Air conditioner air outlet assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The application relates to an air conditioner air outlet assembly and a vehicle, and belongs to the technical field of vehicle air conditioners. The air conditioner air outlet assembly comprises a shell, a guide vane and a motor. The shell is defined to form an air conditioner air outlet. The shell is provided with a mounting groove, and the mounting groove is located on the outside of the shell. The guide vane is located in the shell, and the guide vane is rotatably arranged at the air conditioner air outlet. The motor is used for driving the guide vane to rotate. The motor is arranged in the mounting groove, so that the motor is protected by the groove wall of the mounting groove. The air conditioner air outlet assembly and the vehicle provided by the application install the motor for driving the guide vane to rotate in the mounting groove arranged on the shell with the air conditioner air outlet, so that the motor is protected by the groove wall of the mounting groove.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of vehicle air conditioning, and more particularly to an air conditioning vent assembly and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In modern vehicle air conditioning systems, air vents are typically equipped with deflectors to change the direction or flow rate of airflow, so that the air conditioning system can better meet user needs.

[0003] In some vehicles, an electric motor drives the air deflector, and this motor is installed inside the vehicle, especially near the doors or the dashboard. This motor is susceptible to damage in the event of an accidental impact or collision with an internal object. Damage to the motor not only affects the normal operation of the air conditioning system but can also increase repair costs and negatively impact the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application addresses, to at least some extent, one of the technical problems in the related art.

[0005] Therefore, this application aims to provide an air conditioning vent assembly and vehicle, in which a motor for driving the air guide plate to rotate is installed in a mounting groove provided in the housing, so as to protect the motor by utilizing the groove wall.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, in a first aspect, this application provides an air conditioning outlet assembly, comprising:

[0007] The housing has an air conditioning outlet; the outer wall of the housing has ribs, which together with the housing define a mounting groove located on the outside of the housing.

[0008] The air guide plate is located inside the housing and is rotatably mounted at the air conditioner outlet.

[0009] The motor is used to drive the air guide plate to rotate; the motor is located in the mounting slot.

[0010] In this technical solution, protruding ribs are provided on the housing where the air conditioning vent is located. These ribs, together with the housing, define a mounting groove. The motor that drives the air guide plate is installed within this groove, and the groove wall protects the motor. When the vehicle is impacted or an object inside the vehicle collides with it, the ribs absorb the impact or vibration, reducing the impact and vibration transmitted to the motor, thus protecting it. Furthermore, the mounting groove also positions the motor within the housing, facilitating quick installation.

[0011] In some embodiments of this application, the ribs are used to form the wall of the mounting groove, and the housing is used to form the bottom of the mounting groove; wherein the ribs are located on the outer periphery of the motor.

[0012] In the technical solution, by making the protruding ribs form the groove wall of the mounting groove and placing the protruding ribs on the outer periphery of the motor, the motor is placed in the middle part of the protruding ribs, thus avoiding the motor being exposed and effectively protecting the motor.

[0013] In some embodiments of this application, the housing is provided with a through hole into which the rotating shaft of the power supply extends;

[0014] The outer wall of the housing is provided with a reinforcing part, which is located at the bottom of the mounting groove and close to the through hole.

[0015] In the technical solution, by setting a reinforcing part on the outer wall of the housing, the strength of the housing can be increased. On the one hand, the strength of the housing can be avoided by opening a through hole. On the other hand, the strength requirement of the housing is high at the position where the motor rotating shaft passes through the housing. By setting the reinforcing part close to the position of the through hole, the strength of the housing at the through hole position can be increased.

[0016] In some embodiments of this application, the inner wall of the mounting groove is provided with a buffer layer, which is located on the outer periphery of the motor.

[0017] In the technical solution, a buffer layer is provided on the inner wall of the mounting slot, and the buffer layer is located on the outer periphery of the motor. The buffer layer absorbs or isolates the impact and vibration transmitted to the motor, thereby protecting the motor.

[0018] In some embodiments of this application, the mounting groove is located at one end of the shell along its length, and the bottom wall of the mounting groove is provided with a weakening groove. The wall thickness of the mounting groove with the weakening groove is less than the wall thickness of the mounting groove without the weakening groove.

[0019] In the technical solution, a weakening groove is set in the groove wall at the bottom of the mounting groove to reduce the strength of the bottom of the mounting groove. When the vehicle is involved in an accidental collision, the weakening groove will absorb energy, collapse and deform, or even break apart, thereby absorbing the impact load of the collision and preventing the occupants from being injured in the legs and knees, thus playing a better role in safety protection.

[0020] In some embodiments of this application, the bottom of the mounting groove is provided with a weakening hole, which is disposed through the bottom of the mounting groove along the axial direction of the motor rotation shaft; the weakening hole is disposed away from the motor rotation shaft.

[0021] In this technical solution, a weakening hole is provided at the bottom of the mounting slot, passing through the bottom of the slot along the axial direction of the motor's rotation axis. This reduces the local strength of the slot bottom. When a vehicle experiences an accidental collision, the weakening hole absorbs energy, collapses, deforms, or even breaks apart, thereby absorbing the impact load and preventing leg and knee injuries to occupants, thus providing better safety protection. By positioning the weakening hole away from the motor's rotation axis, the strength of the area where the motor passes through the housing is avoided.

[0022] In some embodiments of this application, the air guide plate includes a first air guide plate and a second air guide plate, wherein the rotation axis of the first air guide plate is arranged along the height direction of the housing, and the rotation axis of the second air guide plate is arranged along the length direction of the housing.

[0023] The motor includes a first motor and a second motor. The first motor is located at the bottom of the housing and is used to drive the first air guide plate to rotate. The second motor is located at one end of the length direction of the housing and is used to drive the second air guide plate to rotate.

[0024] The mounting slots include a first mounting slot and a second mounting slot, with a first motor located in the first mounting slot and a second motor located in the second mounting slot.

[0025] In the technical solution, by setting a first air guide plate and a second air guide plate, the first air guide plate changes the airflow effect in the length direction of the housing, and the second air guide plate changes the airflow effect in the height direction of the housing, thereby increasing the airflow effect of the air conditioning outlet assembly. Correspondingly, a first motor drives the first air guide plate to rotate, and a second motor drives the second air guide plate to rotate, thereby ensuring the reliability of the operation of the first and second air guide plates. By providing a first mounting groove and a second mounting groove on the housing, the first motor is located in the first mounting groove, and the second motor is located in the second mounting groove, thereby effectively protecting the first and second motors.

[0026] In some embodiments of this application, a first mounting groove is provided at the bottom of the housing, and a second mounting groove is provided at one end of the housing along its length; the wall of the second mounting groove is provided with a weakening groove and / or the bottom of the second mounting groove is provided with a weakening hole;

[0027] And / or the wall of the first mounting groove is not provided with a weakening groove and / or the bottom of the first mounting groove is not provided with a weakening hole.

[0028] In the technical solution, the second mounting groove area corresponds to the leg or knee of a human body. By providing weakening grooves in the groove wall and / or weakening holes in the bottom of the second mounting groove, the second mounting groove area is locally weakened to prevent injury to the leg or knee of the human body in the event of a vehicle collision. The first mounting groove area does not correspond to the leg or knee of the human body. By not providing weakening grooves in the groove wall and / or weakening holes in the bottom of the first mounting groove, the strength of the first mounting groove area is ensured, thus providing good protection for the motor.

[0029] In some embodiments of this application, the housing includes a first housing and a second housing, the first housing and the second housing are disposed opposite to each other along the height direction of the housing and are detachably connected, the first housing is located below the second housing, and the first housing and the second housing are spliced ​​together to form an air conditioning outlet; the mounting groove is provided in the first housing and / or the second housing.

[0030] In the technical solution, the shell is designed as a split structure including a first shell and a second shell, which facilitates the manufacturing of the shell and also makes it easier to install the air guide plate inside the shell.

[0031] Secondly, this application provides a vehicle including the aforementioned air conditioning vent assembly, wherein the air conditioning vent assembly is located at least on the vehicle's dashboard and / or near the front door of the vehicle.

[0032] In the technical solution, by installing the aforementioned air conditioning vent assembly in the vehicle, the user can easily adjust the angle of the air guide plate, resulting in good air conditioning performance and high motor reliability.

[0033] As can be seen from the above technical solutions, additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0034] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an air conditioning outlet assembly according to an embodiment of this application;

[0035] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the air conditioning outlet assembly according to an embodiment of this application from another angle;

[0036] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the housing in the air conditioning outlet assembly according to an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the air conditioner outlet assembly according to the embodiments of this application, in which the first motor is installed in the first housing;

[0038] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the air conditioner outlet assembly according to the embodiments of this application, in which the second motor is installed in the first housing;

[0039] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of a portion of point A in the middle;

[0040] Figure 7 This is a structural schematic diagram of the second mounting groove in the air conditioning outlet assembly according to an embodiment of this application;

[0041] Figure 8 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the housing in the air conditioning outlet assembly according to an embodiment of this application;

[0042] Figure 9 This is a structural diagram of the first housing and the second housing assembled in the air conditioning outlet assembly according to the embodiments of this application;

[0043] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 Enlarged view of a section at point B in the middle;

[0044] Figure 11 This is a structural diagram of the first housing and the lower panel in the air conditioning outlet assembly according to the embodiments of this application;

[0045] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second housing and the upper panel in the air conditioning outlet assembly according to the embodiments of this application.

[0046] In the above figures: 1. Housing; 2. Second air guide plate; 3. First air guide plate; 4. First motor; 5. Second motor; 6. Cable; 7. Fastener;

[0047] 101. Air conditioner vent; 102. Mounting slot; 103. Through hole;

[0048] 11. Rib; 12. First housing; 13. Second housing; 14. Connector; 15. Lower panel; 16. Upper panel;

[0049] 110. Reinforcing part; 111. Positioning part; 112. Inlet / outlet; 113. Protrusion;

[0050] 1021, First mounting slot; 1022, Second mounting slot;

[0051] 122. Hook; 123. Insertion port; 124. Insertion block; 125. Second insertion block; 126. First insertion block; 127. First connecting block;

[0052] 131. Weakening groove; 132. Weakening hole; 133. Second connecting post; 134. Bayonet; 135. First connecting post; 136. Second connecting platform; 137. First protrusion;

[0053] 151. First limiting port; 152. Second limiting port;

[0054] 161. Second connecting block; 162. Third connecting block;

[0055] 41. Coordination Department;

[0056] 51. Depression. Detailed Implementation

[0057] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0058] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between components; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication between two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0059] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0060] In this application, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is 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.

[0061] The present application will now be described in detail through exemplary embodiments. However, it should be understood that, without further description, elements, structures, and features in one embodiment may be advantageously incorporated into other embodiments.

[0062] Air conditioning vents 101 are usually located around the dashboard or near the doors. In some vehicles, the air deflector at the air conditioning vent 101 is driven by a motor. While the motor-driven air deflector can be rotated electrically, making it easy to adjust the air deflector and thus the air volume and direction, the motor is usually directly exposed inside the vehicle body. The motor lacks insulation or buffer around its perimeter, making it susceptible to damage and adverse consequences when the vehicle is subjected to an accidental impact or collision with internal objects.

[0063] Based on this, this application proposes an air conditioning vent assembly and a vehicle. By providing a mounting groove 102 on the housing 1 where the air conditioning vent 101 is located, a motor for driving the air guide plate to rotate is installed in the mounting groove 102, so as to protect the motor by utilizing the groove wall of the mounting groove 102.

[0064] In the following, embodiments of this application will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0065] As attached Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in the schematic embodiment of an air conditioning vent assembly of this application, the air conditioning vent assembly includes a housing 1, a guide plate, and a motor; the housing 1 defines an air conditioning vent 101; the outer wall of the housing 1 is provided with a rib 11, the rib 11 and the housing 1 together define a mounting groove 102, the mounting groove 102 is located outside the housing 1; the guide plate is located inside the housing 1, and the guide plate is rotatably disposed at the air conditioning vent 101; the motor is used to drive the guide plate to rotate; the motor is disposed in the mounting groove 102 so as to protect the motor by utilizing the groove wall of the mounting groove 102.

[0066] When the vehicle is impacted or an object inside the vehicle collides with it, the raised rib 11 absorbs the impact or vibration to reduce the impact and vibration transmitted to the motor, thereby protecting the motor. It should be noted that the mounting groove 102 can also position the motor in the housing 1, facilitating quick installation of the motor onto the housing 1.

[0067] In practical applications, the height direction of housing 1 is usually set to correspond to the height direction of the vehicle, the length direction of housing 1 is usually set to correspond to the width direction of the vehicle, and the air conditioning vent 101 is usually located on the front side of housing 1.

[0068] The air conditioning vent 101 is usually extended along the length of the housing 1 so that the air conditioning vent 101 has a large opening size, thereby allowing the air conditioning vent 101 to have a large air volume and air outlet area, and thus better regulate the ambient temperature inside the vehicle.

[0069] like Figure 3 As shown, the rib 11 forms the wall of the mounting groove 102, and the housing 1 forms the bottom of the mounting groove 102; the rib 11 is located on the outer periphery of the motor. It should be noted that the rib 11 is arranged in a roughly closed curve along the outer periphery of the motor so that the motor is located in the middle part of the rib 11, avoiding the motor being exposed, thereby effectively protecting the motor.

[0070] In some embodiments of this application, the inner wall of the mounting groove 102 is provided with a buffer layer (not shown in the figure). The buffer layer is located on the outer periphery of the motor to absorb or isolate the impact and vibration transmitted to the motor and protect the motor.

[0071] In some embodiments, the buffer layer is preferably a polyurethane foam and / or a carbon fiber composite layer, but may also be a traditional rubber or plastic.

[0072] Since the buffer layer is located on the side of the rib 11 facing the mounting groove 102, the buffer layer will occupy the space of the mounting groove 102. Therefore, if the thickness of the buffer layer is too large, it will reduce the space in the mounting groove 102 used to accommodate the motor. If the thickness of the buffer layer is too small, the energy absorption effect of the buffer layer will be weak, and the protection effect on the motor will be weak.

[0073] In this embodiment, the thickness of the buffer layer is 1mm to 3mm, preferably 2mm, so that the buffer layer has a good energy absorption effect and does not occupy too much space in the mounting groove 102.

[0074] It should be noted that the buffer layer is attached to the side of the protruding rib 11 facing the mounting groove 102. The thickness direction of the buffer layer is defined as the side of the buffer layer attached to the protruding rib 11 to the side of the buffer layer facing the motor. This is common knowledge in the field and will not be described in detail here.

[0075] In some embodiments, when the space inside the mounting slot 102 is limited, a buffer layer may not be provided inside the mounting slot 102, or a buffer layer may be provided at a local location on the wall of the mounting slot 102. For example, the buffer layer may be located at the core components of the motor (e.g., motor chip / circuit board, motor shaft / transmission gear, etc.), or at a location where the distance between the motor and the wall of the mounting slot 102 is small and collisions are likely to occur.

[0076] like Figure 3As shown, the protruding rib 11 is provided with an inlet and outlet 112, which is connected to the mounting groove 102. The cable 6 passes through the inlet and outlet 112 and is connected to the motor located in the mounting groove 102 so that the motor can be powered on and work.

[0077] like Figure 3 As shown, the housing 1 is provided with a through hole 103, which communicates with the interior of the housing 1. The through hole 103 is used to allow the rotating shaft of the motor to extend into the interior of the housing 1, so that the rotating shaft of the motor can pass through the housing 1 and connect with the air guide plate, thereby driving the air guide plate to rotate.

[0078] like Figure 3 As shown, the outer wall of the housing 1 is provided with a reinforcing part 110. The reinforcing part 110 is located at the bottom of the mounting groove 102 and is disposed near the through hole 103 to increase the strength of the housing 1 and the energy absorption performance of the housing 1. The reinforcing part 110 is arranged in accordance with the shape of the outer contour of the motor so that the reinforcing part 110 can increase the strength of the housing 1 in the area corresponding to the outer contour of the motor.

[0079] In some embodiments, the reinforcing part 110 is a polygonal groove, a honeycomb structure, a folded structure, or a corrugated structure provided on the housing 1, preferably a polygonal groove or a honeycomb structure. The greater the density of the polygonal groove or honeycomb structure, the better the energy absorption effect of the housing 1 and the greater the strength of the housing 1.

[0080] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the housing 1 is provided with a positioning part 111, and the motor is provided with a mating part 41. The positioning part 111 and the mating part 41 cooperate with each other to position the motor in the mounting slot 102.

[0081] In some embodiments, the positioning part 111 is located on the rib 11 so that the rib 11 has a better protective effect on the motor, and at the same time, it can also have a better positioning effect between the housing 1 and the motor.

[0082] In other embodiments, the positioning part 111 protrudes from the peripheral wall of the housing 1, and the mating part 41 is a connecting hole provided on the motor. The positioning part 111 is inserted into the connecting hole to achieve positioning between the motor and the housing 1.

[0083] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the motor is connected to the housing 1 by fasteners 7 such as bolts or screws. At least three fasteners 7 are provided, and the three fasteners 7 are distributed in a triangle in the same plane to increase the firmness of the motor installation in the housing 1.

[0084] In this embodiment, the motor and housing 1 are fixedly connected by the cooperation of three fasteners 7, positioning part 111 and mating part 41. The three fasteners 7, positioning part 111 and mating part 41 form a four-point support, which can not only increase the firmness of the connection between the motor and housing 1, but also lock the motor firmly in the mounting groove 102, ensuring that the motor can be evenly stressed when subjected to external load impact, and avoiding excessive local stress on the motor.

[0085] like Figure 6 As shown, the rib 11 has a protrusion 113 on the side facing the motor, and a recess 51 on the outer periphery of the motor. When the motor is placed in the mounting groove 102, the protrusion 113 is placed in the recess 51 to limit the position of the motor in the mounting groove 102.

[0086] In some embodiments, three protrusions 113 are provided, and the three protrusions 113 are distributed along the extending direction of the rib 11; correspondingly, at least three recesses 51 are provided, and the three recesses 51 are provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the three protrusions 113, so as to increase the limiting effect on the motor.

[0087] In some embodiments of this application, in order to increase the airflow effect, the air guide plate is usually designed in two ways: one air guide plate has its rotation axis set along the length direction of the housing 1 to change the airflow effect in the height direction of the housing 1; the other air guide plate has its rotation axis set along the height direction of the housing 1 to change the airflow effect in the length direction of the housing 1.

[0088] like Figure 1 As shown, for ease of description, the air guide plate arranged along the height direction of the shell 1 is called the first air guide plate 3, and the air guide plate arranged along the length direction of the shell 1 is called the second air guide plate 2.

[0089] Correspondingly, two motors are designed. For ease of description, the motor used to drive the first air guide plate 3 to rotate is called the first motor 4, and the motor used to drive the second air guide plate 2 to rotate is called the second motor 5. The first motor 4 is usually located at the bottom of the housing 1, and the second motor 5 is located at one end of the length direction of the housing 1.

[0090] Since the first motor 4 and the second motor 5 are installed in different positions on the housing 1, in order to protect both the first motor 4 and the second motor 5, the housing 1 is provided with two mounting slots 102. One mounting slot 102 is used to install the first motor 4, and the other mounting slot 102 is used to install the second motor 5. For ease of description, the mounting slot 102 used to install the first motor 4 is referred to as the first mounting slot 1021, and the mounting slot 102 used to install the second motor 5 is referred to as the second mounting slot 1022.

[0091] Since the first motor 4 and the second motor 5 are installed in different positions on the housing 1, the working environments of the first motor 4 and the second motor 5 are also different. Accordingly, the protection requirements for the first motor 4 and the second motor 5 are also different, and the specific structures of the first mounting slot 1021 and the second mounting slot 1022 are also different.

[0092] In practical applications, the probability of impact or collision in the height direction of a vehicle is relatively small, while the probability of impact or collision in the width direction of a vehicle is relatively large. The first motor 4 is usually installed at the bottom of the housing 1, and the second motor 5 is installed at one end of the length direction of the housing 1. The second motor 5 is usually arranged in the collision contact area of ​​the human leg or knee inside the passenger compartment. If the strength of the area where the second mounting groove 1022 is located is too strong, when the vehicle is involved in an accident, the housing 1 in the area where the second mounting groove 1022 is located is likely to cause injury to the human leg and knee.

[0093] Based on this, in some embodiments of this application, the housing 1 in the area where the second mounting groove 1022 is located is locally weakened to prevent the housing 1 from being too strong in the area where the human leg and knee may come into contact with the vehicle, which could cause injury to the driver and passengers inside the vehicle.

[0094] Specifically, such as Figure 7 As shown, a weakening groove 131 is provided on the bottom wall of the second mounting groove 1022 to reduce the strength of the groove wall. When a vehicle is involved in an accidental collision, the legs or knees of the human body will come into contact with the area where the second mounting groove 1022 is located at a relatively high speed and with a large load. Since the strength of the area of ​​the weakening groove 131 is relatively small, the weakening groove 131 will absorb energy, collapse and deform, or even break off, thus absorbing more of the collision impact load and preventing the occupants from being injured in the legs and knees, thereby playing a better role in safety protection.

[0095] It should be noted that the weakening groove 131 is formed on the protruding rib 11 used to form the groove wall of the second mounting groove 1022. The height of the groove wall of the second mounting groove 1022 with the weakening groove 131 is less than the height of the groove wall of the mounting groove 102 without the weakening groove 131. That is, the height of the protruding rib 11 where the weakening groove 131 is formed is less than the height of the protruding rib 11 without the weakening groove 131, so as to reduce the strength of the protruding rib 11 in the area where the weakening groove 131 is formed.

[0096] It should also be noted that the end of the rib 11 that contacts the outer wall of the housing 1 is higher than the end of the rib 11 that is farther away from the outer wall of the housing 1. This is the height of the groove wall of the mounting groove 102. This is common knowledge in the field and will not be described in detail here.

[0097] like Figure 7As shown, the opening of the weakening groove 131 is set along the extension direction of the rib 11, and the opening length L1 of the weakening groove 131 is 10.0mm. If the opening length L1 of the weakening groove 131 is too large, the strength of the rib 11 will be too small, and the protective effect of the rib 11 on the second motor 5 will be weak. If the opening length L1 of the weakening groove 131 is too small, the strength of the rib 11 will be too large. Although the protective effect of the rib 11 on the second motor 5 is better, when the vehicle is involved in an accidental collision, the rib 11 is likely to cause injury to the legs and knees of the human body.

[0098] like Figure 7 As shown, the housing 1 is provided with a weakening hole 132, which is located at the bottom of the second mounting groove 1022. The weakening hole 132 is provided through the bottom of the second mounting groove 1022 along the axial direction of the rotation shaft of the second motor 5, so as to further reduce the strength of the area of ​​the second mounting groove 1022.

[0099] When a vehicle is involved in an accidental collision, the weakening hole 132 will absorb energy, collapse and deform, or even break off, thereby absorbing the impact load of the collision and preventing the occupants from suffering leg and knee injuries, thus playing a better role in safety protection.

[0100] The weakening hole 132 is positioned away from the rotation axis of the first motor 4 and close to the side wall of the housing 1 where the air conditioning outlet 101 is located, in order to avoid reducing the strength of the housing 1 at the location where the through hole 103 is located. Since the strength of the housing 1 at the location where the through hole 103 is located is low, and the first motor 4 requires a high level of strength at the location where the through hole 103 is located when it is operating, if the weakening hole 132 is positioned close to the rotation axis of the first motor 4, it will further reduce the strength of the housing 1 at the location where the through hole 103 is located, which may have adverse consequences.

[0101] like Figure 7 As shown, the length of the weakening hole 132 is set along the height direction of the housing 1, and the width of the weakening hole 132 is set along the front-rear direction of the housing 1. If the length L2 and / or width L3 of the weakening hole 132 are too large, the strength of the bottom of the second mounting groove 1022 is too small, and the protection effect of the second mounting groove 1022 on the second motor 5 is weak. If the length L2 and / or width L3 of the weakening hole 132 are too small, the strength of the bottom of the second mounting groove 1022 is too large. Although the protection effect on the second motor 5 is better, the housing 1 is prone to causing injury to the legs and knees of the human body when the vehicle is involved in an accidental collision.

[0102] In this embodiment, the length L2 of the weakening hole 132 is 36.5 mm and the width L3 of the weakening hole 132 is 28.0 mm, so that the strength of the housing 1 at the location where the weakening hole 132 is opened is small, and the influence on the strength of the housing 1 at the location where the through hole 103 is opened is small.

[0103] It should be noted that a buffer layer is provided on the side of the protruding rib 11 facing the inside of the second mounting groove 1022. The buffer layer can prevent damage to the second motor 5 when the protruding rib 11 and / or the housing 1 breaks, and absorb and isolate the impact force generated by the breakage of the protruding rib 11 and / or the housing 1.

[0104] In some embodiments, a buffer layer is provided on the wall of the second mounting groove 1022. The buffer layer is located at the core component of the second motor 5 (e.g., motor chip / circuit board, motor shaft / transmission gear, etc.), or at a location where the distance between the second motor 5 and the wall of the second mounting groove 1022 is small and collision contact is likely to occur, or near the weakening groove 131.

[0105] It should also be noted that, in this embodiment, since the first motor 4 is installed at the bottom of the housing 1, the first mounting groove 1021 is not usually set to correspond to the position of the human leg or knee. Therefore, the area where the first mounting groove 1021 is located usually does not need to be weakened. Thus, the rib 11 used to form the first mounting groove 1021 does not need to have a weakening groove 131, and the bottom of the first mounting groove 1021 does not need to have a weakening hole 132.

[0106] In addition, it should be noted that in this embodiment, the space of the first mounting groove 1021 is limited, and the groove wall of the first mounting groove 1021 has a good protective effect on the motor. Therefore, a buffer layer may not be provided in the first mounting groove 1021.

[0107] In some embodiments of this application, the housing 1 is designed as a split structure, partly to facilitate the manufacturing of the housing 1, and partly to facilitate the installation of the air guide plate inside the housing 1.

[0108] Specifically, such as Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the housing 1 includes a first housing 12 and a second housing 13. The first housing 12 and the second housing 13 are arranged opposite each other along the height direction of the housing 1. The first housing 12 is located below the second housing 13. The first housing 12 and the second housing 13 are joined together to form an air conditioning outlet 101.

[0109] It should be noted that the first motor 4 is installed on the first housing 12, and the second motor 5 is installed on the second housing 13. That is, the first mounting groove 1021 is located on the side of the first housing 12 away from the second housing 13, and the second mounting groove 1022 is located at one end of the second housing 13 along the length of the housing 1.

[0110] In some embodiments, the first housing 12 and the second housing 13 are detachably connected by fasteners 7 and components such as hooks 122 and first connecting posts 135.

[0111] Specifically, such as Figure 10 As shown, the first housing 12 is provided with a hook 122, and the second housing 13 is provided with a slot 134. The hook 122 and the slot 134 are provided correspondingly along the height direction of the housing 1. The hook 122 is located in the slot 134 so that the first housing 12 and the second housing 13 can be connected to each other.

[0112] The second housing 13 is provided with a first connecting post 135, which is arranged upward along the height direction of the housing 1; the first housing 12 is provided with an insertion port 123 for inserting the first connecting post 135, which is arranged corresponding to the first connecting post 135 along the height direction of the housing 1. The first connecting post 135 is inserted into the insertion port 123 to realize the connection and positioning of the first housing 12 and the second housing 13.

[0113] The first housing 12 is provided with an insertion block 124, which is set downward along the height direction of the housing 1; the second housing 13 is provided with a connection port for the insertion block 124 to be inserted, and the connection port and the insertion block 124 are set correspondingly along the height direction of the housing 1. The insertion block 124 is inserted into the connection port to realize the connection and positioning of the first housing 12 and the second housing 13.

[0114] The first housing 12 is provided with a first connecting platform, and the second housing 13 is provided with a second connecting platform 136. The first connecting platform and the second connecting platform 136 are arranged correspondingly along the height direction of the housing 1. The first connecting platform is located inside the second connecting platform 136 to achieve positioning of the first housing 12 and the second housing 13. The first connecting platform and the second connecting platform 136 are respectively provided with connecting holes. When the first connecting platform is located inside the second connecting platform 136, the connecting holes in the first connecting platform and the connecting holes in the second connecting platform 136 are aligned. Fasteners 7 such as bolts or screws are simultaneously provided in the two connecting holes to connect the first housing 12 and the second housing 13 to each other.

[0115] like Figure 8 As shown, the housing 1 also includes a connector 14, which has a square frame structure. The connector 14 is sleeved on the front end of the first housing 12 and the front end of the second housing 13, and is used to connect the first housing 12 and the second housing 13. The connector 14 is located at the air conditioning outlet 101, and the airflow passes through the opening in the middle of the square frame of the connector 14 and is output to the passenger compartment.

[0116] like Figure 8 As shown, the housing 1 also includes a lower panel 15 and an upper panel 16. The lower panel 15 and the upper panel 16 are arranged opposite each other along the height direction of the housing 1. The lower panel 15 is located below the upper panel 16. The lower panel 15 and the upper panel 16 together define an air duct for airflow. The air conditioning outlet 101 is located at the air outlet end of the air duct.

[0117] like Figure 11As shown, the lower panel 15 is connected to the end of the first housing 12 away from the connector 14. The lower panel 15 is detachably connected to the first housing 12 through the mutual cooperation of fasteners 7, inserts and sockets.

[0118] The lower panel 15 has a first limiting opening 151 on the side facing the first housing 12, and the first housing 12 has a first insert block 126 on the side facing the lower panel 15. The first insert block 126 is located in the first limiting opening 151 to position the connection between the first housing 12 and the lower panel 15, so that the first housing 12 and the lower panel 15 are connected to each other.

[0119] In some embodiments, a plurality of first limiting ports 151 are provided, and the plurality of first limiting ports 151 are arranged along the length direction of the housing 1; a plurality of first insert blocks 126 are also provided, and the plurality of first insert blocks 126 are arranged along the length direction of the housing 1. The plurality of first insert blocks 126 are configured in one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of first limiting ports 151, so as to enhance the positioning and connection effect between the first housing 12 and the lower panel 15.

[0120] The bottom panel 15 has a second limiting port 152 at both ends along the length of the housing 1. The second limiting port 152 is arranged along the front and rear direction of the housing 1. The first housing 12 has a second insert 125 at both ends along the length of the housing 1. The second insert 125 is located on the side of the first housing 12 facing the rear of the housing 1. The second insert 125 is arranged in the second limiting port 152 to locate the connection position between the first housing 12 and the bottom panel 15, so that the first housing 12 and the bottom panel 15 are connected to each other.

[0121] The first housing 12 is provided with a first connecting block 127 on the side facing the lower panel 15. The first connecting block 127 is provided with a first connecting hole. The top of the side of the lower panel 15 facing the first housing 12 is provided with a second connecting hole. After the first connecting block 127 is located above the lower panel 15 and the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole are aligned, the same fastener 7 is simultaneously provided in the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole so that the first housing 12 and the lower panel 15 are fixedly connected.

[0122] In some embodiments, two first connecting blocks 127 are provided, and the two first connecting blocks 127 are arranged along the length direction of the housing 1 so that the first housing 12 is connected to the lower panel 15 by two fasteners 7, thereby increasing the firmness of the connection between the first housing 12 and the lower panel 15.

[0123] like Figure 12 As shown, the upper panel 16 is connected to the end of the second housing 13 away from the connector 14. The upper panel 16 is detachably connected to the second housing 13 through the cooperation of fasteners 7, connecting blocks and through ports.

[0124] Specifically, the second housing 13 has a first protrusion 137 on the side opposite to the first housing 12. The first protrusion 137 has a first opening arranged in the front-rear direction of the housing 1. The upper panel 16 has a second connecting block 161 facing the air conditioner outlet 101. The second connecting block 161 is inserted into the first opening to achieve positioning between the second housing 13 and the upper panel 16.

[0125] The second housing 13 has a second protrusion on the side facing the rear of the housing 1. The second protrusion has a second opening in the front-rear direction of the housing 1. The upper panel 16 has a third connecting block 162 facing the air conditioner outlet 101. The third connecting block 162 is inserted into the second opening to realize the positioning and connection between the second housing 13 and the upper panel 16.

[0126] The second housing 13 is provided with a second connecting post 133 on the side opposite to the first housing 12. The second connecting post 133 is provided with a third connecting hole, and the upper panel 16 is provided with a fourth connecting hole. When the second housing 13 is connected to the upper panel 16, the second connecting post 133 and the upper panel 16 are in contact with each other, and the fourth connecting hole and the third connecting hole are aligned with each other. The same fastener 7 is provided in both the fourth connecting hole and the third connecting hole to fix the second housing 13 and the upper panel 16.

[0127] The first housing 12, the second housing 13, the lower panel 15, and the upper panel 16 are interlocked in pairs to increase the overall structural strength of the housing 1 and provide strong installation and protection support for the motor.

[0128] It should be noted that the detachable connection between the first housing 12, the second housing 13, the lower panel 15 and the upper panel 16 is a conventional technical means in this field, and will not be described in detail here.

[0129] It should also be noted that the first shell 12 and the second shell 13 are both integrally formed structures.

[0130] The aforementioned air conditioning vent assembly effectively resists impacts from different directions, significantly reducing the motor damage rate and extending its service life. Even after a collision, the motor continues to operate normally, reducing air conditioning system malfunctions caused by motor damage, avoiding unnecessary repairs and waiting times, and improving driving comfort and satisfaction, while also prioritizing vehicle safety and functionality. Furthermore, the design of the mounting slot 102 takes into account lightweight requirements, without adding extra burden to the vehicle, aligning with the energy-saving trends in modern automotive manufacturing.

[0131] Based on the above-mentioned air conditioning vent assembly, this application also provides a vehicle, the vehicle including the above-mentioned air conditioning vent assembly, the air conditioning vent assembly being located at least on the vehicle's dashboard and / or near the front door of the vehicle.

[0132] Vehicles equipped with the aforementioned air conditioning vent assembly not only allow users to easily adjust the angle of the air deflector, resulting in good air conditioning performance, but also ensure high motor reliability.

[0133] Through the description of multiple embodiments of the air conditioning vent assembly and vehicle of this application, it can be seen that the air conditioning vent assembly and vehicle embodiments of this application have at least one or more of the following advantages:

[0134] 1. By providing a rib 11 in the housing 1 and extending the rib 11 along a closed curve, the rib 11 and the housing 1 together define the mounting groove 102, and the motor is installed in the mounting groove 102, avoiding the motor being exposed and providing comprehensive protection for the outer periphery of the motor, thus ensuring the stability and robustness of the motor under various collision scenarios.

[0135] 2. By setting a buffer layer in the mounting slot 102, the motor is further protected by absorbing or isolating the vibration and impact transmitted to the motor.

[0136] 3. A polygonal or honeycomb-shaped reinforcing part 110 is provided in the mounting groove 102 to increase the strength of the bottom of the mounting groove 102.

[0137] 4. The motor is installed on the housing 1 with a four-point support formed by fastener 7, positioning part 111 and mating part 41. The motor is not only evenly stressed and firmly installed, but also has enhanced impact resistance.

[0138] 5. The wall and / or bottom of the mounting groove 102 are locally weakened to balance safety collision performance and occupant protection. This achieves less property damage to the motor while improving personal safety, reflecting a human-centered and human-machine co-driving design concept.

[0139] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. An air conditioning outlet assembly, characterized in that, include: A housing (1) is defined to form an air conditioning outlet (101); the outer wall of the housing (1) is provided with a rib (11), the rib (11) and the housing (1) together define a mounting groove (102), the mounting groove (102) being located outside the housing (1); An air guide plate is located inside the housing (1) and is rotatably disposed at the air outlet (101); An electric motor is used to drive the air guide plate to rotate; the electric motor is located in the mounting slot (102).

2. The air conditioning outlet assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rib (11) is used to form the groove wall of the mounting groove (102), and the housing (1) is used to form the groove bottom of the mounting groove (102); wherein the rib (11) is located on the outer periphery of the motor.

3. The air conditioning outlet assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing (1) is provided with a through hole (103) for the rotating shaft of the motor to extend into the housing (1); The outer wall of the housing (1) is provided with a reinforcing part (110), which is located at the bottom of the mounting groove (102) and is located near the through hole (103).

4. The air conditioning outlet assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the mounting groove (102) is provided with a buffer layer, which is located on the outer periphery of the motor.

5. The air conditioning outlet assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting groove (102) is located at one end of the length direction of the housing (1). The bottom wall of the mounting groove (102) is provided with a weakening groove (131). The wall thickness of the mounting groove (102) with the weakening groove (131) is less than the wall thickness of the mounting groove (102) without the weakening groove (131).

6. The air conditioning outlet assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the mounting groove (102) is provided with a weakening hole (132), which is provided through the bottom of the mounting groove (102) along the axial direction of the motor rotation shaft; the weakening hole (132) is located away from the motor rotation shaft.

7. The air conditioning outlet assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air guide plate includes a first air guide plate (3) and a second air guide plate (2). The rotation axis of the first air guide plate (3) is set along the height direction of the housing (1), and the rotation axis of the second air guide plate (2) is set along the length direction of the housing (1). The motor includes a first motor (4) and a second motor (5). The first motor (4) is located at the bottom of the housing (1) and is used to drive the first air guide plate (3) to rotate. The second motor (5) is located at one end of the length direction of the housing (1) and is used to drive the second air guide plate (2) to rotate. The mounting slot (102) includes a first mounting slot (1021) and a second mounting slot (1022). The first motor (4) is located in the first mounting slot (1021), and the second motor (5) is located in the second mounting slot (1022).

8. The air conditioning outlet assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The first mounting groove (1021) is located at the bottom of the housing (1), and the second mounting groove (1022) is located at one end of the length direction of the housing (1); the wall of the second mounting groove (1022) is provided with a weakening groove (131) and / or the bottom of the second mounting groove (1022) is provided with a weakening hole (132); And / or the wall of the first mounting groove (1021) is not provided with a weakening groove (131) and / or the bottom of the first mounting groove (1021) is not provided with a weakening hole (132).

9. The air conditioning outlet assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing (1) includes a first housing (12) and a second housing (13). The first housing (12) and the second housing (13) are arranged opposite to each other along the height direction of the housing (1) and are detachably connected. The first housing (12) is located below the second housing (13). The first housing (12) and the second housing (13) are spliced ​​together to form an air conditioning outlet (101). The mounting groove (102) is provided in the first housing (12) and / or the second housing (13).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the air conditioning vent assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the air conditioning vent assembly is located at least on the instrument panel of the vehicle and / or near the front door of the vehicle.

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