Scenting arrangement for a vehicle

Abstract

Fragrance arrangement (10, 10A) for a vehicle, comprising at least one fragrance cartridge (12), at least one air duct (15) and a blower (14), which is configured to generate an airflow between an inlet opening (16) of the at least one air duct (15) and at least one air outlet (6), wherein the at least one air outlet (6) is configured to direct the generated airflow into a vehicle interior, wherein the fragrance arrangement (10, 10A) is arranged in the area of ​​a multi-layered cover (3, 3A) of a glove box (1, 1A) formed in an instrument panel (2) and at least the at least one air outlet (6) is integrated into the multi-layered cover (3, 3A) of the glove box (1, 1A), wherein a valve unit (13) is configured which, in the activated state, connects the at least one fragrance cartridge (12) to the at least one air duct (15) to connect and, in the deactivated state, to disconnect from the at least one air duct (15),wherein at least one air duct (15), the valve unit (13) and the blower (14) are arranged in a housing (11), wherein the multi-layered cover (3, 3A) of the glove box (1, 1A) has a receiving recess (5) on a side facing into the interior of the glove box (1, 1A) into which the housing (11) can be inserted.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a scenting arrangement for a vehicle.

[0002] Fragrance systems for vehicles come in numerous variations. They typically include a fan, one or more fragrance cartridges, and a valve unit to prevent the fragrance from spreading when the vehicle is idle. Depending on the size of the device, these are housed in storage compartments in the instrument panel or center console, or near air vents, and marketed as optional extras. A stream of air mixed with the fragrance is introduced into the interior by feeding it, for example, via air hoses or ducts, into the air vents of a vehicle's air conditioning system or through separate nozzle-like openings.

[0003] A disadvantage of the existing fragrance arrangements is that accessibility and visibility in the storage compartments from a normal seating position are generally poor. The interior of the storage compartments is difficult to see due to their depth. Positions in the lower part of the instrument panel require additional flaps or similar devices. Positions near the air vents are generally exposed to sunlight and can suffer from excessive heating of the fragrances.

[0004] CN 2 15 751 822 U discloses an air purification system for a vehicle, comprising an air cleaner, a fragrance module, a pollutant sensor, a filter, and a fan. The air purification system is integrated into a storage compartment and its cover, which are located in an armrest arranged on the center console.

[0005] DE 198 47 651 A1 discloses an arrangement of a fragrance dispenser in the airflow of a ventilation or air conditioning system, particularly in a vehicle. The fragrance dispenser comprises a carrier and a fragrance-emitting substance arranged on the carrier. To enable rapid and inexpensive replacement of the fragrance dispenser or its fragrance-emitting substance, the carrier is detachably arranged at an externally accessible opening in the wall of an air duct in the evaporator housing of the ventilation or air conditioning system, protruding into the air duct and tightly closing the opening. The carrier has recesses or air-permeable walls to allow the airflow to pass through for the purpose of enriching it with fragrance. The evaporator housing is preferably arranged a short distance from the rear of a glove compartment and is flowed through by blown-in air from back to front.In the rear wall of the glove compartment there is an access opening that can be closed with a flap, which corresponds to the opening in the wall of the air duct and through which the fragrance dispenser can be inserted into the evaporator housing.

[0006] DE 199 52 235 A1 discloses a ventilation device for the interior of a motor vehicle and a glove compartment. The ventilation device can be coupled to the glove compartment in such a way that the ventilation device also supplies the glove compartment with air. For this purpose, the glove compartment is at least partially surrounded by a channel through which the air flow from the ventilation device can flow. Furthermore, a cover of the glove compartment can also be traversed by air, thus achieving a good multidimensional cooling effect.

[0007] DE 101 34 223 A1 discloses an air freshener for a passenger compartment of a motor vehicle, comprising several olfactory devices arranged between the air inlet and air outlet, which can be controlled by an electronic control device. At least two separate air ducts are provided, and the air flowing through them can be independently modified by the olfactory devices in the air ducts. The olfactory devices can include dosing and / or distribution devices for the olfactory substances.

[0008] The invention is based on the object of providing a fragrance arrangement for a vehicle with improved accessibility and visibility.

[0009] This object is achieved by a fragrance arrangement for a vehicle having the features of patent claim 1. Advantageous embodiments with expedient further developments of the invention are specified in the dependent patent claims.

[0010] In order to provide a fragrance arrangement for a vehicle with improved accessibility and visibility, the fragrance arrangement is arranged in the region of a multi-shell lid of a glove compartment formed in an instrument panel. In addition, at least one air vent is integrated into the multi-shell lid of the glove compartment. A valve unit is designed to connect the at least one fragrance cartridge to the at least one air duct in the activated state and to separate it from the at least one air duct in the deactivated state. Such a valve unit can, for example, have a valve for each fragrance cartridge in order to fluidically connect the corresponding fragrance cartridge to the at least one air duct or the at least one air vent or to separate it from the at least one air duct or the at least one air vent.At least the at least one air duct, the valve unit, and the blower are arranged in a housing. In this variant of the fragrance arrangement, only the at least one air vent and a power connection for the blower of the fragrance arrangement can be integrated into the lid of the glove compartment. The multi-layer lid of the glove compartment has a receiving recess on a side facing the interior of the glove compartment, into which the housing can be inserted. The housing of the fragrance arrangement can preferably be flat. Suitable holding geometries can be arranged in the receiving recess so that the housing can be integrated into the receiving recess of the lid in a space-saving manner. This allows a retrofit device with fan, valve unit, and electronics to be sold and easily adapted. This enables a cost-effective retrofit solution without removal and installation effort and with minimal effort for preparatory measures.The retrofit device can be plugged in later.

[0011] In the present case, a fragrance arrangement for a vehicle is understood to mean an arrangement with at least one fragrance cartridge, at least one air duct, and a blower designed to generate an air flow between an inlet opening of the at least one air duct and at least one air vent. The at least one air vent is designed to direct the generated air flow into a vehicle interior. Preferably, the at least one air vent can be designed as a double nozzle, so that the air can exit directly from the multi-layered lid of the glove compartment toward the driver and front passenger.

[0012] Since the lid of the glove compartment is generally designed with at least two shells, this offers the possibility of integrating at least the at least one air vent, but also the at least one air duct and / or corresponding cable guides and fastening elements of the fragrance arrangement into the lid of the glove compartment without generating additional expenditure. This results in space-saving accommodation of the fragrance arrangement, since the hollow space in the lid of the glove compartment can be utilized. In addition, the open lid of the glove compartment offers very good accessibility and a high-quality presentation, since the inside of the lid is clearly visible. Embodiments of the fragrance arrangement according to the invention can advantageously facilitate the replacement of the at least one fragrance cartridge and the activation of the fragrance arrangement.

[0013] In a further advantageous embodiment of the fragrance arrangement, the housing can have at least one cartridge receptacle into which the at least one fragrance cartridge can be inserted. Furthermore, an outlet hose can protrude from the housing and connect an outlet opening of the at least one air duct to the at least one air vent. During assembly, the outlet hose can simply be plugged onto a corresponding connection of the air vent.

[0014] In the area of ​​at least one cartridge receptacle, a control element for the corresponding fragrance cartridge can be arranged.

[0015] The features and feature combinations mentioned above in the description, as well as the features and feature combinations mentioned below in the description of the figures and / or shown alone in the figures, can be used not only in the respective combinations specified, but also in other combinations or on their own, without departing from the scope of the invention. Thus, embodiments are also to be considered encompassed and disclosed by the invention that are not explicitly shown or explained in the figures, but which emerge and can be produced from the explained embodiments through separate feature combinations.

[0016] Embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the drawings and explained in more detail in the following description. In the drawings, like reference numerals designate components or elements that perform the same or similar functions. Herein: Fig. 1 a schematic sectional view of a section of an instrument panel in the area of ​​a glove compartment with an embodiment of a fragrance arrangement according to the invention for a vehicle; Fig. 2 a schematic and perspective view of the opened glove box from Fig. 1 without fragrance arrangement inserted; Fig. 3 a schematic and perspective view of the scenting arrangement according to the invention from Fig. 1; Fig. 4 is a schematic sectional view of a section of an instrument panel in the area of ​​a glove compartment with an embodiment of a fragrance arrangement for a vehicle; and Fig. 5 a schematic and perspective view of the opened glove box from Fig. 4 during the insertion process of a fragrance cartridge.

[0017] As from Fig. As can be seen from Figures 1 to 5, exemplary embodiments of a fragrance arrangement 10, 10A, 10B for a vehicle comprise at least one fragrance cartridge 12, at least one air duct 15, and a blower 14, which generates an air flow between an inlet opening 16 of the at least one air duct 15 and at least one air vent 6. The at least one air vent 6 directs the generated air flow into a vehicle interior. The fragrance arrangement 10, 10A, 10B is arranged in the region of a multi-shell cover 3, 3A, 3B of a glove compartment 1, 1A, 1B formed in an instrument panel 2, and at least the at least one air vent 6 is integrated into the multi-shell cover 3, 3A, 3B of the glove compartment 1, 1A, 1B.

[0018] As from Fig. 1 to 5, the glove compartment 1, 1A, 1B is mounted on an instrument panel 2 via a pivot joint 8 so as to be rotatable about a rotation axis DA. In the closed state, the glove compartment 1, 1A, 1B can be locked to the instrument panel 2 via a lock 9. This lock 9 can be unlocked to open the glove compartment 1, 1A, 1B via a handle kinematics 7 integrated in the multi-layer cover 3, 3A, 3B of the glove compartment 1, 1A, 1B.

[0019] As from Fig. 1 to 3, in an illustrated embodiment of the fragrance arrangement 10A according to the invention, at least the at least one air duct 15, a valve unit 13 and the blower 14 are arranged in a housing 11. In the activated state, the valve unit 13 connects the at least one fragrance cartridge 12 to the at least one air duct 15 and, in the deactivated state, separates the at least one fragrance cartridge 12 from the at least one air duct 15. In the illustrated embodiment, the housing 11 has a cartridge receptacle 19 into which a fragrance cartridge 12 is inserted.

[0020] As from Fig. 1 to 3, the multi-shell lid 3A of the glove compartment 1A in the illustrated embodiment has, on a side facing the interior of the glove compartment 1A, a receiving recess 5 into which the housing 11 can be inserted. For locking the housing 11 in the receiving recess 5, the housing has a locking lug 11.1 which, when inserted, engages behind an opening (not shown in detail) in the receiving recess 5. In addition, the housing 11 comprises an electrical interface 11.2 which interacts with a not shown electrical interface of the receiving recess 5 in order to control the fan 14 and the valve unit 13 in the housing 11 and supply them with energy.

[0021] In the illustrated first embodiment of the scenting arrangement 10A, an outlet hose 18 protrudes from the housing 11, which connects an outlet opening 17 of the at least one air duct 15 with the at least one air outlet 6.

[0022] As from Fig. 4 and Fig. As can be further seen in Figure 5, in an illustrated embodiment of the fragrancing arrangement 10B, the at least one air duct 15, the valve unit 13, and the blower 14 are integrated in the multi-layer cover 3B of the glove compartment 1B. An outlet opening 17 of the at least one air duct 15 is directly connected to the at least one air outlet 6.

[0023] As from Fig. 4 and Fig. As can be further seen in Figure 5, the multi-layer lid 3B of the glove compartment 1B in the illustrated embodiment of the fragrance arrangement 10B has four cartridge receptacles 19B on a side facing the interior of the glove compartment 1B, into each of which a fragrance cartridge 12 can be inserted. When unused, the cartridge receptacles 19B can each be covered by a blind cover (not shown in detail). The multiple cartridge receptacles 19B allow fragrance cartridges 12 containing different fragrances to be inserted and used.

[0024] As is particularly evident from Fig. 3 and Fig.As can be further seen in Figure 5, a control element 20 for the corresponding fragrance cartridge 12 is arranged in the area of ​​each cartridge receptacle 19, 19A, 19B. These control elements can be used to control the corresponding valves in the valve unit 13 in order to connect the corresponding fragrance cartridge 12 to the at least one air duct 15 or the at least one air vent 6, or to disconnect the corresponding fragrance cartridge 12 from the at least one air duct 15 or the at least one air vent 6. LIST OF REFERENCE SYMBOLS 1, 1A, 1B glove compartment 2 Instrument panel 3, 3A, 3B multi-layer lid 5 receiving trough 6 air vents 7 Grip kinematics 8 Swivel joint 9 Locking 10, 10A, 10B Fragrance arrangement 11 housings 11.1 Locking lug 11.2 electrical interface 12 fragrance cartridges 13 Valve unit 14 blowers 15 Air duct 16 Inlet opening 17 Outlet opening 18 Outlet hose 19, 19A, 19B cartridge holder 20 Control element DA rotation axis

Claims

[1] Fragrance arrangement (10, 10A) for a vehicle, comprising at least one fragrance cartridge (12), at least one air duct (15) and a blower (14), which is designed to generate an air flow between an inlet opening (16) of the at least one air duct (15) and at least one air vent (6), wherein the at least one air vent (6) is designed to direct the generated air flow into a vehicle interior, wherein the fragrance arrangement (10, 10A) is arranged in the region of a multi-shell cover (3, 3A) of a glove compartment (1, 1A) formed in an instrument panel (2) and at least the at least one air vent (6) is integrated into the multi-shell cover (3, 3A) of the glove compartment (1, 1A), wherein a valve unit (13) is designed to connect at least one fragrance cartridge (12) in the activated state to the at least to connect an air duct (15) and to separate it from the at least one air duct (15) in the deactivated state,wherein at least the at least one air duct (15), the valve unit (13) and the fan (14) are arranged in a housing (11), wherein the multi-shell cover (3, 3A) of the glove box (1, 1A) has a receiving recess (5) on a side directed towards the interior of the glove box (1, 1A), into which the housing (11) can be inserted. [2] Fragrance arrangement (10, 10A) according to claim 1, characterized by that the housing (11) has at least one cartridge receptacle (19, 19A) into which the at least one fragrance cartridge (12) can be inserted. [3] Fragrance arrangement (10, 10A) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by that an outlet hose (18) protrudes from the housing (11) and connects an outlet opening (17) of the at least one air duct (15) to the at least one air vent (6). [4] Fragrance arrangement (10, 10A) according to one of claims 2 or 3, characterized bythat in the region of the at least one cartridge receptacle (19, 19A) an operating element (20) for the corresponding fragrance cartridge (12) is arranged.

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