Air outlet assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of air outlets, and discloses an air outlet assembly and a vehicle, wherein the air outlet assembly comprises an air outlet shell, a vane assembly and a fixing piece, the air outlet shell is fixedly installed on the vehicle, the air outlet shell is provided with an air outlet which penetrates along the thickness direction of the air outlet shell, the vane assembly comprises a plurality of linked vanes, the plurality of vanes are rotatably installed on the fixing piece, and the fixing piece is clamped on the inner wall of the air outlet shell, wherein the plurality of vanes can be synchronously rotated to open the air outlet, or the plurality of vanes can be synchronously rotated to close the air outlet. Therefore, the opening or closing of the air outlet is realized, the operation mode is relatively convenient, the overall structure of the air outlet assembly is simple, and the use requirement of the air outlet of the current vehicle is met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of air outlet technology, and more particularly to an air outlet assembly and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] As vehicles become increasingly common in people's lives, automakers are constantly researching ways to improve passenger comfort. Among these efforts, the air vents play a crucial role in temperature control. Furthermore, passengers are spending more and more time in their vehicles these days. To enhance passenger comfort, rapid cooling or heating through the air vents is necessary in various application scenarios. Therefore, it is essential to design an air vent that is simple in structure and easy to operate. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides an air outlet assembly and a vehicle, which realizes the opening or closing of the air outlet, is relatively convenient to operate, and has a simple overall structure, meeting the current usage requirements of vehicle air outlets.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the main technical solutions adopted in this application include:

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide an air outlet assembly, including:

[0006] An air outlet housing is fixedly installed in a vehicle, and the air outlet housing has an air outlet that extends through the thickness of the air outlet housing.

[0007] The blade assembly includes multiple linked blades, all of which are rotatably mounted on the fixing component, which is snapped into the inner wall of the air outlet housing.

[0008] Multiple blades can rotate synchronously to open the air outlet, or multiple blades can rotate synchronously to close the air outlet.

[0009] According to the air outlet assembly proposed in this application embodiment, the air outlet assembly is directly installed on the vehicle through the air outlet housing, and multiple blades in the blade assembly are rotatably installed on the air outlet housing through fixing parts. When it is necessary to open the air outlet, multiple blades rotate synchronously to open the air outlet. When it is necessary to close the air outlet, multiple blades rotate synchronously to close the air outlet. This setting realizes the opening or closing of the air outlet, the operation method is relatively convenient, and the overall structure of the air outlet assembly is simple, which meets the current usage requirements of vehicle air outlets.

[0010] Optionally, there are two fixing members, which are arranged opposite to each other and spaced apart along the first direction. Multiple blades can be rotatably installed between the two fixing members. The first direction is perpendicular to the thickness direction of the air outlet housing.

[0011] Optionally, the blade has a rotating shaft, and the fixing member has a mounting hole that mates with the rotating shaft. The rotating shaft passes through the mounting hole and is rotatable relative to the mounting hole.

[0012] Optionally, along the thickness direction of the air outlet housing, the air outlet housing has a first limiting part and a second limiting part that are arranged opposite to each other and spaced apart, and the fixing member is abutted between the first limiting part and the second limiting part.

[0013] Optionally, there are multiple second limiting parts, which are arranged sequentially at intervals along the circumference of the air outlet housing.

[0014] Optionally, the second limiting part is constructed as a limiting protrusion, which protrudes from the inner wall of the air outlet housing, and the fixing member has a limiting groove for limiting assembly with the limiting protrusion.

[0015] Optionally, the air outlet assembly also includes a connecting rod, with multiple blades hinged to the connecting rod to achieve linkage of the multiple blades via the connecting rod.

[0016] Optionally, the air outlet assembly also includes a toggle switch, which is mounted on any one of the multiple blades, and toggling the toggle switch causes the multiple blades to open or close synchronously.

[0017] Optionally, the air outlet housing is a one-piece molded part.

[0018] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a vehicle including the air vent assembly described in the first aspect.

[0019] According to the vehicle proposed in the embodiments of this application, by providing the above-mentioned air outlet assembly, the air outlet assembly is directly installed on the vehicle through the air outlet housing, and multiple blades in the blade assembly are rotatably installed on the air outlet housing through fixing members. When it is necessary to open the air outlet, multiple blades rotate synchronously to open the air outlet; when it is necessary to close the air outlet, multiple blades rotate synchronously to close the air outlet. In this way, the opening or closing of the air outlet is realized, the operation method is relatively convenient, and the overall structure of the air outlet assembly is simple, which meets the current usage requirements of vehicle air outlets. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 A first-view perspective view of an air outlet assembly provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 2 A first-view perspective view of an air outlet assembly provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 3 A perspective view of a blade provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 4 A perspective view of an air outlet housing provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 5 A perspective view of a fastener provided in one embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of a connecting rod provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0027] [Explanation of Labels in the Attached Image]

[0028] Air vent assembly 100;

[0029] Air outlet housing 1; air outlet 11; first limiting part 12; second limiting part 13;

[0030] Blade 21; Shaft 211;

[0031] Fixing component 3; mounting hole 31; limiting groove 32;

[0032] Link 4;

[0033] Toggle switch 5;

[0034] The thickness of the air outlet housing is in the X direction; the first direction is Y. Detailed Implementation

[0035] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, 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, 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.

[0036] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the terminology used in the description of this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application; the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, in the description, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. The terms "first," "second," etc., in the description, claims, or accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a specific order or hierarchy.

[0037] In this application, the reference to "embodiment" means that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a mutually exclusive, independent, or alternative embodiment. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described in this application can be combined with other embodiments.

[0038] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "attachment" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0039] In this application, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or B existing alone. Additionally, in this application, the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0040] In this application, "multiple" refers to two or more (including two), and similarly, "multiple groups" refers to two or more (including two), and "multiple pieces" refers to two or more (including two).

[0041] It should be noted that as vehicles become more common in people's lives, vehicle manufacturers are constantly researching ways to improve passenger comfort. Among these efforts, the air vents play a crucial role in temperature control. Furthermore, passengers are spending increasingly more time in vehicles. To enhance passenger comfort, rapid cooling or heating through the air vents is necessary in various application scenarios. Therefore, it is essential to design an air vent that is simple in structure and easy to operate.

[0042] Based on this, this application proposes an air outlet assembly 100, which is directly installed on the vehicle through the air outlet housing 1. Multiple blades 21 in the blade assembly are rotatably installed on the air outlet housing 1 through the fixing member 3. When it is necessary to open the air outlet 11, the multiple blades 21 rotate synchronously to open the air outlet 11. When it is necessary to close the air outlet 11, the multiple blades 21 rotate synchronously to close the air outlet 11. In this way, the opening or closing of the air outlet 11 is realized. The operation is relatively convenient. Moreover, the overall structure of the air outlet assembly 100 is simple and meets the current usage requirements of the vehicle air outlet 11.

[0043] The air outlet assembly 100 proposed in this application is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0044] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the air outlet assembly 100 according to the first aspect embodiment of this application includes: an air outlet housing 1, a blade assembly and a fixing member 3. The air outlet housing 1 is fixedly installed in a vehicle. The air outlet housing 1 has an air outlet 11 that extends through the thickness direction X of the air outlet housing. The blade assembly includes a plurality of linked blades 21. The plurality of blades 21 are rotatably installed on the fixing member 3. The fixing member 3 is snapped into the inner wall of the air outlet housing 1. The plurality of blades 21 can be synchronously rotated to open the air outlet 11, or the plurality of blades 21 can be synchronously rotated to close the air outlet 11.

[0045] Specifically, such as Figure 4 As shown, the air outlet housing 1 forms a through air outlet 11 in its thickness direction. The air outlet housing 1 can be directly installed on the vehicle, and the installation method includes, but is not limited to, snap-fit.

[0046] like Figure 1 As shown, the blade assembly consists of multiple blades 21 arranged in sequence. The number of blades 21 can be set according to actual needs. For example, the number of blades 21 can be 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, or 11. Multiple blades 21 can be rotatably mounted on the fixing member 3. The fixing member 3 is snapped into the inner wall of the air outlet housing 1. With this configuration, multiple blades 21 can be rotatably and indirectly mounted on the air outlet housing 1 through the fixing member 3. The snap-fit ​​installation of the fixing member 3 is relatively simple and does not require professional installation parts, which helps to reduce the complexity of the air outlet assembly 100.

[0047] Furthermore, the multiple blades 21 are linked together. It can be understood that when any one of the multiple blades 21 is moved, all the blades 21 can rotate relative to the air outlet housing 1, and the rotation angle and direction of the multiple linked blades 21 are consistent.

[0048] As a specific example, when multiple blades 21 rotate synchronously in the open state (maximum opening 60°), the air outlet 11 opens, thereby cooling or heating the passenger compartment. When multiple blades 21 rotate synchronously in the closed state, the air outlet 11 closes. The operation is relatively convenient and meets the current usage requirements of vehicle air outlets 11.

[0049] In summary, the air outlet assembly 100 proposed in this application embodiment is directly installed on the vehicle through the air outlet housing 1, and multiple blades 21 in the blade assembly are rotatably installed on the air outlet housing 1 through the fixing member 3. When it is necessary to open the air outlet 11, multiple blades 21 rotate synchronously to open the air outlet 11. When it is necessary to close the air outlet 11, multiple blades 21 rotate synchronously to close the air outlet 11. In this way, the opening or closing of the air outlet 11 is realized, the operation method is relatively convenient, and the overall structure of the air outlet assembly 100 is simple, which meets the current usage requirements of vehicle air outlets 11.

[0050] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 2 As shown, there are two fixing members 3. The two fixing members 3 are arranged opposite to each other and spaced apart along the first direction Y. Multiple blades 21 can be rotatably installed between the two fixing members 3. The first direction Y is perpendicular to the thickness direction X of the air outlet housing.

[0051] Specifically, the two fixing parts 3 are two independent components, and the two fixing parts 3 are arranged opposite each other along a first direction Y that is perpendicular to the thickness direction X of the air outlet housing. The two fixing parts 3 are spaced apart. For example, the spacing between the two fixing parts 3 is 80% of the length of the blade 21. Multiple blades 21 can be rotatably installed between the two fixing parts 3 so that all blades 21 are suspended between the two fixing parts 3, avoiding direct friction between the blades 21 and the air outlet housing 1, and reducing the friction force when the blades 21 rotate.

[0052] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the blade 21 has a rotating shaft 211, and the fixing member 3 has a mounting hole 31 that mates with the rotating shaft 211. The rotating shaft 211 passes through the mounting hole 31 and can rotate relative to the mounting hole 31.

[0053] Specifically, such as Figure 3As shown, cylindrical rotating shafts 211 extend from both ends of the blade 21. The fixing member 3 has corresponding circular mounting holes 31. The rotating shaft 211 passes through the mounting holes 31. The rotating shaft 211 and the mounting holes 31 are fitted with a clearance fit. For example, the clearance can be 0.1mm to ensure that the rotating shaft 211 and the mounting holes 31 rotate smoothly relative to each other without axial movement. This setting is beneficial to reducing the rotational friction between the rotating shaft 211 and the mounting holes 31 and can also improve the service life of the blade 21.

[0054] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 4 As shown, along the thickness direction X of the air outlet housing, the air outlet housing 1 has a first limiting part 12 and a second limiting part 13 that are arranged opposite to each other and spaced apart, and the fixing member 3 is abutted and installed between the first limiting part 12 and the second limiting part 13.

[0055] Specifically, the inner wall of the air outlet housing 1 is provided with a first limiting part 12 (annular step) and a second limiting part 13. The first limiting part 12 and the second limiting part 13 are arranged opposite to each other and spaced apart along the thickness direction X of the air outlet housing. During the assembly of the air outlet 11 assembly, each blade 21 in the blade assembly is first assembled with the corresponding mounting hole 31 in the fixing member 3. Then, the fixing member 3 is pushed into the housing along the thickness direction of the air outlet housing 1 so that the fixing member 3 is abutted between the first limiting part 12 and the second limiting part 13. In this way, the blade assembly and the fixing member 3 are fixedly installed on the air outlet housing 1. Compared with the traditional installation and fixing, this design eliminates screws and realizes the one-time assembly of all blades 21 through the vertical snap-fit ​​of the first limiting part 12 and the second limiting part 13, which helps to reduce the number of parts and assembly time.

[0056] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 4 As shown, there are multiple second limiting parts 13, which are arranged sequentially and at intervals along the circumference of the air outlet housing 1. By providing multiple second limiting parts 13 arranged sequentially and at intervals along the circumference of the air outlet housing 1, the amount of material used to form the second limiting parts 13 can be reduced, and the fixing members 3 corresponding to the circumference of the air outlet housing 1 can be better abutted and limited, which helps to reduce the risk of the fixing members 3 falling off between the first limiting part 12 and the second limiting part 13.

[0057] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the second limiting part 13 is constructed as a limiting protrusion, which protrudes from the inner wall of the air outlet housing 1, and the fixing member 3 has a limiting groove 32 that is limited and assembled with the limiting protrusion.

[0058] Specifically, the first limiting part 12 is constructed as an annular step, and the second limiting part 13 is constructed as a limiting protrusion. The limiting protrusion protrudes from the inner wall of the air outlet housing 1. There can be multiple limiting protrusions, which are arranged sequentially at intervals along the circumference of the air outlet housing 1. The fixing member 3 has a limiting groove 32 that is fitted with the limiting protrusion. The limiting groove 32 can be a U-shaped groove opened on the edge of the fixing member 3. After the blade assembly is fitted with the fixing member 3, the fixing member 3 is pushed into the housing along the thickness direction of the air outlet housing 1 so that one end of the fixing member 3 abuts against the annular step, and the limiting groove 32 at the other end of the fixing member 3 is engaged with the limiting protrusion, thereby realizing that the fixing member 3 can be snapped and fixed. The installation method is simple and reliable.

[0059] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, the air outlet assembly 100 also includes a connecting rod 4, with multiple blades 21 hinged to the connecting rod 4 to achieve linkage of the multiple blades 21. Specifically, the connecting rod 4 can be constructed as a nylon lever. The connecting rod 4 has a linkage transmission function. Multiple blades 21 are hinged to the connecting rod 4. When any blade 21 rotates, all blades 21 rotate synchronously through the rigid transmission of the connecting rod 4. The connecting rod 4 transmission has the advantages of simple structure and small transmission angle deviation.

[0060] In some embodiments of this application, such as Figure 1 As shown, the air outlet assembly 100 also includes a toggle switch 5, which is installed on any one of the multiple blades 21. Moving the toggle switch 5 causes the multiple blades 21 to open or close synchronously. In other words, when any blade 21 is rotated by the toggle switch 5, the multiple blades 21 open or close synchronously. The toggle switch 5 facilitates the rotation of the blades 21, improving the ease of adjusting the air outlet 11.

[0061] In some embodiments of this application, the air outlet housing 1 is a one-piece molded part. The air outlet housing 1 can be made of plastic material, and the air outlet housing 1 is constructed as a one-piece injection molded part. The first limiting part 12 and the second limiting part 13 are directly formed in the mold, which helps to reduce assembly errors.

[0062] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a vehicle including the air vent assembly 100 described in the first aspect.

[0063] According to the vehicle proposed in this application embodiment, the air outlet assembly 100 is provided. The air outlet assembly 100 is directly installed on the vehicle through the air outlet housing 1, and multiple blades 21 in the blade assembly are rotatably installed on the air outlet housing 1 through the fixing member 3. When it is necessary to open the air outlet 11, multiple blades 21 rotate synchronously to open the air outlet 11. When it is necessary to close the air outlet 11, multiple blades 21 rotate synchronously to close the air outlet 11. In this way, the opening or closing of the air outlet 11 is realized. The operation method is relatively convenient, and the overall structure of the air outlet assembly 100 is simple, which meets the current usage requirements of the vehicle air outlet 11.

[0064] It should also be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0065] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to interchangeably. Each embodiment focuses on describing the differences from other embodiments. In particular, the system embodiments are basically similar to the method embodiments, so the description is relatively simple; relevant parts can be referred to the descriptions in the method embodiments.

[0066] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the scope of this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of the claims of this application.

[0067] Although embodiments of this application have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of this application, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An air outlet assembly, characterized in that, include: An air outlet housing (1) is fixedly installed in a vehicle, and the air outlet housing (1) has an air outlet (11) that extends through the thickness direction (X) of the air outlet housing; The blade assembly and the fixing member (3) include multiple linked blades (21), and the multiple blades (21) are rotatably mounted on the fixing member (3), and the fixing member (3) is snapped into the inner wall of the air outlet housing (1); The multiple blades (21) can be rotated synchronously to open the air outlet (11), or the multiple blades (21) can be rotated synchronously to close the air outlet (11).

2. The air outlet assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are two fixing members (3), which are arranged opposite to each other and spaced apart along the first direction (Y). Multiple blades (21) can be rotatably installed between the two fixing members (3). The first direction (Y) is perpendicular to the thickness direction (X) of the air outlet housing.

3. The air outlet assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The blade (21) has a rotating shaft (211), and the fixing member (3) has a mounting hole (31) that mates with the rotating shaft (211). The rotating shaft (211) passes through the mounting hole (31) and is rotatable relative to the mounting hole (31).

4. The air outlet assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, Along the thickness direction (X) of the air outlet housing, the air outlet housing (1) has a first limiting part (12) and a second limiting part (13) that are arranged opposite to each other and spaced apart, and the fastener (3) is abutted between the first limiting part (12) and the second limiting part (13).

5. The air outlet assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, There are multiple second limiting parts (13), and the multiple second limiting parts (13) are arranged sequentially at intervals along the circumference of the air outlet housing (1).

6. The air outlet assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second limiting part (13) is constructed as a limiting protrusion, which protrudes from the inner wall of the air outlet housing (1), and the fixing member (3) has a limiting groove (32) that is limited and assembled with the limiting protrusion.

7. The air outlet assembly according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The air outlet assembly (100) further includes a connecting rod (4), wherein the plurality of blades (21) are respectively hinged to the connecting rod (4) so ​​as to realize the linkage of the plurality of blades (21) through the connecting rod (4).

8. The air outlet assembly according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The air outlet assembly (100) further includes a knob (5), which is installed on any one of the multiple blades (21), and the knob (5) is turned to make the multiple blades (21) open or close synchronously.

9. The air outlet assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air outlet housing (1) is a one-piece molded part.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the air outlet assembly (100) according to any one of claims 1-9.

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