Light emitting components and vehicles

Abstract

An embodiment of the present invention provides a light-emitting assembly and a vehicle. The light-emitting assembly (1000) comprises a light source (1001), a housing (1100) and an optical module (1200), wherein the housing (1100) comprises a body section (1101) and a protruding section (1102) protruding from the body section (1101), wherein the protruding section (1102) is used to abut against the vehicle in an assembled state, wherein the light source (1001) is allocated to the optical module (1200), and the optical module (1200) is accommodated in the body section (1101) of the housing (1100), wherein the light-emitting assembly (1000) further comprises at least one separately arranged clamping and fixing member (1300), wherein the clamping and fixing member (1300) is allocated to the housing (1100) to at least partially complete the buckling of the light-emitting assembly (1000) on the vehicle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Embodiments of the present invention relate to the field of lighting or signaling, and more particularly to a light emitting assembly and a vehicle, preferably a motor vehicle, equipped with the light emitting assembly. Background Art

[0002] Lighting or signal indicating devices are used to provide light for lighting or signal indicating, and are widely used in various fields. For example, lighting devices or signal indicating devices such as vehicle lights are used in motor vehicles to ensure safe driving.

[0003] The lighting or signal indicating device is usually installed in the body or frame of the motor vehicle by various means such as welding, adhesive, screws, etc. The lighting or signal indicating device usually includes a light source, a housing, and an optical module for adjusting or shaping the light from the light source, and the optical module is also fixedly arranged in the housing in various ways. Summary of the invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide a lighting assembly for a vehicle and a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, having the lighting assembly, which can be assembled in a simple manner.

[0005] The light-emitting assembly comprises a light source, a housing and an optical module. The housing comprises a body section and a protruding section protruding from the body section. The protruding section is used to abut against the vehicle in an assembled state. The light source is assigned to the optical module, which is accommodated in the body section of the housing, in particular, in an accommodating space formed by the body section. The light-emitting assembly further comprises at least one separately arranged clamping and fixing member, which is assigned to the housing to at least partially complete the clipping of the light-emitting assembly on the vehicle.

[0006] In the snap-fit ​​state, the protruding section of the housing and the clamping and fixing member assigned to the housing act together on the vehicle, in particular on the frame of the vehicle, to achieve the fixing of the lighting assembly.

[0007] In some embodiments, the vehicle, in particular the frame of the vehicle, is constructed with a recess having a shape corresponding to the protruding section at a position where the protruding section of the shell is set, and the protruding section can be accommodated in the recess, thereby making it difficult to separate the light-emitting component from the vehicle due to external force acting on the protruding section in the snap-in state.

[0008] In some embodiments, the light source is an LED.

[0009] In some embodiments, the light source is arranged on a PCB. Here, in order to achieve the positioning of the light source relative to the optical module, the optical module may have at least one first fixing structure for fixing the PCB. The first fixing structure includes but is not limited to a snap connection, although other types of fixing structures may also be used, such as bonding, welding, riveting, screw connection, etc. In at least one embodiment, the optical module has a hook and a guide groove. This allows the light emitted by the light source to enter the optical module in a desired manner.

[0010] In some embodiments, the housing has at least one second fixing structure for fixing the optical module. The second fixing structure includes but is not limited to a snap connection, although other types of fixing structures may also be used, such as bonding, welding, riveting, screw connection, etc. In at least one embodiment, the housing has a spring sheet with an opening, and the optical module has a protrusion at a corresponding position, the protrusion being in the form of a hook, for example, wherein when the protrusion is installed in the housing, the spring sheet is elastically deformed until the protrusion is placed in the opening of the spring sheet.

[0011] In some embodiments, the housing has a guide structure, and the optical module correspondingly has a matching guide structure guided by the guide structure, so as to simplify the installation of the optical module into the housing.

[0012] In some embodiments, the housing is implemented in one piece. Exemplarily, the housing can be formed by injection molding of plastic.

[0013] In some embodiments, the housing has at least one third fixing structure to at least partially complete the snapping of the light-emitting assembly on the vehicle. The third fixing structure can be implemented integrally on the housing. The third fixing structure can be implemented as a protrusion, which is also in the form of a spring and has a cross-sectional shape that is approximately triangular at the free end, and the two sides of the cross-sectional shape of the triangle are on the side away from the accommodating space defined by the housing, wherein the free end of the third fixing structure faces the direction of the protruding section of the housing.

[0014] In some embodiments, the clamping fixing member and the third fixing structure are arranged on opposite sides of the housing. In this case, the light emitting assembly can be fixed on the vehicle by the synergistic effect of the clamping fixing member, the third fixing structure and the protruding section of the housing.

[0015] The housing is provided with a mounting structure for a clamping and fixing member. In some embodiments, the mounting structure includes a guide portion and a stopper, and the guide portion is a guide groove with one end closed. The clamping and fixing member includes: a first section, which is L-shaped and its free end extending toward the inside of the housing at least partially overlaps the optical module installed in the housing; a second section, which is provided with a tongue and guided via the guide portion, the tongue and the stopper work together and the free end of the tongue is facing the first section, and the free end of the tongue is directed to the interior space of the housing in the initial state; and a third section, which is elastic, wherein a convex shoulder is configured at the transition portion between the second section and the third section. Here, when the clamping and fixing member is mounted on the housing, the convex shoulder abuts against the bottom of the guide groove of the guide portion, and the free end of the tongue under prestress abuts against an inclined side of the stopper, thereby reliably holding the clamping and fixing member, so that at least the clamping and fixing member cannot be manually removed from the housing. A recess for the tongue, in particular a perforation, can be provided on the housing, which is arranged adjacent to the stopper.

[0016] In some embodiments, the clamping and fixing member is implemented in one piece. The clamping and fixing member can be cost-effectively stamped out of a metal sheet having a predetermined thickness.

[0017] In some embodiments, protrusions are provided on both sides of the second section of the clamping and fixing member, and the protrusions are in contact with the side surfaces of the guide groove.

[0018] In some embodiments, the third section has a generally V-shaped profile and includes a first arm portion, a second arm portion, and a transition portion between the first arm portion and the second arm portion, wherein a protruding direction of the third section is opposite to an extension direction of a free end of the first section, so that the third section can be used as a snap.

[0019] In some embodiments, the free end of the third section is configured with flanges on both sides, and the housing has lugs for the flanges. In the installed state, the flange is below the lugs, thereby limiting the lifting distance of the third section to further improve the connection reliability.

[0020] In some embodiments, an outer lens is arranged on the protruding section, wherein the outer lens can cooperate with an optical module installed in the housing to generate a light distribution that meets regulatory requirements.

[0021] The present invention further proposes a vehicle, comprising a frame and the above-mentioned light-emitting assembly, wherein the light-emitting assembly is snapped onto the frame of the vehicle at least via its clamping and fixing components.

[0022] In some embodiments, a seal is provided between the protruding section of the housing of the light emitting assembly and the frame to prevent moisture or dirt from entering the inner space of the frame.

[0023] Here, it should be understood that the above-mentioned fixing structures or snap-fit ​​structures can be arranged at relevant positions in a desired manner and quantity as long as the structural strength and optical performance are not affected.

[0024] In the above structure of the present disclosure, the light-emitting assembly can be simply fixed to the vehicle by the proposed clamping and fixing member. In particular, when the optical module is only fixed in the housing by snapping, the free end of the clamping and fixing member overlaps the relevant part of the optical module, which can also additionally prevent the optical module from falling out of the housing. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] These and / or other aspects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the following description of illustrative embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0026] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the structure of an assembled light emitting assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 is an exploded view showing the structure of a light emitting assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 3 is a perspective view showing an assembled and positioned state of an optical module and a PCB board of a light emitting assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 4A yes Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of the portion indicated by circle F in FIG.

[0030] Figure 4B yes Figure 4A A cross-sectional view of a portion indicated by a dotted circle in FIG.

[0031] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of the portion indicated by the dotted circle G in FIG.

[0032] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of the structure of the light emitting component at the dotted circle shown in FIG.

[0033] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of the housing of the light emitting assembly at the dotted circle shown in FIG.

[0034] Fig. 8A FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a light emitting component according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 A cross-sectional view taken along line AA' in FIG. 1 , wherein the clamping and fixing member is not fully installed in place,

[0035] Figure 8B shows a cross-sectional view of the assembled light emitting assembly after being assembled into the frame of a motor vehicle;

[0036] Fig. 9 A perspective view and a side view showing the structure of a clamping and fixing member according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; and

[0037] Fig.10 A perspective view showing the structure of a clamping and fixing member according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In this specification, components with the same or similar functions are indicated by the same reference numerals. The following description of the exemplary embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to illustrate the inventive concept of the present disclosure and should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

[0039] In addition, in the detailed description below, for ease of explanation, many specific details are set forth to provide a comprehensive understanding of embodiments of the present invention. However, it is apparent that one or more embodiments may be implemented without these specific details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices are embodied in a schematic manner to simplify the accompanying drawings.

[0040] Figure 1 and 2 The structure of a light-emitting assembly according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is schematically shown. The light-emitting assembly can be applied to a variety of lighting or signal indicating devices, such as a high-mounted brake light for a motor vehicle. As shown in the figure, the light-emitting assembly 1000 includes a light source 1001, a housing 1100, an optical module 1200 for adjusting or shaping the light from the light source 1001, and a clamping and fixing member 1300. The housing has a body section 1101 and a protruding section 1102 protruding from the body section 1101, and the protruding section is in contact with the vehicle in the assembled state.

[0041] The protruding section 1102 of the housing may be disposed circumferentially around the body section 1101 .

[0042] The main body section 1101 of the shell may be provided with reinforcing ribs at appropriate locations as required.

[0043] The optical module 1200 is loaded and accommodated in the accommodation space 1110 defined by the housing 1100 .

[0044] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the clamping and fixing member 1300 is installed on the shell 1100 so as to at least additionally prevent the optical module 1200 from escaping from the shell 1100, and can at least partially complete the fixed retention of the shell 1100 relative to the frame 10 of the motor vehicle, and thereby fixedly retain the light-emitting component, which will be described in more detail below.

[0045] For ease of explanation, the Cartesian coordinate system X, Y, and Z are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein X corresponds to the longitudinal direction of the light emitting component, also referred to as the first direction, the Y direction corresponds to the direction opposite to the light emitting direction of the light emitting component, also referred to as the second direction, and the Z direction corresponds to the height direction of the light emitting component, also referred to as the third direction. It should be noted that the above description of the directions is only for the purpose of explanation and should not be interpreted as having a limiting effect.

[0046] In the example shown, the optical module 1200 of the light-emitting component 1000 is implemented as an integral part, which includes a first lens element and a second lens element arranged successively in the -Y direction, wherein the first lens element contains a cylindrical lens segment, in particular a cylindrical Fresnel lens segment, and the corresponding cylindrical lens segment is provided with a light source 1001, and the second lens element is provided with a corresponding light distribution structure facing and away from the first lens element, such as a linear Fresnel lens structure, a pillow-shaped structure, etc. Here, the desired light distribution is generated by the synergistic effect of the first lens element and the second lens element of the optical module 1200. Since the optical module 1200 is arranged in the accommodating space 1110 of the housing 1100, the optical module 1200 can serve as an inner lens. The light-emitting component 1000 can also include an outer lens 1600 arranged on the light-emitting side of the housing 1100, such as on the protruding section 1102 of the housing 1100, as shown in FIG. Figure 2 , 8A The outer lens 1600 may also be an integral part of the housing 1100, which is not particularly limited in the present invention.

[0047] The optical module 1200 may be made of plastic, such as PC or PMMA, by integral injection molding.

[0048] Here, it should be noted that the optical module 1200 of the light emitting assembly 1000 may also be assembled from a plurality of sub-modules.

[0049] exist Figure 1 and Figure 2 In the illustrated embodiment, the light source 1001 of the light emitting assembly 100 is disposed on a PCB board 1400, and the PCB board 1400 is positioned in the housing 1100, more specifically, positioned in the housing via the optical module 1200. A driving circuit or power supply circuit 1002 for driving the light source 1001 to emit light and related connectors may also be disposed on the PCB board 1400.

[0050] Now with the help of Figure 3-Figure 5 The positioning of the PCB board 1400 relative to the optical module 1200 is described.

[0051] exist Figure 3 The optical module 1200 and the PCB board are assembled. Here, the optical module 1200 and the PCB board are assembled together by snapping. For this purpose, the optical module 1200 is provided with positioning structures 1220 and 1230 for holding the PCB board 1400.

[0052] The positioning structure 1220, for example, has a substantially L-shaped shape, is disposed between two adjacent cylindrical lens sections, and includes a first arm 1221 and a second arm 1222 extending substantially perpendicularly to each other, wherein the first arm 1221 is provided with a hook 1226 at an end facing away from the second arm 1222. In addition, for the positioning structure 1220, a side wall 1223 is constructed between the bridge section between the two adjacent cylindrical lens sections and the first arm 1221, and a slit 1225 corresponding to the thickness of the PCB board 1400 is provided in the side wall, which has an opening for inserting the PCB board. When the PCB board 1400 is positioned by the positioning structure 1220, the PCB board 1400 is pushed into the slit 1225 over the hook 1226, so that the first arm 1221 can be elastically deformed in the -Y direction until the PCB board 1400 is completely pushed into the slit 1225, and the first arm 1221 is reset so that the inner side of the hook 1226 is pressed against the edge of the PCB board 1400, thereby achieving the positioning of the PCB board 1400 in the Y and Z directions. Here, the distance between the inner side of the hook 1226 and the inner side of the second arm 1222 may correspond to the width of the portion of the PCB board to be clamped. Alternatively, the distance between the inner side of the hook 1226 and the bottom of the slit 1225 may correspond to the width of the portion of the PCB board to be clamped.

[0053] Like the positioning structure 1220, the positioning structure 1230 also has a substantially L-shaped shape, which is arranged between two adjacent cylindrical lens sections, and includes a first arm 1231 and a second arm 1232 extending substantially perpendicularly to each other. Different from the positioning structure 1220, for the positioning structure 1230, a rib 1233 is arranged at the second arm 1232 between the bridge section between the two cylindrical lens sections and the first arm 1231, and the rib extends in the Y direction. A positioning groove 1433 matching the rib 1233 is provided on the PCB board 1400. When the rib 1233 is installed in the positioning groove 1433, the positioning of the PCB board 1400 in the X direction is achieved.

[0054] For the positioning structures 1220 and 1230, recesses 1420 and 1430 may be provided at relevant positions of the edge of the PCB board 1400, and the hook 1226 or the second arm may be accommodated in the corresponding recesses, thereby providing the first arms 1221 and 1231 with a shorter length, and reducing the size of the assembled optical module 1200 and the PCB board 1400 as a whole in the Z direction. Here, the first arms 1221 and 1231 do not extend beyond the edge of the lens structure of the optical module 1200.

[0055] The positioning structures 1220 and 1230 may be integrally formed with the optical module 1200 .

[0056] Another rib may be provided on the first arms 1221 and 1231 to support the PCB 1400 in the Y direction to facilitate positioning and installation of the PCB.

[0057] The number and positions of the positioning structures 1220 and 1230 can be set according to requirements.

[0058] Combination Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 It can be seen that the assembled optical module 1200 and the PCB board 1400 are installed and positioned in the housing 1100. It can be seen that the optical module 1200 is provided with protrusions 1224 on two opposite longitudinal sides, and the housing 1100 is formed with a spring sheet at a position corresponding to the protrusion 1224, and an opening 1104 is provided in the spring sheet. In the assembled state, the protrusion 1224 is positioned in the opening 1104, thereby limiting the movement of the optical module 1200 relative to the housing 1100 in the Y and Z directions. In addition, a guide structure 1235 is also formed on the outer side of the optical module 1200, and the guide structure 1235 extends approximately in the Y direction, such as in the form of a convex rib, and the housing 1100 is formed with a matching guide structure 1105 at a position corresponding to the guide structure 1235, such as in the form of a slot or groove. During the insertion of the optical module 1200 into the receiving space 1110 of the housing 1100, the guide structure 1235 moves along the matching guide structure 1105 in the -Y direction to guide the positioning of the optical module 1200 relative to the housing 1100. The shape matching of the guide structure 1235 and the matching guide structure 1105 can also limit the movement of the optical module 1200 relative to the housing 1100 in the X direction.

[0059] The housing 1100 is also provided with a positioning structure for positioning a connector connected to the PCB board 1400 .

[0060] In order to position the assembled light emitting assembly 1000 according to the present invention on a frame, such as a vehicle body, at least one protrusion 1170 is provided on one side of the housing 1100, see Fig. 8A , 8B The protrusion 1170 is also in the form of a spring, and the cross section of its end is approximately triangular, and the thickness of the end section is greater than the thickness of the remaining area. In addition, a separately constructed clamping and fixing member 1300 is provided, which is arranged on the housing 1100 at a position opposite to the protrusion 1170. The protrusion 1170 and the clamping and fixing member 1300 act together to position the light emitting assembly 1000 at the corresponding frame, which will be explained in more detail below.

[0061] In an embodiment according to the present invention, Figure 7 It can be seen that the mounting structure 1130 of the housing 1100 includes a pair of guide portions 1131, in which a guide groove 1132 is provided. The mounting structure 1130 also includes a stopper 1133 with a triangular cross section, and a window 1134 is provided in the housing 1100 adjacent to the stopper 1133.

[0062] like Fig. 9 As shown, the clamping and fixing member 1300 includes a first section 1310, a second section 1320 and a third section 1330, which are arranged in sequence along the -Y direction. It can be understood that these sections can be connected or combined with each other, or can be formed into a plate-like integral structure.

[0063] The first section 1310 of the clamping and fixing member 1300 has a free end 1311 extending in the Z direction and is approximately L-shaped.

[0064] Regarding the second section 1320 of the clamping and fixing member 1300. The second section 1320 has ridges 1324 at both side edges, for example, two ridges 1324 are provided at each side edge. An elastic tongue piece 1321 is formed in the middle portion between the two side edges, the bending direction of the tongue piece 1321 corresponds to the extension direction of the free end 1311 of the first section 1310, and the free end of the tongue piece faces the first section. The tongue piece 1321 can be formed by punching a metal plate having a predetermined thickness.

[0065] The third section 1330 of the clamping and fixing member 1300 is approximately V-shaped, and its protruding direction is opposite to the extending direction of the free end 1311 of the first section 1310. The width of the third section 1330 is at least smaller than the portion of the second section 1320 adjacent thereto, thereby a shoulder 1323 is particularly configured at the transition portion between the second section 1320 and the third section 1330. The third section 1330 includes a first arm portion 1331, a second arm portion 1332, and a transition portion 1333 located between the first arm portion 1331 and the second arm portion 1332. The first arm portion 1331 and the second arm portion 1332 form two sides of the V-shaped profile, and the transition portion 1333 forms the apex of the V-shaped profile.

[0066] Fig. 8A FIG. 1 shows a diagram of the clamping and fixing member 1300 being assembled into the housing 1100. Figure 6 and Figure 7 , along Fig. 8A When the clamping and fixing member 1300 is pushed onto the housing 1100 in the direction of the arrow shown, the second section 1320 of the clamping and fixing member 1300 is guided by the guide groove 1132 of the guide portion 1131 of the housing 1100, wherein the protrusion 1324 of the second section 1320 abuts against one side of the guide groove 1132. When the clamping and fixing member 1300 is pushed in the direction of the arrow, the tongue 1321 of the clamping and fixing member 1300 first contacts the first side of the stopper 1133 of the mounting structure 1130 of the housing 1100 that is opposite to the window 1134, thereby the tongue 1321 is moved in a direction opposite to the window 1134. Fig. 8A When the tongue piece 1321 passes over the top of the stopper 1133, the tongue edge begins to move downward. Fig. 8A During the upward reset, the tongue edge is not reset to its initial state. At the same time, the boss 1323 of the second section 1320 of the clamping and fixing member 1300 has abutted against the closed end of the guide groove 1132 of the shell 1100, thereby holding the clamping and fixing member 1300 on the shell 1100 under the action of the prestress of the tongue.

[0067] A contact rib may be provided at a portion of the mounting structure 1130 of the housing 1100 corresponding to the second section 1320 , which contacts a portion of the clamping and fixing member 1300 facing away from the protrusion 1324 , thereby reducing manufacturing costs while maintaining mounting accuracy.

[0068] In the assembled state, the free end 1311 of the first section 1310 blocks a portion of the optical module 1200, more specifically, blocks the boss 1210 of the optical module 1200, so as to at least additionally prevent the optical module 1200 from being disengaged from the housing 1100 along the Y direction. The second section 1320 is mounted at the mounting structure 1130 of the housing 1100 to achieve the clamping and fixing member 1300 itself being fixed to the housing 1100. Here, the second section 1320 is at least mounted to the mounting structure 1130 in a non-manually removable manner. The third section 1330 can at least partially complete the fixed positioning of the housing 1100 relative to the frame 10, so as to prevent the housing 1100 from being disengaged from the frame 10, thereby preventing the light emitting assembly 100 including the optical module 1200 arranged in the housing 1100 from being disengaged from the frame 10 of the vehicle.

[0069] The third section 1330 has a substantially V-shaped profile and includes a first arm 1331, a second arm 1332, and a transition portion 1333 located between the first arm 1331 and the second arm 1332, wherein the protruding direction of the third section 1330 is opposite to the protruding direction of the free end 1311 to avoid interfering with the transmission of light inside the housing. The first arm 1331 and the second arm 1332 form two sides of the V-shaped profile, and the transition portion 1333 forms the vertex of the V-shaped profile and may have an arc profile. The first arm 1331 is inclined from the second section 1320 and extends away from the second section 1320 to the transition portion 1333, and the second arm 1332 extends obliquely from the transition portion 1333 toward the second section 1320. Here, the third section 1330 can be elastically deformed.

[0070] Figure 8B A cross-sectional view is shown of the assembled lighting assembly after insertion into the frame of a motor vehicle.

[0071] When the light emitting assembly 1100 is inserted and installed in the internal space defined by the frame 10 through the aperture 11 defined by the frame 10, the portion of the frame 10 close to the aperture 11 presses the first arm 1331 and the protrusion 1170 of the third section 1330, so that the third section 1330 and the protrusion 1170 are elastically deformed facing each other, specifically, the third section 1330 is elastically deformed toward the opening 1140 formed at the position of the housing 1100 corresponding to the second arm 1332, and the protrusion 1170 is elastically deformed toward the internal space formed by the housing 1100. Under the action of external force, based on the deformation of the third section 1330 and the protrusion 1170, the light emitting assembly 1000 can move into the internal space of the frame 10. As the transition portion 1333 of the third section 1330 and the top of the protrusion 1170 pass over the opening 11 of the frame 10, the third section 1330 and the protrusion 1170 begin to reset due to their own elastic force. However, they do not return to their original shape until the protruding section 1102 of the shell abuts against the frame, thereby applying a predetermined force to the frame and achieving the second arm 1332 and the protrusion 1170 to abut against the opening of the frame 10, thereby fixing the light-emitting component on the frame and preventing the light-emitting component 1000 from detaching from the internal space of the frame 10.

[0072] In a state where the light emitting assembly 1000 is mounted on the frame 10 of the vehicle, as shown in FIG. Figure 8B As shown, the free end 1334 of the second arm 1332 of the third section 1330 is at least partially positioned in the opening 1140 of the housing 1100 .

[0073] from Figure 8BIt can also be seen that in the state where the light-emitting assembly 1000 is assembled on the frame 10 of the vehicle, the first section 1310 of the clamping and fixing member 1300 overlaps the boss 1210 of the optical module 1200 installed in the housing 1100 of the light-emitting assembly 1000 in the Z direction, thereby preventing the optical module 1200 from being separated from the housing 1100. Here, the first section 1310 of the clamping and fixing member 1300 can maintain contact with the boss 1210 of the optical module 1200, but this is not mandatory. Therefore, such a clamping and fixing member provides at least a dual fixing function, that is, simultaneously fixing the optical module relative to the housing of the light-emitting assembly and fixing the light-emitting assembly relative to the frame of the vehicle. This simplifies the fixing structure, saves installation space, and the fixing operation is simple.

[0074] In addition, a seal 1500 is provided, which is located between the frame 11 and the protruding section 1102 of the shell when the light-emitting component 1000 and the frame 11 are assembled. The seal 1500 is arranged around the orifice 11 to provide sealing for the light-emitting component 1000 installed and fixed in the frame 10, thereby preventing external moisture and contaminants from entering the light-emitting component 1000 through the orifice 11.

[0075] Fig.10 1 shows the structure of a clamping and fixing member according to another embodiment of the present invention, which is substantially similar to the structure of the clamping and fixing member 1300, except that flanges 1335 are formed on opposite sides of the free end 1334 of the third section 1330, and each flange 1335 extends outward in the width direction of the clamping and fixing member, so that the width or distance defined between the flanges 1335 is greater than the width of other parts of the third section. Thus, when the light emitting assembly 1000 is assembled on the frame 10 of the vehicle, as shown in FIG. Figure 6 and 7 As shown, the flange 1335 of the free end 1334 of the third section 1330 can enter the accommodating space of the shell 1100 and is located below the lug 1103 of the shell, making it more difficult for the clamping and fixing component to be separated or fallen off from the shell.

[0076] Regarding the free end 1334 mentioned above, it should not interfere with the light emitted from the optical module 1200 when the light emitting assembly 1000 and the frame 11 are installed.

[0077] It is understood that the positions and numbers of the positioning, buckle and guide structures mentioned in this article can be determined as needed. It is also understood that the number of the clamping and fixing members and the corresponding mounting structures provided in the embodiments of the present invention can be one or more, which can be determined as needed.

[0078] The clamping and fixing member can be formed as an integral structure, such as by integrally punching out a sheet material such as a metal sheet or other elastic material, or the various sections or parts of the clamping and fixing member can be formed separately and connected or combined together, and the present invention does not impose any particular limitation on this.

[0079] The above-mentioned light-emitting assembly provided by the embodiment of the present invention can be used as or applied in various lighting or signal indicating devices, such as position lights and high-mounted brake lights of motor vehicles.

[0080] An embodiment of the present invention further provides a motor vehicle comprising a light emitting assembly as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0081] Although the present invention is described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to exemplify the preferred embodiments of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. The size ratios in the drawings are merely illustrative and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0082] Although some embodiments of the present general inventive concept have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present general inventive concept, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A lighting assembly (1000) for a vehicle, the lighting assembly (1000) comprising a light source (1001), a housing (1100) and an optical module (1200), the housing (1100) having a body section (1101) and a protruding section (1102) protruding from the body section (1101), the protruding section (1102) being used to abut against the vehicle in an assembled state, the light source (1001) being assigned to the optical module (1200), the optical module (1200) being accommodated in the body section (1101) of the housing (1100), wherein: The light emitting assembly (1000) further comprises at least one separately arranged clamping and fixing member (1300), the clamping and fixing member (1300) being allocated to the housing (1100) so as to at least partially complete the buckling of the light emitting assembly (1000) on the vehicle; Wherein, the housing comprises a mounting structure (1130), The clamping and fixing member (1300) comprises a first section (1310), a second section (1320) and a third section (1330) which are sequentially connected, combined or integrated. In the assembled state, the free end (1311) of the first section blocks a portion of the optical module, the second section is mounted at the mounting structure (1130) of the shell to achieve the fixing of the clamping and fixing member itself to the shell, and the third section at least partially completes the fixed positioning of the shell relative to the vehicle.

2. The light emitting assembly (1000) according to claim 1, wherein: The light source (1001) is an LED.

3. The light emitting assembly (1000) according to claim 2, wherein: The light source (1001) is arranged on a PCB board (1400).

4. The light emitting assembly (1000) according to claim 3, wherein: The optical module (1200) has at least one first fixing structure for fixing the PCB board (1400).

5. The light emitting assembly (1000) according to claim 1, wherein: The housing (1100) has at least one second fixing structure for fixing the optical module (1200).

6. The light emitting assembly (1000) according to claim 5, wherein: The housing (1100) has a guiding structure, and the optical module (1200) correspondingly has a matching guiding structure guided by the guiding structure.

7. The light emitting assembly (1000) according to claim 6, wherein: The housing (1100) is embodied in one piece.

8. The light emitting assembly (1000) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein: The housing (1100) has at least one third fixing structure to at least partially complete the snapping of the light emitting assembly (1000) onto the vehicle.

9. The light emitting assembly (1000) according to claim 8, wherein: The clamping and fixing member (1300) and the third fixing structure are arranged on two opposite sides of the housing (1100).

10. The light emitting assembly (1000) according to claim 7, wherein: The mounting structure (1130) comprises a guide portion (1131) and a stopper (1133).

11. The light emitting assembly according to claim 10, wherein: The first section is L-shaped, and its free end (1311) extending toward the interior of the housing at least partially overlaps the optical module (1200) inserted into the housing (1100); The second section is provided with a tongue (1321) and is guided via the guide portion (1131), wherein the tongue (1321) cooperates with the stop (1133); and The third section is elastic. A shoulder (1323) is constructed at the transition point between the second section (1320) and the third section (1330).

12. The light emitting assembly according to claim 11, wherein: The clamping and fixing component (1300) is implemented in one piece.

13. The light emitting assembly according to claim 12, wherein: The clamping and fixing component (1300) is made by stamping a metal plate.

14. The light emitting assembly according to claim 11, wherein: Protrusions (1324) are provided on both sides of the second section (1320).

15. The light emitting assembly according to claim 11, wherein: The third section (1330) has a V-shaped profile and includes a first arm portion (1331), a second arm portion (1332), and a transition portion (1333) located between the first arm portion (1331) and the second arm portion (1332), wherein a protruding direction of the third section (1330) is opposite to an extension direction of the free end of the first section.

16. The light emitting assembly according to claim 15, wherein: The free end of the third section (1330) is formed with flanges (1335) on both sides, and the housing (1100) has lugs (1103) for the flanges (1335).

17. The light emitting assembly (1000) according to claim 10, wherein: The guide portion (1131) is a guide groove (1132) with one end closed.

18. The light emitting assembly (1000) according to claim 10, wherein: The stopper (1133) has an approximately triangular cross section.

19. The light emitting assembly (1000) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein: An outer lens (1600) is arranged on the protruding section (1102).

20. A vehicle, comprising a frame (10) and a light emitting assembly (1000) according to any one of claims 1-19, wherein: The light emitting assembly (1000) is snapped onto the frame (10) of the vehicle at least via its clamping and fixing member (1300).

21. The vehicle according to claim 20, characterized in that A sealing member (1500) is provided between the protruding section (1102) of the housing of the light emitting component (1000) and the frame (10).

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