Integrated Coordination Systems and Vehicles

Abstract

An integrated conditioning system and a vehicle are provided. The system is applied to a vehicle. The integrated conditioning system includes a first air receiving device and a second air receiving device, the first air receiving device configured to achieve a first function and the second air receiving device configured to achieve a second function, the first function being different from the second function, and an air storage device (8), the air storage device (8) connected to the first air receiving device to supply air to the first air receiving device, and the air storage device (8) connected to the second air receiving device to supply air to the second air receiving device. This significantly reduces the overall volume of the integrated conditioning system, saving interior space in the vehicle and reducing vehicle costs.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. "202310362996.X" entitled "INTEGRATED ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM AND VEHICLE" filed on March 31, 2023 by BYD Company Limited.

[0002] FIELD OF THE INVENTION This application relates to the technical field of vehicle coordination, and more particularly to integrated coordination systems and vehicles. [Background technology]

[0003] In the related art, vehicle seats can be adjusted to accommodate various occupants. The height of the vehicle's suspension system is adjusted by setting the air suspension. However, the seat adjustment system and the air suspension have a complex structure and occupy a large space inside the vehicle. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present application is intended to solve at least to some extent one of the technical problems of the related art.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present application, an integrated coordination system is provided.

[0006] The integrated regulation system is applied to a vehicle and includes a first air receiving device and a second air receiving device, the first air receiving device configured to realize a first function and the second air receiving device configured to realize a second function, the first function being different from the second function, and an air storage device, the air storage device coupled to the first air receiving device to supply air to the first air receiving device, and the air storage device coupled to the second air receiving device to supply air to the second air receiving device.

[0007] According to a second aspect of the present application, there is provided a vehicle, the vehicle including the integrated coordination system described above.

[0008] According to a third aspect of the present application, there is provided a vehicle, the vehicle including the integrated adjustment system described above, wherein the second pipeline is provided with a first pressure limiting valve, the seat adjustment device includes an airbag, the airbag is located behind a side wing of the seat, the airbag is connected to the second pipeline, the second pipeline is provided with a first valve and a second valve, the first valve is configured to control air intake of the airbag, the second valve is configured to control air exhaust of the airbag, and the first pressure limiting valve and the first valve are configured to be turned on to inflate the airbag behind the side wing on the leaning side when a signal is received that the vehicle is turning.

[0009] In this way, the first air receiving device and the second air receiving device share the air storage device, thereby significantly reducing the total volume of the integrated adjustment system, saving the interior space of the vehicle and reducing the cost of the vehicle.

[0010] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be set forth in part in the description that follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the present application. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram of an integrated adjustment system according to an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

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[0023] The embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are illustrated in the drawings. Throughout the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements, or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are exemplary and are intended to illustrate the present disclosure, but should not be construed as limiting the present disclosure.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present application, an integrated adjustment system is provided, the integrated adjustment system being applied to a vehicle, the system comprising: a first air receiving device and a second air receiving device, the first air receiving device being configured to realize a first function and the second air receiving device being configured to realize a second function, the first function being different from the second function; and an air storage device 8 connected to a first air receiving device to supply air to the first air receiving device, and the air storage device 8 connected to a second air receiving device to supply air to the second air receiving device.

[0014] The air storage device 8 is configured to store and supply air. The air may be, for example, nitrogen, compressed air, or an inert gas. The first air receiving device and the second air receiving device are devices that receive air. The first air receiving device uses air to achieve a first function. The second air receiving device uses air to achieve a second function. The first function and the second function include, for example, vehicle height adjustment, seat position adjustment, horn activation, valve control, etc.

[0015] In this example, the first air receiving device and the second air receiving device share the air storage device 8, which significantly reduces the total volume of the integrated regulation system, saves interior space in the vehicle, and reduces vehicle costs.

[0016] In one example, the first air receiving device is one of a suspension device, a seat adjustment device, and a tire inflation device, and the second air receiving device is one of a suspension device, a seat adjustment device, and a tire inflation device.

[0017] In this example, the air storage device 8 can supply air to at least one of a suspension device, a seat adjustment device, and a tire inflation device. Certainly, the first air receiving device and the second air receiving device are not limited to the above embodiment and may be other devices of the vehicle that require air, which can be provided by those skilled in the art according to actual needs.

[0018] The seat adjustment device is configured to adjust the side wings of the seat to adjust the passenger's posture when the vehicle is turning, reduce the passenger's tilt, and improve the driving experience. The suspension device is configured to adjust the height of the vehicle body according to road conditions to ensure the vehicle's driving performance, reduce the vehicle's wind resistance, etc.

[0019] For example, the air storage device 8 is configured to store and supply high pressure air for use by the seat adjustment device and suspension system, and the air pressure is set according to actual needs.

[0020] Of course, those skilled in the art may provide the air storage device 8 according to actual needs without being limited to the above embodiments.

[0021] Both the seat adjuster and the suspension system provide support through high pressure air to adjust the seat and vehicle body, respectively.

[0022] The seat adjustment device includes an airbag. The airbag abuts against the seat (e.g., the side wing of the seat). After being inflated, the airbag expands in volume and presses against the seat, resulting in a change in the shape of the seat. After being deflated, the airbag reduces in volume and no longer presses against the seat, resulting in the seat returning to its original state. For example, the airbag includes a left side wing airbag 13 corresponding to the position of the left side wing of the seat and a right side wing airbag corresponding to the position of the right side wing of the seat.

[0023] The suspension system includes air springs 5. As air pressure increases, the air springs 5 ​​expand in volume to provide a force to lift the vehicle body, thereby increasing the height of the vehicle body. As air pressure decreases, the height of the vehicle body is gradually lowered.

[0024] In the prior art, to supply air to an air bag, it is usually necessary to provide an independent air compressor 3, which is connected to the air bag. To supply air to an air spring 5, it is usually necessary to provide an independent air compressor 3, where the air compressor 3 is connected to the air spring 5, or to provide an independent air compressor 3 and an air storage tank, where the air compressor 3 supplies air to the air storage tank, and the air storage tank provides high-pressure air to the air spring 5. The two air compressors 3 and air storage tanks significantly increase the volume of the two systems and occupy the interior space of the vehicle.

[0025] The tire inflation device is configured to inflate a tire of a vehicle. For example, the tire inflation device includes an inflation pipeline and a wheel-side valve, the inflation pipeline is connected to the wheel-side valve. The inflation pipeline is connected to an air storage device 8. The wheel-side valve is configured to control the tire valve to be turned on or off.

[0026] In a situation where one of the first air receiving device and the second air receiving device is a seat adjustment device and the other of the first air receiving device and the second air receiving device is a suspension device, the seat adjustment device and the suspension device share the air storage device 8, thereby significantly reducing the total volume of the integrated adjustment system, saving the interior space of the vehicle and reducing the cost of the vehicle.

[0027] Furthermore, the frequency of use of the suspension system is significantly lower than the frequency of use of the seat adjustment system. The integrated adjustment system can ensure that the air storage system 8 is used frequently, thereby avoiding idle loss of the air storage system 8 due to long periods of non-use.

[0028] Additionally, the suspension system typically adjusts body height when the vehicle is stationary or as the vehicle speed varies when the vehicle is traveling in a straight line. The seat adjuster is typically used when the vehicle is turning. Therefore, the functions of the suspension system and the seat adjuster do not overlap in terms of usage time, thereby maximizing the use of the air storage device 8.

[0029] In addition, since the operation of both the suspension system and the seat adjuster is associated with the vehicle's motion state, the control of the suspension system and the seat adjuster can realize coordinated control of multiple functional modules (such as multiple solenoid valves and pressure sensors) through the control device, thereby better scheduling the control device's resources and adjusting the control strategy.

[0030] In addition, since both the suspension and seat adjustment systems are activated and controlled based on the vehicle's position and acceleration conditions, the vehicle signal only needs to be sent once instead of multiple times, which further saves the vehicle control system's computational resources and improves the operating efficiency of the vehicle system.

[0031] In addition, the two systems can be controlled by one controller, for example, the seat adjustment function can be integrated into the suspension controller, eliminating the need to provide two independent controllers, thereby further reducing vehicle costs.

[0032] In one example, in a first state, the air storage device 8 is configured to supply air to a first air receiving device, in a second state, the air storage device 8 is configured to supply air to a second air receiving device, and in a third state, the air storage device 8 is configured to supply air to the first air receiving device and the second air receiving device.

[0033] In this example, multiple air supply modes of the air storage device 8 can be realized by controlling different operating conditions.

[0034] In one example, as shown in FIG. 1, the first air receiving device is a suspension device, the second air receiving device is a seat adjustment device, the air storage device supplies air to the first air receiving device through a first pipeline 100, and the air storage device supplies air to the second air receiving device through a second pipeline 200, and a distribution valve is provided between the air storage device and the suspension device.

[0035] For example, the distribution valve 6 may be, but is not limited to, a solenoid valve, a pneumatic valve, etc. By controlling the distribution valve 6 to be turned on or off, the air source is controlled to supply air to the air storage device 8, and the air storage device is controlled to supply air to the suspension system, etc.

[0036] Those skilled in the art can set the number, positions, pressure levels, etc. of the various valves in the distribution valve 6 according to the number of air springs 5 ​​in the suspension system.

[0037] In one example, as shown in Figure 1, the second pipeline 200 is provided with a group of pressure limiting valves configured to regulate the pressure of air entering the seat adjuster to meet the air pressure requirements of the seat adjuster.

[0038] Those skilled in the art can select the specifications of the pressure limiting valve group depending on the air pressure of the air storage device 8 and the operating pressure of the seat adjustment device.

[0039] 1, the pressure limiting valve group includes a first pressure limiting valve 9 and a second pressure limiting valve 19. The first pressure limiting valve 9 is disposed in a second pipeline 200. The second pipeline 200 includes an exhaust branch pipe 200b. The second pressure limiting valve 19 is disposed in the exhaust branch pipe 200b.

[0040] In this example, the air pressure in the air storage device 8 is higher than the operating pressure of the seat adjustment device. To match the operating pressure of the seat adjustment device, the first pressure limiting valve 9 is arranged in the second pipeline 200. Those skilled in the art can select the specifications of the first pressure limiting valve 9 based on the air pressure in the air storage device 8 and the operating pressure of the seat adjustment device. The exhaust branch pipe 200b is configured to allow the second pipeline 200 to discharge air. For example, the second pressure limiting valve 19 is an electromagnetic valve or a pneumatic valve. When the second pipeline 200 discharges air, the second pressure limiting valve 19 is turned on, thereby quickly discharging the air in the airbag. Arranging the second pressure limiting valve 19 in the second pipeline 200 to discharge air allows for more rapid air discharge.

[0041] In addition, an exhaust branch pipe and a second pressure limiting valve 19 are provided so that if the first pressure limiting valve 9 fails, the high-pressure air can be released through the second pressure limiting valve 19 to prevent excessive air pressure from damaging the seat adjustment device.

[0042] 1, the integrated conditioning device further includes an air generator connected to the first pipeline 100, the air generator configured to supply air to the air storage device 8 and / or the suspension device.

[0043] The air in the air storage device 8 may be, but is not limited to, air, nitrogen, an inert gas, or the like. The air generating device includes an air compressor 3, a nitrogen compressor, an inert gas compressor, or the like. The air generating device may also be a nitrogen generator. The nitrogen generator is configured to prepare nitrogen. The air generating device may further include a nitrogen generator and a nitrogen compressor. The nitrogen compressor is configured to compress the nitrogen prepared by the nitrogen generator and supply nitrogen to the air storage device 8.

[0044] Of course, those skilled in the art may provide an air generating device according to actual needs without being limited to the above embodiments.

[0045] An air compressor 3 is taken as an example for illustration. In one example, as shown in Fig. 1, the air generating device includes an intake pipe. The inlet of the intake pipe is adapted to draw air from the vehicle compartment. For example, the vehicle compartment includes a cockpit and a luggage compartment.

[0046] For example, air for the air compressor 3 enters the air compressor 3 through an intake pipe. In this example, the intake pipe inlet is located inside the vehicle cabin. Typically, the external environment of a vehicle is complex. For example, the air quality of the external environment is unstable, with high dust content, high humidity, and a high content of toxic and harmful substances. If the intake pipe inlet is located outside the vehicle, this may damage the air compressor 3 and the air springs 5.

[0047] However, the air inside the vehicle cabin is usually filtered by the vehicle's air filter, so the air quality is stable and the content of harmful components is low. In this example, the inlet of the intake pipe is located inside the vehicle cabin to avoid damage to the air compressor 3, suspension system, or air storage device 8 due to poor air quality.

[0048] The intake pipe is provided with a filter, which can filter the air entering the air compressor 3, thereby further ensuring that the quality of the air entering the air compressor 3 is good.

[0049] In one example, as shown in FIG. 1, the intake pipe is provided with a first one-way valve 1, which is configured to allow air to flow to the air generator.

[0050] A one-way valve is a valve that allows fluid to flow in a set direction but not in the opposite direction. The first one-way valve 1 allows air in the vehicle cabin to enter the air compressor 3 through the intake pipe but does not allow the air in the intake pipe to flow back into the vehicle cabin. In this way, air from the air spring or air from the air storage device 8 can be effectively prevented from entering the vehicle cabin and adversely affecting the air environment in the vehicle cabin.

[0051] In one example, the air generator includes an exhaust pipe, as shown in Figure 1. The outlet of the exhaust pipe is adapted to exhaust air outside the vehicle compartment.

[0052] The exhaust pipe is configured to exhaust air from the suspension and air storage device 8, or excess air from the air compressor 3. In this example, the outlet of the exhaust pipe is located outside the vehicle cabin. In this way, it is possible to effectively prevent air from the air compressor 3, air from the suspension, or air from the air storage device 8 from entering the vehicle cabin and adversely affecting the air environment in the vehicle cabin.

[0053] In one example, as shown in FIG. 1, the exhaust pipe is provided with a second one-way valve 2, which is configured to allow air to flow to the outside environment.

[0054] The second one-way valve 2 allows the air in the air storage device 8 and the suspension system, or excess air from the air compressor 3, to be discharged outside the vehicle cabin, but does not allow air from the external environment to enter the air compressor 3, the suspension system, or the air storage device 8. In this way, air outside the vehicle cabin can be effectively prevented from damaging the air compressor 3, the suspension system, or the air storage device 8.

[0055] As shown in Figure 1, the air generator further includes a communication pipe 31. The exhaust pipe and the intake pipe share a partial pipeline. One end of the communication pipe 31 is connected to the first pipeline 100, and the other end of the communication pipe 31 is connected to the pipeline shared by the intake pipe and the exhaust pipe. In this way, the pipeline design can be simplified and the interior space of the vehicle can be saved.

[0056] The communication pipe 31 is a bypass pipeline for the air compressor 3. The communication pipe 31 allows air from the first pipeline 100 to enter the exhaust pipe without passing through the air compressor 3. This allows the air in the air storage device 8 and the suspension system to be smoothly discharged to the outside environment, thereby preventing harmful substances in the air in the suspension system from damaging the air compressor 3.

[0057] The communication pipe 31 is provided with a communication valve 32. The communication valve 32 is an electromagnetic valve or an air pressure valve. When the suspension system or the air storage system 8 discharges air, the communication valve 32 is turned on, and when the air compressor 3 operates, the communication valve 32 is turned off. The first one-way valve 1 can effectively prevent air from entering the vehicle cabin when the suspension system or the air storage system 8 discharges air.

[0058] In this example, a first one-way valve 1 and a second one-way valve 2 are provided, which can automatically regulate the intake and exhaust of the integrated regulation system. During intake, the external atmospheric pressure is greater than the air pressure in the shared pipeline. Under this pressure differential, the first one-way valve 1 is automatically turned on, while the second one-way valve 2 is automatically turned off because its directional and open conditions are not met. Air enters the air compressor 3 through the intake pipe. During exhaust, the air pressure in the shared pipeline is greater than the external atmospheric pressure. Under this pressure differential, the second one-way valve 2 is automatically turned on, while the first one-way valve 1 is automatically turned off because its directional and open conditions are not met. The air is discharged through the exhaust pipe. In this way, the air generator's pipeline can be simplified.

[0059] In one example, the suspension system includes a plurality of air springs 5. The distribution valve 6 includes an air storage device solenoid valve 7 and a plurality of air spring solenoid valves 4. The air spring solenoid valves 4 correspond one-to-one to the air springs 5. The air storage device solenoid valve 7 and the plurality of air spring solenoid valves 4 are located in a first pipeline 100, and the air storage device solenoid valve 7 is located between the air spring solenoid valve 4 and the air storage device 8.

[0060] For example, multiple air springs 5 ​​are distributed at different positions on the vehicle body. For example, the positions of the air springs 5 ​​correspond to the positions of the wheels. This allows the height of the vehicle body to be adjusted more smoothly and uniformly. Each of the air springs 5 ​​is controlled by an air spring solenoid valve 4 for intake, exhaust, and pressure maintenance. An air storage device solenoid valve 7 is configured to control the air supply, exhaust, and pressure maintenance of an air storage device 8.

[0061] When the air storage device 8 is expanded, the air compressor 3 is turned on, the communication valve 32 and the plurality of air spring solenoid valves 4 are turned off, and the air storage device solenoid valve 7 is turned on. Air enters the air compressor 3 through the intake pipe. The air compressed by the air compressor 3 is expanded into the air storage device 8 through the first pipeline 100.

[0062] When the air pressure in the air storage device 8 reaches the set pressure, the air storage device solenoid valve 7 is turned off and the air compressor 3 is turned off, so that the air storage device 8 maintains pressure.

[0063] When the height of the vehicle body needs to be raised, the communication valve 32 is turned off, and the air spring solenoid valve 4 and the air storage device solenoid valve 7 are turned on. The high-pressure air in the air storage device 8 enters the air spring 5 through the first pipeline 100 to raise the height of the vehicle body.

[0064] When the vehicle height needs to be lowered, the air storage device solenoid valve 7 is turned off, and the air spring solenoid valve 4 and the communication valve 32 are turned on. The air in the air spring 5 is exhausted through the exhaust pipe.

[0065] The plurality of air spring solenoid valves 4 and air reservoir solenoid valves 7 form an assembly, allowing for greater integration of the suspension system and easier installation and disassembly of the suspension system.

[0066] In one example, as shown in Figure 1, the second pipeline 200 is provided with a group of air pressure regulating valves configured to regulate the air pressure of a seat adjuster, which includes an air bag, whose inflation, deflation, and pressure maintenance are controlled by the group of air pressure regulating valves.

[0067] The air pressure regulating valve group includes a first valve and a second valve. The first valve has a first end, a second end, and a third end. The first end is connected to an air supply device. The second end is connected to a seat adjustment device. The third end is connected to an exhaust pipe. The second valve is disposed in the exhaust pipe to control the exhaust pipe to be turned on or off. The first end, the second end, and the third end are selectively connected in pairs.

[0068] The first valve controls the intake of the airbag. The second valve controls the exhaust of the airbag. The first and second valves may be solenoid valves, pneumatic valves, etc. As shown in FIG. 1, the first valve is an intake solenoid valve 11, and the second valve is an exhaust solenoid valve 14. The seat adjustment device includes a driver's seat adjustment mechanism and a passenger's seat adjustment mechanism. The second pipeline 200 is provided with a driver control valve 10 and a passenger control valve 20 for controlling the air passages of the driver's seat adjustment mechanism and the passenger's seat adjustment mechanism, respectively. Of course, the driver control valve 10 and the passenger control valve 20 may be omitted to simplify the seat adjustment device.

[0069] Both the driver's seat adjustment mechanism and the passenger seat adjustment mechanism include airbags. For example, the airbags include a left side wing airbag 13 that corresponds to the position of the left side wing of the seat and a right side wing airbag that corresponds to the position of the right side wing of the seat. The left side wing airbag 13 and the right side wing airbag adjust the angle and height of the left and right side wings of the seat, respectively, thereby reducing the tilt of the occupant's body.

[0070] The left side wing airbag 13 of the driver's seat adjustment mechanism is taken as an example for explanation. When the vehicle turns right, the occupant leans to the left. At this time, the driver control valve 10 and the intake solenoid valve 11 are turned on, and the exhaust solenoid valve 14 is turned off. The high-pressure air in the air storage device 8 reaches the left side wing airbag 13 through the first pressure limiting valve 9, the driver control valve 10, and the intake solenoid valve 11. The left side wing airbag 13 expands after being inflated, thereby changing the angle of the left side wing to support the occupant and reduce the occupant's leaning to the left. When the air pressure in the left side wing airbag 13 reaches a set value, the intake solenoid valve 11 is turned off, and the left side wing airbag 13 maintains its pressure. When the vehicle turns and then goes straight, the driver returns to an upright seating position. At this time, the exhaust solenoid valve 14 is turned on to exhaust air from the left side wing airbag 13. The volume of the left side wing airbag 13 is reduced, and the left side wing returns to its original state.

[0071] In this example, this structure of the first valve can simplify the connection method of the second valve and can facilitate assembly and disassembly of the seat adjustment device. In one example, as shown in Figure 1, the seat adjustment device further includes a pressure sensor 12. The pressure sensor 12 is disposed in the second pipeline 200. The pressure sensor 12 is configured to sense the air pressure of the airbag.

[0072] As described above, when the air pressure in the left side wing airbag 13 reaches a set value, the intake solenoid valve 11 is turned off and the left side wing airbag 13 maintains pressure. The pressure sensor 12 can effectively monitor the air pressure in the left side wing airbag 13, thereby providing a basis for turning on or off various valves.

[0073] In one example, the integrated control system further includes a controller configured to control inflation, venting, and pressure maintenance of the suspension system, the air storage system 8, and the seat adjuster.

[0074] For example, the control device may be a controller such as a vehicle controller or a dedicated controller for an integrated regulation device, etc. The controller may control the air spring solenoid valve 4, the air storage device solenoid valve 7, the driver control valve 10, the passenger control valve 20, the intake solenoid valve 11, the exhaust solenoid valve 14, the communication valve 32, and the second pressure limiting valve 19 to be turned on or off.

[0075] In one example, the air supply device is provided with a backup interface. The backup interface is configured to be connected to other devices than the first air receiving device and the second air receiving device. For example, the other devices may be, but are not limited to, an air dust removal device and an off-vehicle air pump. In this example, the backup interface can supply air to the other devices, thereby meeting various air demands.

[0076] According to another embodiment of the present application, a vehicle is provided, the vehicle including the integrated coordination system described above.

[0077] The vehicle has high integrity characteristics, allowing the seats to be adjusted and the body height to be adjusted.

[0078] (1) The vehicle height adjustment in the stationary state is used to automatically adjust the vehicle height according to the number of passengers in the vehicle or the vehicle mass so as to maintain the required height of the vehicle and the stability of the vehicle during the driving process. The vehicle height adjustment may refer to the adjustment of the height of the air springs 5 ​​corresponding to all wheels of the vehicle, or the adjustment of the height of only one wheel.

[0079] The operating conditions for adjusting the height of the air springs 5 ​​corresponding to all wheels of the vehicle are as follows: When the vehicle body needs to be raised, the communication valve 32 is turned off, and the four air spring solenoid valves 4 of the distribution valve 6 corresponding to the air springs 5 ​​and the air storage device solenoid valve 7 corresponding to the air storage device 8 are turned on, so that the high-pressure air in the air storage device 8 enters the four air springs 5, thereby raising the vehicle body height. When the vehicle body needs to be lowered, the air storage device solenoid valve 7 is turned off, and the communication valve 32 is turned on, and the air in the air springs 5 ​​is discharged outside the cab via the second one-way valve 2.

[0080] The operating conditions for adjusting the height of the air spring 5 corresponding to one wheel are as follows: the air spring solenoid valve 4 and air storage device solenoid valve 7 corresponding to the wheel to be raised are turned on. At this time, high-pressure air in the air storage device 8 enters the air spring 5 corresponding to the air spring solenoid valve 4, and the air spring 5 expands, thereby raising the partial body corresponding to the wheel. When the body needs to be lowered, the air storage device solenoid valve 7 is turned off. The communication valve 32 is turned on, and the air in the air spring 5 is discharged outside the cab via the air spring solenoid valve 4, the communication valve 32, and the second one-way valve 2.

[0081] (2) Controlling the vehicle's body height during vehicle travel is used to improve the directional stability of a vehicle traveling at high speeds. When the controller determines that the vehicle's speed in a straight line reaches or exceeds a set speed, it sends a control signal to increase the damping force of the electronically controlled shock absorbers. At the same time, the controller controls the distribution valve 6 to release air from the air springs 5 ​​to lower the vehicle's body height, thereby reducing wind resistance, lowering the center of gravity, and improving the vehicle's handling stability when traveling at high speeds. At this time, the communication valve 32 and all air spring solenoid valves 4 are turned on, and the air in the air springs 5 ​​is released outside the cab via the air spring solenoid valves 4, the communication valve 32, and the second one-way valve 2, thereby lowering the vehicle's body height.

[0082] When the vehicle speed in a straight line drops below a set speed, the communication valve 32 is turned off, and the air storage device solenoid valve 7 and all air spring solenoid valves 4 are turned on to re-inflate the four air springs 5, thereby raising the vehicle height.

[0083] (3) The suspension overload protection is used to set the maximum allowable air pressure of the suspension in the ECU. If the air pressure of the air spring 5 is equal to or greater than the maximum allowable air pressure, the air spring 5 is compressed, lowering the vehicle height. At this time, the communication valve 32 and all the air spring solenoid valves 4 are turned on, and the air in the air spring 5 is discharged outside the cab via the air spring solenoid valve 4, the communication valve 32, and the second one-way valve 2, thereby lowering the vehicle height.

[0084] When the vehicle needs to return to a normal state, for example when the air pressure in the air springs 5 ​​is below the maximum allowable air pressure, the load capacity of the vehicle needs to be reduced, for example the overloaded cargo is unloaded. When the air pressure in the air springs 5 ​​is lower than the maximum allowable air pressure, the vehicle is restarted and the vehicle returns to a normal state.

[0085] (4) The turning assist for the seat side wing is used to improve the lateral stability of the vehicle occupant relative to the seat when the vehicle body is subjected to a lateral force. When the vehicle is turning, for example, when at least one of the lateral acceleration, roll angle, and roll angular velocity is equal to or greater than a set value, the driver control valve 10 and the corresponding intake solenoid valve 11 are turned on and the exhaust solenoid valve 14 is turned off. The high-pressure air in the air storage device 8 enters the airbag, such as the left side wing airbag 13, through the first pressure limiting valve 9, the driver control valve 10, and the corresponding intake solenoid valve 11 to support the lumbar region of the occupant and prevent the occupant from leaning over; when at least one of the vehicle's lateral acceleration, roll angle, or roll angular velocity is less than a set value, the intake solenoid valve 11 is turned off and the exhaust solenoid valve 14 is turned on, causing the air in the airbag (such as the left side wing airbag 13) to be exhausted outside the driver's cabin, and the left side wing of the seat no longer plays a supporting role.

[0086] It should be noted that in each of the above-described modes of use, the controller controls different valves to be turned on or off: when the suspension is operating, the air storage device 8 supplies air only to the suspension and stops supplying air to the seat adjusters; when the seat adjusters are operating, the air storage device 8 supplies air only to the seat adjusters and stops supplying air to the suspension to prevent the air pressure in the air storage device 8 from becoming too low.

[0087] According to yet another embodiment of the present application, there is provided a vehicle, the vehicle including the integrated adjustment system described above. The second pipeline 200 is provided with a first pressure limiting valve 9. The seat adjustment device includes an airbag. The airbag is located behind a side wing of the seat. The airbag is connected to the second pipeline 200. The second pipeline 200 is provided with a first valve and a second valve. The first valve can control the intake of the airbag, and the second valve is configured to control the exhaust of the airbag.

[0088] The first pressure limiting valve 9 and the first valve are configured to be turned on when a signal is obtained that the vehicle is turning, in order to inflate the airbag behind the side wing on the sloping side.

[0089] In this example, the first valve is an intake solenoid valve 11, and the second valve is an exhaust solenoid valve 14. When the vehicle turns right, the occupant's body leans to the left. After receiving a signal that the vehicle is turning right, the controller sends a control signal to turn on the driver control valve 10 and the corresponding intake solenoid valve 11 and turn off the exhaust solenoid valve 14. The high-pressure air in the air storage device 8 enters an airbag, such as a left side wing airbag 13, through the first pressure limiting valve 9, the driver control valve 10, and the corresponding intake solenoid valve 11 to support the occupant's waist and prevent the occupant from leaning.

[0090] In one example, the second valve is configured to be turned on when a signal is obtained that the vehicle is no longer turning.

[0091] For example, when a signal is obtained that the vehicle is moving straight or stopped, the controller sends a control signal to turn on the exhaust solenoid valve 14, causing the left side wing airbag 13 to release air and return the left side wing to its original state.

[0092] The signals include at least one of lateral acceleration, roll angle, or roll angular rate, which enable the controller to accurately determine the state of the vehicle and precisely control the operation of the integrated coordination system.

[0093] In describing the present disclosure, it will be understood that orientations or positions indicated by the terms “center,” “longitudinal,” “transverse,” “length,” “width,” “thickness,” “upper,” “lower,” “front,” “rear,” “left,” “right,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “top,” “bottom,” “inner,” “outer,” “clockwise,” “counterclockwise,” “axial,” “radial,” “circumferential,” etc., are based on those orientations or positions shown in the drawings, are intended solely to facilitate and simplify the description of the present disclosure, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the referenced devices or elements must have a particular orientation, be constructed in a particular orientation, or operate in a particular orientation. Therefore, these terms should not be construed as limiting the disclosure.

[0094] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or the number of technical features shown. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of this disclosure, "a plurality of" means more than two, unless clearly and specifically defined otherwise.

[0095] In this disclosure, unless otherwise clearly stated and defined, the terms "install," "interconnect," "connect," "fix," etc. should be interpreted broadly. For example, elements may be fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally connected, may be mechanically connected, or electrically connected, may be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediary, may be in communication between the interiors of two elements, or may interact between two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this disclosure can be interpreted according to specific conditions.

[0096] In this disclosure, unless otherwise clearly stated and defined, a description of a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may indicate direct contact between the first and second features or indirect contact between the first and second features through an intermediary. Furthermore, a description of a first feature being "above," "over," or "on" a second feature may indicate that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or may simply indicate that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. A description of a first feature being "below," "beneath," or "under" a second feature may indicate that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or may simply indicate that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0097] In the description herein, a statement referring to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "an example," "a specific example," or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with an embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present disclosure. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be suitably combined in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, a person skilled in the art may combine and integrate different embodiments or examples, and features of different embodiments or examples, described herein without mutual contradiction.

[0098] Although embodiments of the present disclosure have been shown and described above, it should be understood that the above embodiments are illustrative and should not be construed as limiting the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art may make changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. An integrated adjustment system, the integrated adjustment system being applied to a vehicle, the integrated adjustment system comprising: a first air receiving device and a second air receiving device, wherein the first air receiving device is configured to realize a first function and the second air receiving device is configured to realize a second function, and the first function is different from the second function; an air storage device coupled to the first air receiving device to supply air to the first air receiving device, and coupled to the second air receiving device to supply air to the second air receiving device;

2. the first air receiving device is one of a suspension system, a seat adjustment system, and a tire inflation system; The integrated adjustment system of claim 1 , wherein the second air receiving device is one of a suspension system, a seat adjustment system, and a tire inflation system.

3. In a first state, the air storage device is configured to supply air to the first air receiving device; In a second state, the air storage device is configured to supply air to the second air receiving device; The integrated regulation system of claim 1 or 2, wherein in a third state, the air storage device is configured to supply air to the first air receiving device and the second air receiving device.

4. 2. The integrated adjustment system according to claim 1, wherein the first air receiving device is a suspension device, the second air receiving device is a seat adjustment device, the air storage device supplies air to the first air receiving device through a first pipeline, and the air storage device supplies air to the second air receiving device through a second pipeline, and a distribution valve (6) is provided between the air storage device and the suspension device.

5. 5. The integrated adjustment system of claim 4, wherein the second pipeline (200) is provided with a group of pressure limiting valves, the group of pressure limiting valves being configured to regulate the pressure of air entering the seat adjustment device.

6. 6. The integrated regulation system of claim 5, wherein the pressure limiting valve group comprises a first pressure limiting valve and a second pressure limiting valve, the first pressure limiting valve being disposed in the second pipeline, the second pipeline comprising an exhaust branch pipe, and the second pressure limiting valve being disposed in the exhaust branch pipe.

7. 7. The integrated regulation system according to any one of claims 4 to 6, further comprising an air generator, said air generator being connected to said first pipeline (100), said air generator being configured to supply air to said air storage device (8) and / or said suspension device.

8. 8. The integrated conditioning system of claim 7, wherein the air generator comprises an intake pipe, the inlet of the intake pipe adapted to draw air from the vehicle compartment.

9. 9. The integrated regulation system according to claim 8, wherein the intake pipe is provided with a first one-way valve (1), the first one-way valve (1) being configured to allow air to flow to the air generator.

10. 10. The integrated conditioning system according to any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the air generator comprises an exhaust pipe, the outlet of the exhaust pipe being adapted to exhaust air outside the vehicle compartment.

11. 11. The integrated regulation system of claim 10, wherein the exhaust pipe is provided with a second one-way valve (2), the second one-way valve (2) being configured to allow air to flow to the outside environment.

12. 8. The integrated regulation system of claim 7, wherein the air generating device comprises an intake pipe, an exhaust pipe, and a communicating pipe (31), the intake pipe and the exhaust pipe share a partial pipeline, one end of the communicating pipe (31) is connected to the first pipeline, and the other end of the communicating pipe (31) is connected to the pipeline shared by the intake pipe and the exhaust pipe.

13. 13. The integrated adjustment system according to claim 4, wherein the suspension comprises a plurality of air springs, the distribution valve comprises an air storage device solenoid valve and a plurality of air spring solenoid valves, the air spring solenoid valves and the air springs are in one-to-one correspondence, the air storage device solenoid valve and the plurality of air spring solenoid valves are located in the first pipeline, and the air storage device solenoid valve is located between the air spring solenoid valve and the air storage device.

14. 14. The integrated adjustment system according to claim 4, wherein the second pipeline is provided with a group of air pressure regulating valves, the group of air pressure regulating valves being configured to regulate the air pressure of the seat adjustment devices.

15. 15. The integrated adjustment system of claim 14, wherein the air pressure adjustment valve group includes a first valve and a second valve, the first valve having a first end, a second end, and a third end, the first end being connected to the air storage device, the second end being connected to the seat adjustment device, and the third end being connected to an exhaust pipe, the second valve being disposed on the exhaust pipe to control the exhaust pipe to be turned on or off, and the first end, the second end, and the third end being selectively communicated in pairs.

16. 16. The integrated regulation system of claim 1, wherein the air storage device is provided with a backup interface.

17. A vehicle comprising an integrated coordination system according to any one of claims 1 to 16.

18. 16. An integrated adjustment system according to any one of claims 4 to 15, wherein the second pipeline is provided with a first pressure limiting valve, the seat adjustment device is provided with an airbag, the airbag is located behind a side wing of the seat, the airbag is connected to the second pipeline, the second pipeline is provided with a first valve and a second valve, the first valve is configured to control the intake of the airbag, and the second valve is configured to control the exhaust of the airbag, The vehicle, wherein the first pressure limiting valve and the first valve are configured to be turned on to inflate the airbag behind the side wing on the inclined side when a signal is received that the vehicle is turning.

19. 20. The vehicle of claim 18, wherein the second valve is configured to be turned on upon receiving a signal that the vehicle is no longer turning.

20. 20. The vehicle of claim 18 or 19, wherein the signal comprises at least one of lateral acceleration, roll angle, or roll angular rate.

21. 20. The vehicle of claim 18 or 19, wherein the airbags comprise a left side wing airbag corresponding to a left side wing position of the seat and a right side wing airbag corresponding to a right side wing position of the seat.

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