Vehicle

Abstract

The vehicle comprises an auxiliary instrument panel body, a central armrest, an air conditioner assembly, a central controller and a central control screen, and the auxiliary instrument panel body is provided with a rear exhaust assembly; the central armrest is installed on the auxiliary instrument panel main body, a closed cavity is defined by the central armrest, and an air inlet and an air outlet which are communicated with the closed cavity are formed in the central armrest; the air conditioner assembly comprises an air conditioner and an air supply pipe. The air conditioner can communicate with the rear exhaust assembly and the air inlet through the air supply pipe. The central controller is installed in the auxiliary instrument panel body, electrically connected with the air conditioner and used for controlling the air conditioner to supply air to the air supply pipe. And the central control screen is electrically connected with the central controller and is used for controlling the central controller to work. The central armrest of the vehicle has a temperature adjusting function, so that the comfort of a driver when the arm is placed on the central armrest can be improved; in the process, air outlet of the rear-row air outlet assembly cannot be affected, and therefore the operation of adjusting the temperature of the central armrest can be facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of vehicle center armrests, and in particular relates to a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] The center armrest is an important component of the vehicle's sub-dashboard assembly. Its main function is to cover and enclose the armrest box while providing arm support for the driver. During driving, the driver can rest the handle naturally on the center armrest; its ergonomic design effectively reduces arm fatigue from prolonged steering wheel operation, helps maintain a comfortable driving posture, and improves body stability while driving.

[0003] The existing vehicle's center armrest lacks a temperature regulation function, resulting in excessively high surface temperatures in the summer, causing discomfort and burning sensations; while in the winter, the surface becomes icy cold, causing a noticeable cold touch when the driver rests their arm. This fluctuation in armrest surface temperature due to changes in ambient temperature severely impacts the driver's comfort experience when resting their arm on the center armrest. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, it is necessary to provide a vehicle for solving the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0005] A vehicle, comprising:

[0006] The main body of the sub-dashboard is provided with a rear air exhaust assembly, which is used to exhaust air to the rear seats;

[0007] A central armrest is installed on the main body of the sub-dashboard. The central armrest encloses and forms a sealed chamber. An air inlet and an air outlet are provided on the central armrest, and the air inlet and the air outlet are respectively connected to the sealed chamber.

[0008] An air conditioning assembly includes an air conditioner and an air supply duct, the air supply duct being at least partially installed within the sub-instrument body, and the air conditioner being able to communicate with the rear exhaust air assembly and the air inlet via the air supply duct;

[0009] A central controller, installed inside the sub-dashboard body and electrically connected to the air conditioner, is used to control the air supply of the air conditioner to the air duct;

[0010] The central control screen is electrically connected to the central controller and is used to control the operation of the central controller.

[0011] It is understandable that using the vehicle's air conditioning to supply air to the center armrest enables the center armrest to have a temperature regulation function, thereby improving the driver's comfort when resting their arm on the center armrest. Furthermore, the user can adjust the temperature of the center armrest by operating the central control screen, without affecting the airflow from the rear air duct assembly. This facilitates the operation of adjusting the temperature of the center armrest.

[0012] In one embodiment, the air supply duct includes a first air supply duct and a second air supply duct, and the air conditioner is connected to the air inlet through the first air supply duct;

[0013] The air outlet is connected to the rear air supply assembly via the second air supply pipe, and the air outlet can supply air to the rear seats via the rear air supply assembly.

[0014] It is understandable that placing the central armrest on the air supply path of the rear air supply assembly allows the central armrest and the rear air supply assembly to share part of the air supply duct, thereby reducing the amount of air supply duct used and thus reducing costs.

[0015] In one embodiment, the center armrest and the sub-dashboard body are pivotally connected by a hinge;

[0016] The central armrest is connected to an air inlet duct and an air outlet duct. The first air supply duct is connected to the air inlet through the air inlet duct, and the air outlet is connected to the second air supply duct through the air outlet duct.

[0017] In one embodiment, both the air inlet duct and the air outlet duct are configured as arc-shaped plate structures, and both the air inlet duct and the air outlet duct are located at the bottom of the central armrest.

[0018] Specifically, the portion of the air inlet duct away from the central armrest is inserted into the sub-dashboard body and connected to the first air supply duct via a first corrugated pipe; and the portion of the air outlet duct away from the central armrest is inserted into the sub-dashboard body and connected to the second air supply duct via a second corrugated pipe.

[0019] It is understandable that by utilizing the aforementioned air inlet duct, air outlet duct, and corrugated pipe structure, the air intake and exhaust of the center armrest will not affect the rotation of the center armrest on the sub-dashboard body.

[0020] In one embodiment, the air inlet duct and the air outlet duct are connected as an integral structure.

[0021] It is understandable that connecting the air inlet duct and the air outlet duct into one unit, so that the air inlet duct and the air outlet duct can share a duct wall, can reduce the volume and material usage of the air inlet and outlet ducts required for the central handrail.

[0022] In one embodiment, the air supply duct includes a third air supply duct and a fourth air supply duct, the air conditioner is connected to the air inlet through the third air supply duct, and the air outlet is arranged facing the rear seat;

[0023] The air outlet and the rear exhaust assembly are connected via the fourth air supply pipe.

[0024] It is understandable that by supplying air to the center armrest through an air duct independent of the rear air supply assembly, the center armrest can be temperature-regulated independently of the rear air supply assembly, thus meeting different user needs.

[0025] In one embodiment, the center armrest and the sub-dashboard body are pivotally connected by a hinge;

[0026] The central armrest is connected to a ventilation duct, and the third air supply duct is connected to the air inlet through the ventilation duct.

[0027] In one embodiment, the ventilation duct is configured as an arc-shaped plate structure, and the ventilation duct is located at the bottom of the central armrest;

[0028] The portion of the ventilation duct away from the central armrest is inserted into the sub-dashboard body and connected to the third air supply duct via a third corrugated pipe.

[0029] Understandably, the structure of the aforementioned ventilation duct and corrugated pipe ensures that the air intake and exhaust of the center armrest will not affect the rotation of the center armrest on the sub-dashboard body.

[0030] In one embodiment, the air vent is located on the side of the center armrest facing the rear seats.

[0031] In one embodiment, the central armrest includes a first housing, a second housing, and a sealing ring. The first housing is disposed above the second housing in the vehicle height direction, and the sealing ring is disposed between the first housing and the second housing in a pre-compressed manner so that the first housing and the second housing enclose the sealed chamber.

[0032] The air inlet is located on the second housing.

[0033] Due to the application of the above technical solution, this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0034] The vehicle for which this application seeks protection utilizes the vehicle's air conditioning system to supply air to the center armrest, thereby enabling the center armrest to have a temperature regulation function. This improves the driver's comfort when resting their arm on the center armrest. Furthermore, the user can adjust the temperature of the center armrest by operating the central control screen, without affecting the airflow from the rear air vents. This facilitates the operation of adjusting the temperature of the center armrest. Attached Figure Description

[0035] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the conventional technology, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the conventional technology will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0036] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the vehicle provided in the first embodiment of this application.

[0037] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the central armrest in the first embodiment of this application.

[0038] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the central armrest from another perspective of the first embodiment of this application.

[0039] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the vehicle provided in the second embodiment of this application.

[0040] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the central armrest in the second embodiment of this application.

[0041] Reference numerals: 100, vehicle; 10, sub-instrument panel body; 11, rear air supply assembly; 20, center armrest; 201, sealed chamber; 202, air inlet; 203, air outlet; 210, air inlet duct; 220, air outlet duct; 230, ventilation duct; 21, first housing; 22, second housing; 23, sealing ring; 30, air conditioning assembly; 31, air conditioner; 32, air supply duct; 321, first air supply duct; 322, second air supply duct; 323, third air supply duct; 324, fourth air supply duct; 40, central controller; 50, central control screen. Detailed Implementation

[0042] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0043] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "located on" another component, it can be directly located on the other component or may have an intervening component. When a component is considered to be "located on" another component, it can be directly located on the other component or may have an intervening component. When a component is considered to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly fixed to the other component or may have an intervening component.

[0044] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0045] like Figure 1 , Figure 4 As shown, the vehicle 100 provided in this application includes a sub-instrument panel body 10, a center armrest 20, an air conditioning component 30, a central controller 40, and a central control screen 50. The sub-instrument panel body 10 is provided with a rear air exhaust component 11, which is used to exhaust air to the rear seats (not shown). The center armrest 20 is mounted on the sub-instrument panel body 10 and forms a sealed chamber 201. The center armrest 20 has an air inlet 202 and an air outlet 203. 203 is connected to the sealed chamber 201; the air conditioning assembly 30 includes an air conditioner 31 and an air supply duct 32, the air supply duct 32 is at least partially installed in the sub-instrument panel body 10, and the air conditioner 31 can be connected to the rear exhaust air assembly 11 and the air inlet 202 through the air supply duct 32; the central controller 40 is installed in the sub-instrument panel body 10 and electrically connected to the air conditioner 31, and is used to control the air supply of the air conditioner 31 to the air supply duct 32; the central control screen 50 is electrically connected to the central controller 40 and is used to control the operation of the central controller 40. Here, the air conditioner 31 is the vehicle-mounted air conditioner built into the vehicle 100.

[0046] As can be seen from the above, the vehicle 100 of this application uses the air conditioner 31 to supply air to the center armrest 20, so that the center armrest 20 of the vehicle 100 has a temperature adjustment function, which can improve the comfort of the driver when resting his arm on the center armrest 20; and, the user can adjust the temperature of the center armrest 20 by operating the central control screen 50, without affecting the air outlet of the rear air assembly 11, thus facilitating the operation of adjusting the temperature of the center armrest 20.

[0047] It should be noted that the specific structure of the central controller 40 in this application and how the central control screen 50 controls the operation of the air conditioner 31 through the central controller 40 can adopt the conventional methods of existing vehicles, and will not be elaborated here.

[0048] like Figure 2 , Figure 5 As shown, in this application, the central armrest 20 includes a first housing 21, a second housing 22, and a sealing ring 23. The first housing 21 is positioned above the second housing 22 in the height direction of the vehicle 100. The sealing ring 23 is pre-compressed and positioned between the first housing 21 and the second housing 22 to form a sealed chamber 201. An air inlet 202 is located on the second housing 22. In other words, this embodiment uses the sealing ring 23 to assemble and seal the first housing 21 and the second housing 22, forming the sealed chamber 201 of the central armrest 20 and enabling air intake from the bottom of the central armrest 20. Here, the first housing 21 and the second housing 22 can be assembled and connected using methods such as snap-fits, screws, or interference fits.

[0049] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in the first embodiment of this application, the air supply duct 32 includes a first air supply duct 321 and a second air supply duct 322. The air conditioner 31 is connected to the air inlet 202 through the first air supply duct 321; the air outlet 203 is connected to the rear exhaust air assembly 11 through the second air supply duct 322, and the air outlet 203 can exhaust air to the rear seats through the rear exhaust air assembly 11. That is to say, this embodiment places the center armrest 20 on the air supply path of the rear exhaust air assembly 11, so that the center armrest 20 and the rear exhaust air assembly 11 can share part of the air supply duct, thereby reducing the amount of air supply duct used and reducing costs.

[0050] like Figure 1As shown, in this embodiment, the central armrest 20 and the sub-dashboard body 10 are pivotally connected by a hinge (not shown), enabling the central armrest 20 to rotate on the sub-dashboard body 10. The central armrest 20 is connected to and communicates with an air inlet duct 210 and an air outlet duct 220. The first air supply duct 321 is connected to the air inlet 202 via the air inlet duct 210, and the air outlet 203 is connected to the second air supply duct 322 via the air outlet duct 220. In other words, this embodiment utilizes the air inlet duct 210 and air outlet duct 220 connected to and communicating with the central armrest 20 to meet the usage requirements of the air inlet 202 and air outlet 203 of the central armrest 20 being connected to the corresponding first air supply duct 321 and the corresponding second air supply duct 322, respectively.

[0051] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, both the air inlet duct 210 and the air outlet duct 220 are configured as arc-shaped plate structures, and both the air inlet duct 210 and the air outlet duct 220 are located at the bottom of the central armrest 20. The portion of the air inlet duct 210 away from the central armrest 20 is inserted into the sub-instrument body 10 and connected to the first air supply duct 321 via a first corrugated pipe (not shown). The portion of the air outlet duct 220 away from the central armrest 20 is inserted into the sub-instrument body 10 and connected to the second air supply duct 322 via a second corrugated pipe (not shown). In other words, while the central armrest 20 in this embodiment is flipped on the sub-dashboard body 10, it can drive the air inlet duct 210 and the air outlet duct 220 to perform telescopic movements relative to the sub-dashboard body 10. During this process, the structural characteristics of the first corrugated pipe and the second corrugated pipe can be utilized to ensure that the telescopic movements of the air inlet duct 210 and the air outlet duct 220 do not affect the connection between the air inlet duct 210 and the first air supply duct 321, and between the air outlet duct 220 and the second air supply duct 322. That is, the air inlet and outlet of the central armrest 20 will not affect the flipping of the central armrest 20 on the sub-dashboard body 10.

[0052] like Figure 3 As shown, the air inlet duct 210 and the air outlet duct 220 are connected as a single unit, allowing them to share a common wall. This reduces the volume and material usage of the ductwork required for the central armrest 20. Here, the portions of the air inlet duct 210 and the air outlet duct 220 extending out of the sub-instrument panel body 10 are integrated into a single unit, specifically forming an arc-shaped plate structure. The portions of the air inlet duct 210 and the air outlet duct 220 within the sub-instrument panel body 10 are bifurcated, and pipe joints are formed at the ends of the two bifurcated portions to meet the requirements for assembly and connection with the corresponding first and second corrugated pipes.

[0053] like Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, in the second embodiment of this application, the air supply duct 32 includes a third air supply duct 323 and a fourth air supply duct 324. The air conditioner 31 is connected to the air inlet 202 via the third air supply duct 323, and the air outlet 203 is positioned towards the rear seats. The air outlet 203 is connected to the rear exhaust air assembly 11 via the fourth air supply duct 324. In other words, this embodiment uses an air supply duct 32 independent of the rear exhaust air assembly 11 to supply air to the center armrest 20, enabling the center armrest 20 to adjust its temperature independently of the rear exhaust air assembly 11, thus meeting different user needs.

[0054] As shown in Figure 5, in this embodiment, the central armrest 20 and the sub-dashboard body 10 are pivotally connected by a hinge (not shown); a ventilation duct 230 is connected and communicated on the central armrest 20, and the third air supply duct 323 is connected to the air inlet 202 through the ventilation duct 230. That is to say, this embodiment utilizes the ventilation duct 230 connected and communicated on the central armrest 20 to meet the usage requirements of communicating between the air inlet 202 on the central armrest 20 and the corresponding third air supply duct 323.

[0055] As shown in Figure 5, in this embodiment, the ventilation duct 230 is configured as an arc-shaped plate structure and is located at the bottom of the central armrest 20. The portion of the ventilation duct 230 away from the central armrest 20 is inserted into the sub-dashboard body 10 and connected to the third air supply duct 323 via a third corrugated pipe (not shown). In other words, when the central armrest 20 rotates on the sub-dashboard body 10, it can cause the ventilation duct 230 to extend and retract relative to the sub-dashboard body 10. During this process, the structural characteristics of the third corrugated pipe are utilized to ensure that the extension and retraction of the ventilation duct 230 does not affect the connection between the ventilation duct 230 and the third air supply duct 323. That is, the air intake of the central armrest 20 will not affect the rotation of the central armrest 20 on the sub-dashboard body 10.

[0056] As shown in Figure 5, in this embodiment, the air outlet 203 is located on the side of the center armrest 20 facing the rear seats. This allows the air outlet 203 to directly blow air onto the rear seats, meaning that the air conditioner 31 in this embodiment can supply air to both the center armrest 20 and the rear air supply assembly 11.

[0057] 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.

[0058] Those skilled in the art should recognize that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any appropriate changes and variations made to the above embodiments within the scope of the essential spirit of the present utility model shall fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present utility model.

Claims

1. A vehicle, characterized in that, Vehicles (100) include: The sub-dashboard body (10) is provided with a rear air exhaust assembly (11) for exhausting air to the rear seats; A central armrest (20) is installed on the sub-instrument body (10). The central armrest (20) encloses a sealed chamber (201). An air inlet (202) and an air outlet (203) are provided on the central armrest (20). The air inlet (202) and the air outlet (203) are respectively connected to the sealed chamber (201). An air conditioning assembly (30) includes an air conditioner (31) and an air supply duct (32), wherein the air supply duct (32) is at least partially installed in the sub-instrument body (10), and the air conditioner (31) is connected to the rear exhaust air assembly (11) and the air inlet (202) through the air supply duct (32). A central controller (40) is installed inside the sub-instrument body (10) and electrically connected to the air conditioner (31) for controlling the air supply of the air conditioner (31) to the air supply pipe (32); The central control screen (50) is electrically connected to the central controller (40) and is used to control the operation of the central controller (40).

2. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air supply duct (32) includes a first air supply duct (321) and a second air supply duct (322), and the air conditioner (31) is connected to the air inlet (202) through the first air supply duct (321); The air outlet (203) is connected to the rear air outlet assembly (11) through the second air supply pipe (322), and the air outlet (203) can supply air to the rear seat through the rear air outlet assembly (11).

3. The vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The central armrest (20) and the sub-instrument body (10) are pivotally connected by a hinge; The central armrest (20) is connected to an air inlet duct (210) and an air outlet duct (220). The first air supply duct (321) is connected to the air inlet (202) through the air inlet duct (210), and the air outlet (203) is connected to the second air supply duct (322) through the air outlet duct (220).

4. The vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that, The air inlet duct (210) and the air outlet duct (220) are both configured as arc-shaped plate structures, and the air inlet duct (210) and the air outlet duct (220) are both located at the bottom of the central armrest (20); The portion of the air inlet duct (210) away from the central armrest (20) is inserted into the sub-instrument body (10) and connected to the first air supply duct (321) via a first corrugated pipe; and the portion of the air outlet duct (220) away from the central armrest (20) is inserted into the sub-instrument body (10) and connected to the second air supply duct (322) via a second corrugated pipe.

5. The vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that, The air inlet duct (210) and the air outlet duct (220) are connected as an integrated structure.

6. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air supply duct (32) includes a third air supply duct (323) and a fourth air supply duct (324). The air conditioner (31) is connected to the air inlet (202) through the third air supply duct (323). The air outlet (203) is oriented toward the rear seat. The air outlet (203) is connected to the rear exhaust air assembly (11) via the fourth air supply pipe (324).

7. The vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that, The central armrest (20) and the sub-instrument body (10) are pivotally connected by a hinge; The central armrest (20) is connected to and connected to a ventilation pipe (230), and the third air supply pipe (323) is connected to the air inlet (202) through the ventilation pipe (230).

8. The vehicle according to claim 7, characterized in that, The ventilation duct (230) is configured as an arc-shaped plate structure, and the ventilation duct (230) is located at the bottom of the central armrest (20); The portion of the ventilation duct (230) away from the central armrest (20) is inserted into the sub-instrument body (10) and connected to the third air supply duct (323) via the third corrugated pipe.

9. The vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that, The air vent (203) is located on the side of the central armrest (20) facing the rear seat.

10. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The central armrest (20) includes a first housing (21), a second housing (22), and a sealing ring (23). The first housing (21) is disposed above the second housing (22) in the height direction of the vehicle (100). The sealing ring (23) is disposed between the first housing (21) and the second housing (22) in a pre-compressed manner so that the first housing (21) and the second housing (22) enclose the sealed chamber (201). The air inlet (202) is located on the second housing (22).

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