Steering wheel ventilation device and automobile

By incorporating side air vents on the duct body to heat the steering wheel, this technology solves the technical problem of heating the steering wheel inside the car door, which is a common issue in existing heating methods. This results in a lower steering wheel temperature due to the side air vents on the duct body, thus improving driver comfort.

CN223590686UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-25济南双英汽车座椅有限公司
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423073082.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-12
Publication Date
2025-11-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-12

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Technical Problem

In existing technology, the heating function inside the car door for defrosting is limited, resulting in a low steering wheel temperature and discomfort for the driver.

Method used

Side air vents are installed on the air duct body to heat the steering wheel with warm air, and the top air vents are used to defrost the door windows, thus achieving diversified heating functions.

Benefits of technology

It improves the driver's comfort when holding the steering wheel and enhances the overall comfort of the vehicle.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile internal structures, and discloses a steering wheel ventilation device and an automobile, the steering wheel ventilation device comprises an automobile door body and an air pipe body fixedly connected to the automobile door body, and the air pipe body is communicated with an air inlet and a top air outlet used for defrosting automobile door glass. The air pipe body further communicates with a lateral air outlet facing a steering wheel in the automobile. According to the automobile door, the top air outlet and the lateral air outlet are formed in the automobile door body and used for conducting defrosting on the automobile body glass and conducting auxiliary heating on the steering wheel respectively, and the problems that in the prior art, the warm air function for defrosting in an automobile door is single, and the automobile using comfort is poor are solved.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile internal structure, concretely relates to a steering wheel ventilation device and car. BACKGROUND

[0002] In order to avoid the blocking interference of door glass side frost to rearview mirror, currently, defrosting structure is arranged on the door body, which mainly includes air pipe body and top air outlet communicated with the air pipe body, and the top air outlet is located at the top of the door body and is directed to the triangular area of the glass, when the glass is frosted due to low ambient temperature, only needs to control the automobile to deliver warm air into the air pipe body, and the warm air is blown to the triangular area of the glass through the top air outlet, so that the defrosting can be quickly realized.

[0003] Although the top air outlet structure arranged in the prior art can quickly defrost, in the actual application process, the warm air corresponding arranged on the air pipe body only plays a defrosting role, and the function is single, and when defrosting is needed, it indicates that the ambient temperature is very low, at this time, the temperature in the car is also low, for the car without heating function of the steering wheel, the temperature of the steering wheel is low, causing the low comfort degree of the driver when holding the steering wheel in the driving process, therefore, the defrosting function on the door and the heating function of the steering wheel can be combined, not only the function of the warm air is enriched, but also the comfort of the car is improved. SUMMARY

[0004] The utility model intends to provide a kind of steering wheel ventilation device and car, to solve the problem of single warm air function for defrosting in the door in prior art and poor comfort of car.

[0005] To solve the above problems, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme: a kind of steering wheel ventilation device, including door body and the air pipe body fixedly connected on the door body, air pipe body is communicated with the air inlet and the top air outlet for defrosting of door glass, air pipe body is also communicated with the lateral air outlet directed to the steering wheel in the car.

[0006] The principle and beneficial effects of the scheme are: in the application, the ventilation system of the automobile delivers warm air with a relatively high temperature to the air pipe body through the air inlet, when the warm air enters the air pipe body, part of the warm air can be blown out from the top air outlet, and the other part of the warm air is blown out from the lateral air outlet, the warm air blown out from the top air outlet blows to the triangular area on the side of the door glass, so that the defrosting is timely when the door glass side is frosted due to the low ambient temperature, and the frost on the glass is prevented from blocking the rearview mirror. In addition, the lateral air outlet is arranged towards the steering wheel in the vehicle, so that the warm air blown out from the lateral air outlet blows to the steering wheel, which can heat the steering wheel, thereby improving the comfort of the driver when holding the steering wheel and improving the vehicle experience. Therefore, the warm air used for defrosting in the single function is used for heating the steering wheel in the technical scheme of the application, so that the function of the warm air is more abundant, and after the steering wheel is heated, the comfort of the driver during driving can be improved.

[0007] Preferably, as an improvement, the air inlet is located below the top air outlet and the lateral air outlet.

[0008] In the scheme, the air inlet is arranged below the top air outlet and the lateral air outlet, so that the warm air in the vehicle can be conveniently delivered to the air inlet through the connection part of the door and the vehicle body, and then delivered upwardly to the lateral air outlet and the top air outlet, which is simple in structure and easy to implement.

[0009] Preferably, as an improvement, the air pipe body is provided with an air inlet channel, a first air outlet channel and a second air outlet channel communicated with the air inlet channel, the air inlet channel and the first air outlet channel are located on the same straight line, and the air inlet channel and the second air outlet channel form an included angle; the air inlet is arranged at one end of the air inlet channel away from the first air outlet channel, the top air outlet is arranged at one end of the first air outlet channel away from the air inlet channel, and the lateral air outlet is arranged at one end of the second air outlet channel away from the air inlet channel.

[0010] In the scheme, the air inlet channel and the first air outlet channel are located on the same straight line, and the second air outlet channel and the air inlet channel form an included angle, that is, the air inlet channel and the first air outlet channel are linearly communicated, so that part of the warm air entering the air inlet channel can quickly enter the first air outlet channel and then enter the top air outlet, and then the warm air is blown out from the top air outlet to defrost, and the other part of the warm air enters the second air outlet channel from the air inlet channel, and then the warm air is blown out from the second air outlet channel to the steering wheel through the lateral air outlet to heat the steering wheel.

[0011] Preferably, as an improvement, the first air outlet channel and the second air outlet channel are connected in a smooth transition.

[0012] In the scheme, the first air outlet channel and the second air outlet channel are smoothly connected, so that the warm air can enter the first air outlet channel and the second air outlet channel more smoothly and uniformly.

[0013] Preferably, as an improvement, the cross-sectional ventilation area of the second air outlet channel is smaller than the cross-sectional ventilation area of the first air outlet channel.

[0014] In this scheme, the cross-sectional ventilation area of the second air outlet channel is set to be smaller than the cross-sectional ventilation area of the first air outlet channel, so that most of the warm air delivered by the air inlet channel enters the first air outlet channel, and only a small part enters the second air outlet channel, ensuring that the top air outlet can obtain most of the warm air to ensure defrosting effect and vehicle safety, and a small part of the warm air blows towards the steering wheel to heat the steering wheel and assist in improving the comfort of driving.

[0015] Preferably, as an improvement, the vehicle door body is connected with an air direction adjusting piece for adjusting the air outlet direction of the lateral air outlet.

[0016] In this scheme, the air direction adjusting piece is connected to the vehicle door body, and the air direction adjusting piece is used to adjust the direction of the warm air blown out of the lateral air outlet, so that the range of the warm air blown out of the lateral air outlet is increased, which not only heats the steering wheel, but also blows warm air to the driver's side, further improving the comfort of the driver during driving.

[0017] Preferably, as an improvement, the air direction adjusting piece comprises a rotating shaft and an adjusting piece, the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the vehicle door body, and the adjusting piece is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft and located in the lateral air outlet.

[0018] In this scheme, the angle of the adjusting piece is adjusted to adjust the direction of the warm air blown out of the lateral air outlet, which is simple in structure and convenient to adjust.

[0019] Preferably, as an improvement, the number of adjusting pieces is multiple, and the multiple adjusting pieces are arranged in parallel with each other, and all the adjusting pieces are rotatably connected to the rotating shaft.

[0020] In this scheme, the number of adjusting pieces is set to be multiple, and the multiple adjusting pieces are arranged in parallel with each other, so that when one of the adjusting pieces is rotated, all the adjusting pieces are rotated at the same time and are adjusted, which makes the adjustment of the direction of the warm air blown out of the lateral air outlet more gentle, the design of multiple adjusting pieces has a better appearance, and when the multiple adjusting pieces are attached to each other, the lateral air outlet can be closed, so that the adjusting pieces can also function as switches for the lateral air outlet.

[0021] Preferably, as an improvement, the vehicle door body is fixedly connected with a lateral ventilation net and a top ventilation net, the lateral ventilation net covers the lateral air outlet, and the top ventilation net covers the top air outlet.

[0022] In the scheme, the top ventilation net is used to isolate foreign matters from the top ventilation port, and the lateral ventilation net is used to isolate foreign matters from the lateral air outlet, so as to reduce the pollution caused by foreign matters entering the air duct body during use of the vehicle.

[0023] A kind of automobile, comprising the steering wheel ventilation device.

[0024] The scheme sets a steering wheel ventilation device on the vehicle, and warm air is blown to the steering wheel from the air duct body leading part set on the vehicle door body, so that the heating of the steering wheel can be conveniently and low-costly realized without setting additional heating structure or components, and the comfort during use of the vehicle is effectively improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 It is the schematic view of the inside view angle of the vehicle door in the embodiment one of the utility model.

[0026] Figure 2 It is the schematic view of the outside view angle of the vehicle door in the embodiment one of the utility model.

[0027] Figure 3 It is the schematic view of the air duct body in Fig. 2.

[0028] Figure 4 It is the schematic view of the inside view angle of the vehicle door in the embodiment two of the utility model.

[0029] Figure 5 It is the schematic view of the connection between the adjusting piece and the lateral air outlet in the embodiment three of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The following is further described in detail through specific embodiments:

[0031] The reference signs in the drawings of the specification include: vehicle door body 1, air duct body 2, air inlet 3, top air outlet 4, lateral air outlet 5, lateral ventilation net 6, top ventilation net 7, rotating shaft 8, adjusting piece 9.

[0032] Embodiment one

[0033] The embodiment one is as shown in the accompanying drawings. Figure 1 And Figure 2The utility model provides a kind of steering wheel ventilation device, including door body 1 and the air pipe body 2 of being fixedly connected on door body 1 by screw, as shown in Figure 3, air pipe body 2 inner cavity is provided, air pipe body 2 is communicated with air inlet 3, top air outlet 4 and lateral air outlet 5, air inlet 3, top air outlet 4 and lateral air outlet 5 are communicated with each other by the cavity structure in air pipe body 2, wherein in vertical height direction, air inlet 3, lateral air outlet 5 and top air outlet 4 are arranged from bottom to top, and top air outlet 4 is located at the top position of door body 1, and top air outlet 4 is towards the triangular area of prior art door glass, lateral air outlet 5 is located at the side of air inlet 3 and top air outlet 4 connecting line, and lateral air outlet 5 is towards the steering wheel in prior art vehicle body.

[0034] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 3, the cavity provided in air pipe body 2 includes air inlet channel and first air outlet channel and second air outlet channel communicated with air inlet channel, wherein air inlet channel and first air outlet channel are located on the same straight line, air inlet channel and second air outlet channel are mutually included angle, first air outlet channel and second air outlet channel connection position smooth transition, air inlet channel and first air outlet channel are communicated along oblique upward, and second air outlet channel is transversely arranged;At the same time, air inlet 3 is arranged at the end of air inlet channel away from first air outlet channel, top air outlet 4 is arranged at the end of first air outlet channel away from air inlet channel, and lateral air outlet 5 is arranged at the end of second air outlet channel away from air inlet channel, and the cross-sectional ventilation area of second air outlet channel is less than the cross-sectional ventilation area of first air outlet channel (of course, the cross-sectional ventilation area of second air outlet channel is also less than the cross-sectional ventilation area of air inlet channel).

[0035] In the application process of the embodiment, the warm air of prior art vehicle enters air pipe body 2 from air inlet 3, and after entering air pipe body 2, the warm air flows through air inlet channel first, and then flows upward from air inlet channel, and then most of the warm air enters first air outlet channel and is blown out from top air outlet 4, and the blown-out warm air blows to the triangular area of prior art door glass, so that in the case that there is frost on the glass in the low-temperature environment outside, the frost on the triangular area of the glass can be quickly removed, and the line-of-sight interference caused by frost on the rearview mirror is avoided, so that the driver can drive more safely.

[0036] The utility model provides a kind of car, including the steering wheel ventilation device of above-mentioned, by being provided with top air outlet 4 and lateral air outlet 5 in car, warm air in air pipe body 2 can not only be effectively removed to frost of glass triangle area, but also rely on warm air to heat steering wheel, to improve the comfort of driver in the process of driving in the state of low ambient temperature, overall structure is simple and control is convenient, can be better applied to promote on car.

[0037] Example two

[0038] The difference between example two and example one is that, as shown in Figure 4, in this embodiment, the lateral ventilation net 6 and the top ventilation net 7 are fixedly connected to the door body 1. The lateral ventilation net 6 is located at the lateral air outlet 5 and covers the lateral air outlet. The top ventilation net 7 is located at the top air outlet and covers the top air outlet 4. By the blocking effect of the lateral ventilation net 6 and the top ventilation net 7, the entry of foreign matter into the air pipe body 2 can be effectively reduced, which is conducive to keeping the air pipe body 2 clean.

[0039] Example three

[0040] The difference between example three and example one is that, as shown in Figure 5, in this embodiment, the door body 1 is connected with a wind direction adjusting member for adjusting the air outlet direction of the lateral air outlet 5. The wind direction adjusting member includes a rotating shaft 8 and adjusting pieces 9. The rotating shaft 8 is fixed to the door body 1. The adjusting pieces 9 are rotatably connected to the rotating shaft 8 by hinging. In this embodiment, the number of adjusting pieces 9 is multiple. The multiple adjusting pieces 9 are simultaneously hinged to the rotating shaft 8. In use, the multiple adjusting pieces 9 are always in a parallel state. To ensure that all adjusting pieces 9 always remain in a parallel state, a movable shaft can be inserted into the adjusting pieces 9. All adjusting pieces 9 are hinged to the movable shaft. The movable shaft, the rotating shaft 8 and the adjacent two adjusting pieces 9 form a parallelogram structure.

[0041] In this embodiment, by rotating the adjusting pieces 9, the angle of the adjusting pieces 9 in the lateral air outlet 5 changes. The angle of the warm air blown out of the lateral air outlet 5 is adjusted by the adjusting pieces 9, so that the warm air can not only blow to the steering wheel, but also blow to the side of the driver, making the driver more comfortable during driving.

[0042] The above is only an embodiment of the utility model, and the specific technical solutions and / or common knowledge of characteristics in the scheme are not described in detail. It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, without departing from the technical solutions of the utility model, a number of modifications and improvements can be made, which should also be considered as the protection scope of the utility model. The protection scope of the present application should be subject to the content of its claims, and the specific implementation mode and the like in the specification can be used to explain the content of the claims.

Claims

1. A steering wheel ventilation device, comprising a door body and a duct body fixedly connected to the door body, the duct body having an air inlet and a top air outlet for defrosting the door glass, characterized in that: The air duct body is also connected with a lateral air outlet towards a steering wheel in the vehicle.

2. A steering wheel ventilation device according to claim 1, characterised in that: The air inlet is located below the top air outlet and the lateral air outlet.

3. A steering wheel ventilation device according to claim 2, characterised in that: The air duct body is provided with an air inlet channel, a first air outlet channel and a second air outlet channel connected with the air inlet channel, the air inlet channel and the first air outlet channel are located on the same straight line, and the air inlet channel and the second air outlet channel are at an included angle; the air inlet is arranged at one end of the air inlet channel away from the first air outlet channel, the top air outlet is arranged at one end of the first air outlet channel away from the air inlet channel, and the lateral air outlet is arranged at one end of the second air outlet channel away from the air inlet channel.

4. A steering wheel ventilation device according to claim 3, wherein: The connection position of the first air outlet channel and the second air outlet channel is smoothly transitioned.

5. A steering wheel ventilation device according to claim 3, wherein: The cross-sectional ventilation area of the second air outlet channel is smaller than that of the first air outlet channel.

6. A steering wheel ventilation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vehicle door body is connected with an air direction adjusting member for adjusting the air outlet direction of the lateral air outlet.

7. A steering wheel ventilation device according to claim 6, characterised in that: The air direction adjusting member comprises a rotating shaft and adjusting pieces, the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the vehicle door body, and the adjusting pieces are rotationally connected to the rotating shaft and located in the lateral air outlet.

8. A steering wheel ventilation device according to claim 7, characterised in that: The number of the adjusting pieces is multiple, and the multiple adjusting pieces are arranged in parallel with each other, and all the adjusting pieces are rotationally connected to the rotating shaft.

9. A steering wheel ventilation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vehicle door body is fixedly connected with a lateral ventilation mesh and a top ventilation mesh, the lateral ventilation mesh covers the lateral air outlet, and the top ventilation mesh covers the top air outlet.

10. An automobile characterized by comprising: The application relates to a steering wheel ventilation device. The application relates to a steering wheel ventilation device.