A car signal light and replacement structure using Mirror Shutter to switch and light up different areas

Abstract

The present invention provides an automobile signal light and a replacement structure for switching to light up different areas using a mirror shutter, comprising a first LED light source, a second LED light source, a first light-emitting system, a second light-emitting system, a mirror shutter, a reflector, an outer lens and a structural plate, wherein the first LED light source is arranged at the focus of the first light-emitting system, the second LED light source is arranged at the focus of the second light-emitting system, the first light-emitting system and the second light-emitting system are arranged on both sides of the mirror shutter, the outer lens is arranged on the light-emitting side of the first light-emitting system, the reflector is arranged on the light-emitting side of the second light-emitting system, and the structural plate is arranged between light-emitting areas one and two above and below the outer lens, and the lighting areas of the light-emitting function one and the light-emitting function two are changed by opening and closing the mirror shutter, so that the lighting areas of the two are switched with each other.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of automobile taillights, and in particular to an automobile signal light that uses a mirror shutter to switch and light up different areas, and a replacement structure. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, there have been an endless stream of products in the field of automotive signal lights, and the lighting effects of various automotive signal lights are dazzling and overwhelming. The optical system design of automotive signal lights is becoming more and more flexible. However, signal lights that can switch between lighting areas are really rare. Mirror Shutter is often used to switch between high and low beam functions in the optical system of headlights. By controlling the opening and closing of Mirror Shutter, the low beam lighting function and high beam lighting function of the headlight can be quickly switched. At present, automotive signal lights basically use a set of optical systems to light up a fixed light-emitting area, thereby realizing a function and accompanied by a lighting effect. Its lighting mode is relatively single, rigid, fixed, and less varied. Summary of the invention

[0003] In order to solve the above problems, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a car signal light and a replacement structure that use a Mirror Shutter to switch to light up different areas. By opening and closing the Mirror Shutter, the lighting areas of light function one and light function two are changed, so that the lighting areas of the two can be switched with each other, which solves the problem that the lighting modes of existing car signal lights are relatively single, rigid, fixed, and have few changes.

[0004] The present invention provides an automobile signal lamp that uses a mirror shutter to switch and light up different areas, comprising at least one first LED light source, at least one second LED light source, a first light-emitting system, a second light-emitting system, a mirror shutter, a reflector, an outer lens, and a structural plate, wherein the first LED light source is arranged at the focus of the first light-emitting system, the second LED light source is arranged at the focus of the second light-emitting system, the first light-emitting system and the second light-emitting system are arranged on both sides of the mirror shutter, respectively, the outer lens is arranged on the light-emitting side of the first light-emitting system, the reflector is arranged on the light-emitting side of the second light-emitting system, the structural plate is arranged between the upper and lower light-emitting areas 1 and 2 of the outer lens, and the outer lens is divided into two upper and lower lighting areas, when the mirror shutter is in a closed state, a first part of light is emitted by the first LED light source, reflected by the first light-emitting system, and then transmitted through the outer lens, so as to realize the first light-emitting function; the second part of light is emitted by the second LED light source, reflected by the second light-emitting system, reflected by the reflector, and then transmitted through the outer lens, so as to realize the second light-emitting function; when the mirror shutter is in an open state, the first part of light is emitted by the first LED light source, reflected by the first light-emitting system, and transmitted through the mirror The first part of the light is reflected by the second LED light source, reflected by the second light-emitting system, reflected by the Mirror Shutter, and then transmitted by the outer lens to realize the second light-emitting function. The Mirror Shutter is a movable component. The opening and closing of the Mirror Shutter changes the lighting areas of the first and second light-emitting functions, so that the lighting areas of the two light-emitting functions are switched with each other.

[0005] A further improvement is that: the first LED light source, the first light-emitting system and the external lens constitute an optical system one; the second LED light source, the second light-emitting system reflector and the external lens constitute an optical system two. When the Mirror Shutter state is off, the optical system one is in a working state and the light-emitting area one is illuminated; while the optical system two is in a non-working state and the light-emitting area two is in a non-illuminated state.

[0006] When the Mirror Shutter is on, the light emitted by the first LED light source is reflected by the first light-emitting system, the Mirror Shutter, the reflector, and then transmitted through the outer lens to illuminate the second light-emitting area; and at this time, the optical system 2 also enters the working state, and the light emitted by the second LED light source is reflected by the second light-emitting system, the Mirror Shutter, and then transmitted through the outer lens to illuminate the first light-emitting area. Therefore, when the Mirror Shutter is turned on and off, the first light-emitting area is illuminated when it is turned off, and the lighting effect of switching the first light-emitting area to the second light-emitting area when it is turned on is realized, and the first light-emitting area realizes another lighting effect.

[0007] A further improvement is that a first laser-carved patterned surface and a second laser-carved patterned surface are provided between the first light-emitting system, the second light-emitting system and the outer lens, and the first laser-carved patterned surface and the second laser-carved patterned surface have laser-carved patterns.

[0008] The shapes of the laser-carved patterned surface one and the laser-carved patterned surface two are different, or they can be the same, so as to achieve more diverse, more flexible, and more customized and personalized shapes and lighting effects. In addition to being achieved through the above-mentioned laser-carved patterns, the laser-carved patterned surface one and the laser-carved patterned surface two can also be achieved through other methods, such as a patterned surface formed by an ultraviolet curing process, and any other process or method that can achieve a patterned surface.

[0009] A further improvement is that the first light-emitting system and the second light-emitting system are one of a reflector system, a thick-walled component system, a collimator system, a linear light-guiding system, a surface light-emitting system or other composite optical systems.

[0010] Further improvement is that: the mirror shutter is moved by a motor, and its opening and closing action is translation or rotation; its opening action is one-time or slow and gradual or reciprocating. Its opening and closing action can be translation or rotation. Its opening action can be one-time; it can also be slow and gradual; it can also be reciprocating; it can also have a certain frequency.

[0011] A further improvement is that: the surface of the Mirror Shutter is added with skin grains or microstructures, and the skin grains are corrosive skin grains or laser skin grains, which are used to increase the uniformity of the overall lighting or to further control the intensity and distribution of the emitted light.

[0012] The position of the lighting area of ​​the car signal light that uses Mirror Shutter to switch to different areas can be switched to different positions according to the needs of the model. It can be switched to the left and right positions, up and down positions, front and back positions, inside and outside positions, inner and outer circles, staggered switching, mixed switching, etc.

[0013] The function of the optical system can be to switch between the same function in different lighting areas; it can also be to switch between different functions in different lighting areas; it can also be to expand and enhance the lighting area of ​​one function; it can also be to achieve a certain welcoming function effect.

[0014] The present invention also provides a replacement structure for a car signal light that uses a Mirror Shutter to switch and light up different areas, characterized in that it includes at least one first LED light source, a first light-emitting system, a Mirror Shutter, a reflector, an outer lens, and a structural plate, wherein the first LED light source is arranged at the focus of the first light-emitting system, the outer lens is arranged at the light output of the first light-emitting system, the Mirror Shutter is arranged between the first light-emitting system and the outer lens, and the reflector is arranged below the Mirror Shutter; when the Mirror Shutter is in a closed state, the light emitted by the first LED light source is reflected by the first light-emitting system and then transmitted through the outer lens to light up light-emitting area one; when the Mirror Shutter is in an open state, the light emitted by the first LED light source is reflected by the first light-emitting system, reflected by the Mirror Shutter, reflected by the reflector, and then transmitted through the outer lens to light up light-emitting area two, the opening and closing of the Mirror Shutter switches on and lights up light-emitting area one and light-emitting area two, and the switching and lighting of light-emitting area one and light-emitting area two is achieved by controlling the opening and closing of the Mirror Shutter.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: by using the opening and closing of the Mirror Shutter to change the lighting areas of the first lighting function and the second lighting function, the lighting areas of the two lighting functions can be switched to each other, solving the problem that the lighting modes of existing automobile signal lights are relatively single, rigid, fixed, and have few changes. Automobile signal lights in different areas can be switched to light up. The system is highly novel, flexible, simple to implement, and widely applicable. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of embodiment 3 of the present invention.

[0019] Among them: 1a-first LED light source, 1b-second LED light source, 2a-first light-emitting system, 2b-second light-emitting system, 3-Mirror Shutter, 4-reflector, 5-external lens, 6-structural plate, 7a-laser-carved patterned surface one, 7b-laser-carved patterned surface two. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] In order to deepen the understanding of the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with examples. The examples are only used to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation on the protection scope of the present invention.

[0021] Embodiment 1

[0022] like Figure 1 As shown, the optical system provided in this embodiment includes a first LED light source 1a, a second LED light source 1b, a first light-emitting system 2a, a second light-emitting system 2b, a Mirror Shutter 3, a reflector 4, an outer lens 5, and a structural plate 6. When the Mirror Shutter 3 is in the closed state, the first part of the light is emitted by the first LED light source 1a, reflected by the first light-emitting system 2a, and then transmitted through the area above the structural plate 6 of the outer lens 5 to light up the light-emitting area 1; the second part of the light is emitted by the second LED light source 1b, totally reflected by the second light-emitting system 2b, reflected by the reflector 4, and then transmitted through the area below the light-shielding structural plate 6 of the outer lens 5 to light up the light-emitting area 2. Among them, the Mirror Shutter 3 is a movable component, and is aluminum-plated on both sides. When MirrorShutter3 is in the open state, the first part of light is emitted by the first LED light source 1a, reflected by the first light-emitting system 2a, reflected by Mirror Shutter3, reflected by the reflector 4, and then transmitted by the outer lens 5, realizing the light-emitting function 1; the second part of light is emitted by the second LED light source 1b, reflected by the second light-emitting system 2b, reflected by Mirror Shutter3, and then transmitted by the outer lens 5, realizing the light-emitting function 2. The opening and closing of Mirror Shutter3 changes the lighting areas of the lighting function 1 and the lighting function 2, so that the lighting areas of the two are switched with each other.

[0023] In this embodiment, the first light-emitting system 2a is specifically a reflector system, and the second light-emitting system 2b is specifically a thick-walled part system; the first LED light source 1a is specifically a red light LED light source 1a, and the second LED light source 1b is specifically a red light LED light source 1b.

[0024] Embodiment 2

[0025] like Figure 2 As shown, the optical system provided in this embodiment includes a first LED light source 1a, a first light-emitting system 2a, a Mirror Shutter 3, a reflector 4, an outer lens 5 and a structural plate 6. Mirror Shutter 3 is a movable component, an aluminum double-sided mirror device. When Mirror Shutter 3 is in the closed state, the light emitted by the LED light source 1 is reflected by the reflector system 2, and then transmitted through the area of ​​the outer lens 5 located above the structural plate 6 to illuminate the light-emitting area 1; when the Mirror Shutter moves or changes its position and the state is switched to open, the light emitted by the LED light source 1 is reflected by the reflector system 2a in sequence, and then continues to be reflected by the Mirror Shutter 3, and then reflected by the reflector 4, and finally transmitted through the area of ​​the outer lens 5 located below the shading structural plate 6. When the Mirror Shutter 3 is in the open and closed states, the lighting position is switched between the lighting area 1 and the lighting area 2.

[0026] In this embodiment, the first light emitting system 2a is specifically a reflector system; the first LED light source 1a is specifically a yellow LED light source 1a.

[0027] Embodiment 3

[0028] like Figure 3As shown, the optical system provided in this embodiment includes a first LED light source 1a, a second LED light source 1b, a first light-emitting system 2a, a second light-emitting system 2b, a Mirror Shutter 3, a reflector 4, an outer lens 5, a structural plate 6, and a laser-carved patterned surface 1 7a and a laser-carved patterned surface 2 7b. Mirror Shutter 3 is a movable component, with aluminum plating on both sides. The laser-carved patterned surface 1 7a and the laser-carved patterned surface 2 7b have different shapes. When Mirror Shutter 3 is in the off state, the first part of the light is emitted by the first LED light source 1a, is totally reflected by the first light-emitting system 2a, is transmitted through the laser-carved patterned surface 1 7a, and is then transmitted through the outer lens 5 to light up the light-emitting area 1; the second part of the light is emitted by the second LED light source 1b, is reflected by the second light-emitting system 2b, is reflected by the reflector 4, and is then transmitted through the outer lens 5 to light up the light-emitting area 2. When the Mirror Shutter3 is in the open state, the first part of the light is emitted by the first LED light source 1a, totally reflected by the first light-emitting system 2a, reflected by the Mirror Shutter3, reflected by the reflector 4, passed through the laser-carved patterned surface 2 7b, and then transmitted through the outer lens 5 to light up the light-emitting area 2; the second part of the light is emitted by the second LED light source 1b, totally reflected by the second light-emitting system 2b, reflected by the Mirror Shutter3, passed through the laser-carved patterned surface 1 7a, and then transmitted through the outer lens 5 to light up the light-emitting area 1. The opening and closing of the Mirror Shutter3 changes the lighting effect of the light-emitting area 1 and the light-emitting area 2, so that the positions of the lighting areas of the two are switched with each other, and the laser-carved patterned surface 1 7a and the laser-carved patterned surface 2 7b enable the light-emitting area 1 and the light-emitting area 2 to achieve a superimposed combination lighting effect of a specific shape.

[0029] In this embodiment, the first light emitting system 2a is specifically a thick-walled component system, and the second light emitting system 2b is specifically a thick-walled component system; the first LED light source 1a is specifically a red light LED light source 1a, and the second LED light source 1b is specifically a red light LED light source 1b.

Claims

1. A vehicle signal light that uses a mirror shutter to switch and light up different areas, characterized in that: The invention comprises at least one first LED light source (1a), at least one second LED light source (1b), a first light-emitting system (2a), a second light-emitting system (2b), a mirror shutter (3), a reflector (4), an outer lens (5) and a structural plate (6), wherein the first LED light source (1a) is arranged at the focus of the first light-emitting system (2a), the second LED light source (1b) is arranged at the focus of the second light-emitting system (2b), the first light-emitting system (2a) and the second light-emitting system (2b) are arranged on both sides of the mirror shutter (3), the outer lens (5) is arranged on the light-emitting side of the first light-emitting system (2a), the reflector (4) is arranged on the light-emitting side of the second light-emitting system (2b), and the structural plate (6) is arranged between the upper and lower light-emitting areas 1 and 2 of the outer lens (5), so as to divide the outer lens (5) into two upper and lower lighting areas. When the shutter is in the closed state, the first part of light is emitted by the first LED light source (1a), reflected by the first light-emitting system (2a), and then transmitted through the outer lens (5), thereby realizing the first light-emitting function; the second part of light is emitted by the second LED light source (1b), reflected by the second light-emitting system (2b), reflected by the reflector (4), and then transmitted through the outer lens (5), thereby realizing the second light-emitting function; when the mirror shutter (3) is in the open state, the first part of light is emitted by the first LED light source (1a), reflected by the first light-emitting system (2a), reflected by the mirror shutter (3), reflected by the reflector (4), and then transmitted through the outer lens (5), thereby realizing the first light-emitting function; the second part of light is emitted by the second LED light source (1b), reflected by the second light-emitting system (2b), reflected by the mirror shutter (3), and then transmitted through the outer lens (5), thereby realizing the second light-emitting function; the mirror shutter (3) is a movable component, and the opening and closing of the mirror shutter (3) changes the lighting areas of the first light-emitting function and the second light-emitting function, so that the lighting areas of the two functions are switched with each other; A first laser-carved patterned surface (7a) and a second laser-carved patterned surface (7b) are provided between the first light-emitting system (2a), the second light-emitting system (2b) and the outer lens (5), and the first laser-carved patterned surface (7a) and the second laser-carved patterned surface (7b) have laser-carved patterns; The first light-emitting system (2a) and the second light-emitting system (2b) are one of a reflector system, a thick-walled component system, a collimator system, a linear light-guiding system, and a surface light-emitting system.

2. The vehicle signal light using Mirror Shutter to switch and light up different areas as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The first LED light source (1a), the first light-emitting system (2a) and the outer lens (5) constitute an optical system 1; the second LED light source (1b), the second light-emitting system (2b), the reflector (4) and the outer lens (5) constitute an optical system 2. When the MirrorShutter (3) is in a closed state, the optical system 1 is in a working state and the light-emitting area 1 is illuminated; while the optical system 2 is in a non-working state and the light-emitting area 2 is in a non-illuminated state. When the MirrorShutter (3) is in an open state, the light emitted by the first LED light source (1a) is reflected by the first light-emitting system (2a), reflected by the MirrorShutter (3), reflected by the reflector (4), and then transmitted through the outer lens (5), and the light-emitting area 2 is illuminated; and at this time, the optical system 2 also enters a working state, and the light emitted by the second LED light source (1b) is reflected by the second light-emitting system (2b), reflected by the MirrorShutter (3), and then transmitted through the outer lens (5), and the light-emitting area 1 is illuminated, thereby When the shutter (3) is started and closed, the light-emitting area 1 is lit when it is closed, and when it is started, the lighting effect of the light-emitting area 1 is switched to the light-emitting area 2, and the light-emitting area 1 realizes another lighting effect.

3. The vehicle signal light using Mirror Shutter to switch and light up different areas as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The mirror shutter (3) is moved by a motor, and its opening and closing actions are translational or rotational movements; its opening action is one-time or slow and gradual or reciprocating.

4. The vehicle signal light using Mirror Shutter to switch and light up different areas as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The mirror shutter (3) has a surface with grain or microstructure, wherein the grain is a corrosive grain or a laser grain, and is used to increase the uniformity of the overall lighting or to further control the intensity and distribution of the emitted light.

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