All-terrain vehicle

Abstract

This application discloses an all-terrain vehicle, comprising: a frame, body panels, an instrument panel, and an air conditioning system; the body panels form a driver's cabin, and the instrument panel and air conditioning system are at least partially located within the driver's cabin; the air conditioning system includes a temperature regulating unit, an air conditioning control unit, and a light detection unit, the air conditioning control unit controlling the temperature regulating unit to perform temperature control; the light detection unit is connected to the air conditioning control unit, and the light detection unit can generate a light intensity signal characterizing light intensity and transmit the light intensity signal to the air conditioning control unit, the air conditioning control unit adjusting the operating parameters of the temperature regulating unit according to the light intensity signal; the instrument panel includes a mounting section, the mounting section being located in the middle of the instrument panel and at the highest point of the instrument panel, and the light detection unit is mounted on the mounting section. This configuration improves the accuracy and flexibility of temperature regulation within the driver's cabin.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle engineering, and more particularly to an all-terrain vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) is a vehicle designed for driving on unpaved roads and is suitable for various complex terrain conditions. The ATV's frame and body panels together form the cab. The ATV includes an air conditioning system that regulates the temperature inside the passenger compartment. This system comprises an air conditioning control unit and a temperature regulation unit. Because the operating environment of ATVs is much harsher than that of passenger cars, their air conditioning systems are relatively simple, only capable of adjusting the set temperature for both heating and cooling. This results in poor flexibility and accuracy in regulating the temperature inside the cab, severely impacting the driving and passenger experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this application is to provide an all-terrain vehicle with better flexibility and accuracy in temperature regulation in the driver's cab.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] This application provides an all-terrain vehicle, which includes a frame, a running system, a body panel, an instrument panel, and an air conditioning system. The running system is at least partially located under the frame. The body panel covers the frame and forms a driver's cab. The instrument panel is located inside the driver's cab and is arranged at the front of the driver's cab. The air conditioning system is at least partially located inside the driver's cab and includes a temperature regulating unit and an air conditioning control unit. The air conditioning control unit is used to control the temperature regulating unit to perform temperature control. The air conditioning system also includes a light detection unit connected to the air conditioning control unit. The light detection unit can generate a light intensity signal characterizing light intensity and transmit the light intensity signal to the air conditioning control unit. The air conditioning control unit can adjust the operating parameters of the temperature regulating unit according to the light intensity signal. The instrument panel includes a mounting part, which is located in the middle of the instrument panel and at the highest point of the instrument panel. The light detection unit is mounted on the mounting part.

[0006] Furthermore, the installation unit includes a fixed platform, the upper surface of which is perpendicular to the height direction of the all-terrain vehicle, a light detection unit fixed to the fixed platform, and at least a portion of the light detection unit penetrates the upper surface of the fixed platform.

[0007] Furthermore, the dashboard includes a first panel and a second panel connected front to back, with a mounting part located at the connection between the first panel and the second panel, and the first panel tilting downwards and forwards from the mounting part towards the all-terrain vehicle, and the second panel tilting downwards and backwards from the mounting part towards the all-terrain vehicle.

[0008] Furthermore, the air conditioning system includes a temperature detection unit connected to the air conditioning control unit. The temperature detection unit can generate a temperature signal characterizing the current temperature inside the cockpit, and the air conditioning control unit can adjust the operating parameters of the temperature control unit according to the temperature signal.

[0009] Furthermore, the all-terrain vehicle also includes a vehicle controller, which is electrically connected to the air conditioning control unit. The vehicle controller can acquire temperature signals, determine the temperature difference between the current temperature and the preset temperature based on the temperature signals, and generate a corresponding first control signal. The air conditioning control unit can adjust the operating parameters of the temperature regulating unit in response to the first control signal.

[0010] Furthermore, the vehicle controller includes at least one of the following: a hybrid power system main controller, a vehicle controller, and an electronic control unit.

[0011] Furthermore, the dashboard includes a driver's panel and air vents. The driver's panel faces the occupants in the cockpit. The air conditioning system includes multiple temperature detection units. The first temperature detection unit is installed on the driver's panel and can generate a body temperature signal that represents the perceived temperature. The second temperature detection unit is installed on the air vents and can generate an air vent temperature signal that represents the air vent temperature. The air conditioning control unit can adjust the operating parameters of the temperature control unit based on the body temperature signal and the air vent temperature signal.

[0012] Furthermore, the temperature control unit includes a compressor and a fan adapted to blow the cooled air into the cockpit, with operating parameters including compressor operating power and operating time, and fan speed.

[0013] Furthermore, a display module is installed on the dashboard, which is electrically connected to the air conditioning control unit so that the display module can display the light intensity, preset temperature, and current temperature of the cockpit.

[0014] Furthermore, the mounting section is located in front of the display module, and when viewed from the front of the all-terrain vehicle, the mounting section and the display module at least partially overlap.

[0015] The aforementioned all-terrain vehicle, by adding a light detection unit, enables the air conditioning control unit to adjust the operating parameters of the temperature control unit according to the light intensity signal representing the light intensity generated by the light detection unit. The light detection unit is connected to the mounting part located at the highest point of the dashboard, which makes the temperature control in the driver's cabin more flexible and accurate. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an all-terrain vehicle as described in the embodiments of this application;

[0017] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the air conditioning system in the embodiments of this application;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a first-view schematic diagram of the instrument panel in the embodiment of this application;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a second-view schematic diagram of the instrument panel in the embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a third-view schematic diagram of the instrument panel in the embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in specific embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0022] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in this application specification and claims do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Similarly, "a" or "one," and similar terms do not indicate a quantity limitation, but rather indicate the presence of at least one. "A plurality" or "several" indicates at least two. Unless otherwise stated, terms such as "front and back," "left and right," "up and down," and similar terms are for illustrative purposes only and are not limited to a single location or spatial orientation. Terms such as "connected" or "linked" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but can include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect.

[0023] like Figure 1 As shown, this application provides an all-terrain vehicle 100, which includes a frame 11, a running gear 12, and a body cover 13. At least a portion of the running gear 12 is located below the frame 11, and the body cover 13 covers the frame 11 and forms a driver's cab 101. To clearly illustrate the technical solution of this application, the following are also defined: Figure 1 In the following description of the technical solution of this application, the front-back, left-right, and up-down directions of the all-terrain vehicle 100 are the directions when the all-terrain vehicle is on a level road. The length direction of the frame 11 is parallel to the front-back direction of the all-terrain vehicle 100, the width direction of the frame 11 is parallel to the left-right direction of the all-terrain vehicle 100, and the height direction of the frame 11 is parallel to the up-down direction of the all-terrain vehicle 100.

[0024] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the all-terrain vehicle 100 also includes an instrument panel 14 and an air conditioning system 15. The instrument panel 14 is located inside the driver's cab 101 and is arranged at the front of the driver's cab 101. At least a portion of the air conditioning system 15 is located inside the driver's cab 101. The air conditioning system 15 includes a temperature adjustment unit 151, an air conditioning control unit 152, and an operation unit 153. The air conditioning control unit 152 can control the temperature adjustment unit 151 to perform temperature control in response to the adjustment signal representing the preset temperature sent by the operation unit 153. The operation unit 153 can be a button, knob, touch panel, etc., and touch operation of the operation unit 153 can generate a corresponding adjustment signal.

[0025] In one implementation, the air conditioning system 15 also includes a light detection unit 154, which is connected to the air conditioning control unit 152. The light detection unit 154 generates a light intensity signal characterizing light intensity and transmits the light intensity signal to the air conditioning control unit 152. The air conditioning control unit 152 can adjust the operating parameters of the temperature control unit 151 according to the light intensity signal. For example, the light detection unit 154 can be a photoresistor, a photodiode, a digital light sensor, etc. Taking a photoresistor as an example, the resistance of the photoresistor changes according to the amount of light it collects; different resistances result in different output voltages for the photoresistor, and this output voltage is the light intensity signal characterizing the light intensity.

[0026] The instrument panel 14 includes a mounting part 141, on which a light detection unit 154 is mounted. The mounting part 141 is located in the middle of the instrument panel 14, that is, the distance from the geometric center of the mounting part 141 to the left side 142 of the instrument panel 14 is approximately equal to the distance from the geometric center of the mounting part 141 to the right side 143 of the instrument panel 14, and the mounting part 141 is located at the highest point of the instrument panel 14.

[0027] It should be noted that the dashboard 14 extends along the width of the frame 11, with the left side 142 being the outer edge of the leftmost part of the dashboard 14 and the right side 143 being the outer edge of the rightmost part of the dashboard 14. Understandably, the mounting portion 141 being located in the center of the dashboard 14 improves the accuracy of the light intensity detection by the light detection unit 154.

[0028] Since the mounting part 141 is located at the highest point of the instrument panel 14, other components around the light detection unit 154 cannot block sunlight from reaching the light detection unit 154, thereby improving the accuracy of the light detection unit 154 in detecting light intensity.

[0029] With the above settings, the light detection unit 154 can accurately detect the light intensity and generate a light intensity signal, and the air conditioning control unit 152 can automatically adjust the operating parameters of the temperature regulation unit 151 according to the light intensity signal, thereby improving the flexibility and accuracy of temperature regulation in the cockpit 101.

[0030] In an embodiment of this application, the temperature control unit 151 includes a compressor and a fan adapted to blow low-temperature air cooled by the compressor into the cockpit 101. The operating parameters include the operating power and operating time of the compressor, and the speed of the fan.

[0031] In one implementation, the mounting unit 141 includes a fixed platform 1411, the upper surface of which is perpendicular to the height direction of the all-terrain vehicle 100, and a light detection unit 154 is fixed to the fixed platform 1411, with at least a portion of the light detection unit 154 penetrating the upper surface of the fixed platform 1411.

[0032] like Figure 4 As shown, in one implementation, the dashboard 14 includes a first panel 144 and a second panel 145 connected front to back. The mounting part 141 is located at the connection between the first panel 144 and the second panel 145. The first panel 144 is inclined from the mounting part 141 toward the front and lower part of the all-terrain vehicle 100, and the second panel 145 is inclined from the mounting part 141 toward the rear and lower part of the all-terrain vehicle 100.

[0033] like Figure 5 As shown, as one implementation, a display module 146 is installed on the instrument panel 14. The display module 146 can display the light intensity, preset temperature and the current temperature of the cockpit 101.

[0034] Specifically, the mounting part 141 is located in front of the display module 146. When viewed from the front of the all-terrain vehicle 100, the mounting part 141 and the display module 146 overlap at least partially, thereby preventing the display module 146 from obstructing the light detection unit 154 from collecting sunlight.

[0035] Furthermore, the display module 146 is configured as a touch-sensitive display panel, the control unit of the air conditioning system 15 is integrated into the display module 146, the display module 146 is electrically connected to the air conditioning control unit 152, and the preset temperature can be adjusted by operating the display module 146.

[0036] Alternatively, the control unit can also be a physical button, such as a knob or button.

[0037] As one implementation, the air conditioning system 15 includes a temperature detection unit 155 (see...). Figure 2The temperature detection unit 155 is connected to the air conditioning control unit 152. The temperature detection unit 155 can generate a temperature signal that represents the current temperature inside the cockpit 101. The air conditioning control unit 152 can adjust the operating parameters of the temperature regulation unit 151 according to the temperature signal.

[0038] Furthermore, the all-terrain vehicle 100 also includes a vehicle controller 16 (see...) Figure 2 The vehicle controller 16 is electrically connected to the air conditioning control unit 152. The vehicle controller 16 can acquire temperature signals, determine the temperature difference between the current temperature and the preset temperature based on the temperature signals, and generate a corresponding first control signal. The air conditioning control unit 152 can adjust the operating parameters of the temperature adjustment unit 151 in response to the first control signal.

[0039] For example, the vehicle controller 16 includes at least one of HCU (Hybrid Control Unit), VCU (Vehicle Control Unit), and ECU (electronic control unit).

[0040] Specifically, the air conditioning control unit 152 can control the temperature adjustment unit 151 to operate with the first operating parameters according to the first control signal. The vehicle controller 16 can acquire the light intensity signal and determine the light intensity at each sampling time according to the light intensity signal. If the change in light intensity between two adjacent sampling times is greater than a preset variable threshold, and the variable threshold is greater than 0, the air conditioning control unit 152 acquires the second control signal sent by the vehicle controller 16 and controls the temperature adjustment unit 151 to operate with the second operating parameters according to the second control signal. The second operating parameters are greater than the first operating parameters.

[0041] For example, two adjacent sampling times are defined as the first sampling time and the second sampling time. At the first sampling time, the temperature detection unit 155 collects the current temperature inside the cockpit 101 and generates a temperature signal representing the current temperature inside the cockpit 101 at the first sampling time. The light detection unit 154 collects sunlight and generates a light intensity signal representing the light intensity at the first sampling time. After receiving the light intensity signal and the temperature signal, the vehicle controller 16 determines the current temperature and light intensity inside the cockpit 101 at the first sampling time, and compares the current temperature inside the cockpit 101 at the first sampling time with the preset temperature to generate a first control signal. After receiving the first control signal, the air conditioning control unit 152 controls the temperature adjustment unit 151 to operate with the first operating parameters.

[0042] At the second sampling moment, the temperature detection unit 155 collects the current temperature inside the cockpit 101 and generates a temperature signal representing the current temperature inside the cockpit 101 at the second sampling moment. The light detection unit 154 collects sunlight and generates a light intensity signal representing the light intensity at the second sampling moment. After receiving the light intensity signal and the temperature signal, the air conditioning control unit 152 determines the current temperature and light intensity inside the cockpit 101 at the second sampling moment, compares the current temperature inside the cockpit 101 at the second sampling moment with the preset temperature, and compares the light intensity at the second sampling moment with the light intensity at the first sampling moment.

[0043] If the current temperature inside the cockpit 101 is the same at the first sampling time and the light intensity is different at the second sampling time, and the change in light intensity is greater than the preset variable threshold, for example, when the all-terrain vehicle 100 moves from the garage to the outside, causing the light intensity to increase, the air conditioning control unit 152 obtains the second control signal sent by the vehicle controller 16, and controls the temperature adjustment unit 151 to work with the second operating parameters according to the second control signal.

[0044] Understandably, under the above operating conditions, the temperature regulation unit 151 can respond quickly to changes in light intensity and adjust the temperature inside the cockpit 101 in a timely manner.

[0045] It should be noted that the temperature regulation unit 151 adjusts the temperature inside the cockpit 101 according to the change in light intensity, which is a negative feedback regulation. This application does not involve any procedural improvements to the regulation method.

[0046] With the above settings, the air conditioning control unit 152 controls the temperature regulation unit 151 to initially adjust the operating parameters of the temperature regulation unit 151 based on the light intensity signal, and controls the temperature regulation unit 151 to further adjust the operating parameters of the temperature regulation unit 151 based on the temperature signal, thereby improving the flexibility of temperature regulation in the cockpit 101.

[0047] like Figure 5 As shown, in one implementation, the dashboard 14 includes a driver's panel 147 and air vents 148. The driver's panel 147 faces the occupants in the cockpit 101, and the air vents 148 are located on the left and right sides of the display module 146 and at both ends of the dashboard 14, facing the cockpit 101. The air conditioning system 15 includes multiple temperature detection units 155. Among the multiple temperature detection units 155, the first temperature detection unit 1551 is installed on the driver's panel 147 and can generate a body temperature signal characterizing the perceived temperature. The second temperature detection unit 1552 is installed on the air vent 148 and can generate an air vent temperature signal characterizing the temperature of the air vent 148. The air conditioning control unit 152 can adjust the operating parameters of the temperature control unit 151 according to the body temperature signal and the air vent temperature signal.

[0048] Specifically, the first temperature detection unit 1551 can detect the occupant's perceived temperature, and the second temperature detection unit 1552 can detect the temperature of the air outlet 148, so that the air conditioning control unit 152 can make fine adjustments to the operating parameters of the temperature adjustment unit 151 based on the occupant's perceived temperature and the temperature of the air outlet 148, making the temperature in the cockpit 101 more comfortable and further improving the flexibility of temperature adjustment in the cockpit 101.

[0049] It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make improvements or modifications based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. An all-terrain vehicle, comprising: Frame; A walking system, at least partially located below the vehicle frame; A body panel that covers the vehicle frame and forms the cockpit; An instrument panel, located within the cockpit and arranged at the front of the cockpit; An air conditioning system, at least partially located within the cockpit, includes a temperature regulating unit and an air conditioning control unit, the air conditioning control unit being used to control the temperature regulating unit to perform temperature control. The air conditioning system is characterized by further including a light detection unit, which is connected to the air conditioning control unit. The light detection unit is capable of generating a light intensity signal that characterizes the light intensity and transmitting the light intensity signal to the air conditioning control unit. The air conditioning control unit can adjust the operating parameters of the temperature regulation unit according to the light intensity. The instrument panel includes a mounting section, which is located in the middle of the instrument panel and at the highest point of the instrument panel. The light detection unit is mounted on the mounting section.

2. The all-terrain vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting unit includes a fixed platform, the upper surface of which is perpendicular to the height direction of the all-terrain vehicle, the light detection unit is fixed to the fixed platform, and at least a portion of the light detection unit penetrates the upper surface of the fixed platform.

3. The all-terrain vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dashboard includes a first panel and a second panel connected front to back. The mounting part is located at the connection between the first panel and the second panel. The first panel is inclined from the mounting part toward the front and lower part of the all-terrain vehicle, and the second panel is inclined from the mounting part toward the rear and lower part of the all-terrain vehicle.

4. The all-terrain vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air conditioning system also includes a temperature detection unit connected to the air conditioning control unit. The temperature detection unit can generate a temperature signal that represents the current temperature inside the cockpit, and the air conditioning control unit can adjust the operating parameters of the temperature control unit according to the temperature signal.

5. The all-terrain vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that, The all-terrain vehicle also includes a vehicle controller, which is electrically connected to the air conditioning control unit. The vehicle controller can acquire the temperature signal, determine the temperature difference between the current temperature and the preset temperature based on the temperature signal, and generate a corresponding first control signal. The air conditioning control unit can adjust the operating parameters of the temperature regulating unit in response to the first control signal.

6. The all-terrain vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that, The vehicle controller includes at least one of the following: a hybrid power system main controller, a vehicle controller, and an electronic control unit.

7. The all-terrain vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dashboard includes a driver's panel and air vents. The driver's panel faces the occupants in the cockpit. The air conditioning system includes multiple temperature detection units. A first temperature detection unit is installed on the driver's panel and can generate a body temperature signal that represents the perceived temperature. A second temperature detection unit is installed on the air vents and can generate an air vent temperature signal that represents the air vent temperature. The air conditioning control unit can adjust the operating parameters of the temperature control unit according to the body temperature signal and the air vent temperature signal.

8. The all-terrain vehicle according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The temperature control unit includes a compressor and a fan adapted to blow low-temperature air cooled by the compressor into the cockpit. The operating parameters include the compressor's operating power and operating time, and the fan's rotational speed.

9. The all-terrain vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, A display module is installed on the dashboard. The display module is electrically connected to the air conditioning control unit so that the display module can display the light intensity, the preset temperature, and the current temperature of the cockpit.

10. The all-terrain vehicle according to claim 9, characterized in that, The mounting portion is located in front of the display module, and when viewed from the front of the all-terrain vehicle, the mounting portion and the display module at least partially overlap.

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