Roof console with common light source for ambient light and interior light and vehicle

Abstract

The present application relates to a kind of atmosphere lamp and car roof console of interior lighting lamp sharing light source, and vehicle, car roof console includes: the accommodating cavity of panel and shell composition, panel is formed sliding slot, lighting lamp slot, atmosphere lamp slot in threaded;Light assembly, which can be slidably installed into the accommodating cavity and has light source;Sliding assembly, which can be slidably installed into the sliding slot and connected to light assembly;Lens is installed in lighting lamp slot;Light transmission strip, which is installed in atmosphere lamp slot;Light guide strip, which is installed in the accommodating cavity, one end of light guide strip has first light transmission part and is connected to light transmission strip, the upper surface of the other end of light guide strip has second light transmission part;Wherein, sliding assembly can drive light assembly to slide, so that the light source of light assembly can be moved to the upper side of lens or the upper side of the second light transmission part of light guide strip respectively.The car roof console of the present application realizes that atmosphere lamp and interior lighting lamp share a light source, and saves cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of vehicles, and more particularly to a roof console and vehicle that uses a shared light source for ambient lighting and interior lighting. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, cars have gradually become a common means of transportation for ordinary families. People's requirements for cars are no longer limited to transportation; they also have higher demands for safety, comfort, and aesthetics. Therefore, many cars now come equipped with ambient lighting to meet users' needs.

[0003] The roof console in a car is typically located on the ceiling of the driver's cabin and usually integrates the switch for the electric sunroof, as well as the switches for the interior lights. Some roof consoles also integrate controls or buttons for other devices (such as an emergency call button). In some luxury cars, the roof console may even integrate the switch for the ambient lighting (or even the ambient lighting itself), but in these cars, the light sources for the ambient lighting and the interior lights are separate (i.e., they are provided by different light sources), resulting in higher costs.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need for further improvement in the existing settings of interior lighting and ambient lighting, as well as the roof console.

[0005] The information disclosed in the background section of this invention is intended only to enhance the understanding of the overall background of the invention and should not be construed as an admission or in any way implying that such information constitutes prior art known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0006] To address the problems existing in the prior art, the present invention provides a roof console that shares a light source for both ambient lighting and interior lighting, and a vehicle equipped with the roof console. The roof console enables ambient lighting and interior lighting to share a single light source, thereby saving costs.

[0007] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a roof console for use with shared light sources for ambient lighting and interior lighting is provided, comprising: a housing having an opening at its bottom; a panel mounted to the opening of the housing, the panel and the housing forming a receiving cavity, the panel forming at least one sliding groove, at least one lighting groove, and at least one ambient lighting groove; at least one lamp assembly slidably mounted within the receiving cavity, each lamp assembly having a light source; at least one sliding assembly slidably mounted within a corresponding sliding groove, each sliding assembly connected to a corresponding lamp assembly; at least one lens mounted within a corresponding lighting groove; at least one light-transmitting strip mounted within a corresponding ambient lighting groove; and at least one light guide strip mounted within the receiving cavity, one end of each light guide strip connected to a corresponding light-transmitting strip having a first light-transmitting portion at the end of each light guide strip connected to the light-transmitting strip, and the upper surface of the other end of each light guide strip having a second light-transmitting portion; wherein the sliding assembly can drive the corresponding lamp assembly to slide, such that the light source of the lamp assembly can be moved above the corresponding lens or above the second light-transmitting portion of the corresponding light guide strip.

[0008] Preferably, the inner surface of the housing has a mounting groove, and the upper part of each light-transmitting strip is installed in the corresponding mounting groove.

[0009] Preferably, the inner surface of the housing has a light guide seat, each light guide seat has two light guide holes, and the upper surface of each light guide seat is provided with a guide rail; one of the two light guide holes is located above a corresponding lens, and the other of the two light guide holes is located above the second light-transmitting part of a corresponding light guide strip; each lamp assembly can be slidably mounted to the guide rail of the corresponding light guide seat.

[0010] Preferably, each light guide seat has two guide rails, which are parallel to each other. Each of the two guide rails has a guide groove on the side closest to each other, and the lamp assembly can be slidably installed into the guide groove.

[0011] Preferably, the lamp assembly further includes a connecting plate and a lamp mounting plate integrally formed: wherein the connecting plate is mounted on the upper surface of a corresponding sliding component; the lamp mounting plate has a mounting cavity, the light source is mounted in the mounting cavity, the bottom plate of the mounting cavity is provided with a through hole, and the light from the light source can pass through the through hole and illuminate one of the light guide holes of the corresponding light guide seat.

[0012] Preferably, the mounting cavity is surrounded by a sidewall, and the upper surface of the sidewall is provided with a horizontally extending buckle, which can restrict the upward movement of the light source.

[0013] Preferably, the sliding assembly includes: a key base disposed within the receiving cavity, the upper surface of the key base being connected to a corresponding lamp assembly; and a slide switch having its upper surface connected to the key base, the lower surface of the slide switch having a downwardly extending toggle portion that passes through the sliding groove and protrudes below the sliding groove.

[0014] Preferably, one of the slide switch and the key base is provided with a protrusion, and the other is provided with a groove; the protrusion is inserted into the groove to realize the connection between the slide switch and the key base.

[0015] Preferably, the roof console, which shares a light source with the ambient lighting and interior lighting, further includes: a circuit board installed within the receiving cavity, the circuit board being electrically connected to the lighting assembly; and a light switch installed on the panel and electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0016] According to a second aspect of the present invention, a vehicle is provided equipped with a roof console having a shared light source for ambient lighting and interior lighting as described in the first aspect.

[0017] The roof control panel of this invention, which shares a light source for both ambient lighting and interior lighting, achieves cost savings by allowing both ambient lighting and interior lighting to share a single light source.

[0018] The methods and apparatus of the present invention have other features and advantages that will be apparent from or will be set forth in detail in the accompanying drawings and subsequent embodiments incorporated herein, which together serve to explain the particular principles of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a roof-mounted console that shares a light source with ambient lighting and interior lighting according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing the connection of the lamp assembly, light guide strip, and light transmission strip;

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A cross-sectional view from another perspective;

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A close-up view of the center lamp assembly;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of a lamp assembly;

[0024] Figure 6 A schematic diagram showing the state of the lighting components when the ambient lighting function is being implemented;

[0025] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the lamp assembly's state when it is used to achieve the lighting function.

[0026] It should be understood that the accompanying drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, but rather present simplified representations of various features to illustrate the basic principles of the invention. Specific design features disclosed in this invention (including, for example, specific dimensions, orientations, positions, and shapes) will be determined in part by the specific environment in which they are intended for application and use.

[0027] Throughout these figures, the same reference numerals denote the same or equivalent parts of the invention. Detailed Implementation

[0028] Reference will now be made in detail to various embodiments of the invention, examples of which are presented in the accompanying drawings and described below. Although the invention will be described in conjunction with exemplary embodiments, it should be understood that this specification is not intended to limit the invention to these exemplary embodiments. Rather, the invention is intended to cover not only these exemplary embodiments, but also various alternatives, modifications, equivalents, and other embodiments that may be included within the spirit of the invention and the scope defined by the appended claims.

[0029] The following is combined Figures 1 to 7 The roof-mounted control panel according to an embodiment of the present invention, which shares a light source with both ambient lighting and interior lighting, will be described.

[0030] To more clearly illustrate the positional relationships of the various structures, a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system has been added to the attached diagram. The x-axis and y-axis are both horizontal axes, with the positive direction of the x-axis pointing from left to right, and the positive direction of the y-axis pointing from the light-transmitting strip 6 to the lamp assembly 3. The z-axis is a vertical axis, with its positive direction pointing vertically upwards or substantially vertically upwards. The x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis all point in the same direction in different diagrams. Figures 5 to 7 The coordinate system in the diagram does not indicate the y-axis.

[0031] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a roof console for sharing a light source for ambient lighting and interior lighting includes: a housing 1, a panel 2, at least one lamp assembly 3, at least one sliding assembly 4, at least one lens 5, at least one light-transmitting strip 6, and at least one light guide strip 7; the bottom of the housing 1 has an opening; the panel 2 is mounted to the opening of the housing 1, and the panel 2 and the housing 1 form a receiving cavity 19; the panel 2 forms at least one sliding groove 21 penetrating the panel 2, at least one lighting groove 22 penetrating the panel 2, and at least one ambient lighting groove 23 penetrating the panel 2, the number of lighting grooves 22 corresponding to the number of sliding grooves 21, and the number of ambient lighting grooves 23 corresponding to the number of sliding grooves 21; the lamp assembly 3 is slidably mounted into the receiving cavity 19, the number of lamp assemblies 3 corresponding to the number of sliding grooves 21. The number of 21 corresponds to the number of light sources 31 in each lamp assembly 3; the number of sliding components 4 corresponds to the number of sliding grooves 21, each sliding component 4 can be slidably installed into a corresponding sliding groove 21, and each sliding component 4 is connected to a corresponding lamp assembly 3; the number of lenses 5 corresponds to the number of lighting grooves 22, and each lens 5 is installed in a corresponding lighting groove 22; the number of light-transmitting strips 6 corresponds to the number of ambient light grooves 23, and each light-transmitting strip 6 is installed in a corresponding ambient light groove 23; light guides 7 are installed in the receiving cavity 19, the number of light guides 7 corresponds to the number of light-transmitting strips 6, one end of each light guide 7 is connected to a corresponding light-transmitting strip 6, and the end of each light guide 7 connected to the light-transmitting strip 6 has a first light-transmitting portion 71 (see also [reference]). Figure 2 Each light guide strip 7 has a second light-transmitting portion 72 on the upper surface of its other end (see also [reference]). Figure 6 The sliding component 4 can drive the corresponding lamp component 3 to slide, so that the light source 31 of the lamp component 3 can move to the top of the corresponding lens 5 or the top of the second light-transmitting part 72 of the corresponding light guide strip 7.

[0032] Lens 5 is used to realize the lighting function, and light-transmitting strip 6 is used to realize the ambient lighting function.

[0033] When any sliding component 4 moves the light source 31 of the corresponding lamp component 3 above the corresponding lens 5 (see also...), Figure 7 The light from the light source 31 of the lamp assembly 3 can pass through the lens 5 located in the lighting slot 22 and shine onto the area below the panel 2, thereby achieving the function of a lighting lamp. When the sliding component 4 moves the light source of the lamp assembly 3 to above the second light-transmitting part 72 of the corresponding light guide strip 7 (see also...), the light can be directed to the area below the panel 2. Figure 6 The light source 31 of the lamp assembly 3 can be guided by the light guide strip 7 to the light-transmitting strip 6 located in the ambient light groove 23, thereby realizing the function of ambient light.

[0034] See Figures 4 to 7Taking a light assembly 3, a light guide strip 7, a light transmission strip 6, and a sliding assembly 4 as an example, the structure of the roof console is described in detail. See also... Figures 1 to 3 Two lamp assemblies 3, two light guides 7, two light transmission strips 6, and two sliding assemblies 4 can be installed in the receiving cavity 19. Besides... Figures 1 to 7 In another implementation scheme, the number of lamp assembly 3, light guide strip 7, light transmission strip 6, and sliding assembly 4 can be set to three or more, which will not be illustrated here.

[0035] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the roof console, which shares a light source with the ambient lighting and interior lighting, is mounted horizontally or slightly at an angle on the top of the interior space of the vehicle's cab. Whether it is mounted horizontally or at an angle depends mainly on whether the top of the cab is horizontal or at an angle.

[0036] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the housing 1 includes a top plate 11 and a side wall 12 formed integrally, the side wall 12 surrounding the edge of the lower surface of the top plate 11, and the opening is formed at the bottom end of the side wall 12.

[0037] In an exemplary embodiment, the inner surface of the housing 1 has mounting grooves 13 corresponding to the number of light-transmitting strips 6, with the upper part of each light-transmitting strip 6 mounted in the corresponding mounting groove 13.

[0038] Specifically, the mounting groove 13 is located on the lower surface of the top plate 11.

[0039] The shape of the light-transmitting strip 6 can be adjusted according to actual design requirements.

[0040] In an exemplary embodiment, the inner surface of the housing 1 has light guide seats 15 corresponding to the number of lamp assemblies 3, each light guide seat 15 has two light guide holes 16, and the upper surface of each light guide seat 15 is provided with a guide rail 17.

[0041] One of the two light guide holes 16 is located above a corresponding lens 5, and the other of the two light guide holes 16 is located above the second light-transmitting part 72 of a corresponding light guide strip 7.

[0042] Each lamp assembly 3 can be slidably mounted onto the guide rail 17 of the corresponding light guide seat 15.

[0043] Specifically, the light guide seat 15 is disposed on the inner surface of the side wall 12.

[0044] The guide rail 17 is laid out along the left and right direction (i.e., the x-axis direction).

[0045] In an exemplary embodiment, each light guide seat 15 has two guide rails 17, which are parallel to each other. Each of the two guide rails 17 has a guide groove 18 on the side closest to each other, and the lamp assembly 3 can be slidably installed into the guide groove 18.

[0046] The left and right sides of panel 2 extend upwards and connect with the side 12 of housing 1.

[0047] In an exemplary embodiment, panel 2 is further provided with a switch slot 24 for mounting a light switch 25, which will be described later.

[0048] In an exemplary implementation, such as Figure 5 As shown, the lamp assembly 3 further includes a connecting plate 32 and a lamp mounting plate 33 formed integrally.

[0049] The connecting plate 32 is mounted on the upper surface of the corresponding sliding component 4.

[0050] The lamp mounting plate 33 has a mounting cavity 34, and the light source 31 is installed in the mounting cavity 34. The bottom plate 35 of the mounting cavity 34 is provided with a through hole 36, and the light from the light source 31 can pass through the through hole 36 and illuminate one of the light guide holes 16 of the corresponding light guide seat 15.

[0051] In an exemplary embodiment, the mounting cavity 34 is surrounded by a sidewall 39, the upper surface of which is provided with a horizontally extending latch 37, which can restrict the upward movement of the light source 31.

[0052] Specifically, such as Figure 4 As shown, two latches 37 are provided on the left and right sides of the upper surface of the side wall 39 of the mounting cavity 34. The latch 37 on the left extends to the right (i.e., along the positive x-axis), and the latch 37 on the right extends to the left (i.e., along the negative x-axis).

[0053] In an exemplary embodiment, the sliding component 4 includes a key base 41 and a sliding switch 42.

[0054] The key socket 41 is disposed within the receiving cavity 19, and the upper surface of the key socket 41 is connected to a corresponding lamp assembly 3.

[0055] The upper surface of the slide switch 42 is connected to the key base 41, and the lower surface of the slide switch 42 has a downwardly extending toggle portion 43, which passes through the slide groove 21 and protrudes below the slide groove 21.

[0056] Under the action of external force, the toggle part 43 moves horizontally, which in turn drives the key base 41 to move horizontally, thereby driving the lamp assembly 3 to move, thus realizing the switching between the function of ambient light and lighting.

[0057] Specifically, the upper surface of the key socket 41 is connected to the lower surface of the connecting plate 32 of the lamp assembly 3 (see details). Figure 6 and Figure 7 ).

[0058] Specifically, the key socket 41 and the lamp assembly 3 are connected by a fastener 38 (see details below). Figure 4 ).

[0059] For example, fastener 38 can be a bolt, but the type of fastener is not limited to this; it can be any form in the prior art, as long as it can achieve the above-mentioned function.

[0060] In an exemplary embodiment, a groove 26 is provided on the lower surface of panel 2 (see also [reference needed]). Figure 6 and Figure 7 The groove 26 is located below the sliding groove 21, and the width of the groove 26 is greater than the width of the sliding groove 21. The groove 26 can accommodate the part of the actuating part 43 located below the sliding groove 21.

[0061] Because of the presence of the groove 26, the user can still easily move the toggle part 43 even when the lower surface of the toggle part 43 does not exceed the lower surface of the panel 2.

[0062] In an exemplary embodiment, one of the slide switch 42 and the key base 41 is provided with a protrusion, and the other is provided with a groove; the protrusion is inserted into the groove to achieve the connection between the slide switch 42 and the key base 41.

[0063] exist Figure 6 and Figure 7 In the example, the slide switch 42 is provided with a groove, the key seat 41 is provided with a protrusion, and the protrusion of the key seat 41 is inserted into the groove of the slide switch 42.

[0064] In an exemplary embodiment, the roof console, which shares a light source with the ambient lighting and interior lighting, further includes a circuit board 9 and a light switch 25 (see attached diagram). Figure 2 and Figure 3 The circuit board 9 is installed inside the receiving cavity 19 and is electrically connected to the lamp assembly 3; the lamp switch 25 is installed on the panel 2 and is electrically connected to the circuit board 9.

[0065] Specifically, circuit board 9 is mounted on the lower surface of top plate 11 or is separated from / spaced apart from the lower surface of top plate 11 by a preset distance (see details). Figure 3 ).

[0066] Specifically, the circuit board 9 is electrically connected to the light source 31 of the lamp assembly 3.

[0067] The lamp switch 25 is used to control the light source 31 in the lamp assembly 3 to turn on and off.

[0068] Specifically, the light switch 25 is installed in the switch slot 24 on the panel 2.

[0069] An embodiment of the present invention also provides a vehicle equipped with a roof console that shares a light source with the aforementioned ambient lighting and interior lighting.

[0070] The operation of the roof-mounted control console, which shares a light source with both ambient lighting and interior lighting according to an embodiment of the present invention, will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0071] Pressing the light switch 25 turns on the light source 31 of the light assembly 3, causing the light source 31 to produce light.

[0072] Move the actuating part 43 to the outside (i.e.) Figures 3 to 7 (In the negative direction of the x-axis), the toggle part 43 drives the slide switch 42 to slide outward, which in turn causes the key seat 41 to slide outward, thereby causing the light source 31 of the lamp assembly 3 to slide above the lens 5. The light from the light source 31 shines through the lens 5 onto the lower part of the panel 2, achieving the lighting effect (see also...). Figure 7 ).

[0073] Move the actuating part 43 inward (i.e.) Figures 3 to 7 (In the positive direction of the x-axis), the toggle part 43 drives the slide switch 42 to slide inward, which in turn causes the key seat 41 to slide inward, thereby causing the light source 31 of the lamp assembly 3 to slide above the light guide strip 7. The light from the light source 31 is then conducted through the light guide strip 7 to the light-emitting strip 6, achieving an ambient lighting effect (see also...). Figure 6 ).

[0074] For ease of interpretation and precise definition of the appended claims, the terms “upper,” “lower,” “inner,” “outer,” “above,” “below,” “above,” “below,” “upward,” “downward,” “front,” “back,” “behind,” “inner side,” “outer side,” “inward,” “outer,” “internal,” “external,” “inner,” “external,” “forward,” and “backward” are used to describe the features of the exemplary embodiments with reference to the positions of these features shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0075] The foregoing description of specific exemplary embodiments of the invention is for illustrative and descriptive purposes. It is not intended to be exhaustive, nor to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed; clearly, many changes and variations are possible in accordance with the foregoing teachings. The exemplary embodiments were chosen and described to explain the specific principles of the invention and its practical application, thereby enabling others skilled in the art to implement and utilize various exemplary embodiments of the invention, as well as their different alternatives and modifications. The scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A roof-mounted control panel that shares a light source with ambient lighting and interior lighting, comprising: The casing has an opening at the bottom; A panel is installed at the opening of the housing, the panel and the housing form a receiving cavity, and the panel extends through to form at least one sliding groove, at least one lighting groove, and at least one ambient lighting groove; At least one lamp assembly is slidably mounted into the receiving cavity, and each lamp assembly has a light source; At least one sliding component, each sliding component being slidably mounted into a corresponding sliding groove, and each sliding component being connected to a corresponding lamp component; At least one lens, each lens being installed in a corresponding lighting slot; At least one light-transmitting strip, each light-transmitting strip being installed in a corresponding ambient light trough; as well as At least one light guide strip is installed in the receiving cavity. One end of each light guide strip is connected to a corresponding light-transmitting strip. The end of each light guide strip connected to the light-transmitting strip has a first light-transmitting part, and the upper surface of the other end of each light guide strip has a second light-transmitting part. The sliding component can drive the corresponding lamp component to slide, so that the light source of the lamp component can move above the corresponding lens or above the second light-transmitting part of the corresponding light guide strip.

2. The roof-mounted control panel that shares a light source with both ambient lighting and interior lighting as described in claim 1, wherein, The inner surface of the housing has a mounting groove, and the upper part of each light-transmitting strip is installed in the corresponding mounting groove.

3. The roof control panel with a shared light source for ambient lighting and interior lighting as described in claim 1, wherein, The inner surface of the housing has a light guide seat, each light guide seat has two light guide holes, and the upper surface of each light guide seat is provided with a guide rail; One of the two light guide holes is located above a corresponding lens, and the other of the two light guide holes is located above the second light-transmitting part of a corresponding light guide strip; Each lamp assembly can be slidably mounted onto the guide rail of the corresponding light guide base.

4. The roof control panel with a shared light source for ambient lighting and interior lighting as described in claim 3, wherein, Each light guide seat has two guide rails, which are parallel to each other. Each guide rail has a guide groove on the side closest to it, and the lamp assembly can be slidably installed into the guide groove.

5. The roof console for sharing a light source with ambient lighting and interior lighting according to claim 3, wherein the lighting assembly further comprises a connecting plate and a lighting mounting plate integrally formed therein: in, The connecting plate is mounted on the upper surface of the corresponding sliding component; The lamp mounting plate has a mounting cavity, the light source is installed in the mounting cavity, and the bottom plate of the mounting cavity is provided with a through hole, so that the light from the light source can pass through the through hole and illuminate one of the light guide holes of the corresponding light guide seat.

6. The roof control panel with a shared light source for ambient lighting and interior lighting as described in claim 5, wherein, The mounting cavity is surrounded by a side wall, and the upper surface of the side wall is provided with a horizontally extending buckle that can restrict the upward movement of the light source.

7. The roof control panel with a shared light source for ambient lighting and interior lighting as described in claim 1, wherein, The sliding component includes: A key socket, disposed within the receiving cavity, the upper surface of the key socket being connected to a corresponding lamp assembly; and A slide switch, the upper surface of which is connected to the key base, and the lower surface of the slide switch having a downwardly extending toggle portion that passes through the slide groove and protrudes below the slide groove.

8. The roof control panel with a shared light source for ambient lighting and interior lighting as described in claim 7, wherein, One of the slide switch and the key socket has a protrusion, and the other has a groove; the protrusion is inserted into the groove to connect the slide switch and the key socket.

9. The roof control panel with a shared light source for ambient lighting and interior lighting as described in claim 1, further comprising: A circuit board is installed within the receiving cavity, and the circuit board is electrically connected to the lamp assembly; as well as A light switch is mounted on the panel and electrically connected to the circuit board.

10. A vehicle equipped with a roof console that shares a common light source with ambient lighting and interior lighting as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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