Intelligent interior panel assembly of automobile

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automobile intelligent interior panel assembly which is compact in structure and capable of providing clear and visual touch operation hand feeling. The automobile intelligent interior panel assembly comprises a shell, an assembly space is arranged in the shell, and a partition plate is arranged in the assembly space to divide the assembly space into an upper-layer assembly space and a lower-layer assembly space which are separated up and down; the touch control mechanism comprises a panel arranged in the upper-layer assembly space in a floating mode and a control unit arranged in the lower-layer assembly space, and the panel is further provided with a touch area for a user to touch; the hand feeling feedback mechanism is arranged in the lower-layer assembly space, and the hand feeling feedback mechanism comprises an abutting part and a driving unit; the driving unit is electrically connected with the control unit, and the control unit responds to the touch pressing operation response and drives the abutting part to move up and down in a reciprocating mode through the driving unit, and the abutting part makes reciprocating contact with the touch pressing area and is separated from the touch pressing area, so that the touch pressing hand feeling is provided in the touch pressing area; the utility model relates to the technical field of automobile accessories.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile parts, and more specifically to an intelligent automobile interior panel assembly. Background Art

[0002] As an important part of the transformation of automobiles towards intelligence, the integrated touch intelligent automobile interior panel assembly is more and more widely used in medium and high-grade automobiles, bringing an overall improvement in the grade of the automobiles.

[0003] For the existing integrated touch intelligent automobile interior panel assembly, please refer to a touch vibration structure, an intelligent automobile interior panel assembly and a vehicle announced in the publication number CN 218068790 U. Specifically, please refer to the attached Figure 1 、 Figure 6 、and Figure 7 ,

[0004] The scheme has many problems in the actual application process and cannot meet the actual needs. The related problems mainly focus on the following points:

[0005] The intelligent automobile interior panel assembly is integrally arranged on the panel of the automobile. However, the structure of the intelligent automobile interior panel assembly is relatively large, which is not conducive to installation on automobiles with limited space, and it has an irregular structure. When installing, an adapted assembly space needs to be set, which is not conducive to structural design and installation. Utility Model Content

[0006] Aiming at the deficiencies and defects of the prior art, an intelligent automobile interior panel assembly with a compact structure and capable of providing a clear and intuitive touch operation feel is provided.

[0007] An intelligent automobile interior panel assembly includes a housing. The housing has an assembly space inside, and a partition is arranged in the assembly space to divide it into an upper assembly space and a lower assembly space that are separated up and down;

[0008] A touch control mechanism, the touch control mechanism includes a panel floating in the upper assembly space and a control unit arranged in the lower assembly space. The panel is also provided with a touch area for the user to perform touch pressure;

[0009] A feel feedback mechanism, the feel feedback mechanism is arranged in the lower assembly space, and the feel feedback mechanism includes an abutting part and a driving unit;

[0010] The driving unit is electrically connected to the control unit. The control unit responds to the touch operation and drives the abutting part to reciprocate up and down through the driving unit. In the process of the abutting part reciprocally contacting and disengaging from the touch area, a touch feel is provided in the touch area.

[0011] After adopting the above structure, compared with the prior art, an intelligent interior panel assembly for an automobile of the present utility model has the following advantages:

[0012] The outer shell is in a box structure, and the assembly space of the outer shell is separated into an upper assembly space and a lower assembly space which are separated up and down by a partition board;

[0013] The upper assembly space accommodates the panel, and the lower assembly space accommodates the control unit and the tactile feedback mechanism. The structure arranged with separation up and down has a reasonable structure layout and a high degree of compactness, which is conducive to the miniaturization of the device and convenient for installation.

[0014] After the touch area is touched and operated, the control unit responds to the touch operation, drives the abutting part to reciprocate up and down through the driving unit, so that the abutting part contacts and disengages from the touch area reciprocally. During this process, a tactile feeling of touch is provided to the touch area, and the user can know that the touch operation has been performed;

[0015] Compared with the existing tactile feeling providing structure, the present device can provide a clearer and more intuitive tactile feeling in the touch area, and the user experience is better.

[0016] As an improvement of the present utility model, a touch film is arranged below the panel and is arranged in cooperation with the touch area;

[0017] The control unit includes a circuit board and a force sensor;

[0018] The touch film is electrically connected to the circuit board, the force sensor is electrically connected to the circuit board, and the input end of the force sensor is arranged in linkage with the panel.

[0019] As an improvement of the present utility model, a light-emitting element is arranged on the circuit board, a connecting groove extending up and down is arranged on the partition board, a light guide part is arranged in the connecting groove, the input end of the light guide part is opposite to the light-emitting end of the light-emitting element, and the output end of the light guide part is opposite to the touch area.

[0020] As an improvement of the present utility model, the driving unit includes an armature and an electromagnetic module for driving the armature to move up and down;

[0021] Wherein, the electromagnetic module is fixed to the partition board, and the armature is in transmission connection with the abutting part.

[0022] As an improvement of the present utility model, the armature is provided with a bracket, the abutting part is a rod body, the rod body is arranged on the bracket, and the upper end of the axis of the rod body is perpendicular to the touch area, and the lower end of the axis is perpendicular to the bracket.

[0023] As an improvement of the present utility model, a rubber cap is further arranged at the head of the rod body.

[0024] As an improvement of the present utility model, a stepped hole extending vertically is provided on the partition board, a connecting column is provided at the bottom of the panel, the connecting column penetrates into the stepped hole, and the lower end extends below the stepped hole and is connected with a limiting member;

[0025] An elastic buffer part is provided between the limiting member and the lower part of the stepped hole, so that the panel is floatingly arranged. Description of the Drawings

[0026] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the present utility model.

[0027] Figure 2 is a schematic cross-sectional structural diagram of the present utility model.

[0028] Figure 3 is of the present utility model Figure 2 amplified schematic diagram of the structure at A in

[0029] Figure 4 is a schematic right-view structural diagram of the present utility model.

[0030] Figure 5 is of the present utility model Figure 4 amplified schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure in the F-F direction in

[0031] Figure 6 is of the present utility model Figure 5 amplified schematic diagram of the structure at G in

[0032] Figure 7 is of the present utility model Figure 4 amplified schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure in the B-B direction in

[0033] Figure 8 is of the present utility model Figure 7 amplified schematic diagram of the structure at D in

[0034] Figure 9 is of the present utility model Figure 4 amplified schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure in the C-C direction in

[0035] Figure 10 is of the present utility model Figure 9 amplified schematic diagram of the structure at E in

[0036] As shown in the figure: 1. Housing; 1.1 Partition; 1.11 Upper assembly space; 1.12 Lower assembly space; 1.13 Connection groove; 1.14 Step hole; 2. Panel; 2.1 Touch area; 2.2 Touch film; 2.3 Transmission rod; 3. Contact portion; 3.1 Rubber cap; 4. Circuit board; 4.1 Force sensor; 4.2 Light-emitting element; 5. Light guide portion; 6. Armature; 6.1 Bracket; 7. Electromagnetic module; 8. Connecting column; 8.1 Limiting member; 9. Rubber ring; 9.1 Buffer portion. Detailed implementation mode

[0037] The present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0038] Please refer to Figures 1 - 10 As shown, an intelligent interior panel assembly for an automobile includes a housing 1. The housing 1 has an assembly space inside, and a partition 1.1 is provided in the assembly space to divide it into an upper assembly space 1.11 and a lower assembly space 1.12 that are separated up and down.

[0039] A touch control mechanism, which includes a panel floating in the upper assembly space 1.11 and a control unit provided in the lower assembly space 1.12. The panel is also provided with a touch area 2.1 for the user to perform touch operations.

[0040] A feel feedback mechanism, which is provided in the lower assembly space 1.12 and includes a contact portion 3 and a driving unit.

[0041] The driving unit is electrically connected to the control unit. The control unit responds to the touch operation and drives the contact portion 3 to move reciprocally up and down through the driving unit. The process of the contact portion 3 contacting and separating from the touch area 2.1 reciprocally provides a touch feel at the touch area 2.1.

[0042] The housing 1 has a box structure. The assembly space of the housing 1 is divided into an upper assembly space 1.11 and a lower assembly space 1.12 that are separated up and down by a partition 1.1.

[0043] The upper assembly space 1.11 accommodates the panel, and the lower assembly space 1.12 accommodates the control unit and the feel feedback mechanism. The up-and-down separated structure is reasonable in layout and high in compactness, which is conducive to the miniaturization of the device and convenient for installation.

[0044] After the touch area 2.1 is touched by a touch operation, the control unit responds to the touch operation and drives the contact portion 3 to move reciprocally up and down through the driving unit, so that the contact portion 3 contacts and separates from the touch area 2.1 reciprocally. During this process, a touch feel is provided to the touch area 2.1, and the user can know that a touch operation has been performed.

[0045] Compared with the existing feel providing structure, this device can provide a clearer and more intuitive feel in the touch area 2.1, and the user experience is better.

[0046] Please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 4 、 Figure 5 、 Figure 6 As shown, a touch film 2.2 is provided below the panel and is arranged in cooperation with the touch area 2.1;

[0047] The control unit includes a circuit board 4 and a force sensor 4.1;

[0048] The touch film 2.2 is electrically connected to the circuit board 4, the force sensor 4.1 is electrically connected to the circuit board 4, and the input end of the force sensor 4.1 is linked to the panel.

[0049] Among them, multiple touch areas 2.1 of the panel 2 can be set, the touch film 2.2 is arranged below the panel 2, and corresponding induction parts are respectively arranged on the touch film 2.2 for each touch area 2.1;

[0050] The rod bodies can also be respectively arranged for each touch area 2.1, and multiple rod bodies are all connected to the same bracket 6.1;

[0051] The touch film 2.2 is electrically connected to the circuit board 4, and the circuit board 4 can be electrically connected to an actuator through a control circuit. When the user touches the required touch area 2.1, the touch module responds and transmits a control instruction through the circuit board 4, and the circuit board 4 controls the corresponding actuator to perform corresponding actions through the control circuit;

[0052] The circuit board 4 is arranged below the panel 2, and a transmission rod 2.3 is arranged on the panel 2. The transmission rod 2.3 cooperates with the output end of the force sensor 4.1. If the user touches the touch area 2.1 of the panel, the force sensor 4.1 can recognize the force change during the touch operation, and then control the electromagnetic module 7 to work through the control circuit on the circuit board 4;

[0053] When the user does not touch the touch area 2.1, the force sensor 4.1 cannot recognize the force change. At this time, the electromagnetic module 7 stops working, and the abutting part 3 is in a position state of being disengaged from the touch area 2.1

[0054] Please refer to Figure 4 、 Figure 7 、 Figure 8 As shown, a light-emitting component 4.2 is arranged on the circuit board 4, a vertically extending connection groove 1.13 is arranged on the partition plate 1.1, a light guide part 5 is arranged in the connection groove 1.13, the input end of the light guide part 5 is opposite to the light-emitting end of the light-emitting component 4.2, and the output end of the light guide part 5 is opposite to the touch area 2.1.

[0055] The light-emitting component 4.2 can adopt LED lamp beads, the cross-section of the connecting groove 1.13 gradually decreases from top to bottom, the light-guiding portion 5 adopts a light-guiding material, and the structure is adapted to the connecting groove 1.13, which can increase the light distribution area, so that the touch and pressure area 2.1 obtains a good lighting effect, which is convenient for users to operate in a dimly lit environment.

[0056] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the driving unit includes an armature 6 and an electromagnetic module 7 that drives the armature 6 to move up and down;

[0057] The electromagnetic module 7 is fixed to the partition plate 1 . 1 , and the armature 6 is transmission-connected to the abutment portion 3 .

[0058] The electromagnetic module 7 and the armature 6 are combined as a power source. Under the control of the control unit (PCBA control chip and software program), the electromagnetic module 7 can drive the armature 6 to move at a certain frequency and movement amplitude, thereby obtaining a corresponding vibration amplitude;

[0059] After the above improvements, after the user touches and presses the operation, the electromagnetic module 7 drives the armature 6 to move back and forth up and down, and drives the abutment part 3 to move back and forth up and down, which has good controllability, stable and reliable operation, and the abutment part 3 can move up and down at a high frequency, which can provide a clear and delicate feel, further enhancing the user experience.

[0060] The armature 6 is provided with a bracket 6.1, the abutting part 3 is a rod body, the rod body is arranged on the bracket 6.1, and the upper end of the axis of the rod body is perpendicular to the setting of the contact pressure area 2.1, and the lower end of the axis is perpendicular to the setting of the bracket 6.1.

[0061] The head of the rod body is also provided with a rubber cap 3.1.

[0062] The rubber cap 3.1 contacts the touch-pressure area 2.1 to prevent the metal guide rod from making hard contact with the panel 2 to generate vibration noise, thereby further improving the user experience.

[0063] See also Figure 1 , Figure 4 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 As shown, the partition 1.1 is provided with a stepped hole 1.14 extending up and down, and a connecting column 8 is provided at the bottom of the panel 2. The connecting column 8 penetrates the stepped hole 1.14, and the lower end extends to the bottom of the stepped hole 1.14 and is connected to the limiting member 8.1;

[0064] An elastic buffer portion 9.1 is provided between the stopper 8.1 and the lower portion of the step hole 1.14 to allow the panel 2 to float.

[0065] A rubber ring 9 is sleeved on the lower end of the connecting column 8. The rubber ring 9 is located between the stepped hole 1.14 and the circumferential side of the connecting column 8. Buffer portions 9.1 with increased thickness are respectively formed at the upper end and the lower end of the rubber ring 9. The buffer portion 9.1 at the lower end is located between the screw and the lower end face of the stepped hole 1.14, which can realize micro-suspension between the panel 2 and the fixed housing, ensure relative movement (vibration) can occur, and make the hand feel obvious.

[0066] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention. The protection scope of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the idea of the present invention belong to the protection scope of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for those of ordinary skill in the art, several improvements and retouches made without departing from the principle of the present invention should also be regarded as within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent interior panel assembly for an automobile, characterized in that, include: A housing (1) of a box structure, wherein the housing (1) has an assembly space inside, and a partition (1.1) is arranged in the assembly space to separate the assembly space into an upper assembly space (1.11) and a lower assembly space (1.12) separated from each other. A touch-pressure control mechanism, the touch-pressure control mechanism comprising a panel floatingly arranged in an upper assembly space (1.11) and a control unit arranged in a lower assembly space (1.12), the panel also being provided with a touch-pressure area (2.1) for a user to touch; A hand-feel feedback mechanism, the hand-feel feedback mechanism being arranged in the lower assembly space (1.12), and the hand-feel feedback mechanism comprising an abutment portion (3) and a drive unit; The drive unit is electrically connected to the control unit, and the control unit responds to the touch-pressure operation and drives the abutment portion (3) to reciprocate up and down through the drive unit, and the abutment portion (3) and the touch-pressure area (2.1) reciprocate in the process of contacting and disengaging, so as to provide a touch-pressure feel in the touch-pressure area (2.1).

2. The automotive intelligent interior panel assembly according to claim 1, wherein: A touch film (2.2) is arranged below the panel and is arranged in coordination with the touch and pressure area (2.1); The control unit comprises a circuit board (4) and a force sensor (4.1); The touch film (2.2) is electrically connected to the circuit board (4), the force sensor (4.1) is electrically connected to the circuit board (4), and the input end of the force sensor (4.1) is arranged in linkage with the panel.

3. An automotive intelligent interior panel assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The circuit board (4) is provided with a light-emitting component (4.2), the partition plate (1.1) is provided with a connecting groove (1.13) extending up and down, a light-guiding portion (5) is provided in the connecting groove (1.13), an input end of the light-guiding portion (5) is opposite to a light-emitting end of the light-emitting component (4.2), and an output end of the light-guiding portion (5) is opposite to a touch-pressure area (2.1).

4. The automotive intelligent interior panel assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drive unit comprises an armature (6) and an electromagnetic module (7) for driving the armature (6) to move up and down; The electromagnetic module (7) is fixed to the partition plate (1.1), and the armature (6) is transmission-connected to the abutment portion (3).

5. The automotive intelligent interior panel assembly according to claim 4, wherein: The armature (6) is provided with a bracket (6.1), the abutment portion (3) is a rod body, the rod body is arranged on the bracket (6.1), and the upper end of the axis of the rod body is perpendicular to the setting of the contact pressure area (2.1), and the lower end of the axis is perpendicular to the setting of the bracket (6.1).

6. The automotive intelligent interior panel assembly according to claim 5, wherein: The head of the rod body is also provided with a rubber cap (3.1).

7. The automotive intelligent interior panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: in, The partition plate (1.1) is provided with a stepped hole (1.14) extending upward and downward, and a connecting column (8) is provided at the bottom of the panel (2); the connecting column (8) penetrates the stepped hole (1.14), and the lower end of the connecting column (8) extends to the bottom of the stepped hole (1.14) and is connected to the limiting member (8.1); An elastic buffer portion (9.1) is provided between the limiting member (8.1) and the lower portion of the step hole (1.14) to enable the panel (2) to float.

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