Automobile foot mat

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of automobile accessories, and discloses an automobile foot mat, which comprises a foot mat body, an electrostatic surface layer and an air purification device, the electrostatic surface layer is made of an insulating material and is used for forming an electrostatic field, and the air purification device is installed on the foot mat body and is used for purifying air; on one hand, the electrostatic surface layer forms an electrostatic field, which can efficiently, automatically and durably adsorb pet hair in the air; on the other hand, the air purification device purifies air, which can effectively solve the problem of odor pollution; thus, the automobile foot mat itself can simultaneously solve the problems of pet hair floating and odor pollution in the process of taking a car with pets, the automobile foot mat has a simple structure, does not need to excessively occupy the space in the car, can efficiently, automatically and durably adsorb pet hair in the air and purify air, has better effects, and improves the driving and riding experience in the process of taking a car with pets.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automotive parts technology, and in particular to an automotive floor mat. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, with the continuous development of the global economy and the acceleration of urbanization, the automotive industry has developed rapidly. Cars have transformed from luxury items into an important means of daily transportation for the general public, and car ownership has significantly increased. With the increasing number of pet owners in China, pet-friendly car travel has become a focus of automotive development. Pet-friendly car travel presents problems such as floating pet hair and odor pollution. Therefore, how to efficiently, automatically, and persistently remove and absorb shed pet hair, reduce fine particulate matter suspended and dispersed in the car's air, interior, and on the surfaces of passengers' clothing, maintain a clean in-car environment, improve air quality, and enhance the driving experience are urgent problems that automotive development needs to solve.

[0003] When pets travel in a car, they usually stay on or near the car floor mats. However, most car floor mats are of a generic design and are made of materials such as fleece, leather, TPE, and loop fabric. Their structure is relatively simple and usually only provides basic coverage and stain protection. Therefore, car floor mats are where pet hair tends to accumulate the most in a car.

[0004] Currently, the problems of pet hair floating and odor pollution are addressed separately using individual facilities or accessories. For example, an in-car air purification system purifies the air to solve the odor problem; while lint rollers and portable vacuum cleaners are used to manually remove shed pet hair, solving the floating problem. However, this approach of solving each problem with a single function is inefficient. Furthermore, lint rollers and portable vacuum cleaners not only take up space in the car but also require manual operation, increasing the workload, and they cannot provide lasting cleaning. Therefore, overall, the pet hair cleaning effect is unsatisfactory, affecting the driving and riding experience. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application provides a car floor mat that can efficiently, automatically, and persistently remove and absorb pet hair, improve the odor inside the car, and enhance the driving experience.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the main technical solutions adopted in this application include: This application provides a car floor mat, including: The foot pad body includes an electrostatic surface layer made of an insulating material for forming an electrostatic field; and An air purification device is installed on the main body of the foot pad and is used to purify the air.

[0007] This application proposes a car floor mat that, on the one hand, forms an electrostatic field through its electrostatic surface layer, which can efficiently, automatically, and persistently adsorb pet hair from the air; on the other hand, it purifies the air through its air purification device, effectively solving the problem of odor pollution. Thus, the car floor mat itself can simultaneously solve the problems of pet hair floating and odor pollution during pet-car travel, without the need for air purifiers, electrostatic lint rollers, portable vacuum cleaners, or other auxiliary equipment. It is not only simple in structure and does not take up too much space in the car, but it can also efficiently, automatically, and persistently adsorb pet hair from the air and purify the air, resulting in better performance and an improved driving experience when traveling with pets.

[0008] Optionally, the foot pad body includes a flat portion and an extension portion connected to one side of the flat portion, and the included angle between the flat portion and the extension portion is greater than 90° and less than 180°; at least the electrostatic surface layer is provided on the upper surface of the flat portion, and the air purification device is embedded in the extension portion.

[0009] In the above solution, the main body of the foot pad includes a flat part and an extension part connected to one side of the flat part, and the included angle between the flat part and the extension part is greater than 90° and less than 180°. The air purification device is embedded in the extension part, which makes the spatial arrangement more reasonable and the purification effect better.

[0010] Optionally, the foot pad body further includes a base layer; the electrostatic surface layer is detachably attached to the upper surface of the base layer.

[0011] In the above solution, the main body of the foot pad also includes a base layer, and the electrostatic surface layer is detachably connected to the upper surface of the base layer. After use, the electrostatic surface layer can be removed to shake off dust and hair or to be washed, which facilitates cleaning and maintenance and enhances its practicality.

[0012] Optionally, the upper surface of the electrostatic surface layer is provided with at least one groove for folding the electrostatic surface layer, the groove extending laterally or longitudinally and penetrating through opposite sides of the electrostatic surface layer.

[0013] In the above solution, by providing at least one groove on the upper surface of the electrostatic surface for folding, on the one hand, folding and storage can be achieved, making it more convenient to use and more practical; on the other hand, the groove can also naturally collect pollutants such as dirt, sand, and hair, making it easy to clean.

[0014] Optionally, the bottom of the groove is provided with a flexible hinge layer made of an elastic material.

[0015] In the above solution, by setting a flexible hinge layer at the bottom of the groove, on the one hand, bending stress can be effectively absorbed and dispersed, significantly improving the durability of repeated folding, preventing cracking, and greatly extending the service life; on the other hand, by forming a defined folding axis in cooperation with the groove, the flexible hinge layer can not only ensure a smooth folding process and accurate positioning, making it easy for users to quickly store, but also reduce the operating force required for folding and improve the ease of use.

[0016] Optionally, the groove is a V-shaped groove, and the depth H of the groove is 30%-70% of the thickness L of the electrostatic surface layer.

[0017] In the above solution, by setting the groove as a V-shaped groove, stress concentration is more conducive to precise bending. When folding, the user does not need to align it, and it can be automatically folded neatly along the preset line, which can improve the convenience of storage. By setting the depth H of the groove to 30%-70% of the thickness L of the electrostatic surface layer, the best balance between flexibility and strength can be achieved, which retains enough flexibility to facilitate bending, and retains appropriate strength to avoid easy cracking.

[0018] Optionally, the upper surface of the electrostatic surface layer is further provided with an anti-slip structure.

[0019] In the above solution, by setting an anti-slip structure on the upper surface of the electrostatic surface, the pet's slippage during vehicle movement can be reduced, making it safer.

[0020] Optionally, the anti-slip structure includes a plurality of protrusions, and the upper surface of the electrostatic surface layer is provided with slots corresponding to the protrusions one by one. The protrusions are embedded in the slots, and the upper surface of the protrusions protrudes from the upper surface of the electrostatic surface layer.

[0021] In the above solution, the anti-slip structure includes several protrusions, and the upper surface of the electrostatic surface layer is provided with slots corresponding to the protrusions one by one. The protrusions are embedded in the slots, and the upper surface of the protrusions protrudes from the upper surface of the electrostatic surface layer, which can increase the frictional resistance between the pet's paw and the foot pad, suppress the pet's slippage when the vehicle accelerates or decelerates, and improve the anti-slip effect.

[0022] Optionally, the electrostatic surface layer is made of polytetrafluoroethylene material, and / or the air purification device is a negative ion generator.

[0023] In the above scheme, the electrostatic surface layer is made of polytetrafluoroethylene material, which not only generates better electrostatic accumulation and provides continuous electrostatic adsorption, but also has a relatively smooth surface that is easier to clean; and / or, the air purification device is a negative ion generator, which is not only compact and easy to integrate into the foot pad, but also, through the release of negative ions, can reduce pet odors and purify the air, and can also adsorb suspended particulate matter in the air, working together with the electrostatic surface layer to clean and further improve the cleaning effect.

[0024] Optionally, it also includes a power interface, through which the air purification device is electrically connected to the vehicle's infotainment system.

[0025] In the above solution, the car floor mat also includes a power interface. The air purification device is electrically connected to the car's infotainment system through the power interface, and can be controlled by the car's infotainment system, making it more convenient to use. Attached Figure Description

[0026] 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.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the car floor mats in some embodiments of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the planar portion in some embodiments of this application.

[0028] [Explanation of Labels in the Attached Image] 1: Main body of the foot pad; 101: Flat part; 102: Extension part; 11: Static surface layer; 111: Groove; 12: Basal layer; 13: Anti-slip structure; 131: Raised area; 132: Slot; 2: Air purification device; 21: Power interface. Detailed Implementation

[0029] 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.

[0030] 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.

[0031] 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.

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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.

[0034] In this application, "multiple" refers to two or more (including two), similarly, "multiple sets" refers to two or more (including two sets), and "multiple pieces" refers to two or more (including two pieces).

[0035] To address the issues of pet hair floating and odor pollution during pet-friendly car travel, current technologies typically rely on individual facilities or accessories. For example, an in-car air purification system cleans the air to solve the odor problem; while electrostatic lint rollers or portable vacuum cleaners are used to manually remove shed pet hair. However, this approach is not only inefficient and increases the workload for staff, but also fails to provide lasting results, leading to poor hair removal and a negative impact on the driving experience.

[0036] Therefore, in order to efficiently, automatically, and persistently remove and absorb pet hair, improve car interior odor, and enhance the driving experience, this application provides a car floor mat. Please refer to... Figure 1 The car floor mat includes a floor mat body 1 and an air purification device 2, wherein: The main body 1 of the foot pad includes an electrostatic surface layer 11, which is made of an insulating material to form an electrostatic field. Preferably, the electrostatic surface layer 11 can be made of a highly insulating material such as polytetrafluoroethylene, polyethylene or polypropylene, which has high resistivity, poor conductivity, and is not easy to leak charge. It is easy to generate static electricity accumulation, thereby forming an electrostatic field, which can better attract pet hair in the air. The air purification device 2 is installed on the foot pad body 1 and is used to purify the air; preferably, the opening of the air purification device 2 faces upward, and the purification effect is better when the air is purified upward.

[0037] The car floor mat proposed in this application embodiment has two advantages. First, the electrostatic surface layer 11 forms an electrostatic field, which can efficiently, automatically, and persistently adsorb pet hair in the air. Second, the air purification device 2 purifies the air, which can effectively solve the problem of odor pollution. Thus, the car floor mat itself can simultaneously solve the problems of pet hair floating and odor pollution during pet-car travel, without the need for air purifiers, electrostatic lint rollers, portable vacuum cleaners, or other auxiliary equipment. It is not only simple in structure and does not take up too much space in the car, but it can also efficiently, automatically, and persistently adsorb pet hair in the air and purify the air, resulting in better performance and improving the driving experience during pet-car travel.

[0038] In other embodiments, the process continues as follows: Figure 1As shown, the floor mat body 1 includes a flat portion 101 and an extension portion 102. The extension portion 102 is connected to one side of the flat portion 101 (specifically, it can be any side in the front, back, left, or right direction; preferably, in this embodiment, the extension portion 102 is connected to the front side of the flat portion 101, which is more in line with the actual application scenario of current car floor mats), and the included angle between the flat portion 101 and the extension portion 102 is greater than 90° and less than 180°; the air purification device 2 is embedded in the extension portion 102; it should be noted that the upper surface of the flat portion 101 and the extension portion 102... The electrostatic surface layer 11 can be provided on all surfaces simultaneously, or it can be provided only on the upper surface of the planar portion 101. The distribution of the electrostatic surface layer 11 on the planar portion 101 or the extension portion 102 can be either completely covering the upper surface of the planar portion 101 or the extension portion 102, or it can be provided only in the middle of the upper surface of the planar portion 101 or the extension portion 102. There is no limitation here. For example, preferably, in this embodiment, the electrostatic surface layer 11 is provided only in the middle of the upper surface of the planar portion 101, which can reduce costs while satisfying the hair adsorption function.

[0039] In the above solution, the foot pad body 1 includes a flat part 101 and an extension part 102 connected to one side of the flat part 101, and the included angle between the flat part 101 and the extension part 102 is greater than 90° and less than 180°. The air purification device 2 is embedded in the extension part 102, which makes the spatial arrangement more reasonable and the purification effect better.

[0040] In other embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, the foot pad body 1 also includes a base layer 12; wherein, the electrostatic surface layer 11 is located above the foot pad body 1, and the base layer 12 is located below the foot pad body 1, and the electrostatic surface layer 11 is detachably connected to the upper surface of the base layer 12; for example, in this embodiment, the electrostatic surface layer 11 and the base layer 12 are detachably connected by a snap fastener. Of course, in practical applications, magnetic connection or Velcro can also be used instead, and no limitation is made here.

[0041] In the above solution, the main body 1 of the foot pad also includes a base layer 12, and the electrostatic surface layer 11 is detachably connected to the upper surface of the base layer 12. After use, the electrostatic surface layer 11 can be removed to shake off dust and hair or to be cleaned, which facilitates cleaning and maintenance and makes it more practical.

[0042] In other embodiments, the process continues as follows: Figure 2As shown, the upper surface of the electrostatic surface layer 11 is provided with a groove 111 for folding the electrostatic surface layer 11. The groove 111 extends laterally and penetrates through the opposite sides of the electrostatic surface layer 11, thereby enabling the electrostatic surface layer 11 to be folded in half. Specifically, the groove 111 can be a V-shaped groove, a U-shaped groove, or a wavy groove, etc., and is not limited here. Of course, in addition to the above scheme, the number of grooves 111 can also be multiple, so that the length after folding can be shorter. The groove 111 can also extend longitudinally and penetrate through the opposite sides of the electrostatic surface layer 11, thereby changing the folding direction, which is not limited here.

[0043] In the above solution, by providing at least one groove 111 on the upper surface of the electrostatic surface 11 for folding, on the one hand, folding and storage can be achieved, making it more convenient to use and more practical; on the other hand, the groove 111 can also naturally collect pollutants such as dirt, sand, and hair, making it easy to clean.

[0044] In some other embodiments, the bottom of the groove 111 is provided with a flexible hinge layer made of elastic material (not shown in the figure); wherein, the flexible hinge layer is not an independent component, but is made of a highly elastic material (such as TPE, silicone and other highly elastic materials) so that the area has a hinge-like degree of rotational freedom, thereby realizing the folding function without disassembly or parts, and can be repeatedly bent without cracking.

[0045] In the above solution, since the bottom of the groove 111 is the area where stress is most concentrated during bending, if it is a rigid material (such as ordinary PP), repeated bending is prone to generating micro-cracks and propagation, eventually leading to breakage. However, by setting a flexible hinge layer at the bottom of the groove 111, on the one hand, it can effectively absorb and disperse bending stress, significantly improve the durability of repeated folding, prevent cracking, and greatly extend the service life; on the other hand, the flexible hinge layer and the groove 111 work together to form a defined folding axis, which not only ensures a smooth folding process and accurate positioning, making it easy for users to quickly store, but also reduces the operating force required for folding and improves ease of use.

[0046] In other embodiments, the groove 111 is a V-shaped groove, and the depth H of the groove 111 is 30%-70% of the thickness L of the electrostatic surface layer 11.

[0047] In the above solution, by setting the groove 111 as a V-shaped groove, stress concentration is more conducive to precise bending. When folding, the user does not need to align it; it can be automatically folded neatly along the preset line, which can improve storage convenience. By setting the depth H of the groove 111 to 30%-70% of the thickness L of the electrostatic surface layer 11, an optimal balance between flexibility and strength can be achieved. Specifically: if H < 30%L (the groove 111 is too shallow), the remaining connecting material is too thick, the rigidity is too strong, folding is difficult, and a large external force is required; if H > 70%L (the groove 111 is too deep), the remaining connecting material is too thin, and after repeated bending, cracks or even breakage are easily generated at the bottom of the groove. When the depth H of the groove 111 is 30%-70% of the thickness L of the electrostatic surface layer 11, sufficient flexibility is retained for bending, while appropriate strength is retained to avoid easy cracking.

[0048] In other embodiments, the process continues as follows: Figure 2 As shown, the upper surface of the electrostatic surface layer 11 is also provided with an anti-slip structure 13, which can reduce the pet's slippage during vehicle operation and make it safer.

[0049] In other embodiments, the anti-slip structure 13 includes a plurality of protrusions 131, and the upper surface of the electrostatic surface layer 11 is provided with slots 132 corresponding to the protrusions 131 one by one. The protrusions 131 are embedded in the slots 132. More preferably, the upper surface of the protrusions 131 protrudes from the upper surface of the electrostatic surface layer 11. In this embodiment, the protrusions 131 are glued to the slots 132, but in practical applications, they can also be achieved by molding methods such as two-color injection molding or pre-embedded injection molding, or they can be detachably embedded in the slots 132. No limitation is made here.

[0050] In the above solution, the anti-slip structure 13 includes a plurality of protrusions 131. The upper surface of the electrostatic surface layer 11 is provided with slots 132 corresponding to the protrusions 131 one by one. The protrusions 131 are embedded in the slots 132. The upper surface of the protrusions 131 protrudes from the upper surface of the electrostatic surface layer 11, which can increase the frictional resistance between the pet's paw and the foot pad, suppress the pet's slippage when the vehicle accelerates or decelerates, and provide a better anti-slip effect.

[0051] In other embodiments, the electrostatic surface layer 11 is made of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), which not only produces better electrostatic accumulation and provides continuous electrostatic adsorption, but also has a relatively smooth surface that is easier to clean; preferably, the volume resistivity of PTFE is ≥10 Ω·cm. 17 Ohms, surface resistivity ≥10 16 The ohm ensures that the electrostatic surface 11 provides sufficient and continuous electrostatic attraction to pet hair, resulting in better adsorption.

[0052] In other embodiments, the air purification device 2 is a negative ion generator, which is not only compact and easy to integrate into the foot pad, but also reduces pet odor and purifies the air by releasing negative ions. On the other hand, it can also adsorb suspended particulate matter in the air and work together with the electrostatic surface layer 11 to clean, further improving the cleaning effect.

[0053] In other embodiments, such as Figure 1 As shown, the car floor mat also includes a power interface 21. The air purification device 2 is electrically connected to the car's infotainment system through the power interface 21, and can be controlled by the car's infotainment system, making it more convenient to use.

[0054] 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.

[0055] 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.

[0056] 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.

[0057] 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. A car floor mat, characterized in that, include: The foot pad body (1) includes an electrostatic surface layer (11) made of an insulating material for forming an electrostatic field; and An air purification device (2) is installed on the foot pad body (1) for purifying the air.

2. The car floor mat according to claim 1, characterized in that, The foot pad body (1) includes a flat part (101) and an extension part (102) connected to one side of the flat part (101), and the included angle between the flat part (101) and the extension part (102) is greater than 90° and less than 180°; at least the electrostatic surface layer (11) is provided on the upper surface of the flat part (101), and the air purification device (2) is embedded in the extension part (102).

3. The car floor mat according to claim 1, characterized in that, The foot pad body (1) also includes a base layer (12); the electrostatic surface layer (11) is detachably connected to the upper surface of the base layer (12).

4. The car floor mat according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper surface of the electrostatic surface layer (11) is provided with at least one groove (111) for folding the electrostatic surface layer (11), the groove (111) extending laterally or longitudinally and penetrating the opposite sides of the electrostatic surface layer (11).

5. The car floor mat according to claim 4, characterized in that, The bottom of the groove (111) is provided with a flexible hinge layer made of elastic material.

6. The car floor mat according to claim 4, characterized in that, The groove (111) is a V-shaped groove, and the depth H of the groove (111) is 30%-70% of the thickness L of the electrostatic surface layer (11).

7. The car floor mat according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The upper surface of the electrostatic surface layer (11) is also provided with an anti-slip structure (13).

8. The car floor mat according to claim 7, characterized in that, The anti-slip structure (13) includes a plurality of protrusions (131). The upper surface of the electrostatic surface layer (11) is provided with slots (132) corresponding to the protrusions (131). The protrusions (131) are embedded in the slots (132), and the upper surface of the protrusions (131) protrudes from the upper surface of the electrostatic surface layer (11).

9. The car floor mat according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The electrostatic surface layer (11) is made of polytetrafluoroethylene material, and / or the air purification device (2) is a negative ion generator.

10. The car floor mat according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, It also includes a power interface (21), through which the air purification device (2) is electrically connected to the vehicle infotainment system.

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