Vehicle air vent comprising means for holding an electronic object.

Abstract

Vehicle air vent comprising means for holding an electronic object. The invention relates to an air vent (10) for ventilation and / or heating and / or cooling for a vehicle passenger compartment comprising at least one flap (20) intended to pivot between a closed position (PF) in which the at least one flap (20) blocks, or substantially blocks, an air flow and at least one open position in which the at least one flap (20) allows the passage of an air flow, the at least one flap (20) comprising means for holding an electronic object, in particular a mobile telephone, intended to come into contact with such an electronic object, or into contact with an element fixed to such an electronic object, so as to allow such an electronic object to be held on the at least one flap (20) when the at least one flap (20) is, or is substantially, in the closed position (PF). Abstract figure: fig. 2

Description

Title of the invention: Vehicle air vent comprising means for holding an electronic object. Technical field of the invention

[0001] The invention relates to a ventilation and / or heating and / or cooling air vent for a vehicle. The invention also relates to a device comprising such an air vent. The invention also relates to a vehicle comprising such a device or such an air vent. State of the prior art

[0002] A driver and / or passenger of a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, wishes to be able to use an electronic object such as a mobile phone within the vehicle. There is generally at least one storage compartment and / or glove box and / or cavity for housing such an electronic object within the passenger compartment, in particular for storing it during its electrical recharge.

[0003] However, while the vehicle is moving, due to centrifugal force and / or acceleration and / or braking, such a location does not allow such an electronic object to be immobilized relative to the vehicle. It is then essential to grasp it in order to be able to use it easily, which is not ergonomic, particularly when sitting in the driver's seat.

[0004] Thus it is desirable to be able to have a location capable of holding the electronic object, in particular close to the driver, regardless of the driving conditions. Presentation of the invention

[0005] The aim of the invention is to provide a ventilation and / or heating and / or cooling air vent which overcomes the above drawbacks. In particular, the invention makes it possible to integrate a holding means for an electronic object into an entry-level vehicle with little equipment on the dashboard. Summary of the invention

[0006] To achieve this objective, the invention relates to a ventilation and / or heating and / or cooling air vent for a vehicle passenger compartment, in particular a motor vehicle, comprising at least one flap intended to pivot between a closed position in which the at least one flap blocks, or substantially blocks, an air flow and at least one open position in which the at least one flap allows the passage of an air flow, the at least one flap comprising a means for holding an electronic object, in particular a mobile phone, intended to come in contact with such an electronic object, or in contact with an element fixed to such an electronic object, so as to allow the maintenance of such an electronic object on the at least one flap when the at least one flap is, or is substantially, in the closed position.

[0007] The holding means may comprise at least one magnetized zone.

[0008] The at least one magnetized zone may be circular or substantially circular in shape.

[0009] The holding means may comprise four magnetic zones.

[0010] The shutter can be rectangular in shape, the four magnetic zones being able to be distributed at the four corners of the rectangular shape.

[0011] The shutter may be circular in shape, the four magnetic zones being able to be distributed every 90 degrees or substantially every 90 degrees relative to the center of the circular shape.

[0012] The at least one magnetic zone can be fixed directly onto the at least one flap, in particular glued onto the at least one flap, in particular overmolded with the flap.

[0013] The at least one magnetic zone can be fixed on a support, in particular overmolded or glued on the support, the support being able to be fixed on the at least one flap, in particular by gluing.

[0014] The invention also relates to a device, in particular a dashboard or a console arranged between two seats or an opening or an interior trim of a body, comprising an air vent as defined previously.

[0015] The invention also relates to a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, comprising an air vent as defined previously or a device as defined previously. Presentation of figures

[0016] These objects, characteristics and advantages of the present invention will be explained in detail in the following description of an embodiment and a variant given without limitation in relation to the attached figures among which:

[0017] [fig. 1] Figure 1 is a schematic top view of a vehicle according to one embodiment.

[0018] [fig.2] Figure 2 is a perspective view of a device according to a method of rea lization.

[0019] [fig.3] Figure 3 is a perspective view of an air vent of the device according to an embodiment.

[0020] [fig.4] Figure 4 is a perspective view of a mouth flap according to a mode of realization.

[0021] [fig.5] Figure 5 is a side view of the shutter according to the embodiment.

[0022] [fig.6] Figure 6 is a perspective view of a device according to a variant of the embodiment.

[0023] [fig.7] Figure 7 is a perspective view of an air vent according to the variant of the embodiment.

[0024] [fig.8] Figure 8 is a front view of a support for a shutter according to the variant of the embodiment.

[0025] [fig.9] Figure 9 is a side view of the support according to the variant of the mode of rea lization.

[0026] [fig.10] Figure 10 is a section of the support according to the variant of the mode of rea lization. Detailed description

[0027] The direction in which a motor vehicle moves in a straight line is defined as the longitudinal direction X. By convention, the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, located in a plane parallel to the ground, is called the transverse direction Y. The third direction, perpendicular to the other two, is called the vertical direction Z. Thus, a direct XYZ reference frame is used in which X is the longitudinal direction in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, therefore directed towards the rear, Y is the transverse direction directed towards the right and Z is the vertical direction directed upwards. The forward direction corresponds to the direction in which the motor vehicle usually moves in the longitudinal direction and is opposite to the rear direction.

[0028] Figure 1 schematically illustrates a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle 1, according to one embodiment. The motor vehicle 1 comprises a passenger compartment 2. The motor vehicle 1 further comprises a body 8. The motor vehicle 1 comprises a device 50. For example, the device 50 is a dashboard 4, or a console 5 arranged between two front seats 9F, or an opening 6, or an interior trim 7 of the body 8. Alternatively, the console 5 can be arranged within a rear bench seat 9R, and / or between two rear seats of a first rear row and / or between two rear seats of a second rear row (not shown). The opening 6 is for example a front side door or a rear side door.

[0029] The motor vehicle 1 or the device 50 comprises an air vent 10 or ventilation.

[0030] Preferably, the air vent 10 is a ventilation and / or heating and / or cooling air vent for the passenger compartment 2 of the vehicle. Thus, for example, the air vent 10 is part of a ventilation and / or heating and / or cooling system for the passenger compartment 2. Preferably, such a system comprises several air vents. Preferably, as illustrated in FIG. 2, the air vent 10 is arranged at or substantially at a vertical median plane PM and Ion- vertical of the vehicle. For example, the air vent 10 is arranged between two other adjacent air vents 11, 12.

[0031] As illustrated in Figures 3 and 4, the air vent 10 comprises a flap 20. The air vent 10 has for example a cylindrical or substantially cylindrical duct of axis O. Preferably, the flap 20 is able to pivot about a pivot axis A illustrated in Figure 4. The pivoting of the flap 20 makes it possible to move from a closed position PF to at least one open position and vice versa. The flap 20 comprises a surface 21 extending towards the passenger compartment 2 in the closed position PF of the flap. In other words, in the closed position PF, the surface 21 extends perpendicularly or substantially perpendicularly relative to the axis O of the duct of the air outlet 10. Thus, in the closed position PF, the flap 20 blocks, or substantially blocks, a flow of ventilation and / or heating and / or cooling air through the air outlet 10. Note that in Figures 2 and 3, the flap 20 is in the closed position PF.Preferably, in the closed position PF, the surface 21 of the flap 20 extends substantially in a vertical and transverse plane.

[0032] In an open position, that is to say pivoted around the axis A relative to the closed position PF, the shutter 20 allows the passage of a flow of ventilation and / or heating and / or cooling air through the air outlet 10.

[0033] The flap 20 also comprises a means 30 for holding an electronic object 3. As illustrated in FIGS. 3, 4 and 5, the holding means 30 preferably comprises at least one magnetized zone 31.

[0034] For example, the electronic object or device 3 is a mobile phone, or a tablet.

[0035] The holding means 30 is intended to come into contact or substantially into contact with the electronic object 3. Alternatively, as illustrated in FIG. 5, the holding means 30 is intended to come into contact or substantially into contact with an element 40 itself fixed to the electronic object 3. Advantageously, the element 40 is a metal plate so as to be attracted by the magnetic field of the at least one magnetized zone 31. For example, the element 40 is glued or overmolded onto the electronic object, or else held using screws and / or clips and / or rivets on the electronic object 3.

[0036] Thus the holding means 30 allows the electronic object 3 to be held on the flap 20. Note that the holding means 30 can play its role of holding the electronic object 3 only when the flap 20 is, or is substantially, in the closed position PF.

[0037] Preferably, the or each magnetized area 31 is circular or substantially circular. Naturally, each magnetized area 31 may be non-circular. For example, as illustrated, the holding means 30 comprises four magnetized areas 31. For example, the flap 20 is rectangular or square in shape and the four areas magnetized areas 31 are distributed at the four corners of the rectangular or square shape. For example, the flap 20 is circular in shape and the four magnetized areas 31 are distributed every 90 degrees or substantially every 90 degrees relative to a center C of the circular shape of the flap, as illustrated in Figure 4.

[0038] In the embodiment illustrated in particular in Figures 2 to 5, the magnetic zone(s) 31 are fixed directly to the flap. For example, the magnetic zones 31 are glued to the flap 20. Alternatively, the magnetic zones 31 are overmolded with the flap.

[0039] According to a variant of the embodiment, illustrated in particular in FIGS. 6 to 10, the magnetized zone(s) 31 are fixed to a support 25.

[0040] Preferably, the support 25 is fixed to the flap 20 by gluing. Thus, once fixed, the flap comprises the support 25. For example, the support 25 has the shape of a cross with four branches, each branch receiving a magnetized zone 31, as illustrated in particular in FIG. 8.

[0041] Alternatively, at least one orifice, for example a non-opening orifice, is provided at the surface 21 of the flap and at least one lug is provided projecting from a rear face 26 of the support 25 so that the orifice(s) and the lug(s) cooperate with each other so that the surface 21 of the flap and the rear face 26 of the support come into contact with each other, or substantially against each other. Alternatively, at least one orifice, for example a non-opening orifice, is provided on the rear face 26 of the support and at least one lug is provided projecting from the surface 21 of the flap 20 so that the orifice(s) and the lug(s) cooperate with each other so that the rear face 26 of the support and the surface 21 of the flap come face to face, one in contact with the other, or substantially one against the other.Thus, thanks to this orifice / lug association, or another means such as the gluing seen previously, the support 25 can be fixed to the flap 20 later, after purchase of the vehicle, as a “second fit”.

[0042] For example, a magnetized area is a magnet, preferably a strong magnet.

[0043] Although only one flap is mentioned in the description of the embodiment and the variant, several flaps can equip the same air vent. In this case, in the closed position of the flaps, the magnetized zones of the flaps define, or substantially define, a plane allowing the reception of the element 40 having a flat or substantially flat contact surface with the magnetized zones, or the reception of an electronic object 3 having a flat or substantially flat contact surface. For example, in the case of an air vent with two flaps, each flap has two magnetized zones so as to have four for optimal holding of the element 40 or the electronic object 3 directly. Alternatively, for example, in the case of an air vent with two flaps, one flap has a magnetized zone while the second flap has two magnetic areas.

[0044] Thanks to the solution, it becomes possible to equip any vehicle, even entry-level, with a means of discreetly holding a mobile phone in all conditions of use of the vehicle. This facilitates its use while driving as well as its recharging if necessary by holding it firmly on the flap in the closed position PF.

[0045] In summary, in the embodiment, namely a factory assembly during the manufacture of the vehicle, the magnetic holding means is integrated into the flap 20 of the air vent 10. Preferably, as illustrated in Figures 2 and 6, it is the central air vent which is equipped. Note that when the electronic object is not held by the holding means 30, 31, the air vent regains its functions, as does the flap 20 which can then be oriented in order to guide the air flow where the passengers want it. Preferably, the magnetized zones, for example magnets, are integrated at the level of the outer wall or surface 21 of the flap and define or create a plane or substantially a receiving plane. Such a plane associated with the planar element 40, or a face of the electronic object 3 which is planar and sensitive to the magnets, ensures optimal holding due to the magnetic field of the magnetized zones 31.In fact, the more the magnetized zones 31 are in contact with the electronic object or the element 40, the better the hold.

[0046] As mentioned above, the variant of the embodiment is more intended to be fitted after the purchase of the vehicle, in other words as a “second fit”. The support 25, comprising at least one magnetic zone, is preferably glued, for example with a double-sided adhesive, to the flap of the air vent concerned. Preferably, the equipped air vent is the central vent of the dashboard or panel 4.

[0047] The solution therefore makes it possible to support an electronic object, for example a mobile phone, in an equipped vehicle, regardless of the vehicle range. The electronic object can thus be used and / or recharged, even while driving. Note that another location, for example at an air vent 11, 12 located to the right or left of the central air vent 10 or even an air vent arranged at a left or right end of the dashboard, or arranged at the rear of the central console 5, or arranged at an opening 6, or arranged at an interior trim 7 of the vehicle 1. In these latter cases, the electronic object is intended more for passengers than for a driver.

[0048] The magnetized zones located directly at the level of the flap 20 or on the support 25 provide a solid, reliable and durable hold for the electronic object 3. The magnetized zone(s) 31 can be fixed whatever the shape of the flaps, or whatever the shape of the supports intended to be fixed as a second assembly on the flaps, which in makes a solution that can be used for all types of vehicles equipped with at least one air vent.

[0049] Thus, even while the vehicle is moving, regardless of the centrifugal force and / or accelerations and / or braking, the electronic object remains fixed relative to the vehicle. It can be used and / or recharged while remaining on the shutter, which makes the solution particularly ergonomic, in particular for the driver in the case of a central air vent fitted.

[0050] As a remark, the solution according to the invention therefore achieves the desired objective of having a solid and accessible support for an electronic object within a vehicle and has the following advantages: - the electronic object holding function does not consume electrical energy,

[0051] - it is inexpensive, both during production and for aftermarket use,

[0052] - it is simple to implement,

[0053] - it has no impact on the safety of the occupants due to its size, its low mass and its location(s) within the passenger compartment.

Claims

Claims

1. Air vent (10) for ventilation and / or heating and / or cooling for a passenger compartment (2) of a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle (1), comprising at least one flap (20) intended to pivot between a closed position (PF) in which the at least one flap (20) blocks, or substantially blocks, an air flow and at least one open position in which the at least one flap (20) allows the passage of an air flow, characterized in that the at least one flap (20) comprises a means (30) for holding an electronic object (3), in particular a mobile telephone, intended to come into contact with such an electronic object (3), or into contact with an element (40) fixed to such an electronic object (3), so as to allow the holding of such an electronic object (3) on the at least one flap (20) when the at least one flap (20) is, or is substantially, in the closed position (PF).

2. Air vent (10) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the holding means (30) comprises at least one magnetized zone (31).

3. Air vent (10) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the at least one magnetized zone (31) is circular or substantially circular in shape.

4. Air vent (10) according to one of claims 2 or 3, characterized in that the holding means (30) comprises four magnetized zones (31).

5. Air vent (10) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the flap (20) is rectangular in shape, the four magnetized zones (31) being distributed at the four corners of the rectangular shape.

6. Air vent (10) according to claim 4, characterized in that the flap (20) is circular in shape, the four magnetized zones (31) being distributed every 90 degrees or substantially every 90 degrees relative to the center (C) of the circular shape.

7. Air vent (10) according to one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that the at least one magnetic zone (31) is fixed directly to the at least one flap (20), in particular glued to the at least one flap (20), in particular overmolded with the flap (20).

8. Air vent (10) according to one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that the at least one magnetized zone (31) is fixed on a support (25), in particular overmolded or glued on the support (25), the support (25) being fixed on the at least one flap (20), in particular by gluing.

9. Device (50), in particular dashboard (4) or console (5) arranged between two seats (9) or opening (6) or interior trim (7) of a body (8), characterized in that it / it comprises an air vent (10) according to one of the preceding claims.

10. Vehicle, in particular motor vehicle (1), characterized in that it comprises an air vent (10) according to one of claims 1 to 8 or a device (50) according to the preceding claim.

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