the vehicle interior environment, achieving a completely invisible hidden effect. The in-vehicle touch control device combines with the vehicle interior environment through the outer skin while displaying light-transmissive content, improving the texture and aesthetics. The touch control component of the present utility model is arranged on the side of the ceiling support part facing away from the outer skin, avoiding the touch control component from occupying the in-vehicle space and ensuring the balance between the aesthetics and durability of the vehicle system. Description of the Drawings

[0022] Figure 1 is an exploded view of the structure of the in-vehicle touch control device provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the in-vehicle touch control device provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the installation of the touch screen of the in-vehicle touch control device provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 is a front view of the touch screen and the ceiling support part after installation provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the installation of the in-vehicle touch control device on the vehicle body provided by an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0027] In the figure:

[0028] 1. Outer skin; 2. Ceiling support part; 21. Control hole; 3. Touch control component; 31. Touch screen; 32. Display panel; 311. Boss part; 312. Lapping part; 313. Glue overflow hole; 33. Feedback part; 100. Middle part of the ceiling; 200. Rear part of the ceiling. Detailed implementation manners

[0029] The present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It can be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present utility model, rather than limiting the present utility model. In addition, it should be noted that for the convenience of description, only parts related to the present utility model rather than all structures are shown in the drawings.

[0030] In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "connected", "connected to", and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal communication of two components or the interaction relationship between two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific situations.

[0031] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include direct contact between the first and second features, or may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but in contact through additional features therebetween. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on top of" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicating that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature being "below", "beneath" and "underneath" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicating that the horizontal height of the first feature is less than that of the second feature.

[0032] In the description of this embodiment, the orientation or positional relationships such as "above", "below", "right", etc. are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of description and simplifying the operation, 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 thus cannot be construed as a limitation to the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0033] As Figure 1 shown, this embodiment provides an in-vehicle touch device, which includes an outer skin 1, a ceiling support part 2 and a touch component 3. A control hole 21 is provided on the ceiling support part 2. The outer skin 1 is installed on the side of the ceiling support part 2 facing the interior of the vehicle, and the touch component 3 is installed on the side of the ceiling support part 2 facing away from the outer skin 1. The touch component 3 includes a touch light-transmitting member and a light-emitting member, and the light-emitting member can emit light after the touch light-transmitting member is touched. When the in-vehicle touch device is in use, a user touches the touch component 3 through the control hole 21 by touching the outer skin 1, and the touch component 3 will emit light, and the light can pass through the control hole 21 and the outer skin 1 so that the user can obtain information of the touch component 3, and the control of in-vehicle functions and the rendering of the atmosphere can be realized. When the in-vehicle touch device is not touched, the touch component 3 will not emit light, and the in-vehicle touch device is completely integrated with the vehicle interior environment, achieving a completely invisible hidden effect. The in-vehicle touch device makes it highly integrated with the vehicle interior environment through the outer skin 1 while displaying light-transmitting content, improving the texture and aesthetics. In the present utility model, the touch component 3 is arranged on the side of the ceiling support part 2 away from the outer skin 1, avoiding the touch component 3 occupying the in-vehicle space and ensuring the balance between the aesthetics and durability of the vehicle system.

[0034] Furthermore, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the touch light-transmitting member is a touch screen 31, and the light-emitting member is a display panel 32. The touch screen 31 is connected to the side of the ceiling support part 2 away from the outer skin 1, and the display panel 32 is connected to the side of the touch screen 31 away from the ceiling support part 2.

[0035] Specifically, the touch screen 31 is connected to the side of the ceiling support part 2 away from the outer skin 1, which does not occupy the space inside the vehicle, making the vehicle durable and aesthetically pleasing at the same time. The material of the touch screen 31 can be a light-transmitting material such as polycarbonate (PC) or acrylic glass, which can improve the sensitivity of touch operations and the display effect of the in-vehicle touch device, enhancing the user experience. The touch screen 31 and the ceiling support part 2 can be adhesively fixed. The adhesive is set at the connection part between the touch screen 31 and the ceiling support part 2 and fixed by hot pressing. Among them, the adhesive can be a material with adhesiveness and high-temperature resistance such as high-temperature resistant water-based hot melt adhesive or silicone, and this embodiment does not limit this. The touch screen 31 can be a resistive touch screen, a capacitive touch screen, a surface acoustic wave touch screen, etc., and this embodiment also does not limit this.

[0036] Specifically, the display panel 32 is connected to the side of the touch screen 31 away from the ceiling support part 2. When the touch screen 31 is touched, the display panel 32 can emit light, and the light passes through the touch screen 31, the control hole 21, and the outer skin 1 to realize the visibility of the in-vehicle touch device, facilitating the user to obtain the information of the display panel 32. In this embodiment, the display panel 32 is an LED screen, and the fixing method between the display panel 32 and the touch screen 31 is adhesive connection or screw connection. Taking screw connection as an example, a plurality of threaded holes are arranged at intervals in the corresponding positions on the edges of the touch screen 31 and the display panel 32, and the screws are threadedly connected to the threaded holes on the touch screen 31 and the display panel 32 to lock and fix the touch screen 31 and the display panel 32, preventing the touch screen 31 and the display panel 32 from moving relative to each other and affecting the display effect. The number of screws can be one, two, three, or more than three, and the number of screws is increased or decreased according to the sizes of the touch screen 31 and the display panel 32. This embodiment does not limit this.

[0037] Further preferably, the touch screen 31 is provided with a lapping part 312 and a boss part 311. The lapping part 312 is arranged around the circumference of the boss part 311. The lapping part 312 is connected to the side of the ceiling support part 2 away from the outer skin 1, and the boss part 311 is embedded in the control hole 21. The boss part 311 of the touch screen 31 is embedded in the control hole 21 of the ceiling support part 2, enabling the light emitted by the display panel 32 to pass through the touch screen 31 and the control hole 21. At the same time, the side wall of the control hole 21 contacts the side wall of the boss part 311, restricting the radial movement of the touch screen 31 relative to the control hole 21, playing a role in radially fixing the touch screen 31 and improving the connection stability between the touch screen 31 and the ceiling support part 2. The lapping part 312 is arranged around the edge of the boss part 311, and the lapping part 312 is connected to the side of the ceiling support part 2 away from the outer skin 1. The ceiling support part 2 restricts the axial movement of the touch screen 31 relative to the ceiling support part 2, playing a role in axially fixing the touch screen 31.

[0038] Further preferably, as Figure 3As shown, a plurality of glue overflow holes 313 are provided at intervals in the overlapping portion 312, and the glue overflow holes 313 are used to fill glue. Among them, an adhesive is provided at the portion of the ceiling support portion 2 that contacts the overlapping portion 312. The overlapping portion 312 is overlapped on the portion of the ceiling support portion 2 where the adhesive is provided, and the overlapping portion 312 and the ceiling support portion 2 are pressed together by hot pressing, and the adhesive is pressed into the glue overflow holes 313, which can enhance the connection strength between the overlapping portion 312 and the ceiling support portion 2. The glue overflow holes 313 can be two, three or more than three, and the number of glue overflow holes 313 is increased or decreased according to the contact area between the overlapping portion 312 and the display panel 32. This embodiment does not limit this.

[0039] Further preferably, as Figure 4 shown, the top surface of the boss portion 311 is flush with the surface of the ceiling support portion 2 facing the outer skin 1. When the boss portion 311 is embedded in the control hole 21, the top surface of the boss portion 311 is flush with the surface of the ceiling support portion 2 facing the outer skin 1, making the touch screen 31 integrated with the ceiling support portion 2 and improving the aesthetics of the in-vehicle touch device.

[0040] Preferably, the touch control assembly 3 further includes a feedback member 33, and the feedback member 33 is configured to vibrate and feedback when the touch screen 31 is touched, improving the sensitivity of the touch control operation and enhancing the user experience.

[0041] In this embodiment, the feedback member 33 is a piezoelectric ceramic sheet, and the piezoelectric ceramic sheet is disposed between the touch screen 31 and the display panel 32. A piezoelectric ceramic sheet is disposed between the touch screen 31 and the display panel 32. When touched, the piezoelectric ceramic sheet will generate a relatively fast vibration feedback, enabling the user to know the operation state more quickly and further enhancing the user experience. The piezoelectric ceramic sheet can be, but is not limited to, a sheet-like structure with a circular cross-section. Among them, one, two, three or more than three piezoelectric ceramic sheets can be provided, and the number of piezoelectric ceramic sheets is increased or decreased according to the area of the touch screen 31 and the display panel 32. This embodiment does not limit this.

[0042] In other embodiments, the feedback member 33 is a vibration motor, and the vibration motor is disposed on the side of the display panel 32 away from the touch screen 31. Specifically, the vibration motor and the display panel 32 can be connected by screws. Threaded holes are provided at corresponding positions of the vibration motor and the display panel 32, and the screws are threadedly connected to the threaded holes on the vibration motor and the display panel 32 to lock and fix the vibration motor and the display panel 32 to prevent the vibration motor from falling and damaging the in-vehicle touch device. The vibration motor covers a larger area and only one is needed. The screws can be one, two, three or more than three, and the number of screws is increased or decreased according to the size of the vibration motor and the display panel 32. This embodiment does not limit this.

[0043] Preferably, the outer skin 1 is a knitted fabric layer. The knitted fabric outer skin 1 has a certain light transmittance, and the light of the touch component 3 can pass through the outer skin 1 for the user to identify. When the touch component 3 does not emit light, the outer skin 1 can play a shielding role, making the touch component 3 and the ceiling support part 2 completely invisible, achieving a completely hidden effect. Among them, the knitted fabric can be a light-transmitting fabric commonly used in vehicles that meets vehicle regulations, such as nylon material or polyester fiber. This embodiment does not limit this. The outer skin 1 is wrapped on the side of the ceiling support part 2 away from the touch screen 31, and the outer skin 1 and the ceiling support part 2 can be adhesively fixed. The adhesive is set at the connection part between the outer skin 1 and the ceiling support part 2 and fixed by hot pressing. Among them, the adhesive can be a high-temperature resistant water-based hot melt adhesive or silica gel and other materials with adhesiveness and high-temperature resistance. This embodiment does not limit this.

[0044] As Figure 5 shown, this embodiment also provides a vehicle, including a vehicle body and an in-vehicle touch device provided on the vehicle body.

[0045] Specifically, the above-mentioned in-vehicle touch device is fixed on the vehicle body by bonding or connecting with a connector, so that it is completely integrated with the vehicle interior. When not touched, the in-vehicle touch device achieves a completely invisible hidden effect on the vehicle body. Bonding can be fixed by pressing with an adhesive, and connecting with a connector can be through a threaded connection or a locking structure such as a pin. The connection method is customized according to different vehicle models. This embodiment does not limit this. The in-vehicle touch device can be installed in the middle part 100 of the ceiling or the rear part 200 of the ceiling. The installation position of the in-vehicle touch device on the vehicle body can also be customized and adjusted according to different vehicle models. This embodiment does not limit this either.

[0046] Obviously, the above-mentioned embodiments of the present invention are only examples for clearly explaining the present invention, and are not limitations on the implementation manners of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, various obvious changes, re-adjustments and substitutions can be made without departing from the protection scope of the present invention. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all the implementation manners here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An in-vehicle touch control device, characterized in that, Comprising: A ceiling support part (2) is provided with a control hole (21) penetrating therethrough; An outer skin (1) is installed on the side of the ceiling support part (2) facing the interior of the vehicle; A touch control component (3) is installed on the side of the ceiling support part (2) facing away from the outer skin (1). The touch control component (3) includes a touch-transmissive member and a light-emitting member, and the light-emitting member is capable of emitting light after the touch-transmissive member is touched.

2. The in-vehicle touch control device according to claim 1, wherein The touch-transmissive member is a touch screen (31), and the light-emitting member is a display panel (32). The touch screen (31) is connected to the side of the ceiling support part (2) away from the outer skin (1), and the display panel (32) is connected to the side of the touch screen (31) away from the ceiling support part (2).

3. The in-vehicle touch control device according to claim 2, wherein The touch screen (31) is provided with a lapping part (312) and a boss part (311). The lapping part (312) is disposed around the periphery of the boss part (311). The lapping part (312) is connected to the side of the ceiling support part (2) away from the outer skin (1), and the boss part (311) is embedded in the control hole (21).

4. The in-vehicle touch control device according to claim 3, wherein The top surface of the boss part (311) is flush with the surface of the ceiling support part (2) facing the outer skin (1).

5. The in-vehicle touch control device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The lapping part (312) is provided with a plurality of glue overflow holes (313) at intervals, and the glue overflow holes (313) are used for filling glue.

6. The in-vehicle touch control device according to claim 2, wherein, The touch control component (3) further includes a feedback member (33), and the feedback member (33) is configured to provide a vibration feedback when the touch screen (31) is touched.

7. The in-vehicle touch control device according to claim 6, wherein The feedback member (33) is a piezoelectric ceramic sheet, and the piezoelectric ceramic sheet is disposed between the touch screen (31) and the display panel (32); or The feedback member (33) is a vibration motor, and the vibration motor is disposed on the side of the display panel (32) away from the touch screen (31).

8. The in-vehicle touch control device according to claim 1, wherein, The outer skin (1) is a knitted fabric layer.

9. The in-vehicle touch control device according to claim 2, wherein The display panel (32) is adhesively bonded or screwed to the touch screen (31).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Comprising a vehicle body and an in-vehicle touch control device as described in any one of claims 1-9 provided on the vehicle body.