Fragrance capsule and vehicle

Abstract

According to the fragrance capsule and the vehicle provided by the invention, the effect that the fragrance capsule cannot be disassembled without damage can be achieved, the situation that the fragrance capsule continues to be normally used after a fragrance block in a shell is replaced is avoided, and protection of user safety and guarantee of benefits of a main engine plant are facilitated. The fragrance capsule comprises a fragrance main body; the shell assembly comprises a first shell located on the upper side of the fragrance body and a second shell located on the lower side of the fragrance body. The first shell is welded to the second shell, so that a containing cavity which contains the fragrance body and is provided with an opening is formed between the first shell and the second shell.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of fragrance technology, and in particular to a fragrance capsule and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous advancement of technology, the automotive industry is undergoing unprecedented changes. Vehicles are playing an increasingly important role in people's daily lives, no longer just ordinary means of transportation, but needing to provide users with a comfortable experience during travel. It is well known that in-vehicle air quality is a crucial factor in determining the quality of the vehicle's interior environment. Car fragrances can mask some peculiar odors, keeping the air fresh; a pleasant scent can maintain a good mood for passengers, and some special fragrances can even alleviate motion sickness symptoms or reduce driver fatigue, providing a comfortable driving and riding experience.

[0003] Existing technology uses fragrance capsules to provide fragrance in the car, and these capsules continue to function normally after the fragrance block inside the casing is replaced. However, if the user replaces the fragrance block themselves, and the replacement block has not undergone automotive-grade testing, its ingredients may be harmful to the human body, or it may melt and leak at high temperatures, causing corrosion to the car interior or the fragrance generator. Utility Model Content

[0004] One advantage of this application is that it provides a fragrance capsule and a vehicle that prevents users from arbitrarily replacing the fragrance block, thus preventing harm to the human body of drivers and passengers and corrosion of the vehicle interior; moreover, it leaves evidence of replacement when the fragrance stick inside the shell is forcibly removed, which facilitates evidence collection and helps reduce after-sales costs.

[0005] To achieve at least one of the above advantages or other benefits and objectives of this application, this application provides a fragrance capsule comprising:

[0006] Fragrance body; and

[0007] The housing assembly includes a first housing located on the upper side of the fragrance body and a second housing located on the lower side of the fragrance body; the first housing is welded to the second housing to form a receiving cavity with an opening between the first housing and the second housing to accommodate the fragrance body.

[0008] According to one embodiment of this application, the second housing has a receiving groove that matches the fragrance body; the fragrance body is placed inside the receiving groove; the first housing is welded to the second housing along the periphery of the opening of the receiving groove.

[0009] According to one embodiment of this application, the weld between the first housing and the second housing is an ultrasonic weld.

[0010] According to one embodiment of this application, the first housing has a first through hole, a second through hole, and a mounting groove, the first through hole and the second through hole penetrating the bottom of the mounting groove; the housing assembly further includes a metal cover plate embedded in the mounting groove, and the metal cover plate has a first grid area corresponding to the first through hole and a second grid area corresponding to the second through hole.

[0011] According to one embodiment of this application, the fragrance capsule further includes an identification component disposed on the housing assembly; the identification component includes an identification chip exposed outside the housing assembly and a circuit board located inside the housing assembly and electrically connected to the identification chip.

[0012] According to one embodiment of this application, the identification chip is bonded and fixed to the first housing, and the circuit board is bonded and fixed to the second housing.

[0013] According to one embodiment of this application, the circuit board includes an adhesive plate body that is bonded and fixed to the second housing and a welding plate body that is integrally connected to the adhesive plate body and welded to the solder joints of the identification chip.

[0014] According to one embodiment of this application, the first housing further has a stepped hole communicating with the accommodating cavity, and the identification chip is embedded in the stepped hole; the second housing has an upwardly extending mounting platform corresponding to the stepped hole, and the adhesive plate is adhesively fixed to the mounting platform.

[0015] According to one embodiment of this application, the stepped hole is located at a first end of the first housing; the welding plate extends folded from the adhesive plate, and the fold of the welding plate relative to the adhesive plate is located adjacent to the first end of the first housing.

[0016] According to one embodiment of this application, the first housing is snapped onto the second housing; the snap-fit ​​between the first housing and the second housing avoids the first end of the first housing.

[0017] According to one embodiment of this application, the fragrance body includes a carrier box that is snapped and fixed to the second housing and a fragrance block formed within the carrier box.

[0018] According to another aspect of this application, this application further provides a vehicle including any of the fragrance capsules described above.

[0019] In summary, since the fragrance unit is located within the cavity formed by welding the first and second housings together, replacing the fragrance unit requires destructive disassembly of both the first and second housings. Once disassembled, the units cannot be restored, and even if the fragrance unit is replaced, it cannot be used normally. This effectively prevents users from replacing the fragrance unit themselves, reducing the difficulty of obtaining evidence and costs when dealing with after-sales issues. It also curbs the production of counterfeit fragrance units, thus protecting user safety and safeguarding the interests of the OEM.

[0020] Furthermore, when the first and second housings are forcibly disassembled, the identification component will also be damaged. Even if a replica housing component is used as a replacement, the vehicle control system will be unable to recognize the component due to its damage, thus rendering the system unusable. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a fragrance capsule according to an embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 2 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of a fragrance capsule according to the above embodiments of this application is shown;

[0023] Figure 3 It shows Figure 2 A magnified schematic diagram of part A in the fragrance capsule;

[0024] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first shell in the fragrance capsule according to the above embodiments of this application is shown;

[0025] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of the second shell in the fragrance capsule according to the above embodiments of this application is shown;

[0026] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the metal cap in the fragrance capsule according to the above embodiments of this application is shown;

[0027] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of the identification component in the fragrance capsule according to the above embodiments of this application is shown;

[0028] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the circuit board structure in the identification component according to the above embodiments of this application is shown;

[0029] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the structure of the fragrance body in the fragrance capsule according to the above embodiments of this application is shown.

[0030] Key component symbols: 1. Fragrance capsule; 10. Fragrance body; 11. Carrier box; 12. Fragrance block; 20. Shell assembly; 201. Opening; 202. Receiving cavity; 21. First shell; 211. First through hole; 212. Second through hole; 213. Mounting groove; 214. Stepped hole; 215. Guide groove; 22. Second shell; 221. Receiving groove; 222. Mounting platform; 223. Groove; 23. Metal cover; 231. First grille area; 232. Second grille area; 233. Through hole; 30. Identification component; 31. Identification chip; 32. Circuit board; 321. Adhesive board; 322. Welding board; 323. Electronic component.

[0031] The above description of the main component symbols, together with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, provides a further detailed explanation of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The following description is intended to disclose this application and enable those skilled in the art to implement it. The preferred embodiments described below are merely examples, and other obvious variations will occur to those skilled in the art. The basic principles of this application defined in the following description can be applied to other embodiments, modifications, improvements, equivalents, and other technical solutions that do not depart from the spirit and scope of this application.

[0033] Those skilled in the art should understand that, in the disclosure of this application, the terms "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the above terms should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0034] In this application, the term "a" in the claims and specification should be understood as "one or more," meaning that in one embodiment, the number of an element can be one, while in another embodiment, the number of the element can be multiple. Unless explicitly indicated in the disclosure of this application that the number of the element is only one, the term "a" should not be construed as unique or singular, nor should it be construed as a limitation on the quantity.

[0035] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0036] Considering that genuine fragrance capsules undergo rigorous odor and environmental testing to ensure the fragrance poses no harm to passengers upon activation and will not melt, leak, or corrode the vehicle interior throughout its lifespan, counterfeit fragrance blocks, while cheaper, contain unknown fragrance ingredients that may harm human health. They are also prone to melting and leaking at high temperatures, potentially corroding the vehicle interior or the fragrance generator. Traditional fragrance capsules, with their easily removable, non-destructive shells, allow for easy replacement of the fragrance block, leading to difficulties in obtaining evidence for after-sales issues and increased costs. Furthermore, they are susceptible to counterfeit fragrance blocks, resulting in reduced sales of genuine capsules and consequently lower profits. Therefore, this application creatively proposes a fragrance capsule and vehicle that cannot be disassembled without damage, preventing continued use after replacing the fragrance block, thus protecting user safety and safeguarding the interests of the OEM.

[0037] Specifically, refer to the accompanying drawings in the specification of this application. Figures 1 to 9 According to one embodiment of this application, a vehicle is provided that may include a fragrance capsule 1 to freshen the air inside the vehicle and provide users with a more comfortable driving experience.

[0038] More specifically, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the fragrance capsule 1 may include a fragrance body 10 and a housing assembly 20. The housing assembly 20 may include a first housing 21 located above the fragrance body 10 and a second housing 22 located below the fragrance body 10; the first housing 21 is welded to the second housing 22 to form a receiving cavity 202 with an opening 201 between the first housing 21 and the second housing 22 to accommodate the fragrance body 10. In this way, the fragrance body 10 located within the receiving cavity 202 can emit fragrance outward through the opening 201 to purify the air inside the vehicle and improve the driving environment inside the vehicle.

[0039] It is worth noting that since the fragrance body 10 is located within the accommodating cavity 202 formed by welding the first housing 21 and the second housing 22 together, if the fragrance body 10 is to be replaced, the first housing 21 and the second housing 22 must be destructively disassembled. Once destructively disassembled, they cannot be restored. Even if the fragrance body 10 is replaced, it cannot be used normally. This can effectively prevent users from replacing the fragrance body 10 on their own. It can not only reduce the difficulty of obtaining evidence and reduce after-sales costs when dealing with after-sales issues, but also curb the on-site production of counterfeit fragrance blocks, which is conducive to protecting user safety and safeguarding the interests of the OEM.

[0040] For example, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 as well as Figure 5 As shown, the second housing 22 has a receiving groove 221 that matches the fragrance body 10; the fragrance body 10 is placed inside the receiving groove 221, and the first housing 21 is welded to the second housing 22 along the periphery of the groove opening of the receiving groove 221 to seal the groove opening of the receiving groove 221 and form a receiving cavity 202 with good sealing performance, preventing the fragrance body 10 from being taken out of the receiving cavity 202 without damage.

[0041] Optionally, the weld between the first housing 21 and the second housing 22 is performed as an ultrasonic weld; in other words, the first housing 21 and the second housing 22 can be welded by ultrasonic welding process, which not only enables mass welding and lowers costs, but also allows the housing assembly 20 to form a whole after welding, which is beneficial for achieving the purpose of being impossible to disassemble without damage.

[0042] Optionally, such as Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the first housing 21 has a first through hole 211 and a second through hole 212 arranged at intervals. Both the first through hole 211 and the second through hole 212 are connected to the receiving cavity 202 to serve as the opening 201. Thus, when the fragrance capsule 1 is installed in the vehicle air conditioning system, one of the first through hole 211 and the second through hole 212 can serve as the air inlet of the fragrance capsule 1, and the other can serve as the air outlet of the fragrance capsule 1, allowing air to circulate within the receiving cavity 202, which helps to accelerate the diffusion of fragrance.

[0043] It is worth noting that the dimensions of the first through hole 211 and the second through hole 212 mentioned in this application cannot be too large, so as to prevent the fragrance main body 10 from being placed or removed into the receiving cavity 202 through the first through hole 211 or the second through hole 212, nor can they be too small, so as to prevent adverse effects on fragrance diffusion. Furthermore, since the first housing 21 is usually a molded part, making the first through hole 211 and the second through hole 212 into a grid pattern would increase the manufacturing difficulty. Therefore, if... Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 6 As shown, the housing assembly 20 of this application may further include a metal cover 23 attached to the first housing 21. The metal cover 23 has a first grid area 231 corresponding to the first through hole 211 and a second grid area 232 corresponding to the second through hole 212, so as to reduce the size of a single hole while ensuring a sufficiently large flow area, and prevent debris or insects from entering the receiving cavity 202.

[0044] Optionally, such as Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the first housing 21 also has a mounting groove 213 that matches the metal cover 23. The first through hole 211 and the second through hole 212 penetrate the bottom of the mounting groove 213. The metal cover 23 is embedded in the mounting groove 213, which improves the overall appearance of the fragrance capsule 1.

[0045] According to the above embodiments of this application, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the fragrance capsule 1 may also include an identification component 30 disposed on the housing assembly 20. The identification component 30 records relevant information about the fragrance capsule 1 so that the user can select different fragrance capsules 1 according to their needs.

[0046] Optionally, such as Figure 3 and Figure 7 As shown, the identification component 30 includes an identification chip 31 exposed outside the housing component 20 and a circuit board 32 located inside the housing component 20 and electrically connected to the identification chip 31, so as to protect the circuit board 32 through the housing component 20 while ensuring that the identification chip 31 can connect to the vehicle control system to call the relevant data of the fragrance capsule 1 stored inside the identification chip 31.

[0047] It is worth noting that although the shell assembly 20 of the fragrance capsule 1 in this application is not removable, users may still forcibly disassemble it and then use a replica shell assembly for reuse. To address this issue, such as... Figure 3As shown, the identification chip 31 is bonded and fixed to the first housing 21, and the circuit board 32 is bonded and fixed to the second housing 22. Thus, when the first housing 21 and the second housing 22 are forcibly disassembled, the identification component 30 will also be damaged. Even if a replica housing component is used as a replacement, the damaged identification component 30 will prevent the vehicle control system from recognizing the chip, rendering it unusable. It is understood that in other examples of this application, the identification chip 31 may also be bonded and fixed to the metal cover 23, or the identification chip 31 may be bonded and fixed to both the first housing 21 and the metal cover 23. This application will not elaborate on these variations.

[0048] Optionally, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the circuit board 32 includes an adhesive plate 321 bonded to the second housing 22 and a solder plate 322 integrally connected to the adhesive plate 321 and soldered to the identification chip 31. Thus, the spot weld between the solder plate 322 and the identification chip 31 becomes the weakest point on the identification component 30, easily breaking when the housing component 20 is forcibly disassembled, resulting in damage to the identification component 30 and rendering it unusable. It is understood that the adhesive plate 321 and the solder plate 322 can be connected by a flexible circuit board or by thin wires to prevent breakage when the housing component 20 is forcibly disassembled; alternatively, in other examples of this application, the identification chip 31 can be implemented as an ultra-thin chip to deform or tear when the housing component 20 is forcibly disassembled, similarly achieving the purpose of preventing the fragrance capsule 1 from being reused after the housing component 20 is replaced.

[0049] Optionally, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the first housing 21 also has a stepped hole 214 communicating with the receiving cavity 202. The identification chip 31 is embedded in the stepped hole 214 to ensure that the identification chip 31 is exposed outside the housing assembly 20, while increasing the bonding area between the identification chip 31 and the first housing 21, improving the connection strength between the identification chip 31 and the first housing 21, and preventing the identification chip 31 from being disassembled without damage. In addition, the metal cover 23 of this application may also have a through hole 233 corresponding to the stepped hole 214 and matching the identification chip 31, so as to cover the peripheral gap between the identification chip 31 and the stepped hole 214, further increasing the difficulty of disassembling the identification chip 31. It is understood that in some examples of this application, the metal cover 23 is further embedded in the stepped hole 214 to be located between the identification chip 31 and the first housing 21, so as to stably support the identification chip 31.

[0050] Optionally, such as Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the second housing 22 has an upwardly extending mounting platform 222 corresponding to the stepped hole 214. The adhesive plate 321 is bonded and fixed to the mounting platform 222 to shorten the distance between the adhesive plate 321 and the identification chip 31, greatly compressing the disassembly space between the first housing 21 and the second housing 22, and preventing the identification component 30 from being damaged when the first housing 21 and the second housing 22 are disassembled.

[0051] Optionally, such as Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the second housing 22 also has a groove 223 recessed downward from the upper surface of the mounting platform 222; the circuit board 32 includes electronic components 323 mounted on the adhesive board 321. The electronic components 323 are housed within the groove 223, which not only protects the electronic components 323 but also positions the adhesive board 321, thereby reducing the assembly difficulty of the fragrance capsule 1. It is understood that adhesive can be filled into the groove 223 to bond and fix the electronic components 323 to the second housing 22, further enhancing the bonding strength between the adhesive board 321 and the second housing 22.

[0052] Optionally, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the stepped hole 214 is located at the first end of the first housing 21, so that the mounting platform 222 is located at the end of the receiving groove 221, so as to reserve more space for the fragrance body 10, which is conducive to increasing the volume ratio of the fragrance body 10 and extending the service life of the fragrance capsule 1.

[0053] For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, the stepped hole 214 is located at the first end of the first housing 21 to install the identification chip 31; the second through hole 212 is located at the second end of the first housing 21 to serve as the air inlet of the fragrance capsule 1; the first through hole 211 is located between the stepped hole 214 and the second through hole 212 to serve as the air outlet of the fragrance capsule 1, so that the stepped hole 214 is far away from the air outlet of the fragrance capsule 1, so as to prevent the fragrance or liquid flowing out through the air outlet from contaminating the identification chip 31.

[0054] Optionally, such as Figure 3 , Figure 7 as well as Figure 8As shown, the welding plate 322 extends from the adhesive plate 321 in a folded manner, and the fold of the welding plate 322 relative to the adhesive plate 321 is located at one end adjacent to the first housing 21. This not only makes it easier to place the adhesive plate 321 in the groove 223 of the mounting platform 222 during assembly, but also further reduces the disassembly space between the first housing 21 and the second housing 22. In particular, when the user forcibly pries it open from the first end of the first housing 21, the identification component 30 is easily damaged. It is understood that the welding plate 322 and the adhesive plate 321 mentioned in this application may be formed by bending the same circuit board 32.

[0055] In addition, such as Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the first housing 21 is snapped to the second housing 22, so that the first housing 21 and the second housing 22 are fixed to each other, so as to realize the bonding and fixing between the adhesive plate 321 and the second housing 22, and can also be welded in the future, reducing the welding difficulty.

[0056] Preferably, such as Figures 2 to 5 As shown, the latch between the first housing 21 and the second housing 22 avoids the first end of the first housing 21. This not only allows the circuit board 32 to be closer to the first end of the first housing 21 to minimize the disassembly space between the first housing 21 and the second housing 22, but also enhances the connection strength between the first housing 21 and the second housing 22 at other locations. This misleads the user into thinking that it is easier to disassemble the housing assembly 20 from the first end of the first housing 21, increasing the risk of damage to the identification component 30.

[0057] According to the above embodiments of this application, as Figure 9 As shown, the fragrance body 10 may include a carrier box 11 that is snapped and fixed to the second housing 22 and a fragrance block 12 formed within the carrier box 11, so that the fragrance block 12 is fixed to the second housing 22. This not only prevents the fragrance block 12 from shaking and being damaged in the receiving cavity 202, but also allows for the reservation of evaporation space between the fragrance block 12 and the first housing 21, ensuring that the air flowing in through the first through hole 211 flows smoothly and then flows out through the second through hole 212, increasing the fragrance output.

[0058] In addition, such as Figure 4 As shown, the first housing 21 of this application also has a guide groove 215 extending from the first end toward the second end, so as to guide the fragrance capsule 1 to be assembled into the fragrance generator on the vehicle.

[0059] For example, the assembly process of the fragrance capsule 1 of this application is as follows: First, the identification chip 31 is welded to the welding plate 322 of the circuit board 32 through four solder points; then, the welding plate 322 is folded relative to the adhesive plate 321 of the circuit board 32, so that the electronic components 323 on the adhesive plate 321 are away from the identification chip 31; then, the identification chip 31 is glued and fixed to the stepped hole 214 of the first housing 21; then, strong adhesive is applied to the mounting platform 222 of the second housing 22, and the first housing 21 and the second housing 22 are snapped together, so that the adhesive plate 321 of the circuit board 32 is attached to the mounting platform 222 to complete the bonding and fixing; finally, the first housing 21 and the second housing 22 are welded by ultrasonic welding process to complete the assembly.

[0060] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0061] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A fragrance capsule, characterized in that, include: Fragrance base; and The housing assembly includes a first housing located on the upper side of the fragrance body and a second housing located on the lower side of the fragrance body; The first housing is welded to the second housing to form a receiving cavity with an opening between the first housing and the second housing to accommodate the fragrance body.

2. The fragrance capsule according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second housing has a receiving groove that matches the fragrance body; the fragrance body is placed inside the receiving groove; the first housing is welded to the second housing along the periphery of the opening of the receiving groove.

3. The fragrance capsule according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first housing has a first through hole, a second through hole, and a mounting groove, with the first through hole and the second through hole penetrating the bottom of the mounting groove; the housing assembly also includes a metal cover plate embedded in the mounting groove, and the metal cover plate has a first grid area corresponding to the first through hole and a second grid area corresponding to the second through hole.

4. The fragrance capsule according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The fragrance capsule also includes an identification component disposed on the housing assembly; the identification component includes an identification chip exposed outside the housing assembly and a circuit board located inside the housing assembly and electrically connected to the identification chip.

5. The fragrance capsule according to claim 4, characterized in that, The identification chip is bonded and fixed to the first housing, and the circuit board is bonded and fixed to the second housing.

6. The fragrance capsule according to claim 5, characterized in that, The circuit board includes an adhesive plate that is bonded and fixed to the second housing, and a welding plate that is integrally connected to the adhesive plate and welded to the solder joints of the identification chip.

7. The fragrance capsule according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first housing also has a stepped hole communicating with the accommodating cavity, and the identification chip is embedded in the stepped hole; the second housing has an upwardly extending mounting platform corresponding to the stepped hole, and the adhesive plate is bonded and fixed to the mounting platform.

8. The fragrance capsule according to claim 7, characterized in that, The stepped hole is located at the first end of the first housing; the welding plate extends from the adhesive plate in a folded manner, and the fold of the welding plate relative to the adhesive plate is located adjacent to the first end of the first housing.

9. The fragrance capsule according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first housing is snapped into the second housing; the snap-fit ​​between the first housing and the second housing avoids the first end of the first housing.

10. The fragrance capsule according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The fragrance body includes a carrier box that is snapped and fixed to the second housing and a fragrance block formed within the carrier box.

11. A vehicle, characterized in that, Including the fragrance capsules as described in any one of claims 1 to 10.

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