Knob structure and vehicle

Abstract

The application provides a knob structure and a vehicle. The knob structure comprises a blade assembly, a knob assembly and a soft member. The blade assembly has an appearance surface. The knob assembly is slidingly connected to the blade assembly. The hardness of the soft member is less than that of the blade assembly. The soft member is mounted on the knob assembly and adheres to the appearance surface to separate the appearance surface of the knob assembly and the blade assembly. The knob structure provided by the application can avoid or weaken the scratching problem of the appearance surface of the blade assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of vehicle toggle technology, specifically relating to a toggle structure and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the blade trim strips installed on the air vents of vehicles are usually painted. However, due to the poor hardness of the paint film, the surface of the blade trim strip is easily scratched when the toggle switch slides laterally, causing user complaints. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a toggle structure and vehicle that can avoid or reduce scratches on the appearance surface of the blade assembly.

[0004] In a first aspect, this application discloses a toggle structure, the toggle structure comprising:

[0005] A blade assembly having an external surface;

[0006] A toggle assembly, slidably connected to the blade assembly; and

[0007] A soft component, the hardness of which is less than that of the blade assembly, is mounted on the toggle assembly and conforms to the outer surface to separate the outer surfaces of the toggle assembly and the blade assembly.

[0008] As an optional implementation, the toggle assembly has an inner surface with a spacer surface opposite to the outer surface. The toggle assembly has a first space that extends through the inner surface. The flexible component is at least partially disposed within the first space and at least partially protrudes from the inner surface.

[0009] As an optional implementation, the toggle assembly further includes a second space that communicates with the first space. The flexible component includes a first sub-part and a second sub-part that protrudes from one side of the first sub-part. The second sub-part is disposed within the second space, a portion of the first sub-part is disposed within the first space, and another portion of the first sub-part protrudes from the inner surface.

[0010] As an optional implementation, the number of the flexible components is multiple, and the multiple flexible components are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the blade assembly.

[0011] As an optional implementation, the toggle assembly has a first end and a second end that are opposite to each other, the relative direction of the first end and the second end being the length direction of the blade assembly, and the number of the flexible parts is two, one of which is disposed at the first end and the other at the second end.

[0012] As an optional implementation, the flexible component elastically abuts against the outer surface.

[0013] As an optional implementation, the flexible component is at least one of silicone or rubber.

[0014] As an optional implementation, the blade assembly includes a blade body and a blade trim, the blade body being detachably connected to the blade trim, the blade trim having the aforementioned outer surface, and the blade body being connected to the toggle assembly.

[0015] As an optional implementation, the toggle assembly includes a toggle member and a base, the toggle member being detachably connected to the base, and both the toggle member and the base being fitted to the blade assembly, wherein the toggle member is connected to the flexible component.

[0016] Secondly, this application also provides a vehicle, the vehicle including a vehicle body and a toggle structure, the vehicle body having an air outlet, and the toggle structure being disposed at the air outlet.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are as follows:

[0018] The toggle structure provided in this application includes a soft component that separates the toggle assembly from the outer surface of the blade assembly, thereby preventing hard contact between the toggle assembly and the outer surface of the blade assembly. At the same time, since the hardness of the soft component attached to the outer surface is less than that of the blade assembly, the contact between the soft component and the outer surface of the blade assembly is soft. When the toggle assembly slides along the blade assembly, the outer surface will not be scratched by the soft component or the scratch problem will be mitigated. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the vehicle provided in this application.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the toggle structure provided in this application.

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The diagram shows the toggle structure from another perspective.

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 2 An exploded view of the toggle structure shown.

[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 2 The cross-sectional view of the toggle structure shown.

[0025] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of the toggle element in the toggle structure shown.

[0026] Figure 7 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the toggle assembly in the toggle structure shown.

[0027] Figure 8 for Figure 7 An exploded view of the toggle assembly shown.

[0028] Figure 9 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the blade assembly in the toggle structure shown.

[0029] Figure 10 for Figure 9 An exploded view of the blade assembly shown.

[0030] Explanation of key figure labels:

[0031] Vehicle-1; Toggle structure-10; Blade assembly-110; Blade trim-111; Blade body-112; Body part-1121; First mating part-1122; Second mating part-1123; Toggle assembly-120; Toggle piece-121; Toggle part-1211; Connecting part-1212; Base-122; Soft part-130; First sub-part-131; Second sub-part-132; Toggle fork-140; Vehicle body-20; Exterior surface-M1; Inner surface-M2; First end-D1; Second end-D2; First space-X1; Second space-X2; Third space-X3; Fourth space-X4. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0033] In this application, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "middle," "vertical," "horizontal," "lateral," and "longitudinal" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for the purpose of better describing this application and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated device, element, or component to having a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0034] Furthermore, in addition to indicating location or positional relationship, some of the aforementioned terms may also have other meanings. For example, the term "above" may also be used in some cases to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0035] Furthermore, the terms "installation," "setup," "equipped with," "connection," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; 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, or an internal connection between two devices, components, or parts. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0036] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are primarily used to distinguish different devices, components, or parts (which may be the same or different in specific type and construction), and are not intended to indicate or imply the relative importance or quantity of the indicated devices, components, or parts. Unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0037] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 This application provides a vehicle 1, which may be, but is not limited to, a sedan, a bus (such as a city bus, a long-distance bus, or a tourist bus), a truck (such as a pickup truck, a refrigerated truck, or a heavy truck), a tractor, a special vehicle (such as a fire truck, an ambulance, a water truck, or an emergency rescue vehicle), an off-road vehicle, a dump truck, etc.

[0038] The vehicle 1 includes a vehicle body 20 and a toggle mechanism 10. The vehicle body 20 has air vents, which are channels for air conditioning or natural air from outside to enter the passenger space. The air vents may be, but are not limited to, a central air vent on the dashboard, air vents on both sides of the dashboard, a defrosting air vent below the windshield, air vents behind the front seats, a central air vent in the rear, or an air vent on the roof. The toggle mechanism 10 is located at the air vents and is used to adjust the airflow direction or volume.

[0039] The toggle structure 10 described above is described below with reference to the attached diagram.

[0040] Please refer to Figures 2 to 5 This application also provides a toggle structure 10, which includes: a blade assembly 110, a toggle assembly 120, and a flexible component 130. The blade assembly 110 has an external surface M1 that is visible to the user. The toggle assembly 120 is slidably connected to the blade assembly 110 and can slide along the length direction of the blade assembly 110. The hardness of the flexible component 130 is less than that of the blade assembly 110. The flexible component 130 is mounted on the toggle assembly 120 and conforms to the external surface M1 to separate the toggle assembly 120 from the external surface M1 of the blade assembly 110. When the toggle assembly 120 slides along the length direction of the blade assembly 110, the flexible component 130 moves with the toggle assembly 120 and slides on the external surface M1. Because the flexible component 130 is softer, it is less likely to scratch the external surface M1 of the blade assembly 110 when sliding.

[0041] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The toggle structure 10 may further include a toggle fork 140, which is connected to the base 122 of the toggle assembly 120. The toggle fork 140 is used to connect a preset blade, which may be arranged at 90° with the blade assembly 110.

[0042] Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The toggle assembly 120 has an inner surface M2, which is spaced from the outer surface M1. The toggle assembly 120 has a first space X1 that extends through the inner surface M2. The flexible component 130 is at least partially disposed within the first space X1, thus preventing it from easily detaching from the toggle assembly 120 during sliding on the outer surface M1. Simultaneously, the flexible component 130 at least partially protrudes from the inner surface M2, thereby separating the inner surface M2 from the outer surface M1 and preventing scratches on the outer surface M1.

[0043] Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6The toggle assembly 120 also includes a second space X2, which communicates with the first space X1. The flexible component 130 includes a first sub-part 131 and a second sub-part 132 protruding from one side of the first sub-part 131. The second sub-part 132 is disposed within the second space X2. A portion of the first sub-part 131 is disposed within the first space X1, and another portion of the first sub-part 131 protrudes from the inner surface M2 to fit against the outer surface M1. It is understood that by placing the first sub-part 131 in the first space X1 and the second sub-part 132 in the second space X2, the flexible component 130 is less likely to detach from the toggle assembly 120. Simultaneously, the first sub-part 131 protruding from the inner surface M2 separates the inner surface M2 from the outer surface M1, preventing the outer surface M1 from being scratched by the inner surface M2. It should be noted that the first sub-part 131 and the second sub-part 132 can be made of the same material or different materials; this is not limited here.

[0044] Please refer to Figure 5 The number of flexible components 130 is multiple, and these multiple flexible components 130 are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the blade assembly 110. The number of flexible components 130 can be, but is not limited to, 2, 3, 4, 5, etc. It is understood that if there is only one flexible component 130, and it is located at one end of the toggle assembly 120, then the distance between the inner surface M2 and the outer surface M1 of the toggle assembly 120 where the flexible component 130 is located is relatively large, while the distance between the inner surface M2 and the outer surface M1 of the toggle assembly 120 where the flexible component 130 is not located is relatively small, or even in contact with the outer surface M1. This will be detrimental to solving the scratch problem and may cause the toggle assembly 120 to slide poorly. In this embodiment, the number of flexible components 130 is multiple, and the multiple flexible components 130 can support the toggle assembly 120 at multiple positions, so that the distance between the inner surface M2 and the outer surface M1 of the toggle assembly 120 is the same or approximately the same everywhere. This is beneficial to solving the scratch problem and making the toggle assembly 120 slide smoothly.

[0045] Please refer to Figure 5 The toggle assembly 120 has a first end D1 and a second end D2 that are opposite to each other. The relative direction of the first end D1 and the second end D2 is the length direction of the blade assembly 110. There are two flexible parts 130, one of which is disposed at the first end D1 and the other at the second end D2. With this arrangement, the two flexible parts 130 can support the toggle assembly 120 more evenly and prevent the toggle assembly 120 from contacting the outer surface M1.

[0046] The flexible component 130 elastically abuts against the outer surface M1. That is, the flexible component 130 has a certain compression margin, so that the flexible component 130 is tightly abutting against the outer surface M1. This arrangement allows the flexible component 130 to play a supporting role between the toggle assembly 120 and the blade assembly 110, and it can also automatically compensate for the wear after the flexible component 130 wears, so that there is always a gap between the toggle assembly 120 and the outer surface M1.

[0047] The flexible component 130 is at least one of silicone and rubber. That is, the flexible component 130 can be made of silicone (such as silicone with a Shore A hardness of 60°), rubber, or a combination of silicone and rubber. Of course, in other embodiments, the flexible component 130 can also be made of other materials.

[0048] Please refer to Figure 4 The blade assembly 110 includes a blade body 112 and a blade trim 111, with the blade body 112 detachably connected to the blade trim 111. The blade trim 111 has the aforementioned outer surface M1, and the blade body 112 is connected to the toggle assembly 120. The detachable connection between the blade body 112 and the blade trim 111 facilitates separate surface treatment of the blade trim 111. The detachable connection method can be, but is not limited to, snap-fit, plug-in, or threaded connection.

[0049] Please refer to Figure 4 The toggle assembly 120 includes a toggle element 121 and a base 122. The toggle element 121 is detachably connected to the base 122. Both the toggle element 121 and the base 122 are connected to the blade assembly 110. The toggle element 121 is connected to the flexible component 130. When the user toggles the toggle element 121, the toggle element 121 causes the base 122 and the flexible component 130 to slide relative to the blade assembly 110. The detachable connection between the toggle element 121 and the base 122 facilitates the assembly of the toggle assembly 120 and the blade assembly 110. The detachable connection method can be, but is not limited to, snap-fit, plug-in, threaded connection, etc.

[0050] Please refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8The toggle component 121 includes a toggle part 1211 and a connecting part 1212 connected together. The toggle part 1211 is connected to the flexible component 130. The base 122 is detachably connected to the end of the connecting part 1212 away from the toggle part 1211, and the base 122 is disposed opposite to the toggle part 1211. The blade assembly 110 is disposed between the toggle part 1211 and the base 122. The user can apply force to the toggle part 1211 to make the toggle component 120 slide relative to the blade assembly 110. That is, the connecting part 1212 is located on the side of the blade assembly 110, the toggle part 1211 is located on the top of the blade assembly 110, the base 122 is located on the bottom of the blade assembly 110, and the toggle component 120 is semi-enclosed around the outer periphery of the blade assembly 110.

[0051] Please refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10 The blade body 112 includes a body portion 1121, a first mating portion 1122, and a second mating portion 1123, with the first mating portion 1122 and the second mating portion 1123 respectively protruding from opposite ends of the body portion 1121. The actuating portion 1211 of the toggle member 121 is provided with a third space X3 (see...). Figure 6 and Figure 7 The first mating part 1122 is inserted into the third space X3. The base 122 is provided with a fourth space X4 (see...). Figure 7 and Figure 8 The second mating part 1123 is inserted into the fourth space X4. This arrangement prevents the blade assembly 110 from disengaging from the toggle assembly 120.

[0052] In summary, the toggle structure 10 provided in this application includes a soft component 130, which separates the toggle assembly 120 from the outer surface M1 of the blade assembly 110, thereby preventing hard contact between the toggle assembly 120 and the outer surface M1 of the blade assembly 110. At the same time, since the hardness of the soft component 130 attached to the outer surface M1 is less than that of the blade assembly 110, the soft component 130 and the outer surface M1 of the blade assembly 110 are in soft contact. When the toggle assembly 120 slides along the blade assembly 110, the outer surface M1 will not be scratched by the soft component 130.

[0053] The technical means disclosed in this application are not limited to those disclosed in the above embodiments, but also include technical solutions composed of any combination of the above technical features. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several improvements and modifications without departing from the principles of this application, and these improvements and modifications are also considered to be within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A toggle structure, characterized in that, The toggle structure includes: A blade assembly (110) having an outer surface (M1). A toggle assembly (120), which is slidably connected to the blade assembly (110); and A soft component (130) having a hardness less than that of the blade assembly (110) is mounted on the toggle assembly (120) and fits against the outer surface (M1) to separate the toggle assembly (120) from the outer surface (M1) of the blade assembly (110).

2. The toggle structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The toggle assembly (120) has an inner surface (M2) that is spaced from the outer surface (M1). The toggle assembly (120) has a first space (X1) that extends through the inner surface (M2). The soft member (130) is at least partially disposed within the first space (X1) and at least partially protrudes from the inner surface (M2).

3. The toggle structure as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The toggle assembly (120) is further provided with a second space (X2), which is connected to the first space (X1). The soft part (130) includes a first sub-part (131) and a second sub-part (132) protruding from one side of the first sub-part (131). The second sub-part (132) is disposed in the second space (X2), a part of the first sub-part (131) is disposed in the first space (X1), and another part of the first sub-part (131) protrudes from the inner surface (M2).

4. The toggle structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The number of the soft components (130) is multiple, and the multiple soft components (130) are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the blade assembly (110).

5. The toggle structure as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The toggle assembly (120) has a first end (D1) and a second end (D2) that are opposite to each other. The relative direction of the first end (D1) and the second end (D2) is the length direction of the blade assembly (110). There are two soft parts (130), one of which is disposed at the first end (D1) and the other is disposed at the second end (D2).

6. The toggle structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The soft component (130) elastically abuts against the outer surface (M1).

7. The toggle structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The soft component (130) is at least one of silicone or rubber.

8. The toggle structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The blade assembly (110) includes a blade body (112) and a blade trim (111), the blade body (112) being detachably connected to the blade trim (111), the blade trim (111) having the outer surface (M1), and the blade body (112) being connected to the toggle assembly (120).

9. The toggle structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The toggle assembly (120) includes a toggle element (121) and a base (122). The toggle element (121) is detachably connected to the base (122). Both the toggle element (121) and the base (122) are connected to the blade assembly (110). The toggle element (121) is connected to the soft part (130).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle includes a vehicle body (20) and a toggle structure (10) as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, the vehicle body (20) having an air outlet, and the toggle structure (10) being disposed at the air outlet.

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