KR20180105958A - Armrest for vechicle - Google Patents

Abstract

One embodiment of the present invention relates to a vehicle armrest. According to one embodiment of the present invention, an armrest is disposed in a vehicle. Moreover, the armrest comprises: a cover member covering the armrest; and a plate disposed in the armrest. The cover member includes a plurality of first through-holes discharging air in the vehicle. The plate includes a second through-hole discharging the air to the cover member and a heating unit generating heat. Moreover, the plurality of first through-holes is formed on an upper surface of the armrest that passenger arms can be placed.

Description

[0001] ARMREST FOR VECHICLE [0002]

One embodiment of the present invention relates to a vehicle armrest.

In general, the arm rests placed on a vehicle are a device that allows a passenger to raise his / her arm, and the driver or passenger can put his / her arm on the arm rest to take a comfortable posture in the car. An arm rest is provided between the driver's seat and the front passenger seat of the vehicle or in the center of the rear seat to store articles used by passengers or to support the arms of passengers seated on the front side. In the arm rest, a cup holder or a storage room is arranged to accommodate the occupant's articles.

Recently, there has been a demand for various ways of using the arm rest to keep the vehicle in a comfortable environment. In the conventional armrest, a pad portion made of a cushion material is disposed at a portion where a user's arm is placed, and a heating wire is disposed at a bottom surface of the pad portion. The heating wire is connected to the temperature sensor, and the heating wire generates heat according to the sensed temperature. Depending on the sensed temperature, the user of the armrest generates heat in the area where the arm is placed, allowing the user to use the vehicle in a warm environment in the winter.

However, in the existing armrest, no air was blown to the user side on the upper surface where the user's arm is placed. The face of the armrest is made to receive heat so that the user can feel the temperature only when the arm is leaned. Further, since the heating wire generates heat, when the user puts the arm on the armrest in the case of hot weather, the user may feel discomfort due to sweating in the user's arm.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2010-0050658 (2010. May 14, 2010)

Embodiments of the present invention are intended to provide a vehicle armrest capable of directly blowing air or blowing hot air to a user's arm by forming a through hole in a part where a user's arm is placed.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a vehicular armrest in which a plate is disposed inside an armrest and air of a temperature according to a user's convenience can be discharged into the interior of the vehicle.

In addition, the air suited to the ambient temperature is discharged to the interior of the vehicle to provide a more comfortable vehicle environment.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided a armrest disposed in a vehicle, comprising: a cover member surrounding the armrest; And a plate disposed within the armrest, wherein the cover member includes a first through-hole for discharging air into the interior of the vehicle, and the plate has a second opening for allowing the air to be discharged to the cover member side And a heating portion for generating the through hole and the heat, wherein the first through hole provides a plurality of the armrests on the upper surface on which the arm of the occupant can be placed.

The apparatus may further include an air blowing device disposed at one side of the plate to flow the air.

Also, the heating unit may include at least one of a cord heater, a heat wire, a surface heater, and a positivetemperature coefficient heater.

The hitting unit may be mounted on the air communicating member or the cushion member located between the cover member and the plate.

Further, the heating portion may be seated or inserted into one side of the plate.

Further, the heat exchange fins may be provided on one side of the plate, and the heating area for the air may be increased by the heat exchange fins.

In addition, an insulating member may be formed on at least one of the plate and the cover member, between the heating unit and the cover member, or on one side of the heating unit.

In addition, an air buffer space may be formed in the vicinity of the first through-hole or the second through-hole through which the air flows to guide the flow of the air.

In addition, the air buffer space may include at least one projection or flow guide capable of guiding the flow of the air.

The air conditioning system of the vehicle may further include an inflow passage through which the air flows into the armrest.

The air conditioner may further include a control unit for controlling a blowing amount of the blowing device and a temperature of the air.

In addition, the control unit may control the reservation operation with respect to the operation of at least one of the blower unit and the heating unit.

The control unit may include a temperature sensor capable of sensing at least one of a temperature of the heating unit, a temperature of the plate, and a temperature of air discharged into the interior of the vehicle.

In addition, the control unit may be capable of setting a reservation operation or an operation condition by at least one of an indoor temperature of the vehicle, a temperature of a portion close to the car armrest, and the vehicle boarding time.

In addition, the plate may include a metal material or a thermally conductive resin.

In addition, the plate may contain 5% or more of magnesium.

In addition, the plate may include a resin containing carbon.

The apparatus may further include an ion generator for generating ions into the vehicle.

Further, it may further include an injector disposed in the armrest and injecting a fragrance.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, in the armrest for a vehicle, a through hole may be formed in a portion where a user's arm is placed, so that air or hot air can be blown directly to a user's arm.

In addition, a plate can be disposed inside the armrest, and air of a temperature according to the user's convenience can be discharged to the inside of the vehicle.

In addition, air suited to the ambient temperature is discharged into the interior of the vehicle, thereby providing a more pleasant vehicle environment.

1 is a view showing a vehicle armrest according to an embodiment of the present invention;
2 is a cross-sectional view of a vehicle armrest according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a cross-sectional view of a vehicle armrest according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a cross-sectional view of a vehicle armrest according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, this is merely an example and the present invention is not limited thereto.

In the following description, a detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may make the subject matter of the present invention rather unclear. The following terms are defined in consideration of the functions of the present invention, and may be changed according to the intention or custom of the user, the operator, and the like. Therefore, the definition should be based on the contents throughout this specification.

The technical idea of the present invention is determined by the claims, and the following embodiments are merely a means for effectively explaining the technical idea of the present invention to a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs.

1 to 4 are views showing an armrest for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention. The armrest 100 disposed in the vehicle may include a cover member 1, an insulating member 2, a plate 3 and a blower 4. [

Although not shown in the drawing, the armrest 100 may further include an ion generator for generating ions into the vehicle, a sprayer for spraying a fragrance agent, and a controller for enabling a reservation operation.

Referring to FIG. 1, the cover member 1 may surround the upper portion of the frame of the armrest 100. The cover member 1 may be formed of a member including at least one of synthetic resin, leather, etc., which may not feel inconvenience when a user of the vehicle puts his / her arm on the armrest 100.

The cover member 1 may be formed with at least one first through hole 11 so that air can be discharged into the vehicle. The first through holes 11 may be formed in a predetermined size in a predetermined area of the cover member 1 that can be in contact with a body such as a human's arm. The predetermined size of the first through-hole 11 may be of a narrow shape such that the air can be discharged to such an extent that the air is not irritating to the human body. In order to disperse and discharge the air, the discharge area of the first through hole 11 is narrowed. In order to secure the total spray amount, a plurality of the first through holes 11 may be provided.

The insulating member 2 is disposed inside the armrest 100 and is disposed between the cover member 1 and the plate 3, between the heating member 32 and the cover member 1, and between one side of the heating member 32 Can be placed at least in one place. A plurality of fine holes are formed in the insulating member 2 so that the air can pass through. The insulating member 2 can be passed to the cover member 1 while maintaining the temperature of the air flowing through the plate 3. [

The plate 3 may be disposed within the armrest 100. The plate 3 may comprise a metal material or a thermally conductive resin. Further, the plate 3 may contain a resin containing carbon, and may contain 5% or more of magnesium.

The plate 3 may have a second through hole 31 through which the air can pass. A plurality of the second through holes 31 may be formed on one side of the plate 3 adjacent to the insulating member 2. The air passes through the second through hole 31 formed in the plate 3 and can be discharged to the insulating member 2 side.

On one side of the plate 3, a heating part 32 for generating heat can be seated or inserted. The heating portion 32 may be mounted to an air communication member (not shown) or a cushion member (not shown) between the cover member 1 and the plate 3. The air communicating member and the cushion member can be arranged so that the heating portion 32 stably seats between the cover member 1 and the plate 3. [ The air communicating member can discharge heat generated in the heating portion (32). The air communicating member may be formed with a plurality of small through holes through which air can pass, so that heat can be spread into the inside of the armrest (100). The cushion member can prevent the impact on the heating portion 32. [ So that it can be seated on the cushioning member so that no other impact is applied to the heating unit 32.

A heat exchange fin (33) may be disposed on one side of the plate (3). The heat exchange fin 33 can increase the heating area generated by the heating portion 32. [ Specifically, since the heating portions 32 are disposed at predetermined intervals on one side of the plate 32, heat may not be transferred to the empty space between the heating portions 32. Therefore, the heat exchange fin 33 can be disposed in the empty space between the heating units 32 to increase the heating area for the air. When the heating portion 32 generates heat, the heat exchange fin 33 can be spread inside the plate 3 under the influence of the heat of the heating portion 32. The heating area can be increased and the amount of heated air discharged can be secured.

The heating unit 32 may include at least one of a code heater, a heat wire, a surface heater, and a PTC heater that generates a predetermined temperature. The predetermined temperature generated by the heating unit 32 is determined according to the surrounding environment such as the outside weather temperature and the inside temperature of the vehicle, and the heating unit 32 can generate heat at a temperature at which the user can feel comfortable.

The heating portion 32 generates heat so that the air is subjected to heat when passing through the inside of the plate 3. [ For example, when the heating unit 32 is operated, the air passes through the plate 3 and is affected by the heat of the heating unit 32, so that hot air can be formed.

The air blowing device 4 is disposed at one side of the plate 3 to allow the air to flow. The air can be introduced into the plate 3 by the air blower 4 or an air conditioning system (not shown). (Not shown) to allow the air to enter the armrest 100 in the air conditioning system of the vehicle.

The present invention can include a plate (3) to provide the user with an armrest (100) capable of blowing or hot air function. The air blowing device 4 or the air conditioning system can introduce the air into the plate 3. The air introduced into the plate 3 can be discharged to the insulating member 2 in the form of air blowing or air blowing. The air can be introduced into the insulating member 2 through the second through hole 31 while maintaining the temperature at the time of the first introduction without activating the heating portion 32 disposed on the plate 3. [ On the other hand, when the heating portion 32 disposed on the plate 3 is operated, the air is affected by the heat generated by the heating portion 32. The air can be converted into warm air under the influence of the heat of the heating part 32 and can be introduced into the insulating member 2 through the second through hole 31. [ The air passes through the insulating member 2, passes through the first through hole 11 formed in the cover member 1, and can be discharged to the inside of the vehicle.

2 is a cross-sectional view of an armrest for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Fig. 2, the armrest 100 includes a cover member 1, an insulating member 2, and a plate 3. The plate 3 includes a first through hole 31, a heating portion 32, and a heat exchange fin 33, and may further include an air buffer space 35.

The air buffer space 35 may be formed with an air buffer space 35 at a portion where the air flows, such as the first through hole 11 or the second through hole 31. The air buffer space 35 may be formed to guide the flow of the air through the first through-hole 11 or the second through-hole 31. The air buffer space 35 may be formed in the form of an empty space capable of storing a predetermined amount of air. In addition, the air buffer space 35 may be connected to the plurality of second through holes 31, respectively. The air can be introduced into the air buffer space 35 through the second through hole 31. [

The air buffer space 35 may be disposed at least one of the insulating member 2 and the plate 3 to reduce the differential pressure of the air. When a plurality of air buffer spaces 35 are formed, they can be arranged with predetermined intervals.

Specifically, when there is no air buffer space 35, the amount of the air that passes through the second through hole 31 of the plate 3 and flows into the insulating member 2 passes through the insulating member 2, May be larger than the amount of the air exhausted through the opening 11. In such a case, a large amount of the air flows into the insulating member 2 side, and a differential pressure is generated between the insulating member 2 and the plate 3 or between the insulating member 2 and the cover member 1, have. In order to prevent such a problem, an air buffer space 35 can be disposed. The air buffer space 35 may be disposed between the insulating member 2 and the plate 3 so that the air that excessively flows into the insulating member 2 can be stored in the air buffer space 35. [

The air buffer space 35 may further include at least one projection or flow guide capable of interfering with or guiding the flow of the air.

The air introduced from one side of the plate 3 may be discharged to the second through hole 31 through the heating portion 32 and the heat exchange fin 33. When the heating portion 32 generates heat, the heat is transferred to the heat exchange fin 33. The air flowing into the first through hole 31 passing through the heat exchanging pin 33 disposed at one side of the plate 3 can be influenced by heat and can be converted into warm air. In addition, if the heating portion 32 does not generate heat, the heat exchanging pin 33 remains unheated. The air passing through the heat exchange fins 33 without being affected by heat may be cool air capable of blowing air.

The air influenced by the heat of the heat exchange fin (33) flows into the second through hole (31) and flows into the insulating member (2). Here, when a large amount of the air is introduced into the insulating member 2, it can be stored in the air buffer space 35. The air influenced by the heat of the heat exchange fin 33 can be discharged to the inside of the vehicle through the insulating member 2 and the first through hole 11.

3 is a cross-sectional view of an armrest 100 for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the heating portion 32 may be disposed on the air communicating member or the cushion member inside the plate 3. Further, a heat exchange fin 33 may be disposed around the heating portion 32.

The blower 4 or the air introduced from the air conditioning system can pass through the second through hole 31 through the heat exchanging pin 33 and the heating portion 32. The air passing through the second through hole 31 can be discharged to the outside of the vehicle through the insulating member 2 and the first through hole 11. [

A separate inflow passage for allowing the air to flow into the armrest 100 may be formed in the air conditioning system. When the heater of the vehicle is operated, hot wind flows into the armrest 100 and a cold wind can flow into the armrest 100 when the air conditioner of the vehicle is operated.

4 is a cross-sectional view of a vehicle armrest 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, the heating portion 32 may be disposed on the upper side of the plate 3. An insulating member 2 is disposed above the heating portion 32 and a plurality of second through holes 31 may be formed in the plate 3 at the lower end of the heating portion 32.

Since the heating portion 32 is disposed close to the insulating member 2 and is close to the cover member 1, heat transmission efficiency can be increased. The air that has passed through the second through hole 31 flows into the insulating member 2 and the temperature of the air can be determined by the influence of the heating portion 32 disposed on the insulating member 2 side.

Although not shown in the figure, it may include a control unit (not shown) for controlling the blowing amount of the air blowing device 4 and the temperature of the air. The control unit can control the temperature of the heating unit 32 by sensing the temperature inside the vehicle. When the weather is warm, the air supplied from the air blowing device 4 can be discharged without operating the heating portion 32. When the weather is cold, the heating unit 32 is operated to convert the air supplied from the air blowing device 4 into warm air and discharge it.

The control unit may include a heating unit 32, a plate 3, and a temperature sensor (not shown) capable of sensing at least one of the temperatures of the air to be discharged.

 The control unit can control the reservation operation for the operation of at least one of the blower 4 and the heating unit 32. [ The control unit may set the reservation operation or the operating condition by at least one of a room temperature of the vehicle, a temperature of a portion close to the armrest 100, and a vehicle boarding time.

In the present invention, the plate (3) can be disposed inside the cover member (1) of the armrest (100) to adjust the temperature of the air discharged into the interior of the vehicle. The air is supplied from the air blowing device 4 and the air conditioning system, and the air is introduced into the plate 3. A heating portion 32 is disposed inside the plate 3, so that heat can be generated. The heat exchanging pin 33 is subjected to the temperature of the heating portion 32. Therefore, when the air passes through the plate 3, it passes under the influence of the temperature of the heating portion 32 and the heat exchange fin 33. The air influenced by the temperature may pass through the insulating member 2 and be discharged into the vehicle through the first through hole 11. [

When the heating portion 32 generates heat, the warm air can be discharged to the inside of the vehicle. If the heating portion 32 does not generate heat, the cool air can be discharged into the interior of the vehicle.

Therefore, air can be discharged by the user at a desired temperature, so that the environment inside the vehicle can be comfortably adjusted to the temperature.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, but, on the contrary, . Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the above-described embodiments, but should be determined by equivalents to the appended claims, as well as the appended claims.

1: cover member
11: First through hole
2: Insulation member
3: Plate
31: second through hole
32:
33: Heat exchanger pin
35: Air buffer space
4: Fan
100: Armrest

Claims (19)

In the arm rest disposed in the vehicle,
A cover member surrounding the armrest; And
And a plate disposed within the armrest,
Wherein the cover member includes a first through hole for discharging air into the vehicle,
Wherein the plate includes a second through-hole for allowing the air to be discharged to the cover member side and a heating portion for generating heat,
Wherein a plurality of the first through holes are formed on an upper surface of the arm rest where an arm of an occupant can be placed.
The method according to claim 1,
And an air blowing device disposed on one side of the plate to flow the air.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the heating portion includes at least one of a cord heater, a heat wire, a surface heater, and a positivetemperature coefficient heater.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the heating portion is mounted to an air communicating member or a cushion member located between the cover member and the plate.
The method according to claim 1,
And the heating portion is seated or inserted into one side of the plate.
The method of claim 5,
A heat exchange fin is disposed at one side of the plate, and a heating area for the air is increased by the heat exchange fin.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein an insulating member is formed on at least one of the plate and the cover member, between the heating portion and the cover member, and at one side of the heating portion.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein an air buffer space is formed in the vicinity of the first through-hole or the second through-hole through which the air flows to guide the flow of the air.
The method of claim 8,
Wherein the air buffer space includes at least one protrusion or flow guide capable of guiding the flow of the air.
The method according to claim 1,
And an inflow passage through which the air flows into the armrest from the air conditioning system of the vehicle.
The method of claim 2,
And a control unit for controlling a blowing amount of the blower and a temperature of the air.
The method of claim 11,
Wherein the control unit is capable of controlling a reservation operation with respect to an operation of at least one of the blower unit and the heating unit.
The method of claim 11,
Wherein the control unit includes a temperature sensor capable of sensing at least one of a temperature of the heating unit, a temperature of the plate, and a temperature of air discharged into the interior of the vehicle.
The method of claim 11,
Wherein the controller is capable of setting a reservation operation or an operation condition by at least one of an indoor temperature of the vehicle, a temperature of a portion close to the car armrest, and the vehicle boarding time.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the plate includes a metal material or a thermally conductive resin.
16. The method of claim 15,
Wherein said plate comprises at least 5% magnesium.
16. The method of claim 15,
Wherein the plate includes a carbon-containing resin.
16. The method of claim 15,
And an ion generator for generating ions into the inside of the vehicle.
The method according to claim 1,
And a sprayer disposed in the armrest and spraying a perfume.

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