Integrated roof for a vehicle
By integrating in-vehicle functions into a touch control device within the car's headliner, the problems of unsightly and costly traditional headliner buttons are solved, achieving both concealed control and cost savings.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- WUXI GISSING AUTO ACOUSTIC PARTS TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2023-11-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-09
AI Technical Summary
Traditional physical buttons on car roofs are unsightly and costly, while existing touch-sensitive devices require additional wiring for installation, resulting in poor aesthetics and increased production costs.
The in-vehicle functions are integrated into the touch device and embedded in the car's roof. Capacitive button signals are transmitted through conductive springs and control boards, and LED screens display button icons, allowing for hidden control of in-vehicle functions.
It improves the consistency of the vehicle's interior decoration and intelligent interactive control, reduces production costs and assembly processes, and shortens the production cycle.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive technology, and in particular to an integrated automotive roof. Background Technology
[0002] The car headliner is one of the main components of the vehicle's cockpit and also the largest area that passengers can touch. With the increasing demands for intelligent technology in modern vehicles, interior decoration is becoming increasingly simple and streamlined. Traditional headliners often include physical injection-molded buttons for controlling in-vehicle functions such as air conditioning temperature, door opening and closing, sunroof opening and closing, and window operation. These buttons have an unsatisfactory and unattractive appearance. Existing touch controls are mostly external, requiring additional wiring and molding, which increases costs. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an integrated car headliner to solve these problems. Utility Model Content
[0003] One objective of this utility model is:
[0004] An integrated car roof is provided, which integrates in-vehicle functions into a touch device and embeds the touch device inside the car roof, improving the overall appearance and saving production costs.
[0005] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0006] An integrated automotive headliner includes: a headliner body, an integrated control component, and a touch control device. The headliner body includes a touch control section, and the touch control device is embedded in the back of the headliner body corresponding to the touch control section. The touch control device is signal-connected to the integrated control component and is used to control in-vehicle functions.
[0007] Preferably, the touch device includes a control board and a conductive spring. The control board includes multiple function control units, which control the in-vehicle functions. The conductive spring is configured to correspond to the function control units. One end of the conductive spring is connected to the control board, and the other end is connected to the touch unit. The conductive spring can transmit capacitive button signals to the control board.
[0008] Preferably, a button panel is provided between the touch unit and the conductive spring, and the button panel is provided with button icons corresponding to the function control unit.
[0009] Preferably, the touch device further includes an LED light screen, which is disposed between the button panel and the control panel. The LED light screen is signal-connected to the control panel and can illuminate the button panel.
[0010] Preferably, the control board is equipped with a timing unit, which is signal-connected to the control board.
[0011] Preferably, the button panel has a light-shielding layer, and the button icons are translucent.
[0012] Preferably, each button icon is provided with an LED light bead, the LED light bead is signal connected to the control board, and the LED light bead can illuminate the button icon.
[0013] Preferably, a light shield is provided between adjacent LED beads.
[0014] Preferably, the touch unit is integrally formed with the ceiling body.
[0015] Preferably, the touch area is made of a translucent outer skin or suede.
[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0017] This utility model provides an integrated automotive headliner that integrates in-vehicle functions into an integrated control unit. The integrated control unit is signal-connected to a touch-screen device, enabling control of in-vehicle functions via the touch-screen. The touch-screen device is embedded in the back of the headliner body, corresponding to the touch-screen area of the headliner body. This simplifies the interior decoration by hiding the function control unit in the back of the headliner. On the one hand, it improves the consistency of the interior decoration and achieves hidden, integrated, and intelligent interactive control of in-vehicle functions. On the other hand, since both the integrated control unit and the touch-screen device are hidden in the back of the headliner, there is no need to separately mold and manufacture the outer shell of the touch-screen device and the integrated control unit, effectively reducing manufacturing costs. Furthermore, integrating the in-vehicle function control into the automotive headliner reduces the assembly steps in the central control area, facilitating separate and simultaneous assembly and shortening the production cycle. Attached Figure Description
[0018] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments;
[0019] Figure 1 An exploded view of a portion of the integrated car roof;
[0020] Figure 2 An exploded view of the touch device;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a top view of the control panel.
[0022] In the picture:
[0023] 1. Ceiling body; 11. Touch panel;
[0024] 2. Touch control device; 21. Control board; 22. Conductive spring; 23. Keypad; 231. Key icons; 24. LED light screen; 25. LED beads; 26. Backing plate; 27. Connector; 28. Mounting box; 29. Support frame. Detailed Implementation
[0025] To make the technical problems solved by this utility model, the technical solutions adopted, and the technical effects achieved clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.
[0026] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" 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 or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0027] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0028] In the description herein, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation. They 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 utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are merely used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.
[0029] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.
[0030] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0031] like Figures 1 to 2 As shown, this utility model provides an integrated automotive headliner, including a headliner body 1, an integrated control component, and a touch control device 2. The integrated control component is signal-connected to the touch control device 2. The headliner body 1 is provided with a touch control section 11, and the touch control device 2 is embedded in the back of the headliner body 1 corresponding to the touch control section 11. The touch control device 2 is used to control in-vehicle functions. Specifically, the touch control device 2 includes a mounting box 28, the opening of which faces the touch control section 11. The mounting box 28 is embedded in the back of the headliner body 1 and fixedly connected to the headliner body 1, and the touch control device 2 is completely hidden inside the headliner body 1. By integrating the in-vehicle function buttons into the touch unit 11 through the integrated controller and touch device 2, the distribution of in-vehicle function buttons is reduced, and the function control unit is hidden behind the headliner. On the one hand, this can effectively simplify the interior decoration, improve the consistency of the interior decoration, and realize hidden, integrated and intelligent interactive control of in-vehicle functions. On the other hand, since the integrated controller and touch device 2 are both hidden behind the headliner, there is no need to separately mold and manufacture the shell of the touch device 2 and the integrated controller, which can effectively reduce manufacturing costs. At the same time, it can reduce the assembly process in the central control area, making it easier to assemble separately and simultaneously, and shortening the production cycle.
[0032] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the touch device 2 also includes a control board 21 and conductive springs 22. Both the control board 21 and conductive springs 22 are disposed in the mounting box 28. The control board 21 is mounted on the bottom of the mounting box 28 and fixedly connected to the mounting box 28. The control board 21 includes multiple function control units corresponding to the control of in-vehicle functions. Multiple conductive springs 22 are provided corresponding to the function control units. Each conductive spring 22 corresponds to one function control unit. One end of the conductive spring 22 is connected to the control board 21, and the other end of the conductive spring 22 is connected to or abuts against the touch unit 11. When the operator touches the touch unit 11, the conductive spring 22 transmits the received capacitive button signal to the control board 21. Different conductive springs 22 correspond to different touch areas. The conductive spring 22 corresponding to the touched area transmits the capacitive button signal to the control board 21 and then activates the corresponding function control unit. The operator can control various in-vehicle functions on the touch unit 11.
[0033] For example, the control board 21 is further provided with a plug-in portion 27, and the mounting box 28 is provided with a clearance notch for the plug-in portion 27 to pass through. The plug-in portion 27 is used to connect with the integrated control component to realize the signal connection between the control board 21 and the integrated control component.
[0034] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a button panel 23 is provided between the touch unit 11 and the conductive spring 22. The button panel 23 is equipped with button icons 231 corresponding to the function control unit, making it easy for customers to identify and operate. Further, the touch device 2 also includes an LED light screen 24, which is disposed between the button panel 23 and the control board 21. The LED light screen 24 is signal-connected to the control board 21, and the control board 21 can control the LED light screen 24 to turn on and off. Exemplarily, the LED light screen 24 is connected to the control board 21 and can illuminate the button panel 23. In other embodiments, the LED light screen 24 can also be disposed on both sides of the mounting box 28. When not in use, the touch device 2 is hidden behind the headliner body 1. When the user touches the touch area, the control board 21 receives a wake-up signal through the conductive spring 22, turns on the LED light screen 24, illuminates the touch area, and displays the button icons 231, facilitating customer control of in-vehicle functions.
[0035] Furthermore, the control board 21 is also equipped with a timing unit, which is signal-connected to the control board 21. After the user wakes up the touch device 2, the LED light screen 24 turns on. When the user stops touching the touch area, the timing unit starts timing and sends a signal to the control board 21 when the preset value is reached. The control board 21 then controls the LED light screen 24 to turn off, thus avoiding energy waste caused by the LED light screen 24 being lit for a long time.
[0036] like Figure 2 As shown, the button panel 23 is provided with a light-shielding layer. The light-shielding layer has a corresponding hollow structure on the button icon 231, which allows light to pass through. When the LED light screen 24 is lit, the touch area only displays the button icon 231. When the touch device 2 is not awakened, the touch device 2 is completely hidden inside the headliner body 1, which further simplifies the car interior and improves the overall appearance. At the same time, the individual icon lighting not only makes it easier for users to operate, but also avoids the light source being too strong and hurting the eyes, thus optimizing the user experience.
[0037] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, each button icon 231 is equipped with a corresponding LED bead 25. The LED bead 25 is signal-connected to the control board 21 and can illuminate the button icon 231. Preferably, the light color of the LED bead 25 is different from that of the LED screen 24. For example, the LED screen 24 illuminates with white light, and the LED bead 25 illuminates with blue light. After the user wakes up the touch device 2, the LED screen 24 lights up, and the button icon 231 displays white light. When the user touches the button icon 231 to activate the corresponding in-vehicle function, the corresponding LED bead 25 lights up, and the button icon 231 with the corresponding function activated displays blue light, different from other button icons 231 that display white light. When the corresponding in-vehicle function is turned off, the corresponding LED bead 25 turns off, and the button icon 231 reverts to white light, thus distinguishing the activation and deactivation status of various in-vehicle functions and further optimizing the customer's user experience.
[0038] In other embodiments, a light shield is provided between adjacent LED beads 25. The light shield can fix the light source of the LED beads 25 towards the button icon 231 to prevent light from scattering to the surroundings and affecting the display effect. The light shield is preferably made of sponge material with good flame retardant properties.
[0039] For example, the touch unit 11 is integrated with the headliner body 1. The touch unit 11 is made of translucent leather or suede. In its natural state, the touch unit 11 is indistinguishable from the headliner body 1. Only when the touch device 2 is activated will the button icon 231 be displayed, thus improving the consistency of the overall interior.
[0040] like Figure 2 As shown, the touch device 2 also includes a liner 26 and a support frame 29. The support frame 29 is arranged around the inner side wall of the mounting box 28 and connected to the mounting box 28. The liner 26 is arranged between the touch part 11 and the button plate 23. The liner 26 is connected to the support frame 29. The liner 26 is made of a light-transmitting rigid material. The liner 26 and the support frame 29 provide support and protection for the button plate 23, the conductive spring 22 and the control board 21, so as to prevent the user from damaging the button plate 23, the conductive spring 22 or the control board 21 by excessive force during the touch process, while ensuring the flatness of the touch part 11.
[0041] Furthermore, the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, and various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions can be made without departing from the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, although the present invention has been described in detail through the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and may include many other equivalent embodiments without departing from the concept of the present invention, the scope of which is determined by the scope of the appended claims.
Claims
1. An integrated car roof, characterized in that, include: The roof body (1), integrated control unit and touch device (2) are provided. The roof body (1) includes a touch unit (11). The touch device (2) is embedded on the back of the roof body (1) corresponding to the touch unit (11). The touch device (2) is signal connected to the integrated control unit. The touch device (2) is used to control in-vehicle functions.
2. The integrated car roof according to claim 1, characterized in that, The touch device (2) includes a control board (21) and a conductive spring (22). The control board (21) includes multiple function control units, which control the in-vehicle functions. The conductive spring (22) is set to correspond to the function control units. One end of the conductive spring (22) is connected to the control board (21), and the other end of the conductive spring (22) is connected to the touch unit (11). The conductive spring (22) can transmit capacitive button signals to the control board (21).
3. The integrated car roof according to claim 2, characterized in that, A button panel (23) is provided between the touch unit (11) and the conductive spring (22), and the button panel (23) is provided with button icons (231) corresponding to the function control unit.
4. The integrated car roof according to claim 3, characterized in that, The touch device (2) also includes an LED light screen (24), which is disposed between the button board (23) and the control board (21), and the LED light screen (24) is signal connected to the control board (21).
5. The integrated car roof according to claim 4, characterized in that, The control board (21) is equipped with a timing unit, which is signal-connected to the control board (21).
6. The integrated car roof according to claim 5, characterized in that, The button panel (23) is provided with a light-shielding layer, and the button icon (231) is light-transmitting.
7. The integrated car roof according to claim 6, characterized in that, Each button icon (231) is equipped with an LED bead (25), which is connected to the control board (21) via a signal and can illuminate the button icon (231).
8. The integrated car roof according to claim 7, characterized in that, A light shield is provided between adjacent LED beads (25).
9. The integrated automotive roof according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The touch unit (11) is integrally formed with the canopy body (1).
10. The integrated automotive roof according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The touch unit (11) is made of translucent leather or suede.