DE102015015475A1 - Outlets for a motor vehicle and associated motor vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

Outlet (3, 5, 14) with at least one outlet opening (9, 16) for an air flow, at least one adjustable flap (11, 17) to partially or completely close the outlet opening (9, 16) and at least one air guide element (6 , 7, 18) in order to adjust the direction of the air flow, the vent (3, 5, 14) having an operating element (10, 19) which is designed to rotate the flap (11, 17) and the air guiding element (6 , 7, 18) to be adjusted, wherein the operating element (10, 19) on the air guide element (6, 7, 18) and relative to the air guide element (6, 7, 18) is adjustable to adjust the flap (11, 17) ,

Description

The invention relates to an air vent with at least one outlet opening for an air flow, at least one adjustable flap to partially or completely close the outlet opening and at least one air guide element to adjust the direction of the pleasure current, wherein the vent has an operating element which is designed for this purpose to adjust the flap and the air guide.

Usually arranged in a motor vehicle vents serve to direct an air flow in the vehicle interior. The air flow here serves for ventilation or air conditioning of the vehicle interior. In general, the vents control both the volumetric flow and the direction of an airflow. Typically, an air vent includes controls, such as a control wheel or an operating lever, to allow a user to set a desired amount of air or a direction of airflow. Exhausts are usually arranged in the dashboard, in the center console, near the side windows and / or in the footwell of the vehicle interior.

From the DE 10 2008 050 180 B4 a vent for a ventilation system is known, which has an outer and an inner air passage and an air guide element and a control element.

From the EP 1 452 359 B1 a vent for a ventilation system is known, which comprises both a control wheel for adjusting a flap and a slider for adjusting an air guide element.

Typically, an air vent can be adjusted by appropriate actuation of a vehicle occupant in several different positions. For example, the air flow can be adjusted by the user in a certain direction, throttled or completely stopped by completely closing the flap arranged on the vent. Conventional vents for ventilation devices that are used in motor vehicles, usually have multiple controls to allow different adjustment functions of the vents. With increasing functionality of such vents, therefore, a simplification of the operation is advantageous.

The object of the invention is therefore to specify an air vent with an improved operating concept.

To solve this problem, it is provided according to the invention in an air vent of the type mentioned that the control element is arranged on the air guide and is adjustable relative to the air guide to adjust the flap.

The control element, which is arranged on the air guide element, can be adjusted so that both the air guide element and the flap can be moved by this one control element. The required number of different operating elements can be reduced according to the invention, which reduces the manufacturing costs of the outflow. In addition, can be realized by the fact that the control element is adjustable relative to the air guide, an intuitive for a user operating concept of the vent.

For example, serve as an air guide an array of multiple fins, which are arranged vertically one above the other and by a corresponding operation, d. H. a movement of the operating element can be pivoted upwards or downwards, so that the air flow emerging from the outflow is deflected upwards or downwards. The slats can be arranged horizontally or vertically so that they divert the exiting air flow either up or down, or to the left or right. Of course, both horizontal and vertical slats can be arranged in or on the vent, whereby the air flow is adjustable in any direction.

Due to the additional possibility to adjust the control relative to the air guide, the flap of the vent can be adjusted by a corresponding operation of the control. Thus, both the volume, i. H. the volume flow, as well as the direction of the air flow are adjusted with the operating element of the vent according to the invention in the context of an operation of the user.

In addition, the control element can be moved synchronously or asynchronously to the air guide. For example, a movement of a control element that is synchronous with the air guide element in a certain direction triggers a movement of the air guide element in the same direction. In contrast, a movement of an asynchronous to the air guide control element in a certain direction to move the spoiler in the opposite direction of the control.

In principle, the air-guiding element of the outflow device according to the invention can be adjusted in any direction. As a result, the air flow emerging from the vent can be directed in different directions into the interior of the motor vehicle. In addition to an open position and a closed position between which the flap is movable, the flap can also be adjusted in several arbitrary intermediate positions, for example, to adjust the volume of the air flow to a certain value.

A variant of the invention may provide that the flap is adjustable by pulling or pressing the operating element. For example, the control element, which is arranged on the air guide element, be mounted so that the operating element is displaceable by a certain distance. It is possible that the operating element is designed as a mechanical device which is movable by pulling or pressing in at least two different positions. The operating element can be moved away from it by pulling relative to the air guiding element and be moved by pressing relative to the air guiding element. According to the invention, the flap can be closed by pressing the operating element and the flap can be opened by pulling the operating element. Alternatively, it is also possible that the flap is opened by pressing the operating element and the flap is closed by pulling the operating element.

Alternatively or additionally, it is possible that the operating element of the outflow device according to the invention is movable between a plurality of different positions and has a plurality of latching points which haptically identify a user when pulling or pushing the operating element, in which of the several positions the operating element is located.

In the vent according to the invention, it is possible that the operating element is mechanically coupled to the flap. For example, a mechanical coupling can take place via a corresponding adjusting mechanism. For this purpose, at least one lever, a coupling rod and a return spring, a rocker, a pull rope, a hinge or an axle can be used. It is possible that the flap is mounted so that it moves the same distance by which the operating element is adjusted.

In the context of the invention it can be provided that the operating element has a sensor to detect an operating command and that the vent has an actuator which is adapted to adjust the flap according to the operating command.

The sensor may include, for example, a touch-sensitive surface or an electromechanical button or switch. A signal generated by the sensor and sent to the actuator designed for adjusting the flap signal can be transmitted by wire or by radio.

It may be provided that the operating element comprises a plurality of sensors arranged at different positions in order to detect operating commands and that the outflow device according to the invention has an actuator which is designed to adjust the flap in accordance with the respective operating command.

The sensors may, for example, be arranged so that the user can grasp and operate the operating element in such a way that it can be moved by a mechanical movement of the operating element, i. H. an adjustment that adjusts the air guide and simultaneously actuates one of the sensors to adjust the vent so that the flap occupies a certain position. For example, it may be provided that a specific sensor exclusively generates a signal for adjusting the flap to a specific position in which the vent is completely open, and transmits it to the actuator associated with the flap.

It is also within the scope of the invention that at least one of the plurality of sensors is designed to detect an operating command for actuating the air guide element and that the vent has a further actuator which is designed to adjust the air guide element. For example, two sensors each having an elongated touch-sensitive surface may be arranged approximately perpendicular to one another at the outflow. A user can, for. B. on one of the two sensors, a wiping movement from left to right or vice versa to move the spoiler from left to right or vice versa, where he can perform a swipe from top to bottom and vice versa to the other sensor to the flap close or open. It is possible according to the invention that both sensors comprise electromechanical buttons or switches. The further actuator can also be wired or radio-controlled via at least one sensor.

A development of the invention provides that a plurality of operating commands are defined, which differ in terms of their duration and / or include a sequence of operator inputs and that the flap is adjustable depending on the respective operating commands.

For example, a long operation can be distinguished from a short operation on the control element, wherein the flap is adjustable in dependence of the operation. There are also various operating sequences possible, which are recognized according to the invention to make a desired by a user control of the vent.

According to the invention, a short pull on the control element with a time duration of less than one to two seconds can lead to the flap being completely closed and no air flow passing through the vent into the vehicle interior. By briefly pressing the control for less than one to two seconds, the damper can be fully opened, allowing the maximum volume of airflow through the vent to enter the vehicle interior.

A long pull with a duration of more than two seconds, the flap can be closed more slowly compared to a short operation. The same applies when pressing the control element for more than two seconds, which opens the flap more slowly compared to a short press. For example, by a long operation of the control element of more than two seconds, the flap can be opened by 45 ° after a total of five seconds, with an opening angle of 90 ° corresponds to a fully open flap.

In addition, the invention relates to a motor vehicle, with at least one vent of the type described, at least one fan for generating the air flow and an opening into the vent air duct.

In a motor vehicle according to the invention, in principle a plurality of such outlets, for example on the dashboard, on the center console, and / or in the footwell, can be arranged.

In order to be able to inform a user about the current adjustment state of an outflow device, it may be provided in the motor vehicle according to the invention that it has a display for outputting information describing an adjustment state of the flap and / or the air-guiding element. The user can see the corresponding information both through a graphical display, i. H. a display, as well as be communicated by an acoustic output.

In a motor vehicle according to the invention, it can be provided that it comprises at least one control unit which is connected to at least one sensor of the operating element and configured to receive a sensor signal generated by an operating command and to transmit a control signal to at least one actuator.

Different operator commands executed by a user on the control element can generate different sensor signals. These sensor signals can be transmitted by a corresponding connection to the control unit. Corresponding information can now be stored in the control unit as to how the individual sensor signals are to be interpreted. From the sensor signals and the stored information, the control unit can generate corresponding control signals and transmit them to the actuator.

It is also within the scope of the invention that the control unit can control a plurality of outlets according to the invention. Via a central control device, which has an operating element and which is arranged on the air-guiding element of a specific outflow, the control device can control a plurality of outlets according to the invention and thereby optimize the ventilation of the entire motor vehicle interior. In addition, it facilitates the operation of otherwise poorly accessible outlets.

Further advantages and details of the invention will be explained below with reference to embodiments with reference to the drawings. The drawings show schematically:

1 an embodiment of a motor vehicle according to the invention;

2 the interior view of the in 1 shown motor vehicle;

3 a further embodiment of a vent according to the invention;

4 another view of the in 3 shown vent; and

5 a further embodiment of the invention Ausströmers.

1 shows an embodiment of a motor vehicle 1 in a side view. In the interior of the motor vehicle is a dashboard 2 arranged. The dashboard 2 includes a vent 3 for the ventilation of the interior of the motor vehicle 1 serves. In addition, located in the vehicle 1 a user 4 who is the venturi 3 operated as needed.

2 is an interior view of the in 1 shown motor vehicle 1 , In addition to the already in 1 illustrated vent 3 is in 2 another vent 5 shown on the right side of the vehicle on the dashboard 2 is arranged. Both outlets 3 . 5 include lamellae 6 . 7 that's from the vents 3 . 5 direct emerging air flows in a particular direction.

In 3 is a detailed sectional view of the vent 3 shown. A housing 8th of the outlet 3 has an outlet opening 9 , Of the vent 3 points in the area of the outlet opening 9 a total of three slats 6 on, on the case 8th of the outlet 3 are pivotally mounted. The slats 6 are each arranged at the same distance and parallel to each other.

At the middle lamella is a control element 10 appropriate. By pivoting the control element 10 up or down are the lamellae coupled together 6 adjusted in the same direction to one from the outlet opening 9 Distract emerging airflow.

At the outlet 9 opposite side of the vent 3 is a flap 11 arranged, which serves the vent 3 completely or partially to close and by a mechanical adjustment mechanism 23 with the control 10 connected is. The flap 11 is by means of a warehouse 12 swiveling at the vent 3 arranged and can be adjusted in several positions.

4 is another illustration of in 3 shown vane 3 , The slats 6 are in the same position as in 3 , The operating element 10 is unlike the one in 3 shown position relative to the slats 6 adjusted. By adjusting the operating element 10 along a by an arrow 13 specified pulling direction is the flap 11 through the mechanical adjustment mechanism 23 adjusted so that the flap 11 is moved from a closed position to an open position. By one of the pulling direction opposite movement of the operating element 10 will shut up 11 from their open position back to the in 2 shown closed position moves.

As in 4 shown was the control 10 compared to 3 by a distance 22 relative to the slats 6 moves, causing the flap 17 has been adjusted in a corresponding open position. This allows a regulated by the open position of air in the form of air flow in the vent 3 and through the exit opening 9 get into the vehicle interior.

5 shows a further embodiment of a vent 14 , The vent 14 includes a housing 15 , an exit opening 16 as well as a flap 17 and a total of three slats 18 in the area of the outlet opening 16 are arranged parallel to each other. In contrast to the previous embodiment, the operating element comprises 19 a sensor 20 that gathers a control panel. This sensor 20 generates a sensor signal from a control unit 24 received and converted into a control signal, the one at the flap 17 arranged actuator 21 is transmitted. The actuator 21 is with the flap 17 coupled so that it can move from a closed position to an open position, wherein the actuator 21 the flap 17 can also adjust in different intermediate positions.

The in 5 illustrated sensor 20 includes an electromechanical push button operable by pressing, thereby closing a switch contact. By varying degrees of depression of the sensor can on the control 19 different operating commands are generated, which in turn into corresponding control signals for the actuator 21 can be transferred to the flap 17 through the actuator 21 to move to different positions.

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Cited patent literature

• DE 102008050180 B4 [0003]
• EP 1452359 B1 [0004]

Claims (10)

Vents ( 3 . 5 . 14 ) with at least one outlet opening ( 9 . 16 ) for an air flow, at least one adjustable flap ( 11 . 17 ) to the outlet ( 9 . 16 ) partially or completely close and at least one air guide element ( 6 . 7 . 18 ) to adjust the direction of the air flow, with the vent ( 3 . 5 . 14 ) an operating element ( 10 . 19 ), which is adapted to the flap ( 11 . 17 ) and the air guiding element ( 6 . 7 . 18 ), characterized in that the operating element ( 10 . 19 ) on the air guide element ( 6 . 7 . 18 ) and relative to the air guide element ( 6 . 7 . 18 ) is adjustable to the flap ( 11 . 17 ) to adjust. Outlet according to claim 1, characterized in that the flap ( 11 . 17 ) by dragging or pressing the control element ( 10 . 19 ) is adjustable. Outlet according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the operating element ( 10 . 19 ) mechanically with the flap ( 11 . 17 ) is coupled. Outlet according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the operating element ( 10 . 19 ) a sensor ( 20 ) to detect an operator command and that the vent ( 3 . 5 . 14 ) an actuator ( 21 ), which is adapted to the flap ( 11 . 17 ) according to the operating command. Outlet according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the operating element ( 10 . 19 ) several sensors arranged at different positions ( 20 ) to detect operator commands and that the vent ( 3 . 5 . 14 ) an actuator ( 21 ), which is adapted to the flap ( 11 . 17 ) according to the respective operating command. Outlet according to claim 5, characterized in that at least one of the plurality of sensors ( 20 ) is adapted to an operating command for actuating the air guiding element ( 6 . 7 . 18 ) and that the vents ( 3 . 5 . 14 ) another actuator ( 21 ), which is adapted to the air guide element ( 6 . 7 . 18 ) to adjust. Outlet according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a plurality of operating commands are defined, which differ in terms of their duration and / or comprise a sequence of operating inputs and that the flap ( 11 . 17 ) is adjustable depending on the respective operating command. Motor vehicle ( 1 ), with at least one vent ( 3 . 5 . 14 ) according to one of the preceding claims, at least one fan for generating the air flow and one in the vent ( 3 . 5 . 14 ) opening air duct. Motor vehicle according to claim 8, characterized in that it has a display for outputting a state of adjustment of the flap ( 11 . 17 ) and / or the air guide element ( 6 . 7 . 18 ) has descriptive information. Motor vehicle according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that it comprises at least one control device ( 24 ) provided with at least one sensor ( 20 ) of the operating element ( 19 ) and is adapted to receive a sensor signal generated by an operator command and a control signal to at least one actuator ( 21 ) transferred to.

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