A dual function automobile air outlet device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a dual -functional car air outlet device, include: air outlet casing, inside is equipped with air duct, and with air duct communication's manual air outlet passageway, and electric air outlet passageway, manual air outlet passageway, and electric air outlet passageway are provided with the air volume control mechanism of adjusting air outlet passageway opening degree, electric air outlet passageway still is provided with the first air deflector blade group of adjusting the air current output direction, and manual air outlet passageway is provided with the second air deflector blade group of adjusting the air current output direction, wherein, air volume control mechanism, first air deflector blade group are by actuator drive, and the second air deflector blade group includes the first blade that can swing left and right, and the second blade that can swing up and down, wherein, be provided with the knob on the second blade, and the knob is transmission connection with the first blade, and the first blade is swung left and right through the left and right movement knob, and the second blade is swung up and down through the up and down swing knob, the utility model relates to the technical field of automobile parts manufacturing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts manufacturing technology, and more specifically to a dual-function automotive air vent device. Background Technology

[0002] In existing automotive air vent systems, some devices integrate both electrically adjustable air vent direction and manually adjustable air vent direction functions.

[0003] In the electric mode, an actuator typically drives the air guide vane assembly to oscillate, thereby adjusting the airflow direction.

[0004] In manual mode, the airflow direction is adjusted by moving a dial to drive the air guide vane assembly to swing through a transmission component.

[0005] In actual products, when in electric mode, the movement of the air guide vane assembly will also drive the movement of manually operated components (such as toggle switches and transmission parts). These components operate for extended periods, thus requiring improved durability, which consequently increases costs.

[0006] In order to provide users with a better feel for operation and improve the experience, the manual function mode needs to be designed with some damping mechanisms, such as setting up a damping mechanism that works with the toggle switch to provide a feel when the toggle switch is moved.

[0007] In order to accommodate the electric function mode, the increased durability of the parts leads to a significant loss of tactile feedback, resulting in a poor user experience when operating the device manually.

[0008] In addition, some existing manual / automatic air outlet devices have a relatively complex structure with many parts, which not only increases production costs but also makes them prone to failure during long-term use, affecting the service life and reliability of the device. Utility Model Content

[0009] To address the shortcomings and defects of existing technologies, a dual-function automotive air vent device is provided, which integrates a manual function mode and an electric function mode, and the components configured in the two function modes do not interfere with each other during operation, thereby improving service life.

[0010] A dual-function automotive air vent device, comprising:

[0011] The air outlet housing has an internal air duct, as well as a manual air outlet channel and an electric air outlet channel connected to the air duct;

[0012] The manual air outlet channel and the electric air outlet channel are equipped with an air volume control mechanism to adjust the opening of the air outlet channel. The electric air outlet channel is also equipped with a first guide vane group to adjust the airflow output direction. The manual air outlet channel is equipped with a second guide vane group to adjust the airflow output direction. The air volume control mechanism and the first guide vane group are driven by an actuator.

[0013] The second guide vane assembly includes a first blade that can swing left and right, and a second blade that can swing up and down.

[0014] The second blade is equipped with a toggle switch, which is connected to the first blade in a transmission manner.

[0015] The knob is designed to move left and right, and swing up and down.

[0016] Move the left and right knob to make the first blade swing left and right, and move the up and down knob to make the second blade swing up and down.

[0017] With the above structure, the dual-function automotive air vent device of this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0018] This device has both an electric function mode and a manual function mode.

[0019] Electric function mode: The actuator adjusts the opening of the manual air outlet channel to the lowest level through the air volume control mechanism, so that the airflow cannot enter effectively. This allows the electric air outlet channel to have an opening for airflow to enter. At this time, the actuator controls the air guide vane group of the electric air outlet channel to swing to adjust the airflow output direction.

[0020] Manual function mode: The actuator adjusts the opening of the electric air outlet channel to the lowest level through the air volume control mechanism, so that the airflow cannot enter effectively. This allows the manual air outlet channel to be opened to allow airflow to enter. At this time, the first blade can be moved left and right by moving the dial left and right to adjust the left and right output direction of the airflow. Alternatively, the second blade can be moved up and down by moving the dial up and down to adjust the up and down output direction of the airflow.

[0021] This device integrates manual and electric function modes. The components (air guide vane assembly, toggle switch, transmission components, etc.) configured in the two function modes do not affect each other during operation. The modes can be switched at any time without any response delay.

[0022] In manual mode, the electric components do not move with the manual function, and in electric mode, the manual components do not move with the electric function, so there is no need to worry about the durability of the electric components.

[0023] In addition, this device features simple control logic, fewer parts, and lower overall material costs.

[0024] As an improvement of this utility model, the shaft of the second blade is connected to a potentiometer, the potentiometer is electrically connected to a controller, and the controller is electrically connected to an actuator.

[0025] As an improvement of this utility model, the manual air outlet channel extends along the center line A, and there are two electric air outlet channels, which are symmetrically arranged on the upper and lower sides of the manual air outlet channel along the center line A.

[0026] The airflow from the two electrically operated air outlets is designed to intersect.

[0027] As an improvement of this utility model, the air volume control mechanism includes two first air dampers that are configured to cooperate with the air inlet end of the manual air outlet channel, and a second air damper that is hinged to the first air dampers and configured to cooperate with the air inlet end of the electric air outlet channel.

[0028] Among them, the two first dampers rotate relative to each other to adjust the distance between them, thereby controlling the opening of the air inlet end of the manual air outlet channel;

[0029] The two second dampers rotate independently to adjust the distance between the walls of the corresponding electric air outlet channels, thereby controlling the opening of the air inlet end of the electric air outlet channels.

[0030] As an improvement of this utility model, the tail end of the dial is hinged with a dial fork, the dial fork is provided with a transmission groove that runs vertically through it, and the first blade is provided with a transmission pin that passes through the transmission groove.

[0031] As an improvement of this utility model, the second blade is provided with a cavity that communicates with the manual air outlet channel.

[0032] As an improvement of this utility model, the dial is inserted into the cavity, and the second blade and the dial are provided with a guide structure to guide the left and right movement of the dial.

[0033] As an improvement of this utility model, a damping mechanism is provided between the toggle switch and the second blade. Attached Figure Description

[0034] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0035] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of this utility model along the AA direction.

[0036] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the concealed air outlet housing of this utility model.

[0037] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the component structure for controlling the airflow output direction in the manual function mode of this utility model.

[0038] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the electrical control connection for implementing the manual function mode of this utility model.

[0039] The figure shows: 1. Air outlet housing; 1.1. Air duct; 2. Manual air outlet channel; 3. Electric air outlet channel; 3.1. First guide vane assembly; 4. Second guide vane assembly; 4.1. First vane; 4.11. Transmission pin; 4.2. Second vane; 4.21. Cavity; 5. Toggle switch; 5.1. Toggle fork; 5.11. Transmission groove; 6. Potentiometer; 7. First damper; 8. Second damper. Detailed Implementation

[0040] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0041] Please see Figure 1-4 As shown, this utility model discloses a dual-function automotive air vent device, comprising:

[0042] The air outlet housing 1 has an internal air duct 1.1, a manual air outlet channel 2 and an electric air outlet channel 3 connected to the air duct 1.1;

[0043] The manual air outlet duct 2 and the electric air outlet duct 3 are equipped with air volume control mechanisms to adjust the opening of the air outlet duct. The electric air outlet duct 3 is also equipped with a first guide vane group 3.1 to adjust the airflow output direction. The manual air outlet duct 2 is equipped with a second guide vane group 4 to adjust the airflow output direction. The air volume control mechanism and the first guide vane group 3.1 are driven by an actuator.

[0044] The second guide vane assembly 4 includes a first blade 4.1 that can swing left and right, and a second blade 4.2 that can swing up and down.

[0045] The second blade 4.2 is equipped with a toggle switch 5, which is connected to the first blade 4.1 in a transmission manner.

[0046] The dial 5 can be moved left and right, and can also be tilted up and down.

[0047] By moving the dial 5 left and right, the first blade 4.1 can be driven to swing left and right, thereby adjusting the left and right output direction of the airflow;

[0048] By swinging the knob 5 up and down, the second blade 4.2 can be driven to swing up and down, thereby adjusting the up and down output direction of the airflow.

[0049] Please see Figure 5As shown, the shaft of the second blade 4.2 is connected to a potentiometer 6, the potentiometer 6 is electrically connected to a controller, and the controller is electrically connected to the actuator.

[0050] When the manual control knob 5 swings up and down, causing the second blade 4.2 to swing up and down, the potentiometer 6 can detect the up and down swing of the second blade 4.2 and send a signal back to the controller. The controller controls the actuator's action based on this signal, manipulating the air volume control mechanism to adjust the opening of the electric air outlet channel 3 to the lowest level (closed), and opening the manual air outlet channel 2 to allow airflow. In addition, the actuator stops driving the guide vane assembly in the electric air outlet channel 3. At this time, the device enters the manual function mode. The user controls the left and right air outlet angle by moving the knob 5 left and right, and controls the up and down air outlet angle by moving the knob 5 up and down.

[0051] Please see Figure 2 As shown, the manual air outlet duct 2 extends along the center line A, and there are two electric air outlet ducts 3, which are symmetrically arranged on the upper and lower sides of the manual air outlet duct 2 along the center line A.

[0052] The airflow from the two electric air outlet channels 3 is set to intersect.

[0053] The above describes one embodiment of a three-channel air outlet according to this application. The upper motorized air outlet channel 3 can be configured to output airflow downwards, and the lower motorized air outlet channel 3 can be configured to output airflow upwards.

[0054] The airflows from the two electrically powered air outlet channels 3 intersect. If the flow rates of the two airflows are the same, they will be output horizontally forward after converging.

[0055] When the opening of one of the electric air outlet channels 3 is changed to adjust the flow rate, if the flow rate of one of the airflows is large, the airflows will tend to output in the direction of the airflow with the larger flow rate after they converge. After the above improvement, in the electric function mode, the vertical angle of the wind direction can also be adjusted by adjusting the flow rate of a single airflow.

[0056] This application is not limited to a three-channel air outlet; it may also be a two-channel or four-channel outlet, etc.

[0057] Please see Figure 2 As shown, the air volume control mechanism includes two first dampers 7 that are configured to cooperate with the air inlet end of the manual air outlet channel 2, and a second damper 8 that is hinged to the first dampers 7 and configured to cooperate with the air inlet end of the electric air outlet channel 3.

[0058] The two first dampers 7 rotate relative to each other to adjust the distance between them, thereby controlling the opening of the air inlet of the manual air outlet channel 2; the two second dampers 8 rotate independently to adjust the distance between the walls of the corresponding electric air outlet channel 3, thereby controlling the opening of the air inlet of the electric air outlet channel 3.

[0059] By controlling the rotation of the corresponding damper through the actuator, the opening of the corresponding air outlet duct can be flexibly adjusted to adapt to different air outlet requirements.

[0060] Please see Figure 3-4 As shown, a fork 5.1 is hinged to the tail end of the knob 5. The fork 5.1 is provided with a transmission groove 5.11 that runs vertically through the knob. A transmission pin 4.11 is provided on the first blade 4.1 and passes through the transmission groove 5.11. When the knob 5 is moved left or right, the left and right swing of the first blade 4.1 is controlled by the cooperation of the fork 5.1 and the transmission pin 4.11.

[0061] When the knob 5 is moved up or down, since the fork 5.1 and the knob 5 are hinged, it will not affect the first blade 4.1.

[0062] The second blade 4.2 is provided with a cavity 4.21 that communicates with the manual air outlet channel 2. The cavity 4.21 of the second blade 4.2 allows airflow to pass through, and the surface of the cavity 4.21 and the second blade 4.2 guides the gas. When it swings up and down, the airflow output from the manual air outlet channel 2 can be adjusted in the vertical direction.

[0063] The toggle switch 5 is inserted into the cavity 4.21, and the second blade 4.2 and the toggle switch 5 are provided with a guide structure to guide the left and right movement of the toggle switch 5. After the above improvement, the toggle switch 5 is integrated into the cavity 4.21, making the structure simpler and more compact;

[0064] The guide structure can employ a combination of a groove and a slider, making the operation of the dial 5 smoother and more accurate.

[0065] A damping mechanism is provided between the toggle switch 5 and the second blade 4.2. The damping mechanism can be an elastic contact part provided on the toggle switch 5, which makes elastic contact with the surface of the second blade 4.2, and provides a tactile feel when the toggle switch 5 moves left and right.

[0066] In actual use, when the manual control knob 5 swings up and down, causing the second blade 4.2 to swing up and down, the potentiometer 6 can detect the swinging of the second blade 4.2 and send the signal back to the controller. The controller controls the actuator's action based on the signal, and manipulates the air volume control mechanism to adjust the opening of the electric air outlet channel 3 to the lowest level (closed). The electric air outlet channel 3 stops outputting airflow, and the manual air outlet channel 2 is opened to allow airflow to enter. In addition, the actuator stops driving the guide vane assembly in the electric air outlet channel 3. At this time, the device enters the manual function mode.

[0067] When the user controls the airflow effect through the control panel on the car, the control signal of the user's electric operation is fed back to the controller. The controller controls the actuator to operate the airflow control mechanism to adjust the opening of the manual air outlet channel 2 to the lowest level (closed). The manual air outlet channel 2 stops outputting airflow, and the electric air outlet channel 3 is opened to allow airflow to enter. In addition, the actuator starts to drive the air guide vane assembly in the electric air outlet channel 3. At this time, the device enters the electric function mode.

[0068] In summary, this device integrates both manual and electric modes. The components configured in the two modes (air guide vane assembly, dial 5, transmission components, etc.) do not affect each other during operation, and the modes can be switched at any time without any response delay.

[0069] In manual mode, the electric components do not move with the manual function, and in electric mode, the manual components do not move with the electric function, so there is no need to worry about the durability of the electric components.

[0070] In addition, this device has the characteristics of simple control logic, fewer parts, and lower overall material cost, and has broad market application prospects.

[0071] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of this utility model's concept are within its protection scope. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principle of this utility model should also be considered within its protection scope.

Claims

1. A dual function automobile air outlet device, characterized in that, include: The air outlet housing (1) has an internal air duct (1.1), a manual air outlet channel (2) connected to the air duct (1.1), and an electric air outlet channel (3). The manual air outlet channel (2) and the electric air outlet channel (3) are equipped with air volume control mechanisms to adjust the opening of the air outlet channel. The electric air outlet channel (3) is also equipped with a first guide vane group (3.1) to adjust the airflow output direction. The manual air outlet channel (2) is equipped with a second guide vane group (4) to adjust the airflow output direction. The air volume control mechanism and the first guide vane group (3.1) are driven by an actuator. The second guide vane assembly (4) includes a first blade (4.1) that can swing left and right, and a second blade (4.2) that can swing up and down. The second blade (4.2) is equipped with a knob (5), which is connected to the first blade (4.1) in a transmission manner. The toggle switch (5) is designed to move left and right and swing up and down. The first blade (4.1) is moved left and right by moving the dial (5) left and right, and the second blade (4.2) is moved up and down by moving the dial (5) up and down.

2. The dual function automobile air outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second blade (4.2) has a potentiometer (6) connected to its shaft. The potentiometer (6) is electrically connected to a controller, which is electrically connected to the actuator.

3. The dual function automobile air outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The manual air outlet channel (2) is arranged to extend along the center line A. There are two electric air outlet channels (3), which are symmetrically arranged on the upper and lower sides of the manual air outlet channel (2) along the center line A. The airflow output from the two electric air outlet channels (3) is set to intersect.

4. The dual function automobile air outlet device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The air volume control mechanism includes two first air dampers (7) that are set at the air inlet end of the manual air outlet channel (2), and a second air damper (8) that is hinged to the first air dampers (7) and set at the air inlet end of the electric air outlet channel (3). Among them, the two first dampers (7) rotate relative to each other to adjust the distance between them, thereby controlling the opening of the air inlet of the manual air outlet channel (2); The two second air dampers (8) rotate independently to adjust the distance between the walls of the corresponding electric air outlet channel (3), thereby controlling the opening of the air inlet end of the electric air outlet channel (3).

5. The dual function automobile air outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tail end of the dial (5) is hinged with a fork (5.1), the fork (5.1) is provided with a transmission groove (5.11) that runs through the top and bottom, and the first blade (4.1) is provided with a transmission pin (4.11) that passes through the transmission groove (5.11).

6. The dual function automobile air outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second blade (4.2) is provided with a cavity (4.21) that communicates with the manual air outlet channel (2).

7. A dual-function automotive air vent device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The dial (5) is inserted into the cavity (4.21), and the second blade (4.2) and the dial (5) are provided with a guide structure to guide the left and right movement of the dial (5).

8. The dual function automobile air outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A damping mechanism is provided between the dial (5) and the second blade (4.2).

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