Vehicle vent

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of vehicle air vents, it includes: shell, the shell includes the multiple branch parts of air flowing to interior along upwards or downwards direction branch;Decorative part, the decorative part is arranged in the front of the shell and is connected to the shell;First wing unit, the first wing unit is arranged in the entrance portion of the shell, to allow while linearly moving in the interior of the shell, at least one branch in the multiple branch parts in the shell is closed;Second wing unit, the second wing unit is arranged in the outlet portion of the shell, to while rotating in the interior of the shell, the moving direction of air is guided;And handle assembly, the handle assembly is connected to the first wing unit and the second wing unit.The handle assembly includes knob unit, the knob unit passes through the decorative part and is arranged inside and outside the decorative part to determine the moving direction of air passing through the decorative part.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a vehicle ventilation opening. Background Technology

[0002] A vent is a device connected to an air conditioning system to guide air exhausted from the air conditioning system into the vehicle interior. A vent may include a housing through which air passes, a front fin disposed inside the housing and controlling airflow in the left-right direction, a rear fin disposed inside the housing and controlling airflow in the up-down direction, and a knob connected to the rear fin and operated by the user.

[0003] Traditional air vents are configured to connect to the vehicle's cockpit and expose themselves towards the passenger compartment, in which case users operate the front or rear wing via knobs. However, because the front wing and knobs are exposed to occupants, they result in reduced aesthetics. Therefore, there has recently been a need for an air vent design that removes the knobs from the vent and does not expose the front wing to occupants.

[0004] To this end, multiple actuators connected to the forewing and aftwing are used to rotate the forewing and aftwing without exposing them to the occupants.

[0005] However, using multiple actuators leads to reduced productivity due to increased manufacturing costs. Therefore, there is a growing need for structures capable of controlling the canard and aft wings without actuators. Utility Model Content

[0006] The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned problems, and one embodiment of the present invention aims to provide an improved vehicle vent that allows manual control of the front and rear wings without actuators in a vent structure where the front and rear wings are not exposed.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle vent is provided, the vehicle vent comprising: a housing including a plurality of branches that branch air flowing inward in an upward or downward direction; a trim piece disposed on the front of the housing and connected to the housing; a first wing unit disposed in an inlet portion of the housing to allow linear movement within the housing while closing at least one of the plurality of branches in the housing; a second wing unit disposed in an outlet portion of the housing to guide the direction of air movement while rotating within the housing; and a handle assembly connected to the first wing unit and the second wing unit, wherein the handle assembly includes a knob unit passing through the trim piece and disposed inside and outside the trim piece to determine the direction of air movement through the trim piece.

[0008] The knob unit may include a knob body that is pressed by an external force, and the knob body may be exposed through the decorative element, while the first wing unit and the second wing unit may not be exposed through the decorative element.

[0009] The handle assembly may include: a gear unit disposed on the outside of the housing and connected to the first wing unit to linearly move the first wing unit; and a linkage unit connecting the knob unit and the gear unit.

[0010] The plurality of branches of the housing may include a first branch and a second branch, and the first wing unit may include: a first wing plate, which is movable to close the first branch of the housing; and a second wing plate, which is spaced apart from the first wing plate and is movable to close the second branch of the housing.

[0011] The first wing plate and the second wing plate of the first wing unit can move linearly in opposite directions, while the gear unit is operated by the linkage unit which moves in conjunction with the movement of the knob unit.

[0012] The gear unit of the handle assembly may include: a first pinion portion connected to the first wing plate; a second pinion portion spaced apart from the first pinion portion and connected to the second wing plate; and a third pinion portion disposed between the first pinion portion and the second pinion portion, connecting the first pinion portion and the second pinion portion, and connected to the linkage unit.

[0013] The handle assembly may include a connecting unit that connects the knob unit and the second wing unit.

[0014] The connection unit of the handle assembly may include: a first connector connected to the second wing unit; and a second connector rotatably supporting the knob unit and engaging and connecting with the first connector.

[0015] The second connector of the connecting unit can rotate the first connector, and move linearly in conjunction with the movement of the knob unit.

[0016] The housing and the decorative element can define a space that accommodates a portion of the handle assembly when the housing and the decorative element are connected. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The above and other objects, features and advantages of this utility model will become more apparent to those skilled in the art from the detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing a vehicle ventilation opening according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a perspective view showing an exploded view of a vehicle air vent according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a perspective view showing the casing;

[0021] Figure 4 It is a cross-sectional view showing the interior of the casing;

[0022] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional view showing the decorative parts;

[0023] Figure 6A This is a rear perspective view showing the decorative element;

[0024] Figure 6B It is a cross-sectional view showing the interior of the decorative element and the housing in the state where the decorative element is attached to the housing;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a perspective view showing the first wing unit;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a perspective view showing the first wing unit disposed in the housing;

[0027] Figure 9 This is a perspective view showing the second wing unit disposed within the housing;

[0028] Figure 10 This is an exploded perspective view showing the handle assembly;

[0029] Figure 11 This is a perspective view showing the knob unit;

[0030] Figure 12 This is a view showing a gear unit that is coupled to a first wing unit when positioned on the outside of the housing;

[0031] Figure 13 This is a three-dimensional view showing the linkage unit;

[0032] Figure 14 This is a view showing the linkage unit connecting the knob unit and the gear unit;

[0033] Figure 15 This is a perspective view showing the connecting unit;

[0034] Figure 16 This is a view showing the connection unit connected to the knob unit and the second wing unit;

[0035] Figure 17 This is a view showing the connection status of the housing, the first wing unit, the second wing unit, and the handle assembly;

[0036] Figure 18 It is a side view showing the housing, trim, and handle assembly connected to each other;

[0037] Figure 19 This is a view showing the side cover disposed within the housing;

[0038] Figure 20A and Figure 20B This is a view showing the first and second wing plates positioned at the first location;

[0039] Figure 21A and Figure 21B This is a view showing the first and second wing plates positioned at the second location;

[0040] Figure 22A and Figure 22B This is a view showing the first and second wing plates positioned in the third location;

[0041] Figure 23 This is a view showing the second wing unit positioned in the fourth position;

[0042] Figure 24 This is a view showing the second wing unit positioned at the fifth position; and

[0043] Figure 25 This is a view showing the second wing unit configured at the sixth position. Detailed Implementation

[0044] This invention can be modified and has various embodiments, and specific embodiments will be shown and described in the accompanying drawings. However, this is not intended to limit the invention to the specific embodiments, and it should be understood that the invention includes all variations, equivalents, or alternatives that fall within the spirit and scope of the invention.

[0045] Ordinal terms (such as "first," "second," etc.) may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of this invention, a second component may be referred to as a first component, and similarly, a first component may be referred to as a second component. The term "and / or" includes any combination of multiple related descriptive terms or any one of multiple related descriptive terms.

[0046] When describing a component as "connected" or "attached" to another component, it should be understood that one component can be directly connected or attached to another component, or that there may be other components between them. On the other hand, when describing a component as "directly connected" or "directly attached" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components between them.

[0047] In the description of the implementation, when a component is described as being formed "above or below" another component, "above or below" includes both cases where the two components are in direct contact with each other and where one or more other components are disposed between the two components. Furthermore, when expressed as "above or below," based on a single component, it can include not only an upward direction but also a downward direction.

[0048] The terminology used in this application is for describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should be understood that, in this application, terms such as “comprising” and “having” are intended to specify the presence of the features, numbers, steps, operations, components, portions or combinations thereof described herein, and do not preclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, portions or combinations thereof.

[0049] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein (including technical or scientific terms) shall have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. Terms defined in common dictionaries shall be interpreted as having the same meaning as in the context of the relevant field, and shall not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly defined in this application.

[0050] The following is a detailed description of the vehicle air vents with reference to the accompanying drawings. In each drawing, the same or equivalent components are marked with the same symbols, and repeated descriptions are omitted.

[0051] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing a vehicle air vent according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 This is a perspective view showing an exploded view of a vehicle ventilation opening according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0052] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2According to one embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle vent 1 can be installed in a vehicle to guide air. More specifically, the vehicle vent 1 can be connected to an air conditioning system (not shown) to guide air exhausted from the air conditioning system toward the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The vehicle vent 1 includes a housing 1000, a trim piece 2000, a first wing unit 3000, a second wing unit 4000, a handle assembly 5000, and a side cover 6000.

[0053] Figure 3 This is a perspective view showing the casing. Figure 4 It is a cross-sectional view showing the interior of the casing.

[0054] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The housing 1000 can accommodate the first wing unit 3000 and the second wing unit 4000, and form a path for airflow. More specifically, the housing 1000 can be connected to an air conditioning system and receive air exhausted from the air conditioning system or air moving through ducts connected to the air conditioning system. The housing 1000 can have a hollow shape to form an airflow path. The housing 1000 may include an inlet 1100, a first guide 1200, a branch 1300, an outlet 1400, and a first receiving portion 1500.

[0055] The inlet 1100 may be the portion through which air flows into the interior of the housing 1000. The first wing unit 3000 may be disposed in the inlet 1100.

[0056] A first guide portion 1200 may be formed in the inlet portion 1100. The first guide portion 1200 may be formed on one side and the other side of the housing 1000 where the inlet portion 1100 is formed. The guide portion may include a 1-1 guide portion 1220 formed in the upper end portion of one side and the other side of the housing 1000 and a 1-2 guide portion 1240 formed in the lower end portion of one side and the other side of the housing 1000. The 1-1 guide portion 1220 and the 1-2 guide portion 1240 may be arranged along the arrangement direction of the inlet portion 1100. The first guide portion 1200 may guide the movement direction of the first wing plate 3100 and the second wing plate 3200, which are described below.

[0057] Branch portion 1300 may be provided at the end of inlet portion 1100. Branch portion 1300 may branch the air flowing into the interior of housing 1000 upward or downward. Branch portion 1300 may include first branch portion 1320 and second branch portion 1340.

[0058] The first branch 1320 may be provided in the upper end of the inlet 1100. The first branch 1320 may have a shape that protrudes from the end of the inlet 1100 and is inclined relative to the inlet 1100. The first branch 1320 may be configured to be inclined upward from the inlet 1100.

[0059] The second branch 1340 may be provided in the lower end of the inlet 1100. The second branch 1340 may have a shape that protrudes from the end of the inlet 1100 and is inclined relative to the inlet 1100. The second branch 1340 may be configured to slope downward from the inlet 1100. The second branch 1340 may have a shape symmetrical to the first branch 1320.

[0060] The outlet section 1400 can be connected to the branch section 1300. The outlet section 1400 may include a first outlet section 1420 connected to the first branch section 1320 and a second outlet section 1440 connected to the second branch section 1340. Therefore, the first outlet section 1420 and the second outlet section 1440 can be arranged to be spaced apart from each other. A second wing unit 4000 can be disposed in the outlet section 1400. More specifically, the 2-1 wing unit 4100 described below can be disposed in the first outlet section 1420, and the 2-2 wing unit 4200 described below can be disposed in the second outlet section 1440.

[0061] The first receiving portion 1500 may be formed in each of the first outlet portion 1420 and the second outlet portion 1440. The first receiving portion 1500 may be a hole passing through a portion of each of the first outlet portion 1420 and the second outlet portion 1440. The first receiving portion 1500 may receive the end of the support portion 5414 of the connecting unit 5400, which will be described below. In addition, the first receiving portion 1500 may allow the end of the support portion 5414 to pass through it.

[0062] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional view showing the decorative element. Figure 6A This is a rear perspective view showing the decorative element. Figure 6B This is a cross-sectional view showing the interior of the decorative element and the housing in the state where the decorative element is attached to the housing.

[0063] Reference Figures 5 to 6B The decorative element 2000 can be disposed on the front of the housing 1000 and connected to the housing 1000. The decorative element 2000 can guide the movement direction of air passing through the housing 1000. The decorative element 2000 may include a 2-1 guide portion 2100, a 2-2 guide portion 2200, a third guide portion 2300, a first connecting portion 2400, a second connecting portion 2500, and a second receiving portion 2600.

[0064] 2-1 The guide section 2100 can be connected to the first outlet section 1420 of the housing 1000. 2-1 The guide section 2100 can guide the movement direction of air passing through the first outlet section 1420 of the housing 1000. More specifically, based on... Figure 6B 2-1 The guide section 2100 can guide the movement direction of air through the first outlet section 1420 of the housing 1000 downward.

[0065] 2-2 The guide section 2200 can be connected to the second outlet section 1440 of the housing 1000. The guide section 2200 can guide the movement direction of air passing through the second outlet section 1440 of the housing 1000. More specifically, based on... Figure 6B The 2-2 guide section 2200 can guide the movement direction of air through the second outlet section 1440 of the housing 1000 upward.

[0066] The third guide portion 2300 can connect the 2-1 guide portion 2100 and the 2-2 guide portion 2200. The third guide portion 2300 may have a wedge shape, wherein the third guide portion 2300 may be arranged parallel to the shape of a portion of the 2-1 guide portion 2100 and parallel to the shape of a portion of the 2-2 guide portion 2200.

[0067] The first connecting portion 2400 may be formed in the 2-1 guide portion 2100. The first connecting portion 2400 may communicate with the first outlet portion 1420 of the housing 1000. Therefore, the first connecting portion 2400 may allow air passing through the first outlet portion 1420 of the housing 1000, thereby guiding the air to the 2-1 guide portion 2100.

[0068] The second connecting portion 2500 may be formed in the 2-2 guide portion 2200. The second connecting portion 2500 may communicate with the second outlet portion 1440 of the housing 1000. Therefore, the second connecting portion 2500 may allow air passing through the second outlet portion 1440 of the housing 1000 to pass through, thereby guiding the air to the 2-2 guide portion 2200.

[0069] The second receiving portion 2600 may be formed in the third guide portion 2300. The second receiving portion 2600 may be a hole passing through the third guide portion 2300. The second receiving portion 2600 may accommodate a portion of the knob unit 5100, which will be described later. In addition, the second receiving portion 2600 may provide space in which the knob unit 5100, which will be described below, may move.

[0070] Figure 7 This is a perspective view showing the first wing unit. Figure 8 This is a perspective view showing the first wing unit disposed in the housing.

[0071] refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 The first wing unit 3000 may be disposed in the inlet 1100 of the housing 1000. The first wing unit 3000 may include a first wing plate 3100 and a second wing plate 3200.

[0072] The first wing plate 3100 may include a first stop portion 3120, a first rack portion 3140, and a first separation portion 3160.

[0073] The first stop portion 3120 may be provided inside the housing 1000 at the upper end of the entrance portion 1100 of the housing 1000. The first stop portion 3120 may have a shape formed by extending a rectangular cross-section. That is, the first stop portion 3120 may be a cuboid.

[0074] The first rack portion 3140 may be provided outside the housing 1000. The first rack portion 3140 provided outside the housing 1000 may be configured to be collinear with the first stop portion 3120. The first rack portion 3140 may have a plurality of wedge-shaped gear teeth provided on the surface facing the gear unit 5200 (described below).

[0075] The first separating portion 3160 may be disposed between the first stop portion 3120 and the first rack portion 3140. The first separating portion 3160 may connect the first stop portion 3120 and the first rack portion 3140, and may be movably accommodated in the 1-1 guide portion 1220 of the housing 1000. Therefore, when the first separating portion 3160 moves along the 1-1 guide portion 1220 of the housing 1000, the first stop portion 3120 and the first rack portion 3140 connected to the first separating portion 3160 may move together with the first separating portion 3160.

[0076] The second wing plate 3200 may include a second stop portion 3220, a second rack portion 3240, and a second separation portion 3260.

[0077] The second stop 3220 may be provided inside the housing 1000 at the lower end of the inlet 1100 of the housing 1000. The second stop 3220 may have a shape formed by extending a rectangular cross-section. That is, the second stop 3220 may be a cuboid.

[0078] The second rack portion 3240 may be provided outside the housing 1000. The second rack portion 3240 provided outside the housing 1000 may be configured to be collinear with the second stop portion 3220. The second rack portion 3240 may have a plurality of wedge-shaped gear teeth provided on the surface facing the gear unit 5200 (described below).

[0079] The second separating portion 3260 may be disposed between the second stop portion 3220 and the second rack portion 3240. The second separating portion 3260 may connect the second stop portion 3220 and the second rack portion 3240, and may be movably accommodated in the 1-2 guide portions 1240 of the housing 1000. Therefore, when the second separating portion 3260 moves along the 1-2 guide portions 1240 of the housing 1000, the second stop portion 3220 and the second rack portion 3240 connected to the second separating portion 3260 may move together with the second separating portion 3260.

[0080] The first wing plate 3100 and the second wing plate 3200 can have symmetrical shapes. Furthermore, the first wing plate 3100 and the second wing plate 3200 can be arranged such that the gear teeth of the first rack portion 3140 and the gear teeth of the second rack portion 3240 face each other and have the same shape. In this way, the first wing plate 3100 can move to close the first branch 1320 of the housing 1000. Additionally, the second wing plate 3200 can be positioned spaced apart from the first wing plate 3100 and move to close the second branch 1340 of the housing 1000. That is, the first wing unit 3000 can move linearly inside the housing 1000 while closing at least one of the plurality of branches 1300 in the housing 1000.

[0081] Figure 9 This is a perspective view showing the second wing unit disposed in the housing.

[0082] refer to Figure 9 The second wing unit 4000 can be disposed in the outlet portion 1400 of the housing 1000. The second wing unit 4000 can guide the direction of air movement while rotating within the housing 1000. The second wing unit 4000 may include a 2-1 wing unit 4100 disposed in the first outlet portion 1420 of the housing 1000 and a 2-2 wing unit 4200 disposed in the second outlet portion 1440 of the housing 1000. Each of the 2-1 wing unit 4100 and the 2-2 wing unit 4200 may have multiple blades arranged spaced apart from each other within the first outlet portion 1420 and the second outlet portion 1440 of the housing 1000. The second wing unit 4000 can be connected to a connecting unit 5400, which will be described below, and rotates in conjunction with the movement of the connecting unit 5400. Here, although not shown, spacers may be provided in the 2-1 wing unit 4100 and the 2-2 wing unit 4200 respectively. The spacer can connect multiple blades constituting 2-1 wing unit 4100 and multiple blades constituting 2-2 wing unit 4200.

[0083] Figure 10 This is an exploded perspective view showing the handle assembly.

[0084] refer to Figure 10 The handle assembly 5000 can be connected to the first wing unit 3000 and the second wing unit 4000. The handle assembly 5000 may include a knob unit 5100, a gear unit 5200, a linkage unit 5300 and a connecting unit 5400.

[0085] Figure 11 This is a perspective view showing the knob unit.

[0086] Reference Figure 11 The knob unit 5100 can determine the direction of air movement through the decorative element 2000. The knob unit 5100 may include a knob body 5110, a first support portion 5120, a second support portion 5130, a third support portion 5140, and a third receiving portion 5150.

[0087] The knob body 5110 can be disposed on the exterior of the decorative element 2000. The knob body 5110 can be pressed by an external force. More specifically, when a user's body comes into contact with the knob body 5110, the knob body 5110 can be moved by the force generated by the user. That is, the knob body 5110 can be moved from the exterior of the decorative element 2000. The knob body 5110 can have a curved shape, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0088] The first support portion 5120 can be connected to the knob body 5110. The first support portion 5120 can be movably disposed in the second receiving portion 2600 of the decorative element 2000. The first support portion 5120 can pass through the second receiving portion 2600 of the decorative element 2000 and through the third guide portion 2300 of the decorative element 2000. Therefore, the first support portion 5120 can be disposed across the exterior and interior of the decorative element 2000. The first support portion 5120 can move within the second receiving portion 2600 of the decorative element 2000 in conjunction with the movement of the knob body 5110.

[0089] The second support portion 5130 can be connected to the first support portion 5120. The second support portion 5130 can be disposed inside the decorative element 2000 and connected to the first support portion 5120. More specifically, the second support portion 5130 can be disposed inside the third guide portion 2300 of the decorative element 2000. The second support portion 5130 can have a shape that curves from the first support portion 5120. The second support portion 5130 can be integrally formed with the first support portion 5120, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0090] The third support portion 5140 may be disposed in each of the two ends of the second support portion 5130. The third support portion 5140 may have a cylindrical shape protruding from each of the two ends of the second support portion 5130. The third support portion 5140 may be movably disposed in the fourth receiving portion 5310 of the linkage unit 5300, which will be described below. Therefore, the third support portion 5140 may move together with the first support portion 5120 and the second support portion 5130 (moving in conjunction with the movement of the knob body 5110) within the fourth receiving portion 5310 of the linkage unit 5300, which will be described below. In addition, the third support portion 5140 may pull the fourth receiving portion 5310 of the linkage unit 5300, which will be described below, while moving together with the first support portion 5120 and the second support portion 5130 (moving in conjunction with the movement of the knob body 5110).

[0091] The third receiving portion 5150 may be formed in the first support portion 5120 and the second support portion 5130. The third receiving portion 5150 may be a groove formed in the ends of the first support portion 5120 and the second support portion 5130. The third receiving portion 5150 may rotatably receive a portion of the second connector 5420 of the connecting unit 5400, as will be described below.

[0092] The knob unit 5100 can pass through the decorative element 2000 and can be positioned both inside and outside the decorative element 2000 to determine the direction of air movement through the decorative element 2000. In particular, since the knob body 5110 is positioned outside the decorative element 2000, the need for separate power units for operating the first wing unit 3000 and the second wing unit 4000 can be eliminated. Therefore, manufacturing costs can be reduced.

[0093] Figure 12 This is a view showing a gear unit that is coupled to the first wing unit when positioned on the outside of the housing.

[0094] refer to Figure 12 The gear unit 5200 can be disposed on the outside of the housing 1000 and connected to the first wing unit 3000 to linearly move the first wing unit 3000. The gear unit 5200 may include a first gear unit 5200a and a second gear unit 5200b disposed at both ends of the housing 1000, and the first gear unit 5200a and the second gear unit 5200b may have symmetrical shapes. The gear unit 5200 may include a first pinion portion 5210, a second pinion portion 5220, a third pinion portion 5230, and a protrusion 5240.

[0095] The first pinion portion 5210 can be connected to the first wing plate 3100. More specifically, the first pinion portion 5210 can engage and connect with the first rack portion 3140 of the first wing plate 3100 of the first wing unit 3000. The first pinion portion 5210 may include a circular plate and a plurality of gear teeth disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the circular plate.

[0096] The second pinion portion 5220 may be configured to be spaced apart from the first pinion portion 5210. The second pinion portion 5220 may be connected to the second wing plate 3200. More specifically, the second pinion portion 5220 may engage and connect with the second rack portion 3240 of the second wing plate 3200 of the first wing unit 3000. The second pinion portion 5220 may include a circular plate and a plurality of gear teeth disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the circular plate.

[0097] The third pinion portion 5230 may be disposed between the first pinion portion 5210 and the second pinion portion 5220 to connect the first pinion portion 5210 and the second pinion portion 5220. The third pinion portion 5230 may include a circular plate and a plurality of gear teeth disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the circular plate.

[0098] A protrusion 5240 may be provided on the third pinion portion 5230. The protrusion 5240 may be connected to the linkage unit 5300. Therefore, the third pinion portion 5230 may rotate together with the protrusion 5240, and the protrusion 5240 rotates in conjunction with the movement of the linkage unit 5300. When the third pinion portion 5230 rotates via the protrusion 5240, the first pinion portion 5210 and the second pinion portion 5220 may rotate in different directions. The protrusion 5240 may rotate about the third pinion portion 5230 as its center of rotation.

[0099] Figure 13 This is a three-dimensional view showing the linkage unit. Figure 14 This is a view showing the linkage unit that connects the knob unit and the gear unit.

[0100] Reference Figure 13 and Figure 14 The linkage unit 5300 can connect to the knob unit 5100 and the gear unit 5200. The linkage unit 5300 can be disposed outside the housing 1000. The linkage unit 5300 may include a fourth receiving portion 5310, a fifth receiving portion 5320, and a linkage plate 5330.

[0101] The fourth receiving portion 5310 may have a hollow cylindrical shape. The fourth receiving portion 5310 may movably receive the third support portion 5140 of the knob unit 5100. The fourth receiving portion 5310 may move in conjunction with the movement of the knob unit 5100.

[0102] The fifth receiving portion 5320 may have a hollow cylindrical shape. The fifth receiving portion 5320 may be spaced apart from the fourth receiving portion 5310. The fifth receiving portion 5320 may be connected to the protrusion 5240 of the gear unit 5200. The fifth receiving portion 5320 may move in conjunction with the movement of the connecting rod plate 5330 while simultaneously causing the protrusion 5240 of the gear unit 5200 to rotate.

[0103] A connecting plate 5330 may be disposed between the fourth receiving portion 5310 and the fifth receiving portion 5320 to connect the fourth receiving portion 5310 and the fifth receiving portion 5320. The connecting plate 5330 may move the fifth receiving portion 5320 in conjunction with the movement of the fourth receiving portion 5310.

[0104] Therefore, the first wing plate 3100 and the second wing plate 3200 of the first wing unit 3000 can move linearly in opposite directions, while the gear unit 5200 is operated by the linkage unit 5300, which moves in conjunction with the movement of the knob unit 5100. Thus, in a manually operated vent structure where the knob is manually operated instead of electrically operated, the direction of airflow through the housing 1000 can be guided. Therefore, since a separate power unit is not required for moving the first wing plate 3100 and the second wing plate 3200, manufacturing costs can be reduced, as can power losses and costs associated with using a separate power unit.

[0105] Figure 15 This is a perspective view showing the connecting unit. Figure 16 This is a view showing the connection unit connected to the knob unit and the second wing unit. Figure 17 This is a view showing the connection status of the housing, the first wing unit, the second wing unit, and the handle assembly.

[0106] Reference Figures 15 to 17 The connecting unit 5400 can connect to the knob unit 5100 and the second wing unit 4000. The connecting unit 5400 may include a first connector 5410 and a second connector 5420.

[0107] The first connector 5410 can be connected to the second wing unit 4000. The first connector 5410 may include a fourth pinion portion 5412 and a support portion 5414.

[0108] The fourth pinion portion 5412 may include a circular plate and a plurality of gear teeth disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the circular plate. The fourth pinion portion 5412 can be rotated into place via the second connector 5420.

[0109] The support portion 5414 may have a cylindrical shape protruding from one and another surface of the fourth pinion portion 5412. One end of the support portion 5414 may be fixed to the fourth pinion portion 5412, and the other end may be received in the first receiving portion 1500 of the housing 1000. In addition, the other end of the support portion 5414 may be connected via the first receiving portion 1500 of the housing 1000 to the 2-1 wing unit 4100 and the 2-2 wing unit 4200 respectively provided in the first outlet portion 1420 and the second outlet portion 1440 of the housing 1000.

[0110] The first connector 5410 can rotate the 2-1 wing unit 4100 and the second wing unit 4000, while the second connector 5420 rotates in conjunction with the movement of the knob unit 5100.

[0111] The second connector 5420 can rotatably support the knob unit 5100 and can engage and connect with the first connector 5410. The second connector 5420 may include a first contact portion 5422 and a second contact portion 5424.

[0112] The first contact portion 5422 may include a plate having a cuboid shape and a plurality of pins disposed at the ends of the plate. The plurality of pins of the first contact portion 5422 are rotatably disposed in the third receiving portion 5150 of the knob unit 5100. The first contact portion 5422 can move in the width direction in conjunction with the movement of the knob unit 5100. Here, the width direction may be a direction intersecting the direction of the housing 1000 from the inlet portion 1100 toward the outlet portion 1400.

[0113] The second contact portion 5424 can be connected to the first contact portion 5422. The second contact portion 5424 can engage and connect with the fourth pinion portion 5412 of the first connector 5410. The second contact portion 5424 can be a combination of a plate having a cuboid shape and a plurality of gear teeth formed on one surface of the plate. The second contact portion 5424 can move in conjunction with the movement of the first contact portion 5422.

[0114] The second connector 5420 of the connecting unit 5400 can rotate the first connector 5410 and move linearly in conjunction with the movement of the knob unit 5100.

[0115] Figure 18 This is a side view showing the housing, trim, and handle assembly connected to each other.

[0116] Reference Figure 18The housing 1000 and the decorative element 2000 can form a space S that accommodates a portion of the handle assembly 5000 when the housing 1000 and the decorative element 2000 are connected. Therefore, since space is ensured outside the housing 1000 for the knob unit 5100 to move, the phenomenon of covering the outlet portion 1400 of the housing 1000 is prevented, thereby preventing air loss. Furthermore, the space S formed by the housing 1000 and the decorative element 2000 means that the handle assembly 5000 is positioned so as not to obstruct the interior of the housing 1000, thereby preventing delays in the movement of air discharged from the housing 1000 or a reduction in the amount of discharged air, thus preventing air loss.

[0117] Furthermore, the knob body 5110 of the knob unit 5100 can be exposed through the trim piece 2000, while the first wing unit 3000 and the second wing unit 4000 can be exposed without the trim piece 2000. Therefore, in the concealed air vent structure, the knob bodies 5110 of the first wing unit 3000 and the second wing unit 4000 are only exposed to the user when operating without a separate power unit, thereby reducing manufacturing costs and minimizing the loss of aesthetic appeal to the vehicle's interior design.

[0118] Figure 19 This is a view showing the side cover disposed within the housing.

[0119] Reference Figure 19 The side cover 6000 can be disposed on the outside of the housing 1000 and on two sides of the housing 1000. The side cover 6000 may include a cover body 6100 and a sixth receiving portion 6200.

[0120] The cover body 6100 can form the exterior of the side cover 6000. The cover body 6100 can be a thin plate. The cover body 6100 can have an edge shape corresponding to the side shape of the housing 1000. The cover body 6100 can cover the first rack portion 3140 of the first wing plate 3100 of the first wing unit 3000, the second rack portion 3240 of the second wing plate 3200 of the first wing unit 3000, the gear unit 5200 of the handle assembly 5000, the fifth receiving portion 5320 of the linkage unit 5300, and a portion of the linkage plate 5330 of the linkage unit 5300.

[0121] Additionally, the area of ​​the cover body 6100 near the outlet portion 1400 of the housing 1000 may have an open shape. Therefore, air leaking from the interior of the housing 1000 through the first guide portion 1200 can be guided (see...). Figure 3 and Figure 4 Therefore, the loss of air flowing into the casing 1000 can be reduced.

[0122] A sixth receiving portion 6200 may be formed in the cover body 6100. The sixth receiving portion 6200 may movably receive a portion of the connecting rod plate 5330 of the connecting rod unit 5300 of the handle assembly 5000. In addition, the sixth receiving portion 6200 may have a shape with a length greater than or equal to the movement path of the connecting rod plate 5330.

[0123] The air guiding structure of a vehicle ventilation vent 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described below.

[0124] Figure 20A and Figure 20B This is a view showing the first and second wing plates positioned at the first location. Figure 21A and Figure 21B This is a view showing the first and second wing plates positioned at the second location. Figure 22A and Figure 22B This is a view showing the first and second wing plates positioned in the third location.

[0125] Reference Figures 20A to 22B The structure that guides air through the movement of the first wing unit 3000 will be explained.

[0126] refer to Figure 20A and Figure 20B In a state where none of the components of the vehicle vent 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention are in operation, the first wing plate 3100 and the second wing plate 3200 of the first wing unit 3000 are disposed at a first position P1 where the first branch 1320 or the second branch 1340 of the housing 1000 is not closed.

[0127] refer to Figure 21A and Figure 21B In this state, the user can press the knob body 5110 to move it toward the guide portion 2100 of the decorative piece 2000. In this case, the knob unit 5100 rotates with the first contact portion 5422 of the second connector 5420 of the connecting unit 5400 housed in the third receiving portion 5150 as the rotation center.

[0128] In the above process, when the knob body 5110 of the knob unit 5100 moves toward the 2-1 guide portion 2100 of the decorative part 2000, the connecting plate 5330 of the connecting rod unit 5300 and the fifth receiving portion 5320 connected to the connecting plate 5330 move together with the fourth receiving portion 5310 of the connecting rod unit 5300, which is connected to the third support portion 5140 of the knob unit 5100.

[0129] Therefore, the protrusion 5240 on the third pinion portion 5230 of the gear unit 5200, which is connected to the fifth receiving portion 5320 of the connecting rod unit 5300, rotates around the third pinion portion 5230 as its rotation center, and the third pinion portion 5230 also rotates into position as the protrusion 5240 rotates. When the third pinion portion 5230 rotates, the first pinion portion 5210 and the second pinion portion 5220, which mesh with the third pinion portion 5230, also rotate. In this case, as... Figure 21A As shown, the first pinion section 5210 rotates clockwise, and the second pinion section 5220 rotates counterclockwise.

[0130] When the first pinion 5210 rotates clockwise, the first rack portion 3140 of the first wing plate 3100 of the first wing unit 3000, which engages with the first pinion 5210, moves toward the first branch portion 1320 of the housing 1000. On the other hand, when the second pinion 5220 rotates counterclockwise, the second rack portion 3240 of the second wing plate 3200 of the first wing unit 3000, which engages with the second pinion 5220, moves in the opposite direction to the movement of the first rack portion 3140 of the first wing plate 3100.

[0131] Therefore, the first separation portion 3160 and the first stop portion 3120 of the first wing plate 3100, which are connected to the first rack portion 3140 of the first wing plate 3100, move toward the first branch portion 1320 of the housing 1000, thereby positioning the first stop portion 3120 at a position where the first stop portion 3120 closes the first branch portion 1320 of the housing 1000. In this way, the first wing plate 3100 and the second wing plate 3200 are positioned at a second position P2 where the first wing plate 3100 and the second wing plate 3200 only close the first branch portion 1320 of the housing 1000, thereby forming a structure in which air can pass through the first branch portion 1320 of the housing 1000 without movement.

[0132] Therefore, air flowing into the interior of housing 1000 through inlet 1100 moves along inlet 1100, second branch 1340 and second outlet 1440 and is discharged to the exterior of housing 1000. Furthermore, air moving along second outlet 1440 and discharged to the exterior of housing 1000 can move along a portion of guide 2200 and third guide 2300 of trim 2000 and be discharged from trim 2000 toward the ceiling surface of passenger compartment.

[0133] On the other hand, refer to Figure 22A and Figure 22B With the first wing plate 3100 and the second wing plate 3200 of the first wing unit 3000 positioned at the first position P1 (see...) Figure 20A and Figure 20B The knob body 5110 can be pressed by the user and moved toward the 2-2 guide portion 2200 of the decorative piece 2000. In this case, the knob unit 5100 rotates with the first contact portion 5422 of the second connector 5420 of the connecting unit 5400 housed in the third receiving portion 5150 as the rotation center.

[0134] In the above process, when the knob body 5110 of the knob unit 5100 moves toward the 2-2 guide portion 2200 of the decorative piece 2000, the fourth receiving portion 5310 of the linkage unit 5300 connected to the third support portion 5140 of the knob unit 5100, the connecting plate 5330 of the linkage unit 5300 and the fifth receiving portion 5320 connected to the connecting plate 5330 move together with the fourth receiving portion 5310.

[0135] Therefore, the protrusion 5240 on the third pinion portion 5230 of the gear unit 5200, which is connected to the fifth receiving portion 5320 of the connecting rod unit 5300, rotates around the third pinion portion 5230 as its rotation center, and the third pinion portion 5230 also rotates into position as the protrusion 5240 rotates. When the third pinion portion 5230 rotates, the first pinion portion 5210 and the second pinion portion 5220, which mesh with the third pinion portion 5230, also rotate. In this case, as... Figure 22A As shown, the first pinion 5210 rotates counterclockwise, and the second pinion 5220 rotates clockwise.

[0136] When the first pinion 5210 rotates counterclockwise, the first rack portion 3140 of the first wing plate 3100 of the first wing unit 3000, which engages with the first pinion 5210, moves away from the first branch portion 1320 of the housing 1000. On the other hand, when the second pinion 5220 rotates clockwise, the second rack portion 3240 of the second wing plate 3200 of the first wing unit 3000, which engages with the second pinion 5220, moves toward the second branch portion 1340 of the housing 1000 in a direction opposite to the direction in which the first rack portion 3140 of the first wing plate 3100 moves.

[0137] Therefore, the second separation portion 3260 and the second stop portion 3220 of the second wing plate 3200, which are connected to the second rack portion 3240 of the second wing plate 3200, move toward the second branch portion 1340 of the housing 1000, thereby positioning the second stop portion 3220 at a position where the second stop portion 3220 closes the second branch portion 1340 of the housing 1000. In this way, the first wing plate 3100 and the second wing plate 3200 are positioned at a third position P3 where the first wing plate 3100 and the second wing plate 3200 only close the second branch portion 1340 of the housing 1000, forming a structure in which air can pass through the second branch portion 1340 of the housing 1000 without movement.

[0138] Therefore, air flowing into the interior of the housing 1000 through the inlet 1100 moves along the inlet 1100, the first branch 1320, and the first outlet 1420 and is discharged to the exterior of the housing 1000. Furthermore, air moving along the first outlet 1420 and discharged to the exterior of the housing 1000 can move along a portion of the 2-1 guide 2100 and the third guide 2300 of the trim 2000 and be discharged from the trim 2000 toward the floor surface of the passenger compartment.

[0139] Reference Figures 23 to 25 This illustrates the structure that guides air through the movement of the second wing unit 4000.

[0140] Figure 24 and Figure 25 This is a view showing the rotating second wing unit.

[0141] refer to Figure 23 In a state where none of the components of the vehicle vent 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention are in operation, the 2-1 wing unit 4100 and the 2-2 wing unit 4200 of the second wing unit 4000 remain in a state of not rotating in any direction inside the first outlet portion 1420 and the second outlet portion 1440 of the housing 1000.

[0142] Reference Figure 24 ,exist Figure 23 In this state, when the knob body 5110 is pressed by the user and moved to the left (refer to...) Figure 24 The first support portion 5120, the second support portion 5130, and the third support portion 5140 of the knob unit 5100 move together with the knob body 5110. Here, since the third support portion 5140 is movably accommodated in the fourth accommodating portion 5310 of the linkage unit 5300, the third support portion 5140 moves inside the fourth accommodating portion 5310.

[0143] As described above, when the knob unit 5100 moves to the left, the first contact portion 5422 of the second connector 5420 of the connecting unit 5400 housed in the third receiving portion 5150 of the knob unit 5100 is pressed by the first support portion 5120 or the second support portion 5130 of the knob unit 5100 and moves in the direction of movement of the knob unit 5100. Here, since the first contact portion 5422 of the first connector 5410 is connected to the second contact portion 5424, the second contact portion 5424 of the first connector 5410 also moves to the left in conjunction with the movement of the first contact portion 5422 (see reference). Figure 24 ).

[0144] When the second contact portion 5424 of the first connector 5410 moves to the left, the fourth pinion portion 5412 of the first connector 5410 of the connecting unit 5400, which engages with the second contact portion 5424, and the support portion 5414 of the first connector 5410 connected to the fourth pinion portion 5412 rotate clockwise (see...). Figure 24 When the fourth pinion portion 5412 and the support portion 5414 of the first connector 5410 rotate clockwise, the 2-1 wing unit 4100 and the 2-2 wing unit 4200 of the second wing unit 4000 connected to the support portion 5414 rotate clockwise together with the support portion 5414. Therefore, the 2-1 wing unit 4100 and the 2-2 wing unit 4200 can guide air through the first outlet portion 1420 and the second outlet portion 1440 of the housing 1000 toward the left side of the housing 1000.

[0145] On the other hand, refer to Figure 25 ,exist Figure 23 In this state, when the knob body 5110 is pressed by the user and moves to the right (refer to...) Figure 25 The first support portion 5120, the second support portion 5130, and the third support portion 5140 of the knob unit 5100 move together with the knob body 5110. Here, since the third support portion 5140 is movably accommodated in the fourth accommodating portion 5310 of the linkage unit 5300, the third support portion 5140 moves inside the fourth accommodating portion 5310.

[0146] As described above, when the knob unit 5100 moves to the right, the first contact portion 5422 of the second connector 5420 of the connecting unit 5400 housed in the third receiving portion 5150 of the knob unit 5100 is pressed by the first support portion 5120 or the second support portion 5130 of the knob unit 5100 and moves in the direction of movement of the knob unit 5100. Here, since the first contact portion 5422 of the first connector 5410 is connected to the second contact portion 5424, the second contact portion 5424 of the first connector 5410 also moves to the right in conjunction with the movement of the first contact portion 5422 (see reference). Figure 25).

[0147] When the second contact portion 5424 of the first connector 5410 moves to the right, the fourth pinion portion 5412 of the first connector 5410 of the connecting unit 5400, which engages with the second contact portion 5424, and the support portion 5414 of the first connector 5410 connected to the fourth pinion portion 5412 rotate counterclockwise (see...). Figure 25 When the fourth pinion portion 5412 and the support portion 5414 of the first connector 5410 rotate counterclockwise, the 2-1 wing unit 4100 and the 2-2 wing unit 4200 of the second wing unit 4000 connected to the support portion 5414 rotate counterclockwise together with the support portion 5414. Therefore, the 2-1 wing unit 4100 and the 2-2 wing unit 4200 can guide air through the first outlet portion 1420 and the second outlet portion 1440 of the housing 1000 toward the right side of the housing 1000.

[0148] In this way, the vehicle vent 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention does not require a separate power unit for operating the first wing unit 3000 and the second wing unit 4000. Therefore, manufacturing costs can be reduced, and the power consumption of using the vehicle vent 1 can be reduced, thereby reducing the vehicle's power consumption.

[0149] According to one embodiment of this invention, since a separate power unit for operating the first and second wing units is not required, manufacturing costs can be reduced. Furthermore, since the vehicle's power consumption can be reduced by eliminating the need for a power unit, a decrease in vehicle efficiency can be prevented.

[0150] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to exemplary embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention can be modified and altered in various ways without departing from its spirit and scope. Furthermore, any differences relating to these modifications and alterations should be interpreted as including within the scope of the present invention.

[0151] Cross-references to related applications

[0152] This application claims priority and benefit to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2024-0193521, filed on December 23, 2024, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

Claims

1. A vehicle ventilation opening, characterized in that, The vehicle ventilation openings include: The housing includes multiple branches that branch the air flowing inward in an upward or downward direction; Decorative element, the decorative element being disposed on the front of the housing and connected to the housing; A first wing unit is disposed in the entrance of the housing and is configured to move linearly inside the housing while closing at least one of the plurality of branches in the housing; A second wing unit, disposed in the outlet portion of the housing, and configured to guide the direction of air movement while rotating inside the housing; and A handle assembly, which is connected to the first wing unit and the second wing unit, The handle assembly includes a knob unit that passes through the decorative element and is disposed inside and outside the decorative element to determine the direction of movement of air passing through the decorative element.

2. The vehicle ventilation opening according to claim 1, characterized in that, The knob unit includes a knob body that is pressed by an external force, and The knob body is exposed through the decorative element, while the first wing unit and the second wing unit are not exposed through the decorative element.

3. The vehicle ventilation opening according to claim 1, characterized in that, The handle assembly includes: A gear unit, disposed on the outside of the housing and connected to the first wing unit to linearly move the first wing unit; and A linkage unit that connects the knob unit and the gear unit.

4. The vehicle ventilation opening according to claim 3, characterized in that, The plurality of branches of the housing include a first branch and a second branch, and The first wing unit includes: A first wing plate, movable to close the first branch of the housing; and A second wing plate, spaced apart from the first wing plate and movable to close the second branch of the housing.

5. The vehicle ventilation opening according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first and second wing plates of the first wing unit are configured to move linearly in opposite directions, while the gear unit is operated by the linkage unit which moves in conjunction with the movement of the knob unit.

6. The vehicle ventilation opening according to claim 4, characterized in that, The gear unit of the handle assembly includes: The first pinion gear is connected to the first wing plate; A second pinion portion, spaced apart from the first pinion portion and connected to the second wing plate; and The third pinion is disposed between the first pinion and the second pinion, connects the first pinion and the second pinion, and is connected to the linkage unit.

7. The vehicle ventilation opening according to claim 3, characterized in that, The handle assembly includes a connecting unit that connects the knob unit and the second wing unit.

8. The vehicle ventilation opening according to claim 7, characterized in that, The connection unit of the handle assembly includes: A first connector, the first connector being connected to the second wing unit; and The second connector rotatably supports the knob unit and engages and connects with the first connector.

9. The vehicle ventilation opening according to claim 8, characterized in that, The second connector of the connecting unit causes the first connector to rotate, while simultaneously moving linearly in conjunction with the movement of the knob unit.

10. The vehicle ventilation opening according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing and the decorative element define a space that accommodates a portion of the handle assembly when the housing and the decorative element are connected.

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