CN211684939U - Vehicle interior part with control function and vehicle comprising same - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model relates to a vehicle interior trim part with a control function, which comprises: a carrier (1), which is suitable for being mounted on a vehicle frame; an input signal is generated; the electronic control unit (3) is electrically connected to the tactile sensor and is adapted to receive the input signal sent from the tactile sensor and process it to send the output signal; wherein the tactile sensor layer (2) is made of a flexible outer skin containing foam (4) Coating. The vehicle interior parts may be vehicle interior parts such as doors, center consoles, and instrument panels. The utility model also relates to a vehicle comprising the above-mentioned vehicle interior trim.

Description

Vehicle interior part with control function and vehicle including the same

technical field

The utility model relates to a vehicle interior trim part with a control function, and a vehicle including the vehicle interior trim part.

Background technique

At present, the human-computer interaction between the vehicle and the user is usually realized through buttons and/or knobs on the control panel. However, the complicated button layout on the control panel is not conducive to the user's memory, and the overcrowded operating space on the control panel can easily lead to user mistakes. touch.

With the gradual development of touch technology and the further popularization of touch screens, it has become a trend to use touch screens to replace traditional buttons and/or knobs.

However, the touch screen has a cold and hard feel, and it is difficult for a user to have a pleasant mood when operating such a touch screen.

Therefore, how to use the limited space in the cabin to provide users with a better control experience has become a daunting challenge for vehicle control system design engineers.

Utility model content

It is worth noting that the purpose of the present invention is to overcome one or more shortcomings found in the background art, and to provide a vehicle interior with a control function, thereby maximizing the use of the limited space in the cabin to control the control system Upgrade your experience. Thereby, different control functions are distributed to different parts in the compartment to adapt to the user's memory habits and usage habits.

For this purpose, according to an aspect of the present utility model, a vehicle interior trim part with a control function is proposed, which is achieved through the following technical solutions:

The vehicle interior with control function includes:

carrier, suitable for mounting on the frame,

a tactile sensor layer comprising at least one tactile sensor adapted to generate an input signal according to a user's touch,

an electronic control unit, electrically connected to the tactile sensor, adapted to receive the input signal sent from the tactile sensor and process it to send the output signal,

Wherein, the tactile sensor layer is covered by a flexible outer skin containing foam.

The tactile sensor layer is covered by the flexible outer skin of the vehicle interior trim part with the control function of the utility model, so that the user can realize touch adjustment through the flexible outer skin. The user's control experience is greatly improved through the comfortable feel of the flexible outer skin.

In addition, the vehicle interior parts with control functions can also be integrated into different parts of the vehicle, making the adjustment functions of different parts more intuitive, and users do not need to memorize various cumbersome operation methods, for example: the interior parts are doors, The user can adjust the window by touching the flexible outer skin on the inside of the door, or the interior part is the center console, and the user can adjust the air conditioner and car audio by touching the flexible outer surface of the center console.

In different embodiments of the title according to the present invention, we may rely on one and/or more of the following configurations:

In an example, the tactile sensor layer and the electronic control unit are respectively located on two sides of the carrier and are electrically connected by data lines, wherein the carrier has a certain degree of flexibility to ensure that the tactile sensor layer and the electronic control unit will not be affected by the movement of the vehicle. Damage occurs due to stress transmitted to the carrier during the process.

Further, the carrier has openings suitable for passing data lines, and further the openings may be openings suitable for passing clusters of data lines.

Further, a foam pad layer is also arranged between the carrier and the tactile sensor layer, and the foam pad layer has a groove suitable for accommodating the tactile sensor layer and an opening suitable for the data line to pass through. The contour of the tactile sensor layer is adapted and the opening may also be an opening suitable for the passage of data line clusters.

In one example, the thickness of the foamed cushion layer is about 5 mm.

In one example, the thickness of the flexible outer skin is about 4 mm.

In one example, the electronic control unit is adapted to electrically connect and control through an output signal at least one electrical element for the vehicle, the electrical element may be a drive element of a window lifter, a seat adjustment mechanism Drive elements, drive elements of air conditioning adjustment mechanisms, drive elements of car audio adjustment mechanisms, and drive elements of cabin ambient lights, etc.

In one example, the at least one tactile sensor is selected from capacitive or resistive touch sensors, or carbon nanofilms.

In one example, the flexible outer skin is PVC or leather, and is provided with at least one control pattern made by thermal embossing on the outer surface, and each control pattern generates a different input signal when touched.

In one example, the flexible outer skin is a fabric, and at least one control pattern made by embroidery or weaving is provided on the outer surface, and each control pattern generates a different input signal when touched.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a vehicle is provided, comprising any of the vehicle interior parts as described above.

Description of drawings

It should be understood that, in the present invention, all features, modifications and/or specific embodiments may be combined according to various combinations, except for obvious contradictions or incompatibilities.

Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent by reading the following specific examples as non-limiting illustrations, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

- FIG. 1 is a structural diagram showing a vehicle interior with a control function according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

- FIG. 2 is a structural diagram showing a vehicle interior with a control function according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

- Figure 3 is a schematic diagram showing a flexible outer skin with a control pattern;

- FIG. 4 is a schematic view of a vehicle interior trim piece with a control function according to the present invention.

Detailed ways

It should be understood that the above-mentioned drawings are not true to scale, but are merely schematic diagrams illustrating various preferred features of the basic principles of the present invention. Design features disclosed in the present invention, such as size, orientation, positioning and shape, are determined according to the specific application and usage environment.

The present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the embodiments and the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same reference numbers refer to the same or equivalent elements of the present invention throughout the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows an exploded view of the structure of a vehicle interior trim part with a control function according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The vehicle interior trim part with a control function includes a carrier 1 and a tactile sensor layer arranged above the carrier 1 . 2. The electronic control unit 3 arranged under the carrier 1 , and the flexible outer skin 4 containing foam coated on the upper surface of the touch sensor layer 2 , and a plurality of control patterns can be selectively arranged on the flexible outer skin 4 .

The carrier 1 is used to form the support body of the vehicle interior trim part with the control function, and is made of polypropylene material with a thickness between 1 mm and 5 mm, preferably 2 mm. Optionally, the carrier 1 may be integrated into various parts of the base frame body of the vehicle, eg into door parts, armrest parts, center console parts, seat back parts, and the like.

The tactile sensor layer 2 includes at least one tactile sensor, preferably a sensor array composed of a plurality of tactile sensors, and the thickness of the tactile sensor layer 2 is between 0.5 mm and 2 mm, preferably 1 mm. The tactile sensor can be a capacitive sensor, a piezoelectric sensor, a resistive sensor, an infrared sensor, or the like. The tactile sensor used in the present invention is an automotive-grade sensor.

The tactile sensor layer 2 is adapted to generate the first input signal t ₁ according to the user's touch.

In one example, the tactile sensor layer 2 is flexible, preferably, also a 3D shapeable and stretchable film made of carbon nanometers, such as CNB ^TM film.

The electronic control unit 3 is adapted to be electrically connected to at least one electrical element for the vehicle, and to process the received first input signal from the tactile sensor layer 2 to send out a first output signal for operating the at least one electrical element. Such electrical elements may be, for example, drive elements of window lift mechanisms, drive elements of seat adjustment mechanisms, drive elements of air conditioning adjustment mechanisms, drive elements of vehicle audio adjustment mechanisms, and drive elements of cabin ambient lighting.

As a variant, the electronic control unit 3 can also be the vehicle control system itself.

Further, the tactile sensor layer 2 can also generate a second input signal t ₂ according to the user's touch release, and the electronic control unit 3 will determine the user's touch time t=t ₂ -t ₁ , if t is less than the predetermined time t _s , it will not be The first output signal will be sent to realize the anti-mistouch function. If t is greater than or equal to the predetermined time _ts , a first output signal is sent to trigger the function of the selected electrical element.

Specifically, all input signals, including the first input signal and the second input signal, include position parameters. For example, the tactile sensor layer 2 includes horizontal and vertical coordinates represented by the coordinate system (x, y). When the user touches the tactile When the sensor layer 2 is used, the specific coordinates of the touch sensor layer 2 under the touched surface will be activated, and the touch sensor layer 2 sends the specific coordinates to the electronic control unit 3 together with the first input signal t ₁ and the second input signal t ₂ , for processing.

In this case, the electrical components are electrically coupled to the electronic control unit 3, and the electronic control unit 3 processes the received input signals from the tactile sensor layer 2 to send output signals for manipulating the corresponding electrical components.

The tactile sensor layer 2 is electrically connected with the electronic control unit 3 through data lines. Correspondingly, the carrier 1 has openings suitable for passing data lines, and further the openings may be openings suitable for passing clusters of data lines.

The flexible outer skin 4 is the outer surface layer of the vehicle interior parts, which is usually made of flexible materials such as leather or fabric, so as to make the occupant feel comfortable and soft when touching, and its thickness is between 0.5mm and 8mm, Preferably it is 4mm.

Therefore, both the carrier 1 and the flexible outer skin 4 can be flexible, and are suitable for fitting various interior parts with different contours, so they have broad applicability and plasticity.

In one form, the flexible outer skin 4 is PVC or leather and is provided on the outer surface with at least one control pattern made by hot embossing, such hot embossed control pattern may be a 3D shaped relief or depression type, the input signal generated when each control pattern is touched is different.

In another form, the flexible outer skin 4 is a fabric, and at least one control pattern made by embroidery or weaving is provided on the outer surface, and each control pattern generates a different input signal when touched.

The control patterns in the various forms described above may have light-transmitting or semi-light-transmitting openings. The control patterns can be arranged in different shapes according to different electrical components to be controlled. And a corresponding number of decorative buttons can be provided according to the number of electrical components to be controlled, preferably arranged in an array.

FIG. 2 shows an exploded view of the structure of a vehicle interior trim part with a control function according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The vehicle interior trim part with a control function includes a carrier 1 and a tactile sensor layer arranged above the carrier 1 . 2. The foam pad layer 5 arranged between the carrier 1 and the tactile sensor layer 2, the electronic control unit 3 arranged under the carrier 1, and the flexible outer skin containing foam covering the upper surface of the tactile sensor layer 2 4. A plurality of control patterns can be selectively arranged above the flexible outer skin 4 .

The foamed cushion layer 5 has flexibility, is between the carrier 1 and the tactile sensor layer 2, and has a thickness between 2.5 mm and 10 mm, preferably 5 mm.

The tactile sensor layer 2 is electrically connected with the electronic control unit 3 through data lines. Correspondingly, the foamed cushion layer 5 has a groove suitable for accommodating the tactile sensor layer and an opening suitable for the data line to pass through. Further, the contour of the groove is adapted to the contour of the tactile sensor layer, and the opening can also be suitable. openings for the data line clusters to pass through.

Referring to Figure 3, there is shown an example of a control pattern of the flexible outer skin 4, in this example the control pattern has a circular peripheral outline within which various marking symbols are printed, for example representing controlling audio play and pause The switch symbol of , the control symbol for controlling the fast forward or fast rewind of the sound, the symbol for controlling the sound amplifying volume or reducing the volume, etc., and the color of the hot embossing pattern is preferably different from the color of the flexible outer skin 4 to show the difference.

Referring to FIG. 4 , it is a schematic diagram of a vehicle interior trim part with a control function according to the present invention. The vehicle interior part with control function can be flexibly applied to parts such as instrument panel, vehicle door, center console, armrest, seat and the like.

Another aspect of the present invention also relates to a vehicle comprising the vehicle interior trim part with a control function as described in any of the above aspects. The vehicle interior part with control function can be flexibly applied to parts such as instrument panel, vehicle door, center console, armrest, seat and the like.

The above embodiments are only examples and do not limit the scope of the present invention. On this basis, those skilled in the art can envision other embodiments that can achieve the same function within the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Various embodiments and various modifications and improvements are within the grasp of those skilled in the art. In particular, it should be made clear that the above-mentioned features, modifications and/or specific embodiments of the present invention may be combined with each other, except in cases of obvious contradiction or incompatibility. All these embodiments, modifications and improvements belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims (11)

1. A vehicle interior part with a control function, comprising: a carrier (1) adapted to be mounted on a frame, a tactile sensor layer (2) comprising at least one tactile sensor adapted to generate an input signal according to a user's touch, an electronic control unit (3), electrically connected to the tactile sensor, adapted to receive input signals sent from the tactile sensors and process them to send output signals, Wherein, the touch sensor layer (2) is covered by a flexible outer skin (4) containing foam. 2. The vehicle interior part according to claim 1, characterized in that, the tactile sensor layer (2) and the electronic control unit (3) are respectively located on both sides of the carrier (1) and are electrically connected through data lines . 3. The vehicle interior part according to claim 2, characterized in that the carrier (1) has an opening suitable for the passage of data lines. 4. The vehicle interior trim part according to claim 2, characterized in that, a foam pad layer (5) is further provided between the carrier (1) and the tactile sensor layer (2), and the hair The foam pad layer (5) has grooves suitable for accommodating the tactile sensor layer and openings suitable for data lines to pass through. 5. The vehicle interior trim part according to claim 4, characterized in that, the thickness of the foamed cushion layer (5) is 5 mm. 6. The vehicle interior trim part according to claim 1, characterized in that the thickness of the flexible outer skin (4) is 4 mm. 7. The vehicle interior according to claim 1, characterized in that the electronic control unit (3) is adapted to electrically connect at least one electrical element for the vehicle and to control the at least one electrical element by means of an output signal. 8 . The vehicle interior trim part according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one tactile sensor is selected from capacitive or resistive touch sensors, or carbon nano-films. 9 . 9. The vehicle interior part according to claim 1, wherein the flexible outer skin is PVC or leather, and at least one control pattern made by hot embossing is provided on the outer surface, each control pattern The input signal generated when touched is different. 10 . The vehicle interior part according to claim 1 , wherein the flexible outer skin is a fabric, and at least one control pattern made by embroidery or weaving is provided on the outer surface, and each control pattern is woven. 11 . The input signal generated when touched is different. 11. A vehicle comprising a vehicle interior trim according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

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