Knob structure and vehicle

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of automobile parts, and provides a knob structure and a vehicle. The knob structure comprises a knob, a shift yoke assembly arranged on the knob, and a connecting structure arranged between the knob and the shift yoke assembly. One end of the knob is provided with two connecting arms arranged oppositely, the shift yoke assembly comprises a support connected with the two connecting arms, and a shift yoke arranged on the support. The support and the knob are in a sliding groove structure, the connecting structure comprises a clamping groove arranged on one side of the two connecting arms, and a clamping hook arranged on two opposite sides of the support and clamped in the clamping groove. According to the knob structure, the clamping cooperation between the clamping hook and the clamping groove can effectively prevent the connecting position of the knob and the support from being broken, so that the knob and the shift yoke assembly have good clamping stability, the overall knob structure has a long service life, and the use demand of adjusting the air outlet direction can be met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automotive parts technology, and in particular to a toggle mechanism and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Vehicle air conditioning vents are usually equipped with a toggle mechanism to drive the blades inside the vent to rotate, allowing for flexible adjustment of the airflow angle.

[0003] The toggle mechanism in related technologies typically includes a toggle and a fork. Manual operation of the toggle causes the fork to move the blades inside the air outlet, thus changing the deflection angle of the blades and adjusting the airflow direction. However, in these technologies, the connection between the toggle and the fork is easily disturbed by external forces during frequent operation, impact, or prolonged use. This can cause the toggle to fracture brittlely, leading to the toggle and fork separating and resulting in malfunction of the airflow direction adjustment, severely impacting the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, this application aims to propose a toggle structure with good structural strength, which can meet the usage requirements of adjusting the air outlet direction.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this application is implemented as follows: A toggle structure, suitable for installation at an air outlet, includes a toggle, a fork assembly disposed on the toggle, and a connection structure disposed between the toggle and the fork assembly. One end of the toggle has two connecting arms arranged opposite to each other, and the toggle fork assembly includes a bracket connected to the two connecting arms and a toggle fork disposed on the bracket. The bracket and the toggle structure form a sliding groove extending in a first direction. The toggle structure can slide on the blades of the air outlet through the sliding groove. The connecting structure includes a snap-fit ​​groove on one side of the two connecting arms and a snap hook on the opposite sides of the bracket. The snap hook engages in the snap-fit ​​groove in a second direction.

[0006] Furthermore, the toggle is provided with an elastic block at least partially located in the slide groove, and the bracket is provided with an abutment portion protruding into the slide groove; the elastic block and the abutment portion can respectively abut against the opposite sides of the blade and restrict the displacement of the toggle structure in the second direction, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0007] Furthermore, the bracket is provided with a groove extending through the first direction, and one end of the blade is inserted into the groove; the abutting portion includes an abutting arm at the bottom of the groove and an abutting protrusion at the end of the abutting arm, and the abutting arm is cantilevered on the bracket.

[0008] Furthermore, the abutting portion includes a protrusion on the bracket, the protrusion protruding into the groove along the second direction; and / or, the elastic block is provided with a sliding protrusion protruding along the second direction, the sliding protrusion is provided with a groove, and part of the blade is embedded in the groove.

[0009] Furthermore, each of the two connecting arms is provided with a limiting block, and each of the two sides of the bracket is provided with a limiting groove; the limiting block on each side is inserted into the limiting groove on the corresponding side, and restricts the relative displacement of the toggle and the bracket in the third direction.

[0010] Furthermore, the bracket has protruding inserts on both sides, and the limiting grooves on each side are respectively provided on the inserts on the corresponding side; each connecting arm has a slot, the insert is inserted into the slot, and restricts the relative displacement between the toggle and the bracket in the first direction.

[0011] Furthermore, the width of the slot gradually increases from the bottom of the slot to the opening of the slot.

[0012] Furthermore, the end of the toggle away from the connecting arm is provided with a slot, and a decorative strip is engaged in the slot.

[0013] Furthermore, at least one of the connecting arms is provided with a snap-fit ​​hole, and the bracket is provided with a corresponding snap-fit ​​block; the snap-fit ​​block snaps into the snap-fit ​​hole.

[0014] Compared with related technologies, this application has the following advantages: (1) The toggle structure described in this application, by setting a connection structure between the toggle and the toggle fork assembly, and making the connection structure include a snap-fit ​​groove on the connecting arm and a snap-fit ​​hook on the bracket, can make both have good structural strength, effectively prevent the connection position between the toggle and the bracket from breaking, thereby making the toggle and the toggle fork assembly have good snap-fit ​​stability, and making the toggle structure as a whole have a long service life, which can meet the usage requirements of adjusting the air outlet direction.

[0015] In addition, by making the toggle and the support structure form a groove for the blade to pass through, the connection strength between the toggle and the toggle fork assembly can be improved, the risk of damage to the toggle structure due to external forces can be reduced, and the overall structural strength and reliability of the toggle structure can be further improved, thereby meeting the usage requirements of the toggle structure to adjust the air outlet direction.

[0016] (2) By combining the elastic block and the abutting part, the elastic block and the abutting part can abut against the opposite sides of the blade respectively, effectively limiting the displacement of the toggle structure in the second direction, avoiding loosening or shifting during wind direction adjustment, avoiding unbalanced force and damage to the toggle structure, and improving the stability and operation feel of the toggle structure sliding adjustment.

[0017] (3) By setting the groove and the abutment arm, the groove can achieve accurate positioning of the support and the blade and play a guiding role for the blade, ensuring the relative sliding of the lever and the blade in the first direction. At the same time, by using the cantilever structure of the abutment arm, the abutment protrusion can flexibly abut against the blade, which can ensure the reliability of the blade limit while reducing the frictional resistance between the wind direction adjustment support and the blade, and further optimize the operating feel of the lever structure.

[0018] (4) By setting the protrusion, the contact stability between the abutting part and the blade can be enhanced, and the limiting effect in the second direction can be further strengthened. In addition, by setting the sliding protrusion and the groove, the sliding protrusion abuts the blade, which can reduce the contact area and friction between the blade and the elastic body, making it easier to adjust the position of the toggle. The groove enables the blade to fit with the elastic block, which can effectively prevent deviation during the sliding process.

[0019] (5) By using the combination of the limiting block and the limiting groove, the limiting block on the connecting arm can be inserted into the limiting groove of the bracket, thereby effectively limiting the relative displacement of the toggle and the bracket in the third direction, and further improving the overall stability of the toggle structure.

[0020] (6) By setting the insert and slot, and setting the limiting groove and the limiting block on the insert and slot respectively, the relative displacement of the first and third directions can be limited at the same time, so as to prevent the bracket and the lever from loosening or separating when adjusting the wind direction, and further improve the connection reliability between the lever and the bracket.

[0021] (7) By designing the slot as a structure with gradually increasing opening, it can guide the plug to be inserted into the slot, which facilitates the assembly and connection of the bracket and the toggle, and improves the assembly efficiency.

[0022] (8) By setting the slot and the decorative strip, the installation stability of the decorative strip at the end of the dial can be guaranteed, and the appearance of the dial can be improved by the decorative strip.

[0023] (9) By using the snap-fit ​​hole and the snap-fit ​​block, the bracket and the toggle can be snapped together and connected with the snap-fit ​​groove and the snap-fit ​​hook. This connection structure achieves double fixation between the bracket and the toggle, further improving the connection between the toggle and the bracket, preventing it from falling off or loosening during long-term use, and further improving the reliability of the toggle structure.

[0024] Another object of this application is to provide a vehicle having the toggle mechanism described above.

[0025] The vehicle and / or toggle structure described in this application have the same technical effects as related technologies, and will not be described in detail here. Attached Figure Description

[0026] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of this application. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this application are used to explain this application and do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the toggle structure described in the embodiments of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the toggle structure described in the embodiments of this application from another perspective; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the toggle switch described in the embodiments of this application; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the bracket described in the embodiment of this application; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the elastic block described in the embodiments of this application; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the toggle structure described in the embodiment of this application is connected to the blade; Figure 7 for Figure 6 A sectional view at the location shown in AA; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the blade structure described in an embodiment of this application; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the toggle structure and air outlet channel described in the embodiments of this application; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the toggle structure and air outlet channel from another perspective, as described in the embodiments of this application. Figure 11 for Figure 10 A cross-sectional view at the location shown in BB; Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure when the toggle structure described in the embodiment of this application is connected to the vertical blade; Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the blades and air outlet channel described in the embodiments of this application; Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connecting block described in an embodiment of this application; Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Toggle switch; 101. Connecting arm; 1011. Snap-fit ​​groove; 102. Elastic block; 1021. Sliding protrusion; 1022. Groove; 103. Slot; 1031. Limiting block; 104. Snap-fit ​​groove; 1041. Decorative strip; 105. Snap-fit ​​hole; 1051. Second guide surface; 2. Bracket; 201. Hook; 2011. First guide surface; 202. Groove; 2021. Abutting arm; 2022. Abutting protrusion; 203. Protrusion; 204. Insertion block; 2041. Limiting groove; 205. Locking block; 206. Connecting ear; 2061. Guide groove; 3. Shift fork; 301. Rotary shaft; 302. Fork arm; 4. Slide groove; 5. Blade; 501. Blade body; 5011. Second stroke groove; 5012. Stop block; 5013. Locking protrusion; 502. Annular blade; 5021. Second decorative piece; 503. Guide vane; 504. Limiting post; 6. Air outlet duct; 601. Sealing foam; 602. Buckle; 603. Reinforcing rib; 604. Fixing rod; 605. Connecting block; 6051. Damping block; 6052. First stroke groove; 606. First decorative piece; 7. Vertical blade; 701. Clearance groove; 702. Dial shaft; 703. Synchronous connecting rod. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the technical solution and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0028] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other.

[0029] Furthermore, it should be noted that in the description of this application, if terms such as "upper," "lower," "inner," or "outer" appear, indicating orientation or positional relationship, these are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this application. In addition, if terms such as "first" or "second" appear, they are also used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0030] Furthermore, in the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly defined, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "connector" 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 mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application in light of the specific circumstances.

[0031] In this application, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0032] The present application will now be described in detail through exemplary embodiments. However, it should be understood that, without further description, elements, structures, and features in one embodiment may be advantageously incorporated into other embodiments.

[0033] An embodiment of the first aspect of this application provides a toggle structure suitable for use at an air outlet, particularly at the air conditioning outlet of a vehicle.

[0034] In related technologies, toggle structures typically include a toggle knob and a toggle fork. Manually operating the toggle knob moves the toggle fork, shifting the blades within the air outlet and thus changing their deflection angle to adjust the airflow direction. However, under frequent operation, external impact, or prolonged use, the connection between the toggle knob and the toggle fork is susceptible to interference, leading to brittle fracture of the toggle knob. This causes the toggle knob and toggle fork to detach, resulting in malfunction of the airflow direction adjustment and severely impacting the user experience.

[0035] In view of this, in order to overcome the shortcomings of related technologies, the toggle structure of this embodiment combines... Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, the overall design includes a lever 1, a shift fork assembly disposed on the lever 1, and a connection structure disposed between the lever 1 and the shift fork assembly.

[0036] The toggle switch 1 has two connecting arms 101 arranged opposite to each other at one end. The toggle fork assembly includes a bracket 2 connected to the two connecting arms 101 and a toggle fork 3 disposed on the bracket 2. The bracket 2 and the toggle switch 1 form a sliding groove 4 extending along a first direction. The toggle switch structure can slide on the blades 5 of the air outlet through the sliding groove 4. The connecting structure includes a snap-fit ​​groove 1011 disposed on one side of the two connecting arms 101 and snap hooks 201 disposed on opposite sides of the bracket 2. The snap hooks 201 snap into the snap-fit ​​groove 1011 along a second direction. It should be noted that in the accompanying drawings, the first direction in this embodiment is the direction indicated by the X-axis, the second direction is the direction indicated by the Y-axis, and the third direction is the direction indicated by the Z-axis.

[0037] Therefore, by setting a connecting structure between the toggle knob 1 and the toggle fork assembly, and making the connecting structure include a snap-fit ​​groove 1011 on the connecting arm 101 and a snap-fit ​​hook 201 on the bracket 2, both can have good structural strength, effectively preventing breakage at the connection point between the toggle knob 1 and the bracket 2. This allows the toggle knob 1 and the toggle fork assembly to have good snap-fit ​​stability and a longer service life for the toggle structure as a whole, meeting the requirements for adjusting the airflow direction. In addition, by making the toggle knob and the bracket structure form a sliding groove for the blades to pass through, the connection strength between the toggle knob and the toggle fork assembly can be improved, reducing the risk of damage to the toggle structure due to external forces, further enhancing the overall structural strength and reliability of the toggle structure, and thus meeting the requirements for adjusting the airflow direction of the toggle structure.

[0038] Based on the above overall introduction, specifically, combined with Figure 9 , Figure 10 As shown, similar to related technologies, this embodiment also has an air outlet duct 6 at the air outlet. The air outlet duct 6 is located on the vehicle dashboard or other interior panel with air conditioning ducts, and a sealing foam 601 is fitted at the end of the air outlet duct 6. The sealing foam 601 can seal the gap between the air outlet duct 6 and the air conditioning duct to ensure that airflow can be blown into the passenger compartment through the air outlet duct 6.

[0039] Furthermore, the outer wall of the air outlet duct 6 is equipped with a clip 602 for engaging with the air conditioning duct to ensure the installation stability of the air outlet duct 6. Of course, other connection structures can also be used between the air outlet duct 6 and the air conditioning duct, such as bolted connections or clip structures integrally formed on the air outlet duct 6, to facilitate the installation and connection of the air outlet duct 6.

[0040] Meanwhile, the outer wall of the air outlet duct 6 may be provided with reinforcing ribs 603, which are hexagonal grids or other structural forms. While ensuring the structural strength of the air outlet duct 6, the thickness of the side wall of the air outlet duct 6 can be reduced, thereby facilitating the lightweight design of the air outlet.

[0041] Based on this, combined Figure 2 , Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, in this embodiment, a vertical blade 7 is rotatably provided in the air outlet duct 6. The vertical blade 7 extends along a third direction, and multiple vertical blades 7 are arranged at intervals along a second direction.

[0042] One of the vertical blades 7 is provided with a clearance groove 701, and a pivot shaft 702 extending in a third direction and used to connect to the shift fork 3 is provided in the clearance groove 701. When the shift knob 1 is operated and deflected in the first direction, the shift knob 1 can drive the shift fork 3 to move the pivot shaft 702, so as to drive the corresponding vertical blade 7 to deflect in the first direction. At this time, the clearance groove 701 can make the vertical blade 7 avoid the shift fork 3, so as to prevent the shift fork 3 from interfering with the vertical blade 7.

[0043] In this embodiment, the air outlet duct 6 has fixed connecting rods 604 on opposite sides in the third direction. Each vertical blade 7 is rotatably connected between two fixed connecting rods 604, and the two fixed connecting rods 604 can be engaged within the air outlet duct 6 to facilitate the assembly and connection of the vertical blades 7 within the air outlet duct 6. Simultaneously, each vertical blade 7 is also rotatably connected to a synchronizing connecting rod 703. When a vertical blade 7 with a deflector shaft 702 is driven to deflect by a deflector fork 3, this vertical blade 7 can drive other vertical blades 7 to deflect synchronously via the synchronizing connecting rod 703, thereby achieving adjustment of the airflow in the first direction. Of course, in this embodiment, each vertical blade 7 can also be directly rotatably connected in the air outlet duct 6 to reduce the use of other parts and lower production costs.

[0044] In addition, combined Figure 6 , Figure 8 As shown, the blade 5 in this embodiment includes a blade body 501 passing through a groove 4, an annular blade 502 disposed on the blade body 501, and a guide vane 503 disposed on the annular blade 502. The blade body 501 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the air outlet duct 6 at both ends in a first direction, and the annular blade 502 is integrally formed with the blade body 501 and the guide vane 503, and is arranged around the toggle switch 1. When the toggle switch 1 is turned and deflected upwards in a third direction, it can drive the blade 5 to rotate as a whole, thereby controlling the airflow to deflect upwards in a third direction.

[0045] Among them, combined Figure 13 , Figure 14As shown, in this embodiment, the air outlet duct 6 has two connecting blocks 605 on opposite sides in the first direction, and both connecting blocks 605 are snapped onto the air outlet duct 6 in the second direction. The two connecting blocks 605 are rotatably connected to both ends of the blade body 501. The connection blocks 605 and the blade 5 are fitted together to facilitate the assembly of the blade 5 onto the air outlet duct 6. Furthermore, at least one connecting block 605 has a damping block 6051, which is sleeved on the rotating end of the blade body 501 and has an interference fit with the blade body 501. This damping block generates damping when the blade 5 deflects, ensuring that the blade 5 can deflect and maintain the corresponding angle, and optimizing the operating feel of the toggle structure. The damping block 6051 is made of conventional elastic materials, such as rubber or silicone.

[0046] Furthermore, at least one connecting block 605 has a first stroke groove 6052 formed on it, and the blade body 501 is provided with a limiting post 504 corresponding to the first stroke groove 6052. When the blade 5 deflects, the limiting post 504 can slide in the first stroke groove 6052, thereby limiting the deflection angle of the blade 5 by using the first stroke groove 6052, thereby controlling the adjustment range of the wind direction in the third direction.

[0047] Of course, the blade 5 in this embodiment can also be directly rotatably connected to the air outlet duct 6, or other connection structures and damping structures can be used to install it in the air outlet duct 6 to ensure that the blade 5 can deflect and adjust the air direction.

[0048] Meanwhile, guide vanes 503 are respectively disposed on opposite sides of the annular blade 502 in the first direction, and each side of the annular blade 502 has two guide vanes respectively disposed on the upper and lower sides of the blade body 501, that is, on both sides in the third direction, and the guide vanes 503 are located between the annular blade 502 and the air outlet channel 6. Thus, the two guide vanes 503 above the blade body 501 and the upper edge of the annular blade 502, and the two guide vanes 503 below the blade body 501 and the lower edge of the annular blade 502 can form three guide structures with the blade body 501 respectively, so as to improve the deflection effect of the airflow and facilitate the adjustment of the air outlet direction in the third direction. Of course, the blade 5 in this embodiment can also be composed of multiple blade bodies 501 arranged at intervals in the third direction, as long as the deflection effect of the airflow is guaranteed.

[0049] In addition, the fork 3 of this embodiment includes a rotating shaft 301 and two fork arms 302 disposed on the rotating shaft 301 and spaced apart along a first direction. The rotating shaft 702 is slidably disposed between the two fork arms 302. At the same time, the bracket 2 of this embodiment has two connecting ears 206 spaced apart along the first direction on the side opposite to the toggle 1. The rotating shaft 301 is rotatably connected between the two connecting ears 206, so that the fork 3 and the toggle 1 can rotate relative to each other. Thus, when the toggle 1 is moved up and down, the fork 3 can rotate and remain connected to the rotating shaft 702, so as to ensure flexible adjustment of the air outlet direction in the first direction and the third direction.

[0050] Specifically, in this embodiment, each of the two connecting ears 206 has a guide groove 2061 extending along the second direction on both opposite sides, and the end of the guide groove 2061 communicates with the through hole on the connecting ear 206. The guide groove 2061 can guide both ends of the rotating shaft 301 into the through hole on the connecting ear 206, realizing the rotational connection between the rotating shaft 301 and the connecting ear 206, thereby facilitating the assembly operation of the shift fork 3 and the bracket 2.

[0051] In this embodiment, as a specific implementation, combined with Figure 3 As shown, the lever 1 in this embodiment has a flat structure, and two connecting arms 101 extend along the first direction. For any connecting arm 101, the snap-fit ​​groove 1011 is disposed at both ends of the connecting arm 101 in the first direction, and the snap hook 201 is disposed at both ends of the bracket 2 in the first direction and is correspondingly disposed with the snap-fit ​​groove 1011.

[0052] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the hook 201 is configured as a block structure located at both ends of the bracket 2 in the first direction, and the block structure has protrusions on opposite sides in the third direction. These protrusions can be inserted into the locking groove 1011 and hooked onto the locking groove 1011 along the first direction. By setting the block structure, the structural strength between the hook 201 and the bracket can be guaranteed, ensuring that the hook 201 can withstand the force from the connecting arm. At the same time, the protrusions ensure that there is sufficient contact area between the hook 201 and the locking groove 1011, ensuring the stability of the connection between the bracket 2 and the toggle 1, thereby improving the overall structural strength and reliability of the toggle structure.

[0053] The hook 201 has two protruding portions, each with an inclined first guide surface 2011. These guide surfaces 2011 abut against the two connecting arms 101, causing the connecting arms 101 to expand outwards. This allows the bracket 2 to be inserted between the two connecting arms 101 along the second direction and engage with the locking groove 1011. Furthermore, when the hook 201 is engaged in the locking groove 1011, the end of the connecting arm 101 abuts against the connecting ear 206. The connecting ear 206 and the hook 201 together constitute a limiting constraint on the connecting arm 101, preventing movement of the connecting arm 101 and the lever 1 in the second direction, thereby further improving the connection stability between the bracket 2 and the lever 1.

[0054] It is worth mentioning that the toggle structure, blade 5, vertical blade 7 and air outlet duct 6 in this embodiment can all be made of plastic. Of course, other conventional materials, such as aluminum alloy or other metal materials or composite materials, can also be used, as long as they have sufficient structural strength and are easy to manufacture.

[0055] Combination Figure 7 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the toggle 1 has an elastic block 102 at least partially located in the groove 4, and the bracket 2 has an abutment portion protruding into the groove 4. The elastic block 102 and the abutment portion can respectively abut against the opposite sides of the blade 5 and restrict the displacement of the toggle structure in a second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0056] Through the coordinated arrangement of the elastic block 102 and the abutment portion, the elastic block 102 and the abutment portion can respectively abut against the opposite sides of the blade 5, effectively limiting the displacement of the toggle structure in the second direction, preventing loosening or displacement during wind direction adjustment, avoiding damage to the toggle structure due to unbalanced forces, and improving the stability of the toggle structure's sliding adjustment. At the same time, utilizing the material properties of the elastic block 102, damping can be generated when the toggle structure slides on the blade 5, thereby improving the operating feel of the toggle structure.

[0057] In specific implementation, the blade 5 of this embodiment has a second stroke groove 5011 extending along the first direction on the side facing the support 2. The abutment portion is slidably disposed in the second stroke groove 5011 to ensure the stability when the support 2 and the blade 5 slide relative to each other. At the same time, there are stop blocks 5012 at both ends of the second stroke groove 5011. The two stop blocks 5012 can be respectively placed on both sides of the support 2, that is, on the hooks 201, thereby limiting the sliding stroke of the lever 1, and thus limiting the deflection angle range of the vertical blade 7, so as to control the adjustment range of the wind direction in the first direction.

[0058] In addition, the elastic block 102 in this embodiment can be made of elastic materials known to those skilled in the art, such as rubber or silicone, which can flexibly abut against the blade 5, so that the toggle structure has a certain sliding damping and a certain wear resistance.

[0059] Combination Figure 4 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the support 2 is provided with a groove 202 extending through in a first direction, and one end of the blade 5 is inserted into the groove 202. The abutting portion includes an abutting arm 2021 provided at the bottom of the groove 202 and an abutting protrusion 2022 provided at the end of the abutting arm 2021, and the abutting arm 2021 is cantilevered on the support 2.

[0060] By setting the groove 202 and the abutment arm 2021, the groove 202 can accurately position the support 2 and the blade 5, and guide the blade 5 to ensure the relative sliding of the toggle knob 1 and the blade 5 in the first direction. At the same time, by utilizing the cantilever structure of the abutment arm 2021, the abutment protrusion 2022 can flexibly abut against the blade 5, which not only ensures the reliability of limiting the blade 5, but also reduces the frictional resistance between the wind direction adjustment support 2 and the blade 5, further optimizing the operating feel of the toggle knob structure.

[0061] In specific implementation, the abutment protrusion 2022 of this embodiment is located in the second stroke groove 5011, and the second stroke groove 5011 is provided with a locking protrusion 5013. When the toggle structure is operated and slides along the first direction to the preset position of the blade 5, the locking protrusion 5013 can pass over the abutment protrusion 2022 and block one side of the abutment protrusion 2022, so that the toggle structure is in the locked position. At this time, each vertical blade 7 can be driven to deflect and block the air outlet 6 to achieve the function of closing the air outlet.

[0062] Continue to combine Figure 4 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the abutment portion includes a protrusion 203 disposed on the bracket 2, the protrusion 203 protruding into the slide groove 4 along the second direction. By providing the protrusion 203, the contact stability between the abutment portion and the blade 5 can be enhanced, further strengthening the limiting effect in the second direction. In a specific implementation, the protrusion 203 is slidably disposed in the second stroke groove 5011.

[0063] Furthermore, in some exemplary embodiments, the elastic block 102 is provided with a sliding protrusion 1021 protruding along the second direction, and the sliding protrusion 1021 is provided with a groove 1022, with a portion of the blade 5 embedded in the groove 1022. Through the arrangement of the sliding protrusion 1021 and the groove 1022, the sliding protrusion 1021 abuts against the blade 5, reducing the contact area and friction between the blade 5 and the elastic body 102, facilitating the adjustment of the toggle position. The groove 1022 ensures the blade 5 fits snugly against the elastic block 102, effectively preventing the toggle structure from shifting during sliding.

[0064] Of course, this embodiment may also include the above-mentioned protrusion 203 and sliding protrusion 1021 to further improve the sliding stability and operating feel of the toggle structure on the blade 5.

[0065] Combination Figure 3 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, each of the two connecting arms 101 is provided with a limiting block 1031, and each of the two sides of the bracket 2 is provided with a limiting groove 2041. The limiting block 1031 on each side is inserted into the limiting groove 2041 on the corresponding side and limits the relative displacement of the toggle 1 and the bracket 2 in the third direction.

[0066] By cooperating with the limiting block 1031 and the limiting groove 2041, the limiting block 1031 on the connecting arm 101 can be inserted into the limiting groove 2041 of the bracket 2, thereby effectively limiting the relative displacement of the toggle 1 and the bracket 2 in the third direction. When the toggle structure is moved up and down, it can effectively prevent the toggle 1 and the bracket 2 from breaking, and further improve the overall stability of the toggle structure.

[0067] Specifically, in combination Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the bracket 2 has protruding inserts 204 on both sides, and limiting grooves 2041 on each side are respectively provided on the inserts 204 on the corresponding side. Each connecting arm 101 is provided with a slot 103, and the inserts 204 are inserted into the slots 103, limiting the relative displacement between the toggle 1 and the bracket 2 in the first direction.

[0068] By setting the insert 204 and the slot 103, the relative displacement between the bracket 2 and the toggle 1 in the first direction can be restricted. The limiting groove 2041 and the limiting block 1031 are respectively set on the insert 204 and the slot 103, so that the insert 204 and the slot 103, and the limiting block 1031 and the limiting groove 2041 can work together to restrict the relative displacement between the bracket 2 and the toggle 1 in the first and third directions, so as to prevent the bracket 2 and the toggle 1 from loosening or separating when adjusting the wind direction, thereby further improving the connection reliability between the toggle 1 and the bracket 2.

[0069] In specific implementation, the insert 204 is configured as two spaced-apart blocks located between the two connecting ears 206, and the bracket 2 is provided with insert 204 on both sides in the third direction.

[0070] In some exemplary embodiments, the width of the slot 103 gradually increases from the bottom of the slot to the opening, and from a third-party perspective, the slot 103 has a trapezoidal structure. By designing the slot 103 with a gradually increasing opening, it can guide the insert 204, facilitating the insertion of the insert 204 into the slot 103, thus facilitating the assembly connection between the bracket 2 and the toggle 1 and improving assembly efficiency.

[0071] In some of the exemplary implementations, combined with Figure 1 As shown, the end of the toggle switch 1 away from the connecting arm 101 is provided with a slot 104, and a decorative strip 1041 is engaged in the slot 104. The slot 104 and the decorative strip 1041 ensure the stability of the decorative strip 1041 at the end of the toggle switch 1 and enhance the appearance of the toggle switch 1.

[0072] In specific implementation, the air outlet duct 6 of this embodiment is fitted with a first annular decorative piece 606 at one end facing the passenger compartment, and the annular blade 502 is fitted with a second annular decorative piece 5021 at one end facing the passenger compartment. Through the setting of the first decorative piece 606, the second decorative piece 5021 and the decorative strip 1041, the appearance of the air outlet can be further improved, which is conducive to improving the driving experience of the vehicle.

[0073] In some of the exemplary implementations, combined with Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, at least one connecting arm 101 is provided with a snap-fit ​​hole 105, and the bracket 2 is provided with a corresponding snap-fit ​​block 205. The snap-fit ​​block 205 snaps into the snap-fit ​​hole 105. Through the cooperation of the snap-fit ​​hole 105 and the snap-fit ​​block 205, the bracket 2 and the toggle 1 can be snapped together, and the connection structure that cooperates with the snap-fit ​​groove 1011 and the snap hook 201 achieves double fixation between the bracket 2 and the toggle 1, further improving the connection firmness between the toggle 1 and the bracket 2, preventing detachment or loosening during long-term use, and further improving the reliability of the toggle structure.

[0074] In specific implementation, the locking block 205 of this embodiment is disposed between the two insert blocks 204, and the locking hole 105 is disposed between the two slots 103. At the same time, each of the two connecting arms 101 of this embodiment is provided with a locking hole 105 corresponding to the locking block 205, so that the two connecting arms 101 are connected to the two sides of the bracket 2 along the third direction through the locking hole 105 and the locking block 205, ensuring the force balance on the opposite sides of the bracket 2 and improving the connection effect between the bracket 2 and the toggle 1.

[0075] In addition, the connecting arm 101 of this embodiment is provided with a second guide surface 1051 corresponding to the snap-fit ​​hole 105. The second guide surface 1051 abuts against the snap-fit ​​block 205, thereby guiding the snap-fit ​​block 205 to move along the second direction and insert into the snap-fit ​​hole 105, so that the bracket 2 and the toggle 1 can be snapped together.

[0076] It is worth noting that, regarding the toggle structure of this embodiment, based on the above exemplary implementations, in specific implementation, as a preferred embodiment, it is still composed of... Figures 1 to 8 As shown, it may include, for example, a toggle switch 1, a shift fork assembly disposed on the toggle switch 1, and a connection structure disposed between the toggle switch 1 and the shift fork assembly.

[0077] The toggle 1 has two connecting arms 101 arranged opposite to each other at one end. The toggle fork assembly includes a bracket 2 connected to the two connecting arms 101 and a toggle fork 3 disposed on the bracket 2. The bracket 2 and the toggle 1 form a sliding groove 4 extending in a first direction. The toggle structure can slide on the blades 5 of the air outlet through the sliding groove 4. The connecting structure includes a snap-fit ​​groove 1011 disposed on one side of the two connecting arms 101 and a snap hook 201 disposed on both sides of the bracket 2. The snap hook 201 snaps into the snap-fit ​​groove 1011 in a second direction.

[0078] In addition, the lever 1 is provided with an elastic block 102, and the bracket 2 is provided with an abutment portion protruding into the sliding groove 4. The elastic block 102 and the abutment portion can respectively abut against the opposite sides of the blade 5. The elastic block 102 is provided with a sliding protrusion 1021 protruding along the second direction, and the sliding protrusion 1021 is provided with a groove 1022, and part of the blade 5 is embedded in the groove 1022.

[0079] Meanwhile, the bracket 2 is provided with a groove 202 extending through the first direction, and one end of the blade 5 is inserted into the groove 202. The abutting portion includes an abutting arm 2021 cantilevered at the bottom of the groove 202, and an abutting protrusion 2022 at the end of the abutting arm 2021. The abutting portion includes a protrusion 203 on the bracket 2, which protrudes into the groove 4 along the second direction. In addition, each of the two connecting arms 101 is provided with a limiting block 1031, and each of the two sides of the bracket 2 is provided with a limiting groove 2041. The limiting block 1031 on each side is inserted into the limiting groove 2041 on the corresponding side. Each side of the bracket 2 is provided with a protruding insert 204, and each limiting groove 2041 is provided on the insert 204 on the corresponding side. Each connecting arm 101 is provided with a slot 103, and the insert 204 is inserted into the slot 103, with the slot 204 pointing from the bottom of the slot 103 to the opening of the slot, and the width of the slot 103 gradually increases.

[0080] Finally, the end of the toggle switch 1 away from the connecting arm 101 is provided with a slot 104, and a decorative strip 1041 is engaged in the slot 104. Both connecting arms 101 are provided with engagement holes 105, and the bracket 2 is provided with corresponding engagement blocks 205, which are engaged in the engagement holes 105.

[0081] In the preferred embodiment of the above toggle structure, the specific settings and arrangements of the toggle 1, bracket 2, toggle fork 3, etc. can still be referred to the descriptions in the above exemplary embodiments. Furthermore, in this preferred embodiment, the beneficial effects brought about by the design of the toggle 1, bracket 2, and toggle fork 3, etc., can also be referred to the descriptions in the above exemplary embodiments.

[0082] The toggle structure of this embodiment adopts the above design. By setting a connection structure between the toggle 1 and the toggle fork assembly, and making the connection structure include a snap-fit ​​groove 1011 on the connecting arm 101 and a snap-fit ​​hook 201 on the bracket 2, both can have good structural strength, effectively preventing the connection position between the toggle 1 and the bracket 2 from breaking. This allows the toggle 1 and the toggle fork assembly to have good snap-fit ​​stability, and the toggle structure as a whole can have a long service life, meeting the usage requirements for adjusting the air outlet direction.

[0083] An embodiment of the second aspect of this application provides a vehicle having a toggle structure as described above.

[0084] In this embodiment, the toggle structure is designed to improve the structural strength of the toggle structure itself, avoiding problems such as loosening or breakage of the toggle 1 due to frequent toggle operations, external impacts, or long-term use. This ensures that the driver and passengers can flexibly adjust the airflow direction, which is beneficial to improving the overall user experience of the vehicle.

[0085] The above descriptions are merely some embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. The technical features or structures in the foregoing different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined to form other specific technical solutions as needed. For those skilled in the art, this application can have various modifications and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A toggle mechanism, suitable for installation at an air outlet, characterized in that: It includes a toggle switch (1), a shift fork assembly disposed on the toggle switch (1), and a connection structure disposed between the toggle switch (1) and the shift fork assembly; The toggle (1) has two connecting arms (101) arranged opposite to each other at one end. The toggle fork assembly includes a bracket (2) connected to the two connecting arms (101) and a toggle fork (3) provided on the bracket (2). The bracket (2) and the toggle (1) form a sliding groove (4) extending in the first direction. The toggle structure can slide on the blade (5) of the air outlet through the sliding groove (4). The connection structure includes a snap-fit ​​groove (1011) on one side of the two connecting arms (101) and a snap hook (201) on both sides of the bracket (2). The snap hook (201) snaps into the snap-fit ​​groove (1011) in the second direction.

2. The toggle structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The toggle (1) is provided with an elastic block (102) that is at least partially located in the slide groove (4), and the bracket (2) is provided with an abutting portion that protrudes into the slide groove (4); The elastic block (102) and the abutting portion can respectively abut against the opposite sides of the blade (5) and restrict the displacement of the toggle structure in the second direction, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

3. The toggle structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bracket (2) is provided with a groove (202) that runs through the first direction, and one end of the blade (5) is inserted into the groove (202); The abutting portion includes an abutting arm (2021) located at the bottom of the groove (202) and an abutting protrusion (2022) located at the end of the abutting arm (2021), and the abutting arm (2021) is cantilevered on the bracket (2).

4. The toggle structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The abutting portion includes a protrusion (203) disposed on the bracket (2), the protrusion (203) protruding into the groove (4) along the second direction; and / or, The elastic block (102) is provided with a sliding protrusion (1021) protruding along the second direction, and the sliding protrusion (1021) is provided with a groove (1022), and part of the blade (5) is embedded in the groove (1022).

5. The toggle structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the two connecting arms (101) is provided with a limiting block (1031), and each of the two sides of the bracket (2) is provided with a limiting groove (2041). Each of the limiting blocks (1031) is inserted into the limiting groove (2041) on the corresponding side and restricts the relative displacement of the toggle (1) and the bracket (2) in the third direction.

6. The toggle structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bracket (2) has protruding inserts (204) on both sides, and the limiting grooves (2041) on each side are respectively provided on the inserts (204) on the corresponding side; Each of the connecting arms (101) is provided with a slot (103), and the plug (204) is inserted into the slot (103) and restricts the relative displacement of the toggle (1) and the bracket (2) in the first direction.

7. The toggle structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The width of the slot (103) gradually increases from the bottom of the slot to the opening of the slot.

8. The toggle structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the toggle (1) away from the connecting arm (101) is provided with a slot (104), and a decorative strip (1041) is engaged in the slot (104).

9. The toggle structure according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: At least one of the connecting arms (101) is provided with a snap-fit ​​hole (105), and the bracket (2) is provided with a corresponding snap-fit ​​block (205). The card block (205) is engaged in the card hole (105).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: The vehicle is equipped with a toggle structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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