In-Vehicle Air Outlet Indicators for Glance-Free Direction Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current in-vehicle air conditioning systems require users to manually adjust and monitor temperature, direction, and volume settings on a vehicle machine screen, leading to decreased user experience and increased driving safety risks due to the need for frequent screen diversion.
Innovation Solution
An in-vehicle air conditioning outlet state indicator with a changeable air outlet direction and indication marks on the interior trim panel that dynamically display the current air outlet direction, volume, and temperature, allowing users to intuitively access this information without diverting attention from the road.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If air outlet state information is displayed on the vehicle machine screen, then all air outlet parameters can be shown, but the area occupied by each parameter is small and users need to divert sight multiple times
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the air outlet state information display into multiple independent indication units, with each unit corresponding to a specific air outlet. Each indication unit contains multiple indication marks that display different parameters (direction, volume, temperature) for that air outlet. This segmentation allows users to view all necessary information for each air outlet simultaneously in the peripheral field of view, eliminating the need to repeatedly divert sight to check different parameters.
2Ease of operation
If air outlet direction is adjusted manually, then the direction can be changed, but the current state parameters are not displayed and users must rely on sensory perception
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where indication marks in each indication unit dynamically reflect the current state parameters of the corresponding air outlet. When the air outlet direction, volume, or temperature is adjusted, the indication marks automatically update to display the new parameters. This provides users with immediate visual feedback about the current state, eliminating reliance on sensory perception and enabling precise control.
3Loss of information
If multiple air outlet parameters are displayed on a single screen, then all information is available, but the interface area for each parameter is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a two-dimensional screen display to a three-dimensional spatial arrangement of indication units. Multiple indication units are distributed across different locations in the vehicle interior (e.g., on the dashboard, door panels, or ceiling), allowing users to view all air outlet parameters simultaneously in their peripheral field of view. This spatial distribution effectively increases the available display area without compromising information completeness.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to an in-vehicle air conditioning outlet state indicator and a vehicle, including: an air conditioning outlet of which an air outlet direction is changeable; and an interior trim panel provided with an indication unit displaying, in a working state, an indication mark used for indicating a current air outlet direction of the air conditioning outlet, in which when the air outlet direction of the air conditioning outlet changes, the indication unit also changes, or when the indication mark changes, the air outlet direction of the air conditioning outlet also changes.