Lighting device for glove box and glove box
By designing a glove box lighting device with sliding rod and elastic body automatically control switches in the glove box, complex operation problems in the prior art are solved, and the automatic switching function is realized, which reduces costs and improves productivity.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202080055612.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2019-08-01
- Filing Date
- 2020-07-30
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2040-07-30
AI Technical Summary
The existing vehicle glove box lighting device is complex in operation and it is difficult to stabilize and automatically turn on or off the light according to the opening/closing status of the glove box door, which increases the difficulty and cost of user operation.
A glove box lighting device is designed. Through the cooperation of the sliding rod and the elastic body, the switch is automatically controlled by the opening/closing state of the glove box door, so as to realize the conduction or power off of the lamp, simplifying the operating structure.
The automatic switching function of the glove box lighting device is realized, reducing the number of parts, reducing manufacturing costs, improving productivity, and simplifying user operations.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present disclosure relates to a glove box lighting device installed in a glove box of a vehicle and the glove box. Background Art
[0002] Generally, a glove box installed in a vehicle is a configuration in which the glove box is installed in a dashboard to store items.
[0003] Furthermore, the glove box includes a glove box housing forming a storage room in which items are placed.
[0004] The locking device and the opening / closing device may be installed in the glove box. The locking device may be used when the glove box is locked using a key to prevent others from opening the glove box. The opening / closing device may be configured to be manipulated by a user to open the glove box in a state where the locking device is unlocked.
[0005] Meanwhile, in recent years, many vehicles allow the interior of the glove box to be illuminated. In connection with this, Korean Patent Registration No. 10-0972365 discloses a "vehicle glove box". Specifically, the disclosed vehicle glove box includes a cover configured to selectively open / close a storage chamber, a housing configured to form a storage space together with the cover, a lighting lamp configured to illuminate the storage space, a switch configured to turn on / off the lighting lamp, and a locking rod rotatably mounted at the cover and having one end configured to engage on the housing side. The lighting lamp is configured to turn on / off according to the operation of the locking rod. Summary of the invention
[0006] Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a glove box lighting device having a simplified operation structure and allowing a light to be stably turned on or off according to opening / closing of a glove box door.
[0007] The glove box lighting device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can allow power to be supplied to or cut off from the light by turning on / off the switch according to the opening / closing state of the glove box door. When the light is turned on by supplying power thereto, the glove box lighting device can illuminate the interior of the glove box.
[0008] A glove box lighting device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is installed in a glove box having a glove box housing and a glove box door 400. The glove box lighting device includes: a switch unit 100 including a sliding rod 110 configured to move linearly according to the opening / closing of the glove box door 400; a lamp unit 200 including a lamp 220 configured to be turned on when power is supplied to the lamp 220 and configured to be fixed to one side of the glove box housing; and a wire 300 connecting the switch unit 100 and the lamp unit 200 to conduct electricity to each other. The glove box lighting device may be configured such that the sliding rod 110 moves and protrudes linearly when the glove box door 400 is opened, thereby supplying power to the lamp 220.
[0009] In one embodiment, the switch unit 100 may further include: an elastomer 130 configured to apply an elastic force to allow the sliding rod 110 to protrude; a connector 120 configured to contact the terminal 310 of the wire so that power is applied when the sliding rod 110 moves linearly and protrudes; and a cover 140 configured to fix the connector 120 and the sliding rod 110.
[0010] In one embodiment, the connector 120 may be fixed to the sliding rod 110 .
[0011] In one embodiment, the lamp unit 200 may further include a terminal 240 connected to the wire 300 .
[0012] In one embodiment, the switch unit 100 may be configured to be fixed to a glove box.
[0013] In one embodiment, the lamp unit 200 may further include: a lamp housing 210 configured to be fixed to the glove box housing; a lens 230 fixed to the lower portion of the lamp housing 210 and through which light generated by the lamp 220 passes; and a terminal 240 configured to connect the lamp 220 and the wire 300 to allow power to be applied to the lamp 220.
[0014] In one embodiment, one end of the terminal 240 may be connected to the lamp 220 , and the other end of the terminal 240 may be connected to the wire 300 .
[0015] In one embodiment, the switch unit 100 may include a connector 120 fixed to the sliding rod 110; and an elastic body 130 configured to apply an elastic force to the sliding rod 110 along a contact direction A in which the sliding rod 110 contacts the glove box door 400. The glove box lighting device may be configured such that when the glove box door 400 is closed, the sliding rod 110 is pressed by the glove box door 400 to move in a direction B opposite to the contact direction, so that the connector 120 is spaced apart from the terminal 310 of the wire 300. The glove box lighting device may be configured such that when the glove box door 400 is opened, the sliding rod 110 is released from the pressing of the glove box door 400, so that the sliding rod 110 moves along the contact direction A by the elastic force, and the connector 120 contacts the terminal 310 of the wire 300.
[0016] A glove box according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a glove box housing; a glove box door 400 configured to open / close the glove box housing; a switch unit 100 including a sliding rod 110 configured to move linearly according to the opening / closing of the glove box door 400; a lamp unit 200 including a lamp 220 configured to be turned on when power is supplied to the lamp 220 and configured to be fixed to one side of the glove box housing; and a wire 300 connecting the switch unit 100 and the lamp unit 200 to conduct electricity to each other. The glove box is configured so that when the glove box door 400 is opened, the sliding rod 110 moves and protrudes linearly, thereby supplying power to the lamp 220.
[0017] In the glove box lighting device and the glove box according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, since the number of components is reduced when assembling a vehicle, the manufacturing cost can be reduced and the productivity can be improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0018] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a glove box lighting device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0019] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Exploded perspective view of the switch unit in FIG.
[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Exploded perspective view of the lamp unit in FIG.
[0021] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 0 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a switch unit in FIG. 1 , and shows a state in which the switch unit is operated to turn on the light.
[0022] Figure 5 yes Figure 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a switch unit in FIG. 1 , and shows a state in which the switch unit is operated to turn off the light.
[0023] Figure 6 and Figure 7 is a perspective view showing some components of a switch unit and terminals of a wire according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein Figure 6 Shows the state where the connector and the terminal are separated. Figure 7 Shows the state where the connector contacts the terminal.
[0024] Figure 8 It is shown Figure 7 A perspective view of the slide bar, connector, and terminals in the .
[0025] Fig. 9 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a lamp unit and terminals of a wire according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0026] In order to explain the technical idea of the present disclosure, the embodiments of the present disclosure are shown. The scope of rights according to the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments presented below or the detailed description of these embodiments.
[0027] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this disclosure have the meanings commonly understood by ordinary technicians in the field to which this disclosure belongs. All terms used in this disclosure are selected to more clearly describe the disclosure, rather than to limit the scope of rights according to the disclosure.
[0028] As used in this disclosure, expressions such as “including,” “comprising,” “having,” etc. will be understood as open-ended terms with the possibility of including other embodiments unless otherwise mentioned in the phrase or sentence containing these expressions.
[0029] Unless otherwise specified, singular forms described in the present disclosure may include a plural meaning, and the same applies to singular forms recited in the claims.
[0030] As used in the present disclosure, expressions such as “first” and “second” merely distinguish a plurality of elements from one another, and do not limit the order or importance of the corresponding elements.
[0031] In the present disclosure, in the case where it is mentioned that one element is “connected” to another element, it should be understood that the one element may be directly connected to the other element or may be connected to the other element via a new additional element.
[0032] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the accompanying drawings, the same or corresponding elements are represented by the same reference numerals.
[0033] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a glove box lighting device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Exploded perspective view of the switch unit 100 in FIG. Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Exploded perspective view of the lamp unit 200 in FIG. Figure 4 yes Figure 1 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the switch unit 100 in FIG. 1 , and shows a state in which the switch unit 100 is operated to turn on the lamp 220. Figure 5 yes Figure 1 2 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the switch unit 100 in FIG. 1 , and shows a state in which the switch unit 100 is operated to turn off the lamp 220. Figure 6 and Figure 7 is a perspective view showing some components of the switch unit 100 and the terminal 310 of the wire 300 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein Figure 6 The connector 120 and the terminal 310 are shown to be spaced apart from each other. Figure 7 The state in which the connector 120 and the terminal 310 are in contact is shown. Figure 8 It is shown Figure 7 1 is a perspective view of the sliding rod 110, the connector 120 and the terminal 310. Fig. 9 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the lamp unit 200 and the terminal 320 of the wire 300 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0034] A glove box may be installed in a vehicle and may have a glove box housing (not shown) and a glove box door 400 .
[0035] Reference Figures 1 to 9 , a glove box lighting device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a switch unit 100. The switch unit 100 includes a sliding rod 110, which is configured to move linearly according to the opening / closing of a glove box door 400. The glove box lighting device includes a lamp unit 200 configured to be fixed to one side of a glove box housing. The lamp unit 200 includes a lamp 220, which is configured to be turned on when power is supplied thereto. The glove box lighting device includes a wire 300 connecting the switch unit 100 and the lamp unit 200 to conduct electricity to each other.
[0036] The switch unit 100 may be configured to be fixed to a glove box (not shown). The lamp unit 200 may be configured to be fixed to a glove box. The wire 300 may include a plurality of wires 300a and 300b. Each of the plurality of wires 300a and 300b may include a terminal 310 formed at one end and a terminal 320 formed at the other end.
[0037] The glove box lighting device may be configured such that the sliding rod 110 linearly moves and protrudes when the glove box door 400 is opened, thereby supplying power to the lamp 220. The glove box lighting device may be configured such that the sliding rod 110 is pressed by the glove box door 400 when the glove box door 400 is closed, thereby cutting off power from the lamp 220.
[0038] The switch unit 100 may include an elastic body 130 configured to apply an elastic force to allow the sliding rod 110 to protrude. For example, the elastic body 130 may include a spring 130. The sliding rod 110 may be moved to protrude by the elastic force of the elastic body 130. The elastic body 130 may be configured to apply an elastic force to the sliding rod 110 along a contact direction A in which the sliding rod 110 contacts the glove box door 400.
[0039] The switch unit 100 may include a connector 120 configured to contact the terminal 310 of the wire 300 so that power is applied when the slide bar 110 moves linearly and protrudes. Whether the connector 120 contacts the terminal 310 may be changed according to the degree of protrusion of the slide bar 110. In a state where the connector 120 contacts the terminal 310 of the wire 300, power may be applied to the terminal 240 of the lamp unit 200.
[0040] The switch unit 100 may include a cover 140 on which the connector 120 and the sliding rod 110 are disposed. The cover 140 may include a first cover 141 and a second cover 142. The first cover 141 may be disposed in a direction B opposite to the contact direction A, and the second cover 142 may be disposed in the contact direction A. Here, the contact direction A is defined as a direction in which the sliding rod 110 contacts the glove box door 400.
[0041] The connector 120 may be fixed to the sliding rod 110. The connector 120 may move integrally with the sliding rod 110. The connector 120 may move linearly integrally with the sliding rod 110.
[0042] When the glove box door 400 is closed, the sliding rod 110 may be moved in a direction B opposite to the contact direction A by being pressed by the glove box door 400. Here, the connector 120 may move together with the sliding rod 110 and become spaced apart from the terminal 310 of the wire 300. Thus, the power supply of the lamp 220 may be cut off. Here, the elastic body 130 may be elastically deformed.
[0043] When the glove box door 400 is opened, the sliding rod 110 may be released from the pressing of the glove box door 400, so that the sliding rod 110 moves along the contact direction A by the elastic force (elastic restoring force) of the elastic body 130. Here, the connector 120 may move together with the sliding rod 110 and contact the terminal 310 of the wire 300. Therefore, power may be supplied to the lamp 220. Here, the elastic body 130 may be elastically restored.
[0044] The sliding rod 110 may include a rod portion 111 protruding in a contact direction A to be able to contact the glove box door 400 . The rod portion 111 may be disposed to pass through the second cover 142 .
[0045] The sliding rod 110 may include a support portion 112 extending from the rod portion 111 in a direction intersecting the contact direction A. The support portion 112 may be provided to be slidable in the contact direction A and the opposite direction B inside the cover 140. The support portion 112 may be formed in the shape of a plate. The connector 120 may be provided at a side surface of the support portion 112 facing the contact direction A.
[0046] A groove 110h into which the elastic body 130 is inserted may be formed in the sliding rod 110. The groove 110h may be formed to be recessed in the contact direction A at a side surface of the sliding rod 110 facing the opposite direction B. The groove 110h may extend in the contact direction A along the rod portion 111.
[0047] The sliding rod 110 may include sliding portions 113 and 114 protruding or recessed in a direction intersecting the contact direction A. The sliding portions 113 and 114 may be formed at the support portion 112. The sliding portions 113 and 114 may include a sliding protrusion 113 protruding in a direction intersecting the contact direction A. The sliding portions 113 and 114 may include a sliding groove 114 recessed in a direction intersecting the contact direction A.
[0048] The cover 140 may include guide portions 142a and 142b configured to guide the sliding of the sliding rod 110. The guide portions 142a and 142b may guide the movement of the sliding rod 110 so that the sliding rod 110 moves in the contact direction A or the opposite direction B. The guide portions 142a and 142b may extend in the contact direction A. The guide portions 142a and 142b may be formed inside the cover 140. The guide portions 142a and 142b may be formed at the second cover 142. The guide portions 142a and 142b may include the guide portion 142a, which forms a groove into which the sliding protrusion 113 is inserted. The guide portions 142a and 142b may include the guide portion 142b, which forms a protrusion inserted into the sliding groove 114.
[0049] The first cover 141 may include a protrusion 141a configured to support an end of the elastic body 130 in the opposite direction B. The protrusion 141a may protrude from an inner side surface of the first cover 141 in the contact direction A. A protruding end of the protrusion 141a may be inserted into the groove 110h of the sliding bar 110.
[0050] The lamp unit 200 may include a lamp housing 210 configured to be fixed to a glove box housing. The lamp unit 200 may include a lens 230 fixed to a lower portion of the lamp housing 210. Light generated by the lamp 220 may pass through the lens 230. Here, a downward direction D is defined as a direction in which the lamp 220 is arranged relative to the lamp housing 210, and an upward direction U is defined as a direction opposite to the downward direction D.
[0051] The lamp unit 200 may include a terminal 240 connected to the wire 300. The terminal 240 may connect the lamp 220 and the wire 300 to allow power to be applied to the lamp 220. One side end of the terminal 240 may be connected to the lamp 220, and the other side end of the terminal 240 may be connected to the wire 300.
[0052] In a state where the lamp unit 200 and the switch unit 100 are installed to be fixed to the glove box housing and the inside of the glove box, respectively, the connector 120 included in the switch unit 100 and the terminal 240 included in the lamp unit 200 may be connected to each other through the wire 300 .
[0053] The sliding rod 110 may be installed between the first cover 141 and the second cover 142 to protrude in the contact direction A by the elastic force of the elastic body 130. When the passenger riding in the vehicle opens the glove box door 400, the sliding rod 110 may be pulled out of the cover 140 by the elastic force of the elastic body 130. Here, in response to the sliding rod 110 being pulled out, the connector 120 may contact the wire 300, and power may be transmitted to the terminal 240 of the lamp unit 200 through the wire 300 and supplied to the lamp 220. The powered lamp 220 generates light, and the light generated by the lamp 220 is widely emitted through the lens 230 and illuminates the interior of the glove box.
[0054] Meanwhile, when the glove box door is closed, the sliding rod 110 may be pulled into the cover 140 while the elastic body 130 is compressed. Here, in response to the sliding rod 110 being pulled in, the connector 120 may become spaced apart from the wire 300, and the power transmitted to the lamp unit 200 through the wire 300 may be cut off. Therefore, the power supplied to the lamp 220 may be cut off, and the lamp 220 may be turned off.
[0055] For the following reasons, depending on whether the sliding rod 110 is pulled in or pulled out, power is supplied to or cut off from the lamp 220. In the terminal 240 installed to have a side end of the lamp 220 connected to the lamp unit 200, one terminal 240 may be installed to be connected to the negative (-) wire of the power supply, and the other terminal 240 not connected to the negative (-) wire of the power supply may be installed to be connected to the positive (+) wire of the power supply. Any one of the negative (-) wire and the positive (+) wire may be an open / close wire whose open / close state is changed by the connector 120. When the sliding rod 110 is pulled out of the cover 140, in response to the connector 120 installed at the sliding rod 110 contacting the terminal 310 of the wire 300, the open / close wire may be closed and power may be applied. When the sliding rod 110 is pulled into the cover 140, in response to the connector 120 installed at the sliding rod 110 being separated from the terminal 310, the open / close wire may be disconnected, and the power may be cut off.
[0056] The technical concept of the present disclosure has been described so far with reference to some embodiments and examples shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it should be understood that various substitutions, modifications and changes can be made without departing from the technical concept and scope of the present disclosure that can be understood by a person of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present disclosure belongs. In addition, it should be understood that such substitutions, modifications and changes fall within the scope of the attached claims.
Claims
1. A glove box lighting device, installed in a glove box having a glove box housing and a glove box door (400), the glove box lighting device comprising: A switch unit (100) comprising a sliding rod (110) configured to move linearly according to opening / closing of the glove box door (400); a light unit (200) comprising a light (220) configured to be turned on when power is supplied to the light unit (200), the light unit (200) being configured to be fixed to one side of the glove box housing; a wire (300) connecting the switch unit (100) and the lamp unit (200) to conduct electricity to each other; an elastic body (130) configured to apply an elastic force to allow the sliding rod (110) to protrude; a connector (120) fixed to the sliding rod (110) and configured to move together with the sliding rod (110) to contact the terminal (310) of the wire (300) to supply power to the lamp unit (200), or to be spaced apart from the terminal (310) of the wire (300) to cut off the power supply to the lamp unit; as well as A cover (140), the connector (120) and the sliding rod (110) being arranged on the cover (140), The glove box lighting device is configured such that when the glove box door (400) is opened, the sliding rod (110) moves and protrudes linearly, thereby supplying power to the lamp (220). The sliding rod (110) comprises a groove (110h), the elastic body (130) is inserted into the groove, and The cover (140) includes a protruding portion (141a) inserted into the groove (110h) and configured to support an end portion of the elastic body (130).
2. The glove box lighting device according to claim 1, wherein: The lamp unit (200) further includes a terminal (240) connected to the wire (300).
3. The glove box lighting device according to claim 1, wherein: The switch unit (100) is configured to be fixed to the glove box.
4. The glove box lighting device according to claim 1, wherein: The lamp unit (200) further comprises: a light housing (210) configured to be fixed to the glove box housing; a lens (230) fixed to a lower portion of the lamp housing (210) and through which light generated by the lamp (220) passes; and A terminal (240) is configured to connect the lamp (220) and the wire (300) to allow power to be applied to the lamp (220).
5. The glove box lighting device according to claim 4, wherein: One end of the terminal (240) of the lamp unit (200) is connected to the lamp (220), and the other end of the terminal (240) of the lamp unit (200) is connected to the wire (300).
6. The glove box lighting device according to claim 1, wherein: The elastic body (130) applies an elastic force to the sliding rod (110) along a contact direction (A), and in the contact direction (A), the sliding rod (110) is in contact with the glove box door (400). The glove box lighting device is configured such that when the glove box door (400) is closed, the sliding rod (110) is pressed by the glove box door (400) to move in a direction (B) opposite to the contact direction (A), so that the connector (120) is spaced apart from the terminal (310) of the wire (300), and The glove box lighting device is configured such that when the glove box door (400) is opened, the sliding rod (110) is released from the pressure of the glove box door (400), so that the sliding rod (110) moves along the contact direction (A) by elastic force, and the connector (120) contacts the terminal (310) of the wire (300).
7. A glove box, comprising: Glove box housing; a glove box door (400) configured to open / close the glove box housing; A switch unit (100) comprising a sliding rod (110) configured to move linearly according to opening / closing of the glove box door (400); a light unit (200) comprising a light (220) configured to be turned on when power is supplied to the light unit (200), the light unit (200) being configured to be fixed to one side of the glove box housing; a wire (300) connecting the switch unit (100) and the lamp unit (200) to conduct electricity to each other, an elastic body (130) configured to apply an elastic force to allow the sliding rod (110) to protrude; a connector (120) fixed to the sliding rod (110) and configured to move together with the sliding rod (110) to contact the terminal (310) of the wire (300) to supply power to the lamp unit (200), or to be spaced apart from the terminal (310) of the wire (300) to cut off the power supply to the lamp unit; as well as A cover (140), the connector (120) and the sliding rod (110) being arranged on the cover (140), wherein the glove box is configured such that when the glove box door (400) is opened, the sliding rod (110) moves and protrudes linearly, thereby supplying power to the lamp (220), The sliding rod (110) comprises a groove (110h), the elastic body (130) is inserted into the groove, and The cover (140) includes a protruding portion (141a) inserted into the groove (110h) and configured to support an end portion of the elastic body (130).