Steering column shield lighting assembly, steering column and vehicle

Abstract

The invention discloses a steering column shield lighting assembly, a steering column and a vehicle. The steering column shield lighting assembly comprises a steering column shield and a lighting assembly, a protruding part is formed on the steering column shield in the direction opposite to a steering column, a containing cavity is formed in the side, facing the steering column, of the protruding part, and a light through hole is formed in the surface of the side, facing an instrument panel, of the protruding part in a penetrating mode; and the lighting assembly is fixed in the containing cavity, and at least part of the lighting assembly faces the light through hole. By the adoption of the steering column protecting cover, light emitted by the lighting assembly is transmitted to the original liquid crystal instrument area on the instrument panel through the light through hole formed in the protruding part of the steering column protecting cover, so that the light lighting effect is achieved in the area, the problem that the eyes are black is solved, and the visual uncomfortableness and oppression sense of a driver caused by the darkness of the area are relieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of vehicles, and in particular to a steering column guard lighting assembly, a steering column and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] In traditional cars, there is an LCD instrument panel in front of the steering wheel that displays information such as engine speed, vehicle speed, and vehicle fault signs. At night, due to the glow of the instrument surface, the area in front of the steering wheel is bright, without the uncomfortable feeling of darkness.

[0003] At present, many cars use HUD systems to replace the display solutions of LCD instruments. The original LCD instruments are cancelled and the HUD system is used completely to display the vehicle's speed, mileage, navigation and other information. The original position of the LCD instrument is replaced by the dashboard decoration, resulting in the disappearance of the light of the original LCD instrument on the dashboard. When driving on roads without street lights at night, there is a "darkness in front of the eyes" problem, that is, the steering wheel of the driver's seat, the surrounding operating area and the IP (car dashboard) area will be too dark in a dark environment, causing visual uneasiness and depression. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of this, the present invention provides a steering column shield lighting assembly, a steering column and a vehicle. A convex portion is formed on the surface of the steering column shield, a light-through hole is opened on the side of the convex portion facing the instrument panel, and a lighting component is arranged in the accommodating cavity formed by the convex portion. The light emitted by the lighting component is transmitted to the original liquid crystal instrument area on the instrument panel through the light-through hole, so that the area is illuminated by light, solving the problem of black eyes.

[0005] The steering column guard lighting assembly provided by the present invention comprises: a steering column guard, wherein the steering column guard is formed with a protrusion in the direction away from the steering column, the protrusion forms a accommodating cavity on the side facing the steering column, and a light-through hole is formed through the surface of the protrusion on the side facing the instrument panel; and a lighting component, wherein the lighting component is fixed in the accommodating cavity, and at least a part of the lighting component faces the light-through hole.

[0006] Optionally, the lighting assembly is fixed with first connecting members on two opposite sides along the length extension direction; a plurality of second connecting members are fixed on the inner wall of the accommodating cavity, and the second connecting members correspond to and are connected to the first connecting members one by one.

[0007] Optionally, each of the first connecting members is provided with a connecting hole; each of the second connecting members includes a connecting plate, the connecting plate is inserted into the corresponding connecting hole, and the two are fixedly connected by hot riveting.

[0008] Optionally, reinforcing ribs are fixed to opposite sides of the connecting plate along the length extension direction; and avoidance grooves are provided on the inner wall of the connecting hole, and the avoidance grooves correspond to the reinforcing ribs one by one.

[0009] Optionally, limiting plates are fixed on opposite sides of the connecting plate respectively, and when the connecting plate is inserted into the corresponding connecting hole, the limiting plates abut against the first connecting member.

[0010] Optionally, the first end of the limiting plate is fixedly connected to the connecting plate, the second end of the limiting plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the accommodating cavity, and the limiting plate and the connecting plate are arranged at an angle.

[0011] Optionally, a third connecting member is fixed to at least one end in the length extension direction of the lighting component, and a fixing hole is formed through the third connecting member, and the fixing hole includes a first through hole and a second through hole that are connected, and the first through hole and the second through hole are set at an angle; a fourth connecting member is fixed to the inner wall of the accommodating cavity, and an end face of the fourth connecting member facing away from the inner wall of the accommodating cavity is set at an angle matching the fixing hole, and the fourth connecting member is inserted into the fixing hole to realize the connection between the fourth connecting member and the third connecting member.

[0012] Optionally, at least one of the first connecting members is provided with a positioning hole, and at least one positioning pin is fixed on the inner wall of the accommodating cavity; or, at least one positioning hole is provided on the raised portion, and at least one positioning pin is fixed on the first connecting member; when the connecting plate is inserted into the corresponding connecting hole, the positioning pin is inserted into the positioning hole.

[0013] Optionally, the positioning pin comprises a plurality of cross-connected positioning plates;

[0014] At least one of the positioning plates has one end away from the positioning hole connected to a limiting member;

[0015] When the plurality of positioning plates are inserted into the corresponding positioning holes to a set position, the limiting member abuts against the first connecting member or the protruding portion where the positioning hole is located.

[0016] Optionally, a clamping claw is fixed on the lighting assembly; a clamping column is fixed on the inner wall of the accommodating cavity, and after the positioning pin is inserted into the positioning hole, the clamping claw abuts against the clamping column.

[0017] The clamping claw includes a fixing portion, an extending portion and an abutting portion which are connected in sequence, the fixing portion is fixed on the lighting assembly, the extending portion is arranged at an angle to the fixing portion and the abutting portion respectively, and the extending portion extends toward the clamping column, and after the positioning pin is inserted into the positioning hole to a set position, the abutting portion abuts against the clamping column.

[0018] Optionally, an angle between a surface of a side of the protrusion facing the instrument panel and a horizontal plane is 45°-70°.

[0019] Optionally, the lighting assembly comprises:

[0020] A lamp body, the lamp body being fixed in the accommodating cavity, and a accommodating groove being formed on a surface of the lamp body facing the light-through hole;

[0021] A light source, the light source being mounted on the lamp body;

[0022] A light guide tube, the surface of which is provided with patterned teeth, the light guide tube is arranged in the containing groove and connected to the light source;

[0023] A face mask covers the containing groove, is connected to the lamp body, and passes through the light hole.

[0024] The present invention also provides a steering column, comprising a steering column body, and also comprising the steering column guard lighting assembly described in any one of the above items, wherein the steering column guard of the steering column guard lighting assembly covers the steering column body.

[0025] The present invention also provides a vehicle, comprising the steering column mentioned above.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the above technical solution provided by the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0027] By using the steering column guard lighting assembly, the steering column and the vehicle of the present invention, the light emitted by the lighting assembly is transmitted to the original liquid crystal instrument area on the instrument panel through the light-through hole opened on the raised part of the steering column guard, so that the area is illuminated by light, the problem of darkness in front of the eyes is solved, and the visual anxiety and depression of the driver caused by the darkness in the area are alleviated. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a steering column guard lighting assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a steering column guard of the steering column guard lighting assembly shown;

[0030] Figure 3 for Figure 2 a side view of the steering column shroud shown;

[0031] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a lighting component of the steering column shroud lighting assembly shown;

[0032] Figure 5 for Figure 4 a rear view of the illustrated lighting assembly;

[0033] Figure 6 for Figure 5 an exploded view of the lighting assembly shown;

[0034] Figure 7 for Figure 1 Sectional view at A in the middle;

[0035] Figure 8 for Figure 1 Sectional view at B in the middle;

[0036] Fig. 9 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the steering column guard lighting assembly being installed to the steering column;

[0037] Fig.10 for Fig. 9 Schematic diagram of the lighting area of ​​the steering column guard lighting assembly shown.

[0038] Reference numerals:

[0039] 1: steering column guard; 101: raised portion; 102: light-through hole; 103: second connecting member; 1031: connecting plate; 1032: reinforcing rib; 1033: limiting plate; 104: fourth connecting member; 105: positioning pin; 1051: positioning plate; 1052: limiting member; 106: snap-on column; 2: lighting assembly; 201: first connecting member; 2011: connecting hole; 2012: positioning hole; 2013: avoidance groove; 202: third connecting member; 2021: fixing hole; 203: snap-on claw; 2031: fixing portion; 2032: extending portion; 2033: abutting portion; 204: lamp body; 2041: accommodating groove; 205: light source; 206: light guide tube; 207: mask; 208: lamp holder shell. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] The specific implementation of the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0041] It is easy to understand that according to the technical solution of the present invention, without changing the essential spirit of the present invention, a variety of structural modes and implementation modes that can be replaced by those skilled in the art can be replaced with each other. Therefore, the following specific implementation modes and drawings are only exemplary descriptions of the technical solution of the present invention, and should not be regarded as the whole of the present invention or as a limitation or restriction to the technical solution of the invention.

[0042] The directional terms such as up, down, left, right, front, back, front, back, top, bottom, etc. mentioned or may be mentioned in this specification are defined relative to the structures shown in the drawings. They are relative concepts and may change accordingly according to different positions and different usage conditions. Therefore, these or other directional terms should not be interpreted as restrictive terms.

[0043] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a steering column guard lighting assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a steering column guard of the steering column guard lighting assembly shown; Figure 3 for Figure 2 a side view of the steering column shroud shown;

[0044] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a lighting component of the steering column shroud lighting assembly shown; Figure 5 for Figure 4 a rear view of the illustrated lighting assembly; Fig. 9 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the steering column guard lighting assembly being installed to the steering column; Fig.10 for Fig. 9 Schematic diagram of the lighting area of ​​the steering column guard lighting assembly shown.

[0045] like Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, the steering column guard lighting assembly includes a steering column guard 1 and a lighting assembly 2. The steering column guard 1 is formed with a protrusion 101 in the direction away from the steering column, the protrusion 101 forms a receiving cavity on the side facing the steering column, and a light-through hole 102 is formed through the surface of the protrusion 101 on the side facing the instrument panel; the lighting assembly 2 is fixed in the receiving cavity, and at least part of the lighting assembly 2 faces the light-through hole 102.

[0046] The steering column guard lighting assembly is installed on the steering column so that the raised portion 101 is raised away from the steering column and the light-through hole 102 provided on the raised portion 101 is provided toward the instrument panel. When driving at night, the area on the instrument panel where the original liquid crystal instrument is located is dark. At this time, the lighting assembly 2 is turned on to emit light, and the light is transmitted to the outside of the raised portion 101 through the light-through hole 102. Since the light-through hole 102 is provided on the side surface of the raised portion 101 facing the instrument panel and the light-through hole 102 is provided corresponding to the instrument panel, the light is transmitted to the area on the instrument panel where the original liquid crystal instrument is located through the light-through hole 102 to achieve illumination of the area.

[0047] By adopting the steering column guard lighting assembly of the present invention, the light emitted by the lighting component 2 is transmitted to the original liquid crystal instrument area on the instrument panel through the light hole 102 opened on the raised portion 101 of the steering column guard 1, so that the area is illuminated by light, the problem of blackness in front of the eyes is solved, and the visual anxiety and depression caused by the darkness in the area to the driver are alleviated.

[0048] like Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, the center of the steering column shield 1 is a hollow body to cover the steering column. Fig. 9 , Fig.10 As shown, the formation position of the protrusion 101 on the steering column shield 1 corresponds to the surrounding of the original position of the liquid crystal instrument on the instrument panel, and the light hole 102 can be set as Figure 2 The rectangular hole shown in Figure 3 The middle raised portion 101 faces one side of the instrument panel, that is, Figure 3 The left side of the middle raised portion 101. In this embodiment, the size of the light-through hole 102 is about 61 mm*4 mm. Fig.10 The black arrow in the middle indicates the light emitted from the outside through the light hole 102. The area within the black irregular closed line corresponds to the area that can be illuminated by the light, that is, the area where the original liquid crystal instrument on the instrument panel is located. According to the different positions of the instrument panel in different models, the specific formation position of the raised portion 101 on the steering column shield 1 can be appropriately adjusted, and the opening position and specific shape and size of the light hole 102 on the raised portion 101 can also be adjusted. The specific shape and height of the raised portion 101, as well as the size of the accommodating space of the accommodating cavity can be adjusted according to different models. The lighting component 2 can be composed of any structure, as long as the light emitted by the lighting component 2 can be irradiated to the area where the original liquid crystal instrument on the instrument panel is located through the light hole 102 opened on the raised portion 101, so that the area can achieve the lighting effect. Any connection method can be used between the lighting component 2 and the raised portion 101, such as screw connection, clamping, hot riveting or ultrasonic welding.

[0049] Optionally, the lighting assembly 2 is fixed with first connectors 201 on opposite sides along the length extension direction; a plurality of second connectors 103 are fixed on the inner wall of the accommodating cavity, and the second connectors 103 correspond to and are connected to the first connectors 201 one by one. The lighting assembly 2 is connected to the steering column shield 1 in a direction perpendicular to the length extension direction of the lighting assembly 2 to prevent relative position movement between the two.

[0050] like Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, a first connecting member 201 is fixed to the upper side and the lower side of the lighting assembly 2 respectively, and the two first connecting members 201 are arranged alternately. Figure 2As shown, correspondingly, a second connecting member 103 is staggeredly fixed on the upper and lower sides of the light-through hole 102 on the inner wall of the accommodating cavity. The first connecting member 201 and the second connecting member 103 can be connected in any manner, such as hot riveting, clamping, etc. The specific number and specific position of the first connecting member 201 and the second connecting member 103 can be adjusted according to actual application conditions.

[0051] Optionally, each first connecting member 201 is provided with a connecting hole 2011; each second connecting member 103 includes a connecting plate 1031, and the connecting plate 1031 is inserted into the corresponding connecting hole 2011, and the two are connected by hot riveting. The hot riveting connection method has a wide range of applications, fast connection speed and high connection stability.

[0052] In this embodiment, if Figure 4 As shown, each connection hole 2011 is configured as a rectangular hole. Figure 2 As shown, each connecting plate 1031 is configured as a heat rivet plate that matches the size and shape of the rectangular hole. Figure 7 for Figure 1 The cross-sectional view at A in the figure is as follows: Figure 7 As shown, the heat riveting sheets are respectively inserted into the connection holes 2011 on the first connection member 201, and then the heat riveting equipment is used to perform heat riveting fixation. In order to allow the connection plate 1031 to be smoothly inserted into the connection hole 2011, the thickness of the connection plate 1031 within a certain length range close to the free end is smaller than the thickness of the heat riveted position with the connection hole 2011.

[0053] Optionally, the connecting plate 1031 is respectively fixed with reinforcing ribs 1032 on opposite sides along the length extension direction; the inner wall of the connecting hole 2011 is provided with an avoidance groove 2013, and the avoidance groove 2013 corresponds to the reinforcing ribs 1032. The connecting plate 1031 is a thin plate body, and this arrangement can improve the strength of the connecting plate 1031, and with the help of the avoidance groove 2013, when the first connecting member 201 and the second connecting member 103 are connected, there will be no interference between the two. In addition, the cooperation between the reinforcing ribs 1032 and the avoidance groove 2013 can reduce the relative shaking between the two, thereby enhancing the connection stability.

[0054] like Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the connecting hole 2011 is formed through the first connecting member 201 on the upper side, and two escape grooves 2013 are formed on the upper inner wall, and one escape groove 2013 is formed on the lower inner wall; the connecting hole 2011 is formed through the first connecting member 201 on the lower side, and two escape grooves 2013 are formed on the lower inner wall, and one escape groove 2013 is formed on the upper inner wall. Figure 2As shown, correspondingly, the upper connecting plate 1031 has two reinforcing ribs 1032 fixed on its upper surface and one reinforcing rib 1032 fixed on its lower surface, and the lower connecting plate 1031 has one reinforcing rib 1032 fixed on its upper surface and two reinforcing ribs 1032 fixed on its lower surface. According to actual application conditions, the number of reinforcing ribs 1032 and the specific location of the reinforcing ribs 1032 on the connecting plate 1031 can be adjusted, and accordingly, the number and location of the avoidance grooves 2012 are adjusted accordingly.

[0055] Optionally, limiting plates 1033 are fixed on opposite sides of the connection plate 1031, and when the connection plate 1031 is inserted into the corresponding connection hole 2011, the limiting plates 1033 abut against the first connection member 201. In this arrangement, when the connection plate 1031 is inserted into the connection hole 2011, if the limiting plates 1033 abut against the first connection member 201, it indicates that the connection plate 1031 is inserted to the set position, and at this time, the connection plate 1031 can be fixedly connected to the connection hole 2011 by hot riveting with the help of hot riveting equipment.

[0056] like Figure 2 As shown, one or two limiting plates 1033 are fixed to the upper and lower surfaces of the two connecting plates 1031. The specific shape and size of the limiting plates 1033, the number of the limiting plates 1033 on the connecting plates 1031, and the arrangement positions can be adjusted.

[0057] Optionally, the first end of the limiting plate 1033 is fixedly connected to the connecting plate 1031, and the second end of the limiting plate 1033 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the accommodating cavity, and the limiting plate 1033 and the connecting plate 1031 are arranged at an angle. This arrangement enhances the connection stability between the limiting plate 1033 and the connecting plate 1031.

[0058] like Figure 2 As shown, the adjacent two end surfaces of each limiting plate 1033 are respectively connected to the connecting plate 1031 and the inner wall of the accommodating cavity, and are both vertically connected to the limiting plate 1033 and extend in a direction away from the limiting plate 1033 .

[0059] Optionally, a third connector 202 is fixed to at least one end of the lighting assembly 2 in the direction of length extension, and a fixing hole 2021 is formed through the third connector 202, and the fixing hole 2021 includes a first through hole and a second through hole that are connected, and the first through hole and the second through hole are arranged at an angle; a fourth connector 104 is fixed to the inner wall of the accommodating cavity, and the end surface of the fourth connector 104 facing away from the inner wall of the accommodating cavity is arranged at an angle matching the fixing hole 2021, and the fourth connector 104 is inserted into the fixing hole 2021 to achieve the connection between the fourth connector 104 and the third connector 202. In this arrangement, by means of the connection between the fixing hole 2021 arranged at an angle and the matching fourth connector 104, the lighting assembly 2 and the steering column shield 1 are fixed in two different directions of the first through hole and the second through hole, and the connection strength and stability between the two are further improved.

[0060] In this embodiment, if Figure 4 As shown, the third connecting member 202 is disposed at the right end of the lighting assembly 2 and is bent at a certain angle, and the two sides of the bend respectively penetrate the first through hole and the second through hole that are connected to each other, and together form a fixing hole 2021. Figure 2 As shown, the fourth connecting member 104 is fan-shaped as a whole, and the arc side is connected to the inner wall of the accommodating cavity, and the end face facing away from the arc side is set to a bending angle matching the fixing hole 2021. The fourth connecting member 104 is a hot riveting sheet, and the fourth connecting member 104 is inserted into the fixing hole 2021 to a set position, and then hot riveted and fixedly connected by means of a hot riveting device. In order to limit the position of the fourth connecting member 104 inserted into the fixing hole 2021, limiters can also be arranged on the upper and lower sides of the fourth connecting member 104, so that when the fourth connecting member 104 is inserted into the fixing hole 2021 to a set position, the limiters are abutted against the third connecting member 202 around the fixing hole 2021.

[0061] Optionally, at least one first connecting member 201 is provided with a positioning hole 2012; at least one positioning pin 105 is fixed on the inner wall of the accommodating cavity, or at least one positioning hole is provided on the protruding portion 101, and at least one positioning pin is fixed on the first connecting member 201; when the connecting plate 1031 is inserted into the corresponding connecting hole 2011, the positioning pin 105 is inserted into the positioning hole 2012. With this arrangement, when the positioning pin 105 is inserted into the positioning hole 2012, the positioning pin 105 cannot move in the plane where the positioning hole 2012 is located, that is, the relative position movement between the lighting assembly 2 and the steering column shield 1 in the plane where the positioning hole 2012 is located is restricted, which is conducive to improving the connection accuracy between the two.

[0062] like Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the positioning hole 2012 is opened on the first connecting member 201 at the lower side, and is located on the right side of the connecting hole 2011. Accordingly, the positioning pin 105 is fixed to Figure 2The right side of the second connecting member 103 in the lower middle part. A positioning hole 2012 can also be opened on the raised part 101, and a positioning pin 105 can be fixed on the first connecting member 201. As long as the connecting plate 1031 is inserted into the corresponding connecting hole 2011, the positioning pin 105 can be inserted into the positioning hole 2012 to play a limiting role. The specific opening position and opening number of the positioning hole 2012 can be adjusted, and accordingly, the opening position and opening number of the positioning pin 105 on the inner wall of the accommodating cavity are adjusted accordingly.

[0063] Optionally, the positioning pin 105 includes a plurality of cross-connected positioning plates 1051; one end of at least one positioning plate 1051 away from the positioning hole 2012 is connected to a limiting member 1052; when the plurality of positioning plates 1051 are inserted into the corresponding positioning holes 2012 to a set position, the limiting member 1052 abuts against the first connecting member 201 or the protruding portion 101 where the positioning hole 2012 is located. By virtue of the abutment of the limiting member 1052 and the first connecting member 201 or the protruding portion 101, the depth of the connecting plate 1031 inserted into the connecting hole 2011 is further limited, that is, the connection position of the first connecting member 201 and the second connecting member 103 is limited.

[0064] like Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the positioning pin 105 is fixed to the inner wall of the accommodating cavity, and the positioning hole 2012 is opened in the first connecting member 201. The positioning pin 105 includes two vertically cross-connected positioning plates 1051, and one end of each positioning plate 1051 close to the inner wall of the accommodating cavity is connected to a limiting member 1052, and the limiting member 1052 extends in a direction away from the positioning plate 1051 and is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the accommodating cavity. The limiting member 1052 has a certain width, so that when the connecting plate 1031 is inserted into the connecting hole 2011 to the set position, the positioning plate 1051 is inserted into the positioning hole 2012 to the set position, and the limiting member 1052 abuts against the first connecting member 201 around the positioning hole 2012.

[0065] Optionally, a clamping claw 203 is fixed on the lighting assembly 2; a clamping column 106 is fixed on the inner wall of the accommodating cavity, and after the positioning pin 105 is inserted into the positioning hole 2012, the clamping claw 203 abuts against the clamping column 106. With this arrangement, when the first connecting member 201 and the second connecting member 103 are connected, the lighting assembly 2 and the steering column shield 1 are prevented from moving within the plane where the positioning hole 2012 is located by means of the cooperation between the positioning pin 105 and the positioning hole 2012, and the relative displacement between the lighting assembly 2 and the steering column shield 1 in the direction of the connection between the two is further avoided by means of the cooperation between the clamping claw 203 and the clamping column 106, thereby further improving the connection accuracy between the lighting assembly 2 and the steering column shield 1.

[0066] In this embodiment, the clamping claw 203 is fixed to Figure 4The right end of the lighting assembly 2 is close to the right end of the lighting assembly 2. Accordingly, the clamping column 106 is fixed to Figure 2 The right end portion of the accommodating cavity is close to the right end portion of the accommodating cavity. Figure 8 for Figure 1 The cross-sectional view at B is as follows: Figure 1 , Figure 8 As shown, when the connecting plate 1031 is inserted into the corresponding connecting hole 2011 to the set position, the positioning pin 105 is inserted into the positioning hole 2012, and at the same time, the clamping claw 203 abuts against the clamping column 106, so as to constrain and limit the connecting plate 1031 and the corresponding connecting hole 2011 in the three-dimensional space. At this time, the connecting plate 1031 and the corresponding connecting hole 2011 are fixedly connected by hot riveting to ensure the connection accuracy. According to the actual application situation, the specific fixing positions of the clamping claw 203 and the clamping column 106 on the lighting assembly 2 and the inner wall of the accommodating cavity can be matched and adjusted.

[0067] Optionally, the clamping claw 203 includes a fixing portion 2031, an extension portion 2032 and an abutment portion 2033 which are connected in sequence, the fixing portion 2031 is fixed on the lighting assembly 2, the extension portion 2032 is arranged at an angle to the fixing portion 2031 and the abutment portion 2033, and the extension portion 2032 extends toward the clamping column 106. After the positioning pin 105 is inserted into the positioning hole 2012 to the set position, the abutment portion 2033 abuts against the clamping column 106.

[0068] like Figure 4 As shown, the fixing portion 2031 is horizontally connected to the right end of the lighting assembly 2, and the extension portion 2032 forms an obtuse angle with the fixing portion 2031 and faces Figure 2 The abutting portion 2033 and the extending portion 2032 also form an obtuse angle. Figure 8 As shown, the free end of the abutting portion 2033 and the contact surface of the clamping column 106 are in abutment with each other, and the two are arranged almost parallel to each other to improve the stability of the abutment.

[0069] Optionally, the angle between the side surface of the raised portion 101 facing the instrument panel and the horizontal plane is 45°-70°. In this configuration, the light emitted by the lighting assembly 2 is emitted through the light hole 102 opened on the side surface of the raised portion 101 facing the instrument panel, and the lighting area formed on the instrument panel can maximize the matching of the area where the original liquid crystal instrument is located.

[0070] For different models, the angle between the steering column guard 1 and the plane where the instrument panel is located is different. The angle between the side surface of the raised portion 101 facing the instrument panel and the horizontal plane is set to 45°-70°. For almost all models, the light emitted by the lighting assembly 2 through the light hole 102 can illuminate the area where the original liquid crystal instrument is located. Figure 3 , Fig. 9As shown, in this embodiment, the angle between the side surface of the raised portion 101 facing the instrument panel and the horizontal plane is about 70°. According to different angles between the steering column guard 1 and the plane where the instrument panel is located in different vehicle models, the angle between the side surface of the raised portion 101 facing the instrument panel and the horizontal plane can also be set to other angles between 45°-70°, such as 45°, 60°, etc.

[0071] Figure 6 for Figure 5 An exploded view of the lighting assembly is shown. Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, optionally, the lighting assembly 2 includes a lamp body 204, a light source 205, a light pipe 206 and a mask 207. The lamp body 204 is fixed in the accommodating cavity, and a accommodating groove 2041 is provided on the surface of the lamp body 204 on one side facing the light-through hole 102; the light source 205 is mounted on the lamp body 204; the surface of the light pipe 206 is provided with patterned teeth, the light pipe 206 is arranged in the accommodating groove 2041, and is connected to the light source 205; the mask 207 covers the accommodating groove 2041, is connected to the lamp body 204, and passes through the light-through hole 102. The lamp body 204 can be connected to the raised portion 101 in any manner in the accommodating cavity, and the light source 205 can be any light-emitting element. In the present embodiment, in order to realize flexible and convenient installation of the light source 205 and the lamp body 204, the light source 205 is mounted to the lamp holder shell 208, and the lamp holder shell 208 is then connected to the lamp body 204, as shown in FIG. Figure 5 , Figure 6As shown, the light source 205 is connected to the right side of the lamp housing 208, and the corresponding positions of the lamp housing 208 and the lamp body 204 are respectively fixed with matching clamping parts, so as to realize the clamping connection between the two. In this embodiment, the light source 205 uses LED, and the LED and the driving board that makes the LED light normally are fixed on the lamp housing 208. After starting the external power supply and performing conventional operations such as voltage regulation by the driving board, the LED lights normally. The accommodating groove 2041 is correspondingly arranged at the light-through hole 102 and extends along the length direction of the light-through hole 102. The light pipe 206 is arranged in the accommodating groove 2041, and is constrained by the accommodating groove 2041 to prevent shaking, and is connected to the light source 205, and is equal to or slightly longer than the light-through hole 102. The surface of the light pipe 206 is provided with pattern teeth, which can control the propagation path of the light emitted by the light source 205, so as to reflect the light emitted by the light source 205 to the area where the original liquid crystal instrument is located on the instrument panel to a greater extent. The mask 207 is made of a light-homogenizing material and is detachably connected to the lamp body 204 to facilitate replacement of the light guide 206. A through portion matching the size of the light hole 102 is formed on the side of the mask 207 facing away from the receiving groove 2041. The through portion passes through the light hole 102 to expose the outside of the steering column guard 1. The light reflected by the light guide 206 is then transmitted to the instrument panel through the mask 207, making the light emission more uniform and softer, and more beautiful than the light hole 102 exposed. According to actual application conditions, the size of the receiving groove 2041, the extension length of the light guide 206 and the specific setting parameters of the pattern teeth thereon, the specific shape and size of the mask 207, and the specific connection method with the lamp body 204 can all be adjusted.

[0072] The following further describes the working process of the steering column guard lighting assembly:

[0073] When driving at night, there is no light in the area where the original LCD instrument on the dashboard is located. At this time, the external power supply is started, and the light source 205 emits light, which is transmitted to the light guide 206. After further directionally reflected by the patterned teeth on the light guide 206, the propagation path of the light is controlled to make the light reflected toward the dashboard to the greatest extent. The light then passes through the mask 207 covering the light guide 206, becomes more uniform and softer, and finally irradiates the area where the original LCD instrument on the dashboard is located, thereby realizing lighting of the area.

[0074] By adopting the steering column guard lighting assembly of the present invention, the light emitted by the lighting component 2 is transmitted to the original liquid crystal instrument area on the instrument panel through the light hole 102 opened on the raised portion 101 of the steering column guard 1, so that the area is illuminated by light, the problem of blackness in front of the eyes is solved, and the visual anxiety and depression caused by the darkness in the area to the driver are alleviated.

[0075] The present invention further provides a steering column, comprising a steering column body and a steering column shield lighting assembly according to any one of the above embodiments, wherein a steering column shield 1 of the steering column shield lighting assembly covers the steering column body.

[0076] With the steering column of the present invention, the light emitted by the lighting assembly 2 is transmitted to the original liquid crystal instrument area on the instrument panel through the light hole 102 opened on the raised portion 101 of the steering column shield 1, so that the area is illuminated by light, the problem of darkness in front of the eyes is solved, and the visual anxiety and depression caused by the darkness in the area to the driver are alleviated.

[0077] The present invention also provides a vehicle, comprising the above-mentioned steering column.

[0078] In the vehicle of the present invention, the light emitted by the lighting assembly 2 is transmitted to the original liquid crystal instrument area on the instrument panel through the light hole 102 opened on the raised portion 101 of the steering column shield 1, so that the area is illuminated by light, the problem of darkness in front of the eyes is solved, and the visual anxiety and depression caused by the darkness in the area to the driver are alleviated.

[0079] As needed, the above technical solutions can be combined to achieve the best technical effect.

[0080] The above are only the principles and preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, several other modifications can be made based on the principles of the present invention, which should also be considered as the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A steering column guard lighting assembly, characterized in that: include: A steering column shield, wherein the steering column shield is formed with a protrusion in a direction away from the steering column, the protrusion forms a receiving cavity on a side facing the steering column, and a light-through hole is formed through a surface of the protrusion on a side facing the instrument panel; A lighting assembly is fixed in the accommodating cavity, and at least a portion of the lighting assembly faces the light-through hole.

2. The steering column guard lighting assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lighting assembly is fixed with first connecting members on two opposite sides along the length extension direction; A plurality of second connecting members are fixed on the inner wall of the accommodating cavity, and the second connecting members correspond to and are connected to the first connecting members one by one.

3. The steering column guard lighting assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: Each of the first connecting members is provided with a connecting hole; Each of the second connecting members includes a connecting plate, which is inserted into the corresponding connecting hole and the two are fixedly connected by hot riveting.

4. The steering column guard lighting assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting plate is respectively fixed with reinforcing ribs on two opposite sides along the length extension direction; The inner wall of the connecting hole is provided with an avoidance groove, and the avoidance groove corresponds to the reinforcing ribs one by one.

5. The steering column guard lighting assembly according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: Limiting plates are fixed on opposite sides of the connecting plate respectively. When the connecting plate is inserted into the corresponding connecting hole, the limiting plates abut against the first connecting member.

6. The steering column guard lighting assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first end of the limit plate is fixedly connected to the connecting plate, the second end of the limit plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the accommodating cavity, and the limit plate and the connecting plate are arranged at an angle.

7. The steering column guard lighting assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: A third connecting member is fixed to at least one end of the lighting assembly in the direction of its length extension, and the third connecting member is penetrated by a fixing hole, the fixing hole includes a first through hole and a second through hole that are connected, and the first through hole and the second through hole are arranged at an angle; A fourth connecting member is fixed on the inner wall of the accommodating cavity, and an end surface of the fourth connecting member facing away from the inner wall of the accommodating cavity is set at an angle matching the fixing hole. The fourth connecting member is inserted into the fixing hole to achieve connection between the fourth connecting member and the third connecting member.

8. The steering column guard lighting assembly according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: A positioning hole is formed through at least one of the first connecting members, and at least one positioning pin is fixed on the inner wall of the accommodating cavity; or, At least one positioning hole is formed through the protruding portion, and at least one positioning pin is fixed on the first connecting member; When the connecting plate is inserted into the corresponding connecting hole, the positioning pin is inserted into the positioning hole.

9. The steering column guard lighting assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: The positioning pin includes a plurality of cross-connected positioning plates; At least one of the positioning plates has one end away from the positioning hole connected to a limiting member; When the plurality of positioning plates are inserted into the corresponding positioning holes to a set position, the limiting member abuts against the first connecting member or the protruding portion where the positioning hole is located.

10. The steering column guard lighting assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that: A clamping claw is fixed on the lighting assembly; A clamping column is fixed on the inner wall of the accommodating cavity, and after the positioning pin is inserted into the positioning hole, the clamping claw abuts against the clamping column.

11. The steering column guard lighting assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that: The clamping claw includes a fixing portion, an extending portion and an abutting portion which are connected in sequence, the fixing portion is fixed on the lighting assembly, the extending portion is arranged at an angle to the fixing portion and the abutting portion respectively, and the extending portion extends toward the clamping column, and after the positioning pin is inserted into the positioning hole to a set position, the abutting portion abuts against the clamping column.

12. The steering column guard lighting assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The angle between the side surface of the protrusion facing the instrument panel and the horizontal plane is 45°-70°.

13. The steering column guard lighting assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The lighting assembly comprises: A lamp body, the lamp body being fixed in the accommodating cavity, and a accommodating groove being formed on a surface of the lamp body facing the light-through hole; A light source, the light source being mounted on the lamp body; A light guide tube, the surface of which is provided with patterned teeth, the light guide tube is arranged in the containing groove and connected to the light source; A face mask covers the containing groove, is connected to the lamp body, and passes through the light hole.

14. A steering column, comprising a steering column body, characterized in that: It also includes the steering column guard lighting assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the steering column guard of the steering column guard lighting assembly covers the steering column body.

15. A vehicle, characterized in that: Comprising the steering column as claimed in claim 14.

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