Vehicle light control method, vehicle light control device, and vehicle

By adjusting the control of the headlight's light-emitting unit, light-transmitting hole, and shielding structure, dynamic warnings are achieved when the vehicle encounters obstacles in front, solving the problem of existing headlights lacking warnings and improving vehicle safety and user experience.

CN115352356BActive Publication Date: 2025-12-12GREAT WALL MOTOR CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202211074654.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-08-31
Publication Date
2025-12-12
Estimated Expiration
2042-08-31

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Technical Problem

Existing vehicle headlights lack a warning function when there are obstacles in front, which reduces vehicle safety and fails to provide diverse lighting effects to improve user driving satisfaction.

Method used

Design a vehicle headlight control method and device. By acquiring information about obstacles in front of the vehicle, adjust the control of the light-emitting unit, light-transmitting hole and blocking structure to achieve dynamic light-emitting effects of the headlights, including light color, brightness, flashing frequency and opening and closing frequency of the blocking structure, so as to provide warnings and reminders.

Benefits of technology

It enhances vehicle safety and intelligence, adds reminder and warning functions to the headlights, enriches the display effect of the headlights, and improves the user's driving experience and sense of technology.

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Abstract

The application discloses a kind of car light control method, car light control device and vehicle, car light includes main light, the openable and closable shelter structure that is sheltered in the front of main light and the driving structure of driving shelter structure open and close, shelter structure is arranged with light-emitting unit and light transmission hole, light emitted by light-emitting unit is emitted through light transmission hole, the size of light transmission hole is adjustable, method includes the following steps: obtaining the obstacle information in the front of vehicle travel;When determining that there is obstacle in the front of vehicle travel within the preset range, at least one of light-emitting unit, light transmission hole and shelter structure is controlled first.This way, by judging whether there is obstacle in the front of vehicle travel within the preset range, when confirming that there is obstacle in the front of vehicle within the preset range, control adjustment at least one of light-emitting unit, light transmission hole and shelter structure of vehicle, to adjust the light-emitting effect of car light, so that the light-emitting effect of car light has the function of reminding warning, to improve the safety of vehicle.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of vehicles, in particular to a vehicle lamp control method, a vehicle lamp control device and a vehicle. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the prior art, a vehicle lamp is provided on a vehicle to illuminate the road surface to reduce the complexity of the road conditions. In the prior art, only the use of low beam and high beam by the vehicle lamp is considered, and the vehicle lamp cannot have other light emission conditions to improve the satisfaction of the user driving the vehicle. At the same time, when there is an obstacle in front of the vehicle, the vehicle lamp does not have a warning effect to reduce the safety of the vehicle. SUMMARY

[0003] The present application aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, one object of the present application is to provide a vehicle lamp control method which can warn when there is an obstacle in front of the vehicle.

[0004] Another object of the present application is to provide a vehicle lamp control device for controlling a vehicle lamp.

[0005] Still another object of the present application is to provide a vehicle having a vehicle lamp control device as described above.

[0006] According to the vehicle lamp control method of the present application, the vehicle lamp comprises a main lamp, an openable and closable shielding structure in front of the main lamp, and a driving structure for driving the shielding structure to open and close, the shielding structure is provided with a light emitting unit and a light transmission hole, the light emitted by the light emitting unit is emitted through the light transmission hole, the size of the light transmission hole is adjustable, and the method comprises the following steps: obtaining obstacle information in front of the vehicle; when it is determined that there is an obstacle within a predetermined range in front of the vehicle, at least one of the light emitting unit, the light transmission hole and the shielding structure is controlled.

[0007] According to the vehicle lamp control method of the present application, whether there is an obstacle within a predetermined range in front of the vehicle is determined, and when it is confirmed that there is an obstacle within the predetermined range in front of the vehicle, at least one of the light emitting unit, the light transmission hole and the shielding structure of the vehicle is controlled to adjust the light emission effect of the vehicle lamp, so that the light emission effect of the vehicle lamp has a warning effect, thereby improving the safety of the vehicle. At the same time, the warning effect of the vehicle lamp can increase the warning function of the safety function of the vehicle, thereby realizing the intelligentization and technological sense of the vehicle.

[0008] In some embodiments, the first control of at least one of the light emitting unit, the light transmission hole and the shielding structure comprises: controlling the light emitting unit to turn on and emit light with a preset brightness and a preset color, and controlling the light emitting unit to flash at a preset frequency; and / or, controlling the light transmission hole to open with a preset area; and / or, controlling the shielding structure to perform opening and closing actions at a preset opening and closing frequency.

[0009] In some embodiments, the method further comprises: determining a distance between the obstacle and the vehicle; and performing a second control of at least one of the light emitting unit, the light transmission hole and the shielding structure according to the distance.

[0010] In some embodiments, the second control of at least one of the light emitting unit, the light transmission hole and the shielding structure according to the distance comprises: controlling a color of the light emitted by the light emitting unit to change, wherein the color changes more when the distance is smaller.

[0011] In some embodiments, the second control of at least one of the light emitting unit, the light transmission hole and the shielding structure according to the distance comprises: controlling a brightness of the light emitted by the light emitting unit to change, wherein the brightness changes more when the distance is smaller.

[0012] In some embodiments, the second control of at least one of the light emitting unit, the light transmission hole and the shielding structure according to the distance comprises: controlling a flashing frequency of the light emitted by the light emitting unit to change, wherein the flashing frequency changes more when the distance is smaller.

[0013] In some embodiments, the second control of at least one of the light emitting unit, the light transmission hole and the shielding structure according to the distance comprises: controlling an area of the light transmission hole to change, wherein the area changes more when the distance is smaller.

[0014] In some embodiments, the second control of at least one of the light emitting unit, the light transmission hole and the shielding structure according to the distance comprises: controlling the driving structure to drive an opening and closing frequency of the shielding structure to change, wherein the opening and closing frequency changes more when the distance is smaller.

[0015] According to the vehicle lamp control device provided by the embodiment of the present application, the vehicle lamp comprises a main lamp, a shieldable shield structure shielded in front of the main lamp, and a driving structure for driving the shield structure to open and close, the shield structure is provided with a light emitting unit and a light transmission hole, light emitted by the light emitting unit is emitted through the light transmission hole, the size of the light transmission hole is adjustable, the device comprises an acquisition module and a control module, the acquisition module is used for acquiring obstacle information in front of a vehicle, and the control module is used for performing first control on at least one of the light emitting unit, the light transmission hole and the shield structure when it is determined that there is an obstacle in a preset range in front of the vehicle.

[0016] According to the vehicle lamp control device provided by the embodiment of the present application, the vehicle lamp control device is used for judging whether there is an obstacle in a preset range in front of a vehicle, and when it is confirmed that there is an obstacle in the preset range in front of the vehicle, at least one of a light emitting unit, a light transmission hole and a shield structure of the vehicle is controlled to adjust the light emitting effect of the vehicle lamp, so that the light emitting effect of the vehicle lamp has a reminding and warning effect, and the safety of the vehicle is improved. Meanwhile, the vehicle lamp is used for reminding and warning, and the control of the vehicle has higher intelligence and a higher sense of technology, so that the perception of a user is improved.

[0017] According to the vehicle provided by the embodiment of the present application, the vehicle comprises a vehicle body, a vehicle lamp provided on the vehicle body, and the vehicle lamp control device, the vehicle lamp comprises a main lamp, a shieldable shield structure shielded in front of the main lamp, and a driving structure for driving the shield structure to open and close, the shield structure is provided with a light emitting unit and a light transmission hole, light emitted by the light emitting unit is emitted through the light transmission hole, and the size of the light transmission hole is adjustable.

[0018] According to the vehicle provided by the embodiment of the present application, the vehicle comprises a vehicle body, a vehicle lamp provided on the vehicle body, and the vehicle lamp control device, the vehicle lamp comprises a main lamp, a shieldable shield structure shielded in front of the main lamp, and a driving structure for driving the shield structure to open and close, the shield structure is provided with a light emitting unit and a light transmission hole, light emitted by the light emitting unit is emitted through the light transmission hole, and the size of the light transmission hole is adjustable.

[0019] Additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be made apparent by the following description and the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0020] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and be readily understood by considering the following detailed description, including the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0021] Figure 1is a partial schematic view of a vehicle light decoration cover according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 2 is a partial schematic view of a vehicle light decoration cover according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 3 is a partial schematic view of a vehicle light decoration cover according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 4 is a partial schematic view of a vehicle light decoration cover according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 5 is a partial schematic view of a vehicle light decoration cover according to another embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 6 is a flowchart of a vehicle light control method according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 7 is a structural schematic view of a vehicle light control device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0028] Reference signs:

[0029] 1000, vehicle; 1001, vehicle light;

[0030] 100, vehicle light decoration cover; 200, lens headlight;

[0031] 10, base; 11, light-transmitting port;

[0032] 20, wheel disc;

[0033] 30, shielding structure; 31, fan blade; 311, light-transmitting hole; 32, light-emitting unit; 321, lamp plate; 322, lamp bead; 33, light-transmitting plate;

[0034] 40, acquisition module; 60, control module; 70, vehicle light control device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] Embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary, and embodiments of the present application are described in detail below.

[0036] The embodiments of the present application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figures 1-5The vehicle lamp 1001 according to the embodiment of the present application is described, which comprises a main lamp, for example, a headlamp of a vehicle. The vehicle light decoration cover 100 is arranged on the vehicle lamp 1001, which can mainly comprise a base 10, a wheel disc 20 and a shielding structure 30, wherein the base 10 is provided with a light transmission port 11. Specifically, the base 10 is the basic structure of the vehicle light decoration cover 100, which can determine the structural strength of the vehicle light decoration cover 100 and can define the overall frame of the vehicle light decoration cover 100. In addition, the light transmission port 11 is arranged on the base 10, which not only can make the light source of the vehicle lamp 1001 irradiate out of the vehicle light decoration cover 100, but also can be used for conveying signals of the vehicle 1000 or providing illumination when driving at night, and can optimize the structural design of the vehicle lamp 1001, so that the structure of the vehicle lamp 1001 is more compact, and the propagation path of the light can be limited, which can facilitate the vehicle light decoration cover 100 to increase the display effect of the vehicle lamp 1001.

[0037] Further, the wheel disc 20 is rotatably installed on the base 10, and the shielding structure 30 is movably arranged on the base 10 and arranged along the circumference of the light transmission port 11. Specifically, the base 10 can provide a stable mounting position for the wheel disc 20 and the shielding structure 30, so that the mounting position of the wheel disc 20 and the shielding structure 30 in the vehicle light decoration cover 100 is stable and reliable. Further, the wheel disc 20 can be arbitrarily rotated on the base 10, which can improve the working flexibility of the wheel disc 20 on the base 10, and the shielding structure 30 is movably arranged on the base 10, which can provide a certain range of movement space for the shielding structure 30 on the base 10, and the shielding structure 30 is arranged along the circumference of the light transmission port 11, which can facilitate the wheel disc 20 and the shielding structure 30 to change the light emission form of the light transmission port 11, so as to increase the display effect of the vehicle lamp 1001 and enrich the dynamic display of the vehicle lamp 1001.

[0038] Further, the shielding structure 30 is in transmission connection with the wheel disc 20, and the shielding structure 30 is selectively opened and closed under the driving of the wheel disc 20. Specifically, the wheel disc 20 can be arbitrarily rotated on the base 10, and the shielding structure 30 is in transmission connection with the wheel disc 20, so that the wheel disc 20 can directly drive the shielding structure 30 to move when the wheel disc 20 rotates, which can improve the transmission efficiency between the wheel disc 20 and the shielding structure 30 and reduce the power loss of the wheel disc 20. In addition, the shielding structure 30 is selectively opened and closed under the driving of the wheel disc 20, which can realize the opening and closing of the light transmission port 11 and the dynamic change of the vehicle lamp 1001.

[0039] Further, the shielding structure 30 is a light-emitting shielding structure 30. Specifically, the shielding structure 30 itself has a light-emitting function. When the shielding structure 30 is driven to close the light-transmitting port 11 of the base 10, the shielding structure 30 can emit light by itself. In this way, the light-emitting form of the vehicle light decoration cover 100 can be increased, the dynamic display effect of the vehicle light 1001 can be enriched, the illumination form of the vehicle light 1001 of the vehicle 1000 can be made more novel, and thus the display experience of the vehicle light 1001 of the vehicle 1000 can be improved.

[0040] Therefore, by arranging the shielding structure 30 around the base 10 to open and close the light-transmitting port 11 of the base 10, the shielding structure 30 can be moved by the free rotation of the wheel disc 20, and the shielding structure 30 can emit light by itself, thereby increasing the display effect of the vehicle light 1001 and enriching the dynamic display of the vehicle light 1001.

[0041] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown in, the shielding structure 30 includes a fan blade 31 and a light-emitting unit 32. The fan blade 31 is movably arranged on the base 10, and the light-emitting unit 32 is arranged on the fan blade 31. Specifically, the shielding structure 30 includes a fan blade 31 and a light-emitting unit 32. The fan blade 31 is movably arranged on the base 10, and the light-emitting unit 32 is arranged on the fan blade 31. The fan blade 31 can provide a mounting position for the light-emitting unit 32 in the shielding structure 30, can ensure the stable and reliable position of the light-emitting unit 32 on the fan blade 31, can ensure that the vehicle light decoration cover 100 has multiple light-emitting forms, and the fan blade 31 is a structural member of the shielding structure 30. When the shielding structure 30 is drivingly connected with the wheel disc 20, the structure of the shielding structure 30 is stable and reliable, the shielding structure 30 can move on the base 10, thereby opening or closing the light-transmitting port 11, and the vehicle light 1001 can emit light for dynamic display.

[0042] As shown in Figure 3 The light-emitting unit 32 includes a lamp panel 321 and a plurality of lamp beads 322. The lamp panel 321 is arranged on the fan blade 31, and the plurality of lamp beads 322 are arranged on the lamp panel 321. Specifically, the lamp panel 321 can provide a mounting position for the arrangement of the lamp beads 322 on the fan blade 31, can ensure the integrity of the fan blade 31, and can facilitate the production of the fan blade 31. The lamp panel 321 is arranged on the fan blade 31, can provide a mounting position for the arrangement of the lamp beads 322 on the fan blade 31, and can ensure that the shielding structure 30 is a light-emitting shielding structure 30. In addition, the lamp beads 322 can be connected to the power supply of the vehicle 1000 and emit light. The plurality of lamp beads 322 are arranged on the lamp panel 321, can increase the illumination range of the light-emitting shielding structure 30, can make the light emitted by the light-emitting shielding structure 30 more uniform, and can improve the illumination effect of the vehicle light 1001.

[0043] According to some embodiments of the present invention, in combination Figure 5 As shown, the lamp panel 321 is fixedly attached to the front of the fan blade 31. Specifically, fixing the lamp panel 321 to the fan blade 31 reduces the installation difficulty of the lamp panel 321 while ensuring the connection strength between the lamp panel 321 and the fan blade 31 is sufficient to prevent the lamp panel 321 from falling off as it moves with the fan blade 31. This facilitates the installation of the lamp panel 321 and the fan blade 31 and improves the assembly efficiency of the vehicle light decorative cover 100. In addition, placing the lamp panel 321 on the front of the fan blade 31 allows the shielding structure 30 to emit light, making the shielding structure 30 a light-emitting shielding structure 30. This allows the shielding structure 30 to change the light emission form of the vehicle light 1001 when it moves at the light-transmitting opening 11, enriching the dynamic display effect of the vehicle light 1001.

[0044] According to other embodiments of the present invention, the light-emitting unit 32 is integrally embedded within the fan blade 31, and the front surface of the fan blade 31 is a light-transmitting surface. Specifically, the integral embedding of the light-emitting unit 32 within the fan blade 31 ensures a secure and reliable mounting position of the light-emitting unit 32 on the fan blade 31, improves the structural integrity of the light-emitting unit 32 and the fan blade 31, facilitates the installation of the fan blade 31 and the lamp panel 321, and allows the light-emitting unit 32 to move within the vehicle light decorative cover 100 as the fan blade 31 moves, thereby increasing the dynamic light-emitting forms of the vehicle light decorative cover 100. Furthermore, the front surface of the fan blade 31 is a light-transmitting surface, allowing the light emitted by the light-emitting unit 32 to pass through and propagate through the light-transmitting surface of the fan blade 31. This allows the blocking structure 30 to be a light-emitting blocking structure 30, thereby changing the light-emitting form of the vehicle lamp 1001 when the blocking structure 30 moves at the light-transmitting opening 11, enriching the dynamic display effect of the vehicle lamp 1001.

[0045] According to further embodiments of the present invention, in combination with Figure 4 As shown, the lamp plate 321 is attached and fixed to the back of the fan blade 31, and multiple LED beads 322 are embedded in the fan blade 31. The front of the fan blade 31 is a light-transmitting surface. Specifically, attaching and fixing the lamp plate 321 to the back of the fan blade 31 can reduce the installation difficulty of the lamp plate 321 while ensuring that the connection strength between the lamp plate 321 and the fan blade 31 is sufficient to prevent the lamp plate 321 from falling off as it moves with the fan blade 31. This facilitates the installation of the lamp plate 321 and the fan blade 31 and improves the assembly efficiency of the vehicle light decorative cover 100. Furthermore, the multiple LED beads 322 are embedded in the fan blade 31, and both ends of the LED beads 322 are connected and fixed to the lamp plate 321 and the fan blade 31 respectively. This ensures the installation strength of the LED beads 322 and prevents them from falling off during the movement of the fan blade 31. This ensures that the shielding structure 30 is a reliable light-emitting shielding structure 30 and guarantees the working reliability of the vehicle light decorative cover 100.

[0046] Further, the front surface of the fan blade 31 is a light-transmitting surface, the light emitted by the light-emitting unit 32 can pass through the light-transmitting surface of the fan blade 31 and propagate, the shielding structure 30 can be a light-emitting shielding structure 30, and thus the light-emitting form of the vehicle lamp 1001 can be changed when the shielding structure 30 moves at the light-transmitting opening 11, and the dynamic display effect of the vehicle lamp 1001 can be enriched.

[0047] In combination Figure 5 As shown in the drawings, the shielding structure 30 further includes a light-transmitting plate 33, and the lamp plate 321 is attached and fixed on the front surface of the fan blade 31. The light-transmitting plate 33 is fixed on the front surface of the fan blade 31 and located at the front surface of the plurality of light-emitting units 32. Specifically, the lamp plate 321 is attached and fixed on the front surface of the fan blade 31, which can reduce the installation difficulty of the lamp plate 321, facilitate the installation of the lamp plate 321 and the fan blade 31, and improve the assembly efficiency of the vehicle light decoration cover 100, on the premise that the connection strength between the lamp plate 321 and the fan blade 31 meets the requirement that the lamp plate 321 will not fall off when moving with the fan blade 31. In addition, the lamp plate 321 is arranged on the front surface of the fan blade 31, the shielding structure 30 can be a light-emitting shielding structure 30, and thus the light-emitting form of the vehicle lamp 1001 can be changed when the shielding structure 30 moves at the light-transmitting opening 11, and the dynamic display effect of the vehicle lamp 1001 can be enriched.

[0048] Further, the light-transmitting plate 33 is fixed on the front surface of the fan blade 31, which can ensure that the light emitted by the light-emitting unit 32 on the fan blade 31 directly passes through the light-transmitting plate 33, can enhance the light-emitting intensity of the vehicle light decoration cover 100, and can optimize the dynamic display effect of the vehicle light decoration cover 100. In addition, the light-transmitting plate 33 is located at the front surface of the plurality of lamp beads 322, which can make the light emitted by the lamp beads 322 directly pass through the light-transmitting plate 33 and propagate, can improve the illumination intensity of the vehicle light decoration cover 100, can optimize the signal and illumination effect of the vehicle lamp 1001, and on the other hand, the light-transmitting plate 33 is located at the front surface of the plurality of lamp beads 322, which can protect the electrical elements in the lamp beads 322 when the vehicle lamp 1001 collides during the driving of the vehicle 1000, and can improve the working reliability of the vehicle lamp 1001.

[0049] Further, the arrangement of the light-transmitting plate 33 can play a good decoration role for the vehicle light decoration cover 100. The light-transmitting plate 33 is light in quality and has various optical effects, can present novel light display effects using various textures, and the light-transmitting material of the light-transmitting plate 33 has good bending resistance and can be made into various shapes to meet different design requirements of the vehicle lamp 1001. In addition, the light-transmitting plate 33 also has the characteristics of sound and heat insulation, easy cleaning, anti-pollution and anti-corrosion, and can well meet the use requirements of the vehicle 1000 in different working environments.

[0050] According to some embodiments of the present application, in combination Figures 4-5As shown, the plurality of light-emitting units 32 are arranged along the edges of the fan blades 31. Specifically, by arranging a plurality of lamp beads 322 on the fan blades 31, the fan blades 31 can be illuminated, and the shielding structure 30 can be ensured to be a light-emitting shielding structure 30. As the fan blades 31 move on the base 10, the lamp beads 322 can not only enhance the illumination intensity of the vehicle light decoration cover 100, but also change the illumination display effect of the vehicle light 1001. Further, the plurality of lamp beads 322 arranged along the edges of the fan blades 31 can expand the illumination range of the light-emitting shielding structure 30, expand the illumination range of the vehicle light 1001, make the light emitted by the shielding structure 30 more uniform, and improve the illumination effect of the vehicle light 1001.

[0051] According to some embodiments of the present application, in combination with Figures 1-5 As shown, the plurality of light-emitting units 32 are arranged in multiple rows and multiple columns on the fan blades 31. Specifically, by arranging a plurality of lamp beads 322 on the fan blades 31, the fan blades 31 can be illuminated, and the shielding structure 30 can be ensured to be a light-emitting shielding structure 30. As the fan blades 31 move on the base 10, the lamp beads 322 can not only enhance the illumination intensity of the vehicle light decoration cover 100, but also change the display effect of the vehicle light 1001. Further, the plurality of lamp beads 322 arranged in multiple rows and multiple columns can effectively increase the illumination intensity of the vehicle light 1001, improve the fixed light display effect of the vehicle light 1001, and provide better illumination for the vehicle 1000 when driving at night. In addition, the plurality of lamp beads 322 arranged in multiple rows and multiple columns can make the light emitted by the fan blades 31 more uniform, prevent light gaps in the light-emitting area of the fan blades 31, and improve the illumination effect of the vehicle light 1001.

[0052] In combination with Figures 1-5 As shown, the shielding structure 30 includes the fan blades 31, the fan blades 31 are non-light-transmitting fan blades 31, and a plurality of light-transmitting holes 311 are arranged on the fan blades 31. Specifically, the fan blades 31 are non-light-transmitting fan blades 31, which can open or shield the light-transmitting hole 11 under the drive of the wheel disc 20, change the light-emitting form of the light-transmitting hole 11, and adjust the light-emitting form of the vehicle light 1001. Further, the plurality of light-transmitting holes 311 arranged on the fan blades 31 can not only define the propagation path of the light emitted by the vehicle light 1001 through the fan blades 31, but also increase the light-emitting form of the vehicle light 1001. On the other hand, since light propagates in a straight line, the closer the light source is to the light-transmitting hole 311, the larger the range of light emitted by the light-transmitting hole 311. The arrangement of the light-transmitting hole 311 can not only shorten the length of the light-transmitting hole 11, but also make the structure of the vehicle light decoration cover 100 more compact, increase the illumination range of the vehicle light 1001, and improve the illumination effect of the vehicle light 1001.

[0053] According to some embodiments of the present application, in combination with Figures 4-5 As shown, the plurality of light transmission holes 311 are arranged along the edge of the fan blade 31. Specifically, the plurality of light transmission holes 311 arranged on the fan blade 31 can expand the illumination range of the light propagating out of the light transmission opening 11, and the vehicle light decoration cover 100 can change the lighting display effect of the vehicle light 1001 as the fan blade 31 moves on the base 10. Further, the plurality of light transmission holes 311 arranged along the edge of the fan blade 31 can expand the light illumination range of the light-emitting shielding structure 30, expand the illumination range of the vehicle light 1001, make the light emitted by the shielding structure 30 more uniform, and improve the lighting effect of the vehicle light 1001.

[0054] According to some embodiments of the present application, in combination with Figures 1-5 As shown, the plurality of light transmission holes 311 are arranged on the fan blade 31 in multiple rows and multiple columns. Specifically, the plurality of light transmission holes 311 arranged on the fan blade 31 can expand the illumination range of the light propagating out of the light transmission opening 11, and the vehicle light decoration cover 100 can change the lighting display effect of the vehicle light 1001 as the fan blade 31 moves on the base 10. Further, the multiple rows and multiple columns of light transmission holes 311 can make the light emitted by the fan blade 31 more uniform, prevent light gaps in the light-emitting area of the light transmission opening 11, and improve the lighting effect of the vehicle light 1001.

[0055] In combination with Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the light transmission hole 311 is a cylindrical hole with equal diameters, or the light transmission hole 311 is a conical hole with an increasing cross-sectional area in the light-emitting direction. Specifically, the light transmission hole 311 is a cylindrical hole with equal diameters, or the light transmission hole 311 is a conical hole with an increasing cross-sectional area in the light-emitting direction, which can ensure that the light passes through the light transmission hole 311 at the light transmission opening 11 and propagates away from the light transmission opening 11, and can enhance the lighting effect of the vehicle light 1001 while increasing the dynamic display effect of the vehicle light 1001. The light transmission hole 311 is arranged as a cylindrical hole or a conical hole with an increasing cross-sectional area in the light-emitting direction, which on the one hand can facilitate the production of the fan blade 31 and the processing of the light transmission hole 311, and improve the production efficiency of the vehicle light decoration cover 100, and on the other hand can expand the light illumination range of the light-emitting shielding structure 30, expand the illumination range of the vehicle light 1001, make the light emitted by the vehicle light 1001 more uniform, and improve the lighting effect of the vehicle 1000.

[0056] In combination with Figures 1-5As shown, the vehicle light 1001 of the vehicle 1000 in the embodiment of the present application includes the vehicle light decoration cover 100 and the lens headlamp 200 described above, wherein the lens headlamp 200 is located at one side of the base 10 and corresponds to the position of the light transmission port 11. Specifically, the lens headlamp 200 is mainly used for the hernia lamp, and the lens headlamp 200 is actually a set of optical glass lenses added in the light emitting direction of the light source of the vehicle light 1001, which can focus the light more and make the propagation path of the light longer, so that a better lighting effect can be achieved, the light scattering of the hernia lamp can be prevented to affect the field of view of the opposite vehicle when overtaking, and the driving performance of the vehicle 1000 can be improved.

[0057] Further, the lens headlamp 200 used in the prior art is mostly double-lens, and the double-lens lens headlamp 200 can switch the high beam and low beam by controlling the angle of the light shielding piece inside the lens, can realize the switching of the high beam and low beam of the vehicle 1000 under the condition that the vehicle light 1001 has only one light source, can optimize the structure of the vehicle light 1001, can make the quality of the vehicle light 1001 smaller, and can make the lighting performance of the vehicle 1000 better.

[0058] Further, the lens headlamp 200 is located at one side of the base 10 and corresponds to the position of the light transmission port 11, which can focus the light of the vehicle light 1001 more, prolong the propagation path of the light emitted by the vehicle light 1001, guarantee the basic needs of the vehicle 1000 for the signal and lighting of the vehicle light 1001, and guarantee the safety of the vehicle 1000 during driving while controlling the light emitting form of the light transmission port 11 of the vehicle light decoration cover 100 and increasing the display effect of the vehicle light 1001.

[0059] In combination Figures 1-5 As shown, the vehicle 1000 in the embodiment of the present application includes the vehicle light 1001 described above, which can not only ensure the normal use of the signal light of the vehicle 1000 and improve the lighting effect of the vehicle 1000, but also can increase the light emitting driving of the vehicle light 1001 through the vehicle light decoration cover 100, increase the display effect of the vehicle light 1001, enrich the dynamic display of the vehicle light 1001, so as to improve the design novelty of the vehicle light 1001 of the vehicle 1000 and make the vehicle light 1001 of the vehicle 1000 achieve better use effect.

[0060] Based on the vehicle light 1001 and related structure described above, the following will be described in combination Figure 6 The vehicle light control method of the embodiment of the present application is described, and the vehicle light involved in the vehicle light control method is, for example, the vehicle light 1001 described in the above embodiment, which can be used under the control of the vehicle light controller.

[0061] The following will be described with reference to Figures 6-7A vehicle lamp control method according to an embodiment of the present application is described, wherein the vehicle lamp 1001 comprises a main lamp, a shieldable shield structure 30 shielded in front of the main lamp, and a driving structure driving the shield structure 30 to open and close, the shield structure 30 is provided with a light-emitting unit 32 and a light-transmitting hole 311, the light emitted by the light-emitting unit 32 is emitted through the light-transmitting hole 311, and the size of the light-transmitting hole 311 is adjustable.

[0062] It should be noted that, in the control process of the vehicle lamp 1001, the shield structure 30 on the front side of the light-emitting direction of the main lamp is controlled, and the shield structure 30 is provided with the light-transmitting hole 311. When the shield structure 30 is constructed on the outside of the main lamp, the light is adapted to be transmitted and dispersed through the light-transmitting hole 311. Since the size of the light-transmitting hole 311 can be adjusted, the light-emitting performance of the vehicle lamp 1001 can be adjusted by adjusting the size of the light-transmitting hole 311, so that the light-emitting performance of the vehicle lamp 1001 can form different light-emitting effects under control. At the same time, the shape of the light-transmitting hole 311 can be various patterns, such as circular, rectangular, rhombic, and other asymmetric patterns. The shape of the light-transmitting hole 311 can be adjusted according to the requirements, which will not be described here.

[0063] Specifically, the vehicle lamp control method comprises the following steps:

[0064] Step S1: obtaining the obstacle information in front of the vehicle 1000;

[0065] Specifically, before controlling the vehicle lamp 1001, it is necessary to determine whether there is an obstacle in front of the vehicle 1000 affecting the driving of the vehicle 1000. When it is determined that there is an obstacle in front of the vehicle 1000 affecting the driving of the vehicle 1000, the vehicle lamp 1001 is controlled to emit light to remind. In the process of detecting the obstacle in front of the vehicle 1000, a sensor can be arranged on the front side of the vehicle body to sense and feedback the obstacle.

[0066] Step S2: when it is determined that there is an obstacle in a predetermined range in front of the vehicle 1000, at least one of the light-emitting unit 32, the light-transmitting hole 311 and the shield structure 30 is controlled.

[0067] Specifically, when it is determined that there is an obstacle in a predetermined range in front of the vehicle 1000, the vehicle lamp 1001 needs to be controlled to emit light with a reminding effect, so at least one of the light-emitting unit 32, the light-transmitting hole 311 and the shield structure 30 needs to be controlled to make the light emitted by the vehicle lamp 1001 remind the driver of the road conditions in front of the vehicle 1000, so that the driving of the vehicle 1000 is more safe and reliable.

[0068] According to the vehicle lamp control method, when it is confirmed that there is an obstacle in the preset range in front of the vehicle 1000, at least one of the light emitting unit 32, the light transmission hole 311 and the shielding structure 30 of the vehicle 1000 is controlled to adjust the light emitting effect of the vehicle lamp 1001, so that the light emitting effect of the vehicle lamp 1001 has a warning effect, thereby improving the safety of the vehicle 1000. At the same time, the vehicle lamp 1001 is used for light emitting to warn, which can increase the warning function of the safety function of the vehicle 1000, thereby realizing the intelligentization and science and technology of the whole vehicle.

[0069] In some embodiments, the first control of at least one of the light emitting unit 32, the light transmission hole 311 and the shielding structure 30 comprises:

[0070] The light emitting unit 32 is controlled to be turned on and emit light with a preset brightness and a preset color, and the light emitting unit 32 is controlled to flash at a preset frequency. It can be understood that by controlling the light emitting unit 32 to be turned on and providing light with a preset brightness and a preset color, the driver can know that there is an obstacle in the driving range of the vehicle 1000 in front and need to pay attention to the driving of the vehicle 1000 when observing the light with the preset brightness and the preset color.

[0071] Alternatively, the light transmission hole 311 is controlled to open at a preset area. It can be understood that by controlling the light transmission hole 311 to adjust to a preset area, the vehicle lamp 1001 can provide light under a preset condition, so that the driver can know that there is an obstacle in the driving range of the vehicle 1000 in front and need to pay attention to the driving of the vehicle 1000 when observing the light under the preset area of the light transmission hole 311.

[0072] Alternatively, the shielding structure 30 is controlled to perform opening and closing actions at a preset opening and closing frequency. It can be understood that by controlling the opening and closing actions of the shielding structure 30, the vehicle lamp 1001 can provide light under a preset frequency of the shielding structure 30, so that the driver can know that there is an obstacle in the driving range of the vehicle 1000 in front and need to pay attention to the driving of the vehicle 1000 when observing the light of the shielding structure 30 performing a predetermined frequency.

[0073] In some embodiments, the vehicle lamp control method further comprises: determining the distance between the obstacle and the vehicle 1000; and performing second control on at least one of the light emitting unit 32, the light transmission hole 311 and the shielding structure 30 according to the distance. It can be understood that when it is determined that the obstacle in front of the vehicle 1000 affects the driving of the vehicle 1000, the distance between the obstacle and the vehicle 1000 needs to be determined, and different control effects on the vehicle lamp 1001 in different situations are realized according to the distance, so that the vehicle lamp 1001 can provide different forms of light, so that the user can know the distance of the obstacle in front through the different light of the vehicle lamp 1001, so that the user can know the distance of the obstacle in front by observing the light, so as to improve the driving safety of the vehicle 1000.

[0074] In some embodiments, the second control on at least one of the light emitting unit 32, the light transmission hole 311 and the shielding structure 30 according to the distance comprises: controlling the color of the light emitted by the light emitting unit 32 to change, wherein the smaller the distance, the deeper the color of the change. It can be understood that the color depth of the light is linked to the distance between the vehicle 1000 and the obstacle, and the closer the distance between the vehicle 1000 and the obstacle, the deeper the color, on the one hand, the user can know that the distance between the vehicle 1000 and the obstacle is getting closer after observing the color of the light changing, so as to better remind the vehicle 1000 to pay attention to the obstacle in front. On the other hand, the deeper the light of the vehicle lamp 1001, the more intense the reminding effect, so that the driver can pay attention to the change of the color of the vehicle lamp 1001 and the corresponding reflected obstacle approaching.

[0075] In some embodiments, the second control on at least one of the light emitting unit 32, the light transmission hole 311 and the shielding structure 30 according to the distance comprises: controlling the brightness of the light emitted by the light emitting unit 32 to change, wherein the smaller the distance, the greater the brightness of the change. It can be understood that the brightness of the light is linked to the distance between the vehicle 1000 and the obstacle, and the closer the distance between the vehicle 1000 and the obstacle, the higher the brightness, on the one hand, the user can know that the distance between the vehicle 1000 and the obstacle is getting closer after observing the brightness of the light changing, so as to better remind the vehicle 1000 to pay attention to the obstacle in front. On the other hand, the higher the brightness of the vehicle lamp 1001, the more intense the reminding effect, so that the driver can pay attention to the change of the brightness of the vehicle lamp 1001 and the corresponding reflected obstacle approaching.

[0076] In some embodiments, the second control on at least one of the light emitting unit 32, the light transmission hole 311 and the shielding structure 30 according to the distance comprises: controlling the flashing frequency of the light emitted by the light emitting unit 32 to change, wherein the smaller the distance is, the faster the changed flashing frequency is. It can be understood that the flashing frequency of the light is linked to the distance between the vehicle 1000 and the obstacle, and the flashing frequency is faster when the distance between the vehicle 1000 and the obstacle is closer. On the one hand, the user can know that the distance between the vehicle 1000 and the obstacle is closer when observing that the flashing frequency of the light is faster, so the vehicle 1000 can be better reminded to pay attention to the front obstacle. On the other hand, the faster the flashing frequency of the vehicle lamp 1001 is, the stronger the reminding effect is, so that the driver can pay attention to the change of the flashing frequency of the vehicle lamp 1001 and the corresponding reflected obstacle approaching.

[0077] In some embodiments, the second control on at least one of the light emitting unit 32, the light transmission hole 311 and the shielding structure 30 according to the distance comprises: controlling the area of the light transmission hole 311 to change, wherein the smaller the distance is, the larger the changed area is. It can be understood that the area of the light transmission hole 311 is adapted to reflect the light effect of the vehicle lamp 1001, and the area of the light transmission hole 311 is linked to the distance between the vehicle 1000 and the obstacle, and the area of the light transmission hole 311 is larger when the distance between the vehicle 1000 and the obstacle is closer. On the one hand, the user can know that the distance between the vehicle 1000 and the obstacle is closer when observing that the light effect of the vehicle lamp 1001 corresponding to the area of the light transmission hole 311 is improved, so the vehicle 1000 can be better reminded to pay attention to the front obstacle. On the other hand, the larger the area of the light transmission hole 311 corresponding to the vehicle lamp 1001 is, the stronger the reminding effect is, so that the driver can pay attention to the change of the light effect of the vehicle lamp 1001 and the corresponding reflected obstacle approaching.

[0078] In some embodiments, the second control on at least one of the light emitting unit 32, the light transmission hole 311 and the shielding structure 30 according to the distance comprises: controlling the driving structure to drive the opening and closing frequency of the shielding structure 30 to change, wherein the smaller the distance is, the larger the changed opening and closing frequency is.

[0079] Understandably, since the opening and closing frequency of the obstruction structure 30 can adjust the lighting effect of the headlight 1001, linking the opening and closing frequency of the obstruction structure 30 to the distance between the vehicle 1000 and the obstacle means that the closer the vehicle 1000 is to the obstacle, the faster the opening and closing frequency of the obstruction structure 30 will be. On the one hand, by observing the improvement in the lighting effect of the headlight 1001 corresponding to the area of ​​the light-transmitting hole 311, the user can know that the obstacle is getting closer to the vehicle 1000, thus effectively reminding the vehicle 1000 to pay attention to the obstacle ahead. On the other hand, the larger the area of ​​the light-transmitting hole 311 corresponding to the headlight 1001, the stronger the reminder effect, allowing the driver to notice the change in the lighting effect of the headlight 1001 and the corresponding indication of the approaching obstacle.

[0080] A further embodiment of the present invention provides a vehicle lighting control device 70, which includes an acquisition module 40 and a control module 60.

[0081] like Figure 7 As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the vehicle headlight control device 70 includes a headlight 1001, an openable and closable shielding structure 30 that shields the headlight, and a driving structure for opening and closing the shielding structure 30. The shielding structure 30 is provided with a light-emitting unit 32 and a light-transmitting hole 311. The light emitted by the light-emitting unit 32 is emitted through the light-transmitting hole 311, and the size of the light-transmitting hole 311 is adjustable.

[0082] It should be noted that the acquisition module is used to acquire information about obstacles in front of the vehicle 1000; the control module is used to perform first control on at least one of the light-emitting unit 32, the light-transmitting hole 311 and the blocking structure 30 when it is determined that there are obstacles in a preset range in front of the vehicle 1000.

[0083] In one embodiment of the present invention, the control module 60 performs a first control on at least one of the light-emitting unit 32, the light-transmitting hole 311, and the blocking structure 30, including: controlling the light-emitting unit 32 to turn on and emit light of a preset brightness and preset color, and controlling the light-emitting unit 32 to flash at a preset frequency; and / or controlling the light-transmitting hole 311 to open according to a preset area; and / or controlling the blocking structure 30 to perform opening and closing actions according to a preset opening and closing frequency.

[0084] In one embodiment of the present invention, the control module 60 controls at least one of the light-emitting unit 32, the light-transmitting hole 311 and the blocking structure 30, including controlling the brightness of the light emitted by the light-emitting unit 32 to change according to a preset brightness change sequence.

[0085] In one embodiment of the invention, the method further includes: determining the distance between the obstacle and the vehicle 1000; and performing a second control on at least one of the light-emitting unit 32, the light-transmitting hole 311, and the blocking structure 30 based on the distance.

[0086] In one embodiment of the present application, the control module 60 controls at least one of the light emitting unit 32, the light transmission hole 311 and the shielding structure 30 according to the distance, including: controlling the color of the light emitted by the light emitting unit 32 to be transformed, wherein the smaller the distance, the deeper the transformed color.

[0087] In one embodiment of the present application, the control module 60 controls at least one of the light emitting unit 32, the light transmission hole 311 and the shielding structure 30 according to the distance, including: controlling the brightness of the light emitted by the light emitting unit 32 to be transformed, wherein the smaller the distance, the greater the transformed brightness.

[0088] In one embodiment of the present application, the control module 60 controls at least one of the light emitting unit 32, the light transmission hole 311 and the shielding structure 30 according to the distance, including: controlling the flashing frequency of the light emitted by the light emitting unit 32 to be transformed, wherein the smaller the distance, the faster the transformed flashing frequency.

[0089] In one embodiment of the present application, the control module 60 controls at least one of the light emitting unit 32, the light transmission hole 311 and the shielding structure 30 according to the distance, including: controlling the area of the light transmission hole 311 to be transformed, wherein the smaller the distance, the greater the transformed area.

[0090] In one embodiment of the present application, the control module 60 controls at least one of the light emitting unit 32, the light transmission hole 311 and the shielding structure 30 according to the distance, including: controlling the driving structure to drive the opening and closing frequency of the shielding structure 30 to be transformed, wherein the smaller the distance, the greater the transformed opening and closing frequency.

[0091] It should be noted that when the vehicle lamp control device 70 controls the vehicle lamp 1001, the specific implementation manner thereof is similar to that of the vehicle lamp control method described in any one of the above embodiments of the present application. For specific exemplary description of the vehicle lamp control device 70, please refer to the foregoing description in the part of the vehicle lamp control method. In order to reduce redundancy, the specific examples are not listed here.

[0092] The vehicle lamp control device 70 according to the embodiment of the present application judges whether there is an obstacle in a preset range in front of the vehicle 1000 during driving, and when it is confirmed that there is an obstacle in the preset range in front of the vehicle 1000, controls at least one of the light emitting unit 32, the light transmission hole 311 and the shielding structure 30 of the vehicle 1000 to adjust the light emitting effect of the vehicle lamp 1001, so that the light emitting effect of the vehicle lamp 1001 has a reminding and warning effect, thereby improving the safety of the vehicle.

[0093] The vehicle 1000 according to the embodiment of the present application comprises a vehicle body, a vehicle lamp 1001 arranged on the vehicle body and the vehicle lamp control device 70 as above, the vehicle lamp 1001 comprises a main lamp, a shielding structure 30 arranged in front of the main lamp and capable of being opened and closed, and a driving structure for driving the shielding structure 30 to open and close, the shielding structure 30 is arranged with a light emitting unit 32 and a light transmission hole 311, the light emitted by the light emitting unit 32 is emitted through the light transmission hole 311, and the size of the light transmission hole 311 is adjustable.

[0094] The vehicle 1000 according to the embodiment of the present application is provided with the vehicle lamp control device 70 as above, judges whether there is an obstacle in a preset range in front of the vehicle 1000 during driving, and when it is confirmed that there is an obstacle in the preset range in front of the vehicle 1000, controls at least one of the light emitting unit 32, the light transmission hole 311 and the shielding structure 30 of the vehicle 1000 to adjust the light emitting effect of the vehicle lamp 1001, so that the light emitting effect of the vehicle lamp 1001 has a reminding and warning effect, thereby improving the safety of the vehicle 1000, improving the sense of technology and intelligence of the vehicle 1000, and improving the driving experience of the vehicle 1000.

[0095] Other configurations and operations of the vehicle 1000 according to the embodiment of the present application are known to those skilled in the art, and will not be described in detail here.

[0096] In the description of the present specification, the description of the terms “one embodiment”, “some embodiments”, “exemplary embodiment”, “example”, “specific example”, or “some examples” means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In the present specification, the exemplary description of the above terms does not necessarily mean the same embodiment or example.

[0097] While embodiments of the application have been shown and described, it is to be understood that the embodiments described are merely divergences of the principles and application of the present application and that numerous modifications, changes, substitutions, and alterations can be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application, which is defined by the following claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A vehicle lamp control method characterized by, The vehicle lamp comprises a main lamp, a shieldable shield structure shielding in front of the main lamp, and a driving structure driving the shield structure to open and close, the shield structure is provided with a light-emitting unit and a light-transmitting hole, the shield structure further comprises a light-emitting unit and a fan blade, the fan blade is movably arranged on a base, the base is provided with a light-transmitting port, the shield structure is arranged along the circumference of the light-transmitting port, the light-emitting unit is arranged on the fan blade, the light emitted by the light-emitting unit is emitted through the light-transmitting hole, the size of the light-transmitting hole is adjustable, and the method comprises the following steps: Obtain the obstacle information in front of the vehicle; When it is determined that there is an obstacle in a predetermined range in front of the vehicle, at least one of the light-emitting unit, the light-transmitting hole and the shield structure is controlled; Wherein, the first control of at least one of the light-emitting unit, the light-transmitting hole and the shield structure comprises: Controlling the light-emitting unit to turn on and emit light of a predetermined brightness and a predetermined color, and controlling the light-emitting unit to flash at a predetermined frequency; and / or, Controlling the light-transmitting hole to open according to a predetermined area; and / or, Controlling the shield structure to perform opening and closing actions according to a predetermined opening and closing frequency.

2. The vehicle lamp control method according to claim 1, characterized by Further comprising: Determine the distance between the obstacle and the vehicle; According to the distance, at least one of the light-emitting unit, the light-transmitting hole and the shield structure is controlled.

3. The vehicle lamp control method according to claim 2, characterized by According to the distance, at least one of the light-emitting unit, the light-transmitting hole and the shield structure is controlled. According to the distance, at least one of the light-emitting unit, the light-transmitting hole and the shield structure is controlled.

4. The vehicle lamp control method according to claim 2, characterized by According to the distance, at least one of the light-emitting unit, the light-transmitting hole and the shield structure is controlled. According to the distance, at least one of the light-emitting unit, the light-transmitting hole and the shield structure is controlled.

5. The vehicle lamp control method according to claim 2, characterized by According to the distance, at least one of the light-emitting unit, the light-transmitting hole and the shield structure is controlled. According to the distance, at least one of the light-emitting unit, the light-transmitting hole and the shield structure is controlled.

6. The vehicle lamp control method according to claim 2, characterized by According to the distance, at least one of the light-emitting unit, the light-transmitting hole and the shield structure is controlled. According to the distance, at least one of the light-emitting unit, the light-transmitting hole and the shield structure is controlled.

7. The vehicle lamp control method according to claim 2, characterized by According to the distance, at least one of the light-emitting unit, the light-transmitting hole and the shield structure is controlled. The vehicle lamp comprises a main lamp, a shieldable shield structure shielding in front of the main lamp, and a driving structure driving the shield structure to open and close, the shield structure is provided with a light-emitting unit and a light-transmitting hole, the light emitted by the light-emitting unit is emitted through the light-transmitting hole, the size of the light-transmitting hole is adjustable, and the device comprises:

8. A vehicle lamp control device characterized by comprising: An acquisition module is arranged to obtain the obstacle information in front of the vehicle; ​ The control module is configured to perform first control on at least one of the light-emitting unit, the light-transmitting hole and the shielding structure when it is determined that there is an obstacle within a preset range ahead of the vehicle.

9. A vehicle characterized by comprising: The vehicle comprises: a vehicle body; a vehicle lamp arranged on the vehicle body, the vehicle lamp comprising a main lamp, a shielding structure arranged in front of the main lamp and capable of being opened and closed, and a driving structure configured to drive the shielding structure to open and close, the shielding structure being provided with a light-emitting unit and a light-transmitting hole, light emitted by the light-emitting unit being capable of being emitted through the light-transmitting hole, and the size of the light-transmitting hole being adjustable; and The vehicle lamp control device according to claim 8.

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