Terminal cooling system

Abstract

The objective is to provide a terminal cooling system that supports a terminal on the top surface of the instrument panel in a position that is easily visible to the driver and does not obstruct their view while driving, while also efficiently and reliably cooling the terminal. [Solution] The device has a terminal supported on the upper surface of the instrument panel, an air conditioner outlet that blows cool air from the air conditioner toward the seat from the rear surface of the instrument panel facing the seat in the front-rear direction, an air intake port that takes in air from the area surrounding the air conditioner outlet, and an outlet that blows the air taken in from the air intake port toward the terminal via a duct that extends forward in the front-rear direction from the air intake port, and an airflow generating device that generates an airflow from the air intake port to the outlet is provided in the duct.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a terminal cooling system for cooling a terminal supported on an instrument panel.

Background Art

[0002] In electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles capable of external charging or external power supply, in addition to a battery for supplying power to an electric motor as a drive source, various in-vehicle devices are installed. Therefore, it is preferable to minimize the consumption of the battery. In recent years, by separately installing a portable information terminal such as a mobile phone, smartphone, or tablet on the instrument panel, the portable information terminal may be used as a navigation system or as an audio device. The instrument panel where the portable information terminal is installed is in a position where sunlight hits while the cold air of the in-vehicle air conditioner does not reach, so the surface temperature tends to become very high, and the operation of the portable information terminal may stop or the power may turn off.

[0003] In Patent Document 1, there is an attachment portion fixed to the upper surface of the dashboard, and a holder main body portion attached to the attachment portion and holding a portable information terminal. By incorporating a ventilation fan in the holder main body portion, cold air supplied from an in-vehicle air conditioning outlet in front of the dashboard is introduced into the portable information terminal held by the holder main body portion. The configuration of a holder for a portable information terminal is disclosed.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] Patent Document 1 aims to efficiently cool a portable information terminal held in a holder body by drawing a portion of the cool air supplied from the in-car air conditioning vents directly into the holder body. However, in order to supply cool air from the in-car air conditioning to the portable information terminal, it is necessary to fix the attachment part to the rear end of the upper surface of the dashboard and to hold the holder body in a position that protrudes toward the driver's seat. As a result, the holding position of the portable information terminal becomes close to the driver seated in the driver's seat. Therefore, there is a problem that the portable information terminal may be too close, causing a feeling of confinement, and making it difficult to see the screen of the portable information terminal while driving. In addition, depending on the shape of the dashboard and the positional relationship of the in-car air conditioning vents, it may not be possible to guide the cool air from the in-car air conditioning to the holder body, and the portable information terminal may not be sufficiently cooled.

[0006] This invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and aims to provide a terminal cooling system that can efficiently and reliably cool a terminal supported on the upper surface of the instrument panel in a position that is easily visible to the driver and does not obstruct their view while driving. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The above objective of the present invention is achieved by the following configuration. [1] A terminal supported on the top surface of the instrument panel, An air conditioner vent that blows cool air from the air conditioner toward the seat from the rear of the instrument panel, which is facing the seat in the front-to-back direction, An air intake port that takes in air from the area surrounding the air conditioner outlet, It has an air outlet that blows air taken in from the intake port toward the terminal via a duct that extends forward in the front-rear direction from the intake port, An airflow generating device is provided inside the duct to generate an airflow from the intake port to the outlet port. Terminal cooling system. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the present invention, by providing an air outlet and an air intake for cooling the terminal and a dedicated duct connecting them, it is not necessary to install the terminal further closer to the driver's seat from the rear end of the instrument panel's upper surface. Therefore, the terminal supported on the upper surface of the instrument panel can be supported in a position that is easily visible to the driver and does not obstruct their view while driving, and the terminal can be cooled efficiently and reliably. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a front view showing the area around the instrument panel of a vehicle having a terminal cooling system according to one embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a side cross-sectional view of a main part showing a terminal cooling system according to one embodiment. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a side view of the main part showing the usage state of the terminal support section. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a side view of the main part showing the housing state of the terminal support section. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is an overall perspective view showing the terminal support section. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a block diagram of the control unit. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a flowchart illustrating the process of terminal cooling control. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] Hereinafter, a terminal cooling system provided in a vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Furthermore, this embodiment is merely an example of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. In addition, various modifications or improvements can be made to this embodiment, and such modified or improved forms may also be included in the present invention.

[0011] In this embodiment, the direction of travel of the vehicle is referred to as "forward," and the direction of reverse travel behind the vehicle is referred to as "rear." The left side of the vehicle in the direction of travel is referred to as "left," and the right side of the vehicle in the direction of travel is referred to as "right." Furthermore, the left-right direction and the vehicle width direction are synonymous, and the front-rear direction and the forward / reverse direction are synonymous.

[0012] (Overall structure) Figure 1 is a front view showing the area around the instrument panel of a vehicle having a terminal cooling system according to one embodiment. Figure 2 is a side cross-sectional view of the main part showing the terminal cooling system according to one embodiment. In the front of the passenger compartment 1 of a vehicle 100, such as a passenger car, there is a steering wheel 4 positioned in front of the driver seated in the driver's seat 2, and an instrument panel 10 positioned in front of the steering wheel 4 and extending in the vehicle width direction. The instrument panel 10 will be referred to as the instrument panel 10 below.

[0013] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the instrument panel 10 has a rear end portion 10a that extends in the left-right direction so as to face the driver's seat 2 and the passenger seat, and an upper surface portion 10b that extends forward from the upper end of the rear end portion 10a. The front end of the windshield 5, which slopes upward toward the rear, is supported at the front end of the upper surface 10b of the instrument panel. As a result, the upper part of the instrument panel 10 is covered by the windshield 5. A vehicle display device 11 is provided at the rear end 10a of the instrument panel in front of the steering wheel 4. The vehicle display device 11 displays information about the vehicle, such as the vehicle speed, engine speed, and fuel level, as well as information to assist driving, such as a car navigation system, as appropriate. The vehicle display device 11 is positioned to face the driver directly in front of them when they are seated in the driver's seat 2 and holding the steering wheel, so it is easily visible to the driver while driving and can be viewed with little or no eye movement while driving. As shown in Figure 1, a vehicle display device 15 is also placed between the driver's seat 2 and the passenger seat at the rear end of the upper surface 10b of the instrument panel.

[0014] The instrument panel 10 has a terminal cooling system 90 that is detachably supported on the upper surface 10b of the instrument panel and cools portable information terminals such as mobile phones, smartphones, and tablets, as well as vehicle display devices 15 (hereinafter simply referred to as terminals) that are attached and fixed to the instrument panel 10 side of the vehicle. The terminal cooling system 90 includes a temperature display unit 12 that displays the temperature of the upper surface portion 10b of the instrument panel, an air conditioner outlet 13 that blows cold air supplied from the air conditioner 56 into the vehicle interior 1, a terminal support unit 20 that supports a portable information terminal such as a mobile phone or a smartphone, and a terminal cooling device 30 that cools the terminal 21 supported by the terminal support unit 20.

[0015] The temperature display unit 12 is disposed near the terminal support unit 20 on the upper surface portion 10b of the instrument panel. In the present embodiment, the temperature display unit 12 is an LED lamp whose color changes according to the surface temperature of the upper surface portion 10b of the instrument panel. For example, when the surface temperature of the upper surface portion 10b of the instrument panel exceeds 50°, the temperature display unit 12 turns red; when the surface temperature of the upper surface portion 10b of the instrument panel is between 30° and 50°, it turns yellow; and when the surface temperature of the upper surface portion 10b of the instrument panel is below 30°, it turns blue. The color in which the LED lamp that is the temperature display unit 12 emits light and the range in which the color development changes can be appropriately changed. Alternatively, the temperature display unit 12 may be configured to digitally display the surface temperature at a predetermined position on the upper surface portion 10b of the instrument panel.

[0016] The air conditioner outlet 13 is disposed at the rear end portion 10a of the instrument panel and is an opening for blowing the cold air of the air conditioner rearward toward the driver's seat 2 and the front passenger seat, and a plurality of them are arranged side by side in the vehicle width direction along the instrument panel 10. In the present embodiment, the air conditioner outlets 13 are arranged side by side in the left - right direction between the driver's seat 2 and the front passenger seat and are also arranged on the left - right outer sides in front of the driver's seat 2 and the front passenger seat. The arrangement of the air conditioner outlets 13 only needs to be able to supply the cold air of the air conditioner into the vehicle interior and is not limited to the above example.

[0017] The terminal support unit 20 is disposed near the driver's seat 2 at the central portion of the upper surface portion 10b of the instrument panel that extends in the left - right direction. As shown in FIG. 1, the terminal support unit 20 is provided to be inclined with respect to the traveling direction so that the screen S of the terminal 21 supported by the terminal support unit 20 faces the driver's side when seated in the driver's seat 2. The specific configuration of the terminal support unit 20 will be described later.

[0018] (Terminal Cooling Device 30) As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the terminal cooling device 30 includes an air intake port 31 located near the air conditioner outlet 13, an air outlet 32 ​​that blows air toward the terminal support portion 20 located on the upper surface portion 10b of the instrument panel, a duct 33 connecting the air intake port 31 and the air outlet 32, a blower fan 34 which is an airflow generating device installed in the duct 33, and a control unit 50 which will be described later.

[0019] The air intake port 31 is located near the central air conditioning outlet 13C, which is positioned in the center of the instrument panel 10 in the vehicle width direction. In the examples shown in Figures 1 and 2, the air intake port 31 is formed as a long slit in the left-right direction, and a pair of them are provided above and below the central air conditioning outlet 13C so as to sandwich it in the vertical direction.

[0020] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, the air outlet 32 ​​is located near the terminal support portion 20 on the upper surface portion 10b of the instrument panel and is provided to send cooling air toward the terminal 21 supported by the terminal support portion 20. In this embodiment, the air outlet 32 ​​is positioned in front of the terminal support section 20 and blows cooling air toward the rear. As a result, the air blown out from the air outlet 32 ​​is supplied to the back of the terminal 21 supported by the terminal support section 20.

[0021] The duct 33 extends forward in the front-rear direction from the air intake 31 at the rear end 10a of the instrument panel, and also extends upward toward the upper surface 10b of the instrument panel. As shown in Figure 2, the duct 33 is located inside the instrument panel 10 and is therefore not visible from the passenger compartment.

[0022] The blower fan 34 is positioned midway through the duct 33, which extends diagonally upward and forward from the intake port 31. By driving the blower fan 34, it draws in air from the passenger compartment that has been cooled by the air conditioner through the intake port 31, and discharges the air taken in from the intake port 31 towards the end 21 through the outlet port 32. The operation of the blower fan 34 is controlled by the control unit 50.

[0023] The control unit 50 is configured to perform terminal cooling control by controlling the drive of the blower fan 34 based on predetermined conditions stored in the memory unit 55, thereby cooling the terminal 21 supported by the terminal support unit 20 and the upper surface 10b of the instrument panel surrounding the terminal support unit 20. The specific control details will be described later. The control unit 50 is configured using, for example, a CPU, GPU, etc. The storage unit 55 is configured using, for example, a volatile or non-volatile storage device such as an HDD, ROM, or RAM. The control unit 50 realizes various processes by reading and executing various programs and predetermined conditions stored in the storage unit 55.

[0024] (Terminal support part 20) Next, the specific configuration of the terminal support section 20 will be described based on Figures 3 to 5. Figure 3 is a side view of the main part showing the terminal support section in use. Figure 4 is a side view of the main part showing the terminal support section in storage. Figure 5 is an overall perspective view showing the terminal support section.

[0025] The terminal support portion 20 includes an L-shaped terminal stud 22, a rotatable support portion 23 that rotatably supports the terminal stud 22, a fixing portion 24 that fixes the terminal stud 22 by inserting it into the instrument panel 10 side, and a power plug 25 provided on the fixing portion 24. The terminal support portion 20 is detachably attached to the instrument panel upper surface portion 10b by having a fixing portion 24 positioned on the instrument panel upper surface portion 10b side and inserted into a stud support portion 26.

[0026] The terminal stud 22 has a bottom support portion 22A that supports the lower surface of the plate-shaped terminal 21, a rear support portion 22B that supports the back of the terminal, and a pivot shaft 22C provided between the bottom support portion 22A and the rear support portion 22B.

[0027] A rectangular opening 28 is formed in the rear support portion 22B. In the example shown in Figure 5, two openings 28 are arranged side by side, from the base end near the bottom support portion 22A towards the tip end. With this configuration, the air supplied from the outlet 32 ​​can be directed directly onto the back of the terminal 21, thus improving cooling efficiency with a simple configuration.

[0028] As shown in Figure 5, a magnetic portion 29 is provided on the rear support portion 22B. With this configuration, the terminal 21 is stably supported by the terminal stud 22 of the terminal support portion 20. Furthermore, the magnetic portion 29 may be provided with a wireless charging function. With this configuration, charging becomes possible without connecting a cable or the like to the terminal 21 supported by the terminal stud 22, thus improving convenience.

[0029] The pivot support portion 23 supports the terminal stud 22 so that it can swing when the pivot shaft 22C is inserted through it. As a result, the terminal support portion 20 can be switched between an upright position in which the terminal stud 22 is raised, as shown in Figure 3, and a retracted position in which the terminal stud 22 is laid down, as shown in Figure 4.

[0030] (Terminal cooling control) Next, terminal cooling control by the control unit 50 will be described based on Figures 6 and 7. Figure 6 is a block diagram of the control unit. The input side of the control unit 50 is connected to a temperature sensor 51 that detects the surface temperature of the instrument panel top surface 10b, a battery level measurement unit 52 that detects the remaining battery level that supplies power to drive the blower fan 34 and the like, and an air conditioner information acquisition unit 53 that acquires the operating status of the air conditioner installed in the vehicle. The output side of the control unit 50 is connected to a blower fan 34 and an air conditioner 56 that cools the air supplied to the interior of the vehicle from the air conditioner outlet 13. Furthermore, the terminal 21 supported by the terminal support unit 20 has an operation unit 57 for operating the terminal cooling device 30 and the air conditioner 56, and a setting unit 58 for pre-setting the operating conditions of the blower fan 34, and is connected to the control unit 50 via wireless communication such as the Internet. By transmitting operation information of the blower fan 34 and the air conditioner 56 to the control unit 50, the terminal cooling device 30 can be remotely operated by the terminal 21. The memory unit 55 stores predetermined conditions set by the setting unit 58, as well as programs that execute various controls. Note that the operation unit 57 and the setting unit 58 do not need to be located on the terminal 21, but may be located on another terminal such as the vehicle display device 15.

[0031] Next, terminal cooling control by the terminal cooling system 90 will be explained based on Figure 7. Figure 7 is a flowchart showing the process of terminal cooling control. When the terminal cooling control process by the terminal cooling system 90 begins, the process proceeds to step S101. In step S101, it is confirmed whether the driver has turned on the terminal cooling device 30. If the operation unit 57 has turned on the terminal cooling device 30, the process proceeds to step S102.

[0032] In step S102, the air conditioner information acquisition unit 53 checks whether the air conditioner 56 is operating. If it is detected that the air conditioner 56 is operating, the process proceeds to step S103.

[0033] In step S103, the temperature sensor 51 checks whether the surface temperature of a predetermined position on the upper surface portion 10b of the instrument panel is above a predetermined temperature. If it is detected that the surface temperature of the upper surface portion 10b of the instrument panel is above the predetermined temperature, the process proceeds to step S104. In this embodiment, the predetermined temperature is set to 50°C.

[0034] In step S104, the battery level measurement unit 52 checks whether the remaining battery level that supplies power to drive the blower fan 34 and the like is equal to or greater than a predetermined amount. If it is detected that the battery level is equal to or greater than the predetermined amount, the process proceeds to step S105. In step S105, the blower fan 34 is turned ON, and then the process returns.

[0035] If the operation unit 57 detects that the terminal cooling system 90 has been turned OFF in step S101, the process proceeds to step S106. If it is not detected in step S102 that the air conditioner 56 is operating, the process proceeds to step S106. If, in step S103, the surface temperature of a predetermined position on the upper surface portion 10b of the instrument panel is not above the predetermined temperature, the process proceeds to step S106. If it is detected in step S104 that the battery level is lower than a predetermined level, the process proceeds to step S106. In step S106, the operation of the blower fan 34 is turned OFF, and then the process returns.

[0036] (Mechanism of Action and Effects) According to the terminal cooling system 90 described above, by performing terminal cooling control by the control unit 50, the air inside the vehicle cooled by the air conditioner 56 can be blown to the terminal 21 supported on the upper surface 10b of the instrument panel by the terminal support unit 20, thereby efficiently cooling the terminal 21.

[0037] In this embodiment, the terminal cooling control activates the blower fan 34 of the terminal cooling device 30 only after confirming that the air conditioner 56 is operating. As a result, the air inside the vehicle cooled by the air conditioner 56 is supplied to the terminal 21 supported by the terminal support section 20, thereby improving cooling efficiency. The blower fan 34 may also be configured to operate even when the air conditioner 56 is not operating. Furthermore, the terminal cooling control system activates the blower fan 34 only after confirming that the surface temperature of the instrument panel top surface 10b is above a predetermined temperature. This ensures that the blower fan 34 operates only when necessary. This prevents the battery from being consumed unnecessarily by the terminal cooling device 30. Furthermore, the terminal cooling control system activates the blower fan 34 only after confirming that the battery level remains above a predetermined level. This prevents the battery from running out due to the operation of the terminal cooling device 30.

[0038] Furthermore, the aforementioned terminal cooling system 90 can be activated in advance by remote control from the terminal 21 before the driver gets into the vehicle 100. With this configuration, the surface temperature of the instrument panel top surface 10b can be lowered when the driver gets into the vehicle 100, thus improving convenience. Furthermore, the terminal cooling device 30 can be automatically activated by pre-setting activation conditions using the setting unit 58 of the terminal 21. For example, the setting unit 58 can pre-set the time at which the terminal cooling device 30 will be activated, and the terminal cooling device 30 can be automatically activated when the surface temperature of the instrument panel top surface 10b exceeds a predetermined level. This configuration further improves convenience.

[0039] Furthermore, since the terminal cooling device 30 has an air outlet 32 ​​installed on the upper surface 10b of the instrument panel via a duct 33 that extends diagonally upward and forward from the intake port 31, the air outlet 32 ​​can be installed near the rear (front) side of the terminal 21 held by the terminal support part 20 which is installed on the front side of the rear end of the upper surface 10b of the instrument panel. This configuration allows for an appropriate front-to-back distance between the terminal 21 installed in the terminal cooling device 30 and the driver seated in the driver's seat 2. As a result, when viewing the terminal 21 held in the terminal cooling device 30 from the driver's seat 2, the movement of the driver's gaze is reduced, making the screen S of the terminal 21 easier to see. In addition, the feeling of pressure caused by the terminal support part 20 being positioned close to the driver is also reduced. Furthermore, since the duct 33 can be positioned in a location covered by the instrument panel 10, it also offers superior aesthetic appeal.

[0040] Furthermore, since the terminal cooling device 30 has an air intake 31 positioned around the air conditioner outlet 13 at the rear end 10a of the instrument panel, and the terminal support portion 20 is also positioned on the upper surface 10b of the instrument panel, it does not obstruct the cool air from the air conditioner 56 that is blown into the vehicle from the air conditioner outlet 13.

[0041] Furthermore, the terminal cooling device 30 has a duct 33 connecting the air intake 31 and the air outlet 32, which is installed independently without being branched from the air conditioning duct. Therefore, compared to the case where the duct 33 is branched from the air conditioning duct, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the airflow volume and airflow force blown out from the air conditioning outlet 13.

[0042] The terminal cooling device 30 may also be configured to cool the vehicle display device 15, which is fixed to the upper surface 10b of the vehicle's instrument panel by the terminal support portion.

[0043] It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and can be modified or improved as appropriate.

[0044] As described above, the following matters are disclosed in this specification: (1) A terminal supported on the upper surface of the instrument panel, An air conditioner vent that blows cool air from the air conditioner toward the seat from the rear of the instrument panel, which is facing the seat in the front-to-back direction, An air intake port that takes in air from the area surrounding the air conditioner outlet, It has an air outlet that blows air taken in from the intake port toward the terminal via a duct that extends forward in the front-rear direction from the intake port, An airflow generating device is provided inside the duct to generate an airflow from the intake port to the outlet port. Terminal cooling system. With this configuration, by providing an air outlet and intake for cooling the terminal and a dedicated duct connecting them, it is not necessary to install the terminal further closer to the driver's seat from the rear end of the instrument panel's top surface. Therefore, the terminal supported on the top surface of the instrument panel can be supported in a position that is easy for the driver to see and does not obstruct their view while driving, and the terminal can be cooled efficiently and reliably.

[0045] (2) A terminal support portion for supporting the terminal is provided on the upper surface of the instrument panel, The front-to-back position of the terminal support portion is located between the air intake and the air outlet. (1) The terminal cooling system described above. With this configuration, the air outlet is positioned in front of the terminal support section when viewed from the driver's side, making the air outlet less visible and improving the aesthetics.

[0046] (3) The terminal support portion has a terminal support surface that supports the back of the terminal so that the screen can be seen from the driver's seat, and an opening is formed in the terminal support surface. (1) or (2) the terminal cooling system described above. In this configuration, the air blown out from the outlet is directly blown onto the terminal supported by the terminal support surface, thus improving cooling efficiency.

[0047] (4) A temperature display unit for displaying the surface temperature of the instrument panel is provided near the terminal. A terminal cooling system as described in any one of (1) to (3). This configuration improves convenience because it allows users to visually check the surface temperature of the instrument panel on which the terminal is supported.

[0048] (5) A detection sensor for detecting the surface temperature of the instrument panel, A control unit that controls the airflow generating device, Furthermore, The control unit activates the airflow generator when the surface temperature of the instrument panel exceeds a predetermined temperature. A terminal cooling system as described in any one of (1) to (4). This configuration prevents the airflow generator from activating when there is no need to lower the surface temperature of the instrument panel supporting the terminal, thereby reducing battery consumption.

[0049] (6) The control unit operates the airflow generator when the air conditioner that supplies cooled air from the air conditioner outlet is in operation. (5) Terminal cooling system as described above. With this configuration, the air inside the car, cooled by the air conditioner, is drawn in through the air intake, thus improving the cooling efficiency of the terminal.

[0050] (7) Having a setting unit for setting the operating conditions of the airflow generator, The control unit automatically activates the airflow generator when predetermined conditions set in advance by the user via the setting unit are met. (5) or (6) the terminal cooling system described above. This configuration improves convenience because the instrument panel can be cooled before the driver gets into the vehicle.

[0051] (8) When the control unit detects that the temperature detected by the detection sensor exceeds a predetermined temperature, it automatically activates the airflow generator. A terminal cooling system as described in any one of (5) to (7). This configuration improves convenience because the instrument panel can be cooled before the driver gets into the vehicle.

[0052] (9) The control unit automatically activates the airflow generator when a predetermined time has been set in advance. A terminal cooling system as described in any one of (5) to (8). This configuration improves convenience because the instrument panel can be cooled before the driver gets into the vehicle.

[0053] (10) The control unit activates the airflow generator when it detects that the battery level is above a predetermined value set in advance. A terminal cooling system as described in any one of (5) to (9). This configuration prevents the battery from running out due to the operation of the airflow generator.

[0054] (11) The setting unit is configured to allow the predetermined conditions to be set at a location away from the vehicle on which the airflow generator is mounted. A terminal cooling system as described in any one of (7) to (10). This configuration improves convenience because the instrument panel can be cooled before the driver gets into the vehicle. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0055] 2. Driver's seat 4 handles 5. Windshield 10 Instrument Panel 10a Rear end of instrument panel 10b Top surface of the instrument panel 11. Vehicle display devices 12 Temperature display section 13. Air conditioner vent 13C Central air conditioner vent 20 Terminal support section 21 terminals 22 terminal studs 22A Bottom support part 22B Back support part 22C Rotary shaft 23 Rotating support section 24 Fixed part 25 Power plug 26 Stud support section 28 Opening 29 Magnet section 30 Terminal cooling device 31 Air intake 32 Air outlet 33 ducts 34. Blower fan (airflow generating device) 50 Control Unit 51 Temperature sensor 52 Battery level measurement unit 53 Air Conditioner Information Acquisition Unit 55 Storage section 56 Air conditioner 57 Operation section 58 Settings Section 90 Terminal Cooling System 100 vehicles

Claims

1. A terminal supported on the top surface of the instrument panel, An air conditioner vent that blows cool air from the air conditioner toward the seat from the rear of the instrument panel, which is facing the seat in the front-to-back direction, An air intake port that takes in air from the area surrounding the air conditioner outlet, It has an air outlet that blows air taken in from the intake port toward the terminal via a duct that extends forward in the front-rear direction from the intake port, An airflow generating device is provided inside the duct to generate an airflow from the intake port to the outlet port. Terminal cooling system.

2. A terminal support portion for supporting the terminal is provided on the upper surface of the instrument panel. The front-to-back position of the terminal support portion is located between the air intake and the air outlet. The terminal cooling system according to claim 1.

3. The terminal support portion has a terminal support surface that supports the back of the terminal so that the screen can be seen from the driver's seat, and an opening is formed in the terminal support surface. The terminal cooling system according to claim 2.

4. A temperature display unit for displaying the surface temperature of the instrument panel is provided near the terminal. The terminal cooling system according to claim 1.

5. A detection sensor for detecting the surface temperature of the instrument panel, A control unit that controls the airflow generating device, Furthermore, The control unit activates the airflow generator when the surface temperature of the instrument panel exceeds a predetermined temperature. A terminal cooling system according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. The control unit activates the airflow generator when the air conditioner, which supplies cooled air from the air conditioner outlet, is in operation. The terminal cooling system according to claim 5.

7. It has a setting unit for setting the operating conditions of the airflow generator, The control unit automatically activates the airflow generator when predetermined conditions set in advance by the user via the setting unit are met. The terminal cooling system according to claim 5.

8. The control unit automatically activates the airflow generator when it detects that the temperature detected by the detection sensor exceeds a predetermined temperature. The terminal cooling system according to claim 7.

9. The control unit automatically activates the airflow generator when a predetermined time has been set in advance. The terminal cooling system according to claim 7.

10. The control unit activates the airflow generator when it detects that the battery level is above a predetermined value. The terminal cooling system according to claim 7.

11. The setting unit is configured to allow the predetermined conditions to be set at a location away from the vehicle on which the airflow generator is mounted. The terminal cooling system according to claim 7.

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