Side turn light mounting assembly, door body of vehicle and vehicle

Abstract

The application discloses a side turn light mounting assembly, a door body of a vehicle and the vehicle, and the side turn light mounting assembly comprises a mounting cover plate and a turn light component, the mounting cover plate is provided with a first light transmission area; the turn light component is arranged on one side of the mounting cover plate and comprises a shell and a light emitting element, the shell is provided with a second light transmission area which is arranged opposite to the first light transmission area, and the light emitting element is arranged in the shell; and light emitted by the light emitting element is adapted to be emitted out through the first light transmission area and the second light transmission area. According to the side turn light mounting assembly provided by the application, the turn light component is mounted in the mounting cover plate, and the mounting cover plate is connected with the vehicle body; therefore, the joint gap of the vehicle body is overlapped with the modeling feature line as much as possible, the additional joint gap of the vehicle body is reduced, and the appearance is improved.

Description

Side turn signal mounting assembly, vehicle doors and vehicle Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a side turn signal mounting assembly, a vehicle door, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, traditional vehicle side turn signals are mostly directly mounted on the rearview mirror, resulting in many gaps in the rearview mirror design and problems such as wind noise, indicating room for improvement. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, one object of the present invention is to provide a side turn signal mounting assembly that can reduce body panel gaps and reduce wind noise.

[0004] The present invention also proposes a door for a vehicle.

[0005] The present invention also proposes a vehicle.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the present invention, a side turn signal mounting assembly includes: a mounting cover having a first light-transmitting area; and a turn signal assembly disposed on one side of the mounting cover and including a housing and a light-emitting element, the housing having a second light-transmitting area arranged opposite to the first light-transmitting area, the light-emitting element being disposed within the housing, and light emitted by the light-emitting element being adapted to be emitted through the first light-transmitting area and the second light-transmitting area.

[0007] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the side turn signal mounting assembly, by providing a turn signal assembly on one side of a mounting cover, allows the mounting cover to enclose the turn signal assembly, preventing it from being exposed to the vehicle body surface. This provides protection for the turn signal assembly, extends its service life, and prevents airflow from impacting the turn signal assembly and generating wind noise. The turn signal assembly is installed inside the mounting cover and connected to the vehicle body, maximizing the alignment of body seams with styling feature lines to reduce additional seams and improve aesthetics. By providing opposing light-transmitting areas on the mounting cover and the turn signal assembly, the light-emitting element within the turn signal assembly can emit light through these areas, increasing the luminous intensity of the turn signal assembly and facilitating clear observation of vehicle turn signals by pedestrians outside the vehicle.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the light-emitting element includes at least two, and the two light-emitting elements emit light in different directions.

[0009] In some examples, the turn signal assembly further includes a light guide disposed within the housing, with at least two light-emitting elements located on adjacent sides of the light guide.

[0010] In some examples, the turn signal assembly further includes a first circuit board and a second circuit board, the first circuit board having a portion of the plurality of light-emitting elements, the second circuit board being disposed on one side of the first circuit board and extending along a different path from the first circuit board, the second circuit board having another portion of the plurality of light-emitting elements.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting cover includes an outer cover and an inner cover, the outer cover being a light-transmitting element, the inner cover being disposed on one side of the outer cover and having a clearance opening, and the portion of the outer cover and the portion of the clearance opening corresponding to each other forming the first light-transmitting area.

[0012] In some examples, the light transmittance of the outer casing ranges from 35% to 85%.

[0013] In some examples, the mounting cover is adapted to be mounted to an exterior panel on the side of the vehicle body. The cover includes a first side panel and a second side panel. The first side panel protrudes from the exterior panel and extends along the length of the vehicle body. The second side panel is located on the side of the first side panel closer to the interior of the vehicle body and is connected to the end of the first side panel closer to the rear of the vehicle body. The second side panel extends obliquely toward the rear of the vehicle body in a direction away from the first side panel.

[0014] In some examples, the outer shell and the inner shell are integrally injection molded.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the housing includes a bottom shell and a cover, the cover being disposed on the side of the bottom shell near the mounting plate, the cover cooperating with the bottom shell to form a receiving space for accommodating the light-emitting element, and the portion of the cover opposite to the first light-transmitting area forming the second light-transmitting area.

[0016] In some examples, the light transmittance of the cover ranges from 20% to 80%.

[0017] In some examples, the side turn signal mounting assembly further includes a seal disposed between the turn signal assembly and the mounting cover, the turn signal assembly and the mounting cover being fixedly connected by fasteners, the seal being used to seal the turn signal assembly to the mounting cover.

[0018] A door body of a vehicle according to a second aspect of the present invention includes a door trim panel and a side turn signal mounting assembly according to a first aspect of the present invention, wherein the mounting cover is disposed on the door trim panel.

[0019] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the door of the vehicle adopts the above-described side turn signal mounting assembly. By adopting the above-described side turn signal mounting assembly, the turn signal assembly can be prevented from being exposed on the surface of the vehicle door, the body seam can be made to coincide with the styling feature line as much as possible, the additional seams of the body can be reduced, the aesthetics can be improved, and there is no need to install turn signals on the rearview mirror, avoiding the generation of too many styling seams on the rearview mirror, while reducing wind noise at the rearview mirror.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the door trim panel has a recess that is recessed toward the inside of the vehicle, and at least a portion of the mounting cover protrudes from the recess.

[0021] According to a third aspect of the present invention, a vehicle includes a side turn signal mounting assembly according to a first aspect of the present invention. By employing the side turn signal mounting assembly, the turn signal assembly can be prevented from being exposed on the vehicle body surface, the body seams can be made to coincide with the styling feature lines as much as possible, the additional seams of the body can be reduced, the aesthetics can be improved, and there is no need to install turn signals on the rearview mirror, avoiding excessive styling seams on the rearview mirror, while also reducing wind noise at the rearview mirror.

[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0024] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the side turn signal mounting assembly according to some embodiments of the present invention from a certain perspective;

[0025] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of the side turn signal mounting assembly according to some embodiments of the present invention from another perspective;

[0026] Figure 3 is an exploded view of a side turn signal mounting assembly according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 4 is an exploded view of a turn signal assembly according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the mounting cover and the turn signal assembly according to some embodiments of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 6 is a structural schematic diagram of a vehicle door according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0030] Figure label:

[0031] Side turn signal mounting assembly 100, vehicle door 200, door trim panel 210, recess 220,

[0032] Mounting cover 10, outer cover 11, first side plate 111, second side plate 112, first light-transmitting area 1101, inner cover 12.

[0033] Turn signal assembly 20, housing 21, base 211, cover 212, second light-transmitting area 2121.

[0034] Light-emitting element 22, first light-emitting element 221, second light-emitting element 222.

[0035] Light guide 23, first side 231, second side 232,

[0036] First circuit board 24, second circuit board 25.

[0037] Seal 30. Detailed Implementation

[0038] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0039] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the invention. Furthermore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0040] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0041] The side turn signal mounting assembly 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described below with reference to Figures 1-6.

[0042] As shown in Figures 1-6, the side turn signal mounting assembly 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a mounting cover plate 10 and a turn signal assembly 20. The mounting cover plate 10 has a first light-transmitting area 1101. The turn signal assembly 20 is disposed on one side of the mounting cover plate 10 (the inner side as shown in Figure 1), and the turn signal assembly 20 includes a housing 21 and a light-emitting element 22. The housing 21 has a second light-transmitting area 2121, which is arranged opposite to the first light-transmitting area 1101. The light-emitting element 22 is disposed inside the housing 21. The light emitted by the light-emitting element 22 can be emitted through the first light-transmitting area 1101 and the second light-transmitting area 2121, so that the light emitted by the light-emitting element 22 can be emitted through the turn signal assembly 20 and the mounting cover plate 10. The mounting cover plate 10 and the housing 21 cover the light-emitting element 22, thereby protecting the internal components of the turn signal assembly 20.

[0043] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the side turn signal mounting assembly 100 provides a turn signal assembly 20 on one side of the mounting cover plate 10, so that the mounting cover plate 10 covers the turn signal assembly 20, preventing the turn signal assembly 20 from being exposed on the vehicle body surface, thereby providing protection for the turn signal assembly 20, improving the service life of the turn signal assembly 20, and preventing airflow from impacting the turn signal assembly 20 and generating wind noise. The turn signal assembly 20 is installed inside the mounting cover plate 10 and connected to the vehicle body through the mounting cover plate 10, so that the body seams and styling feature lines are aligned as much as possible, reducing additional seams on the body and improving aesthetics. By providing relatively arranged light-transmitting areas on the mounting cover plate 10 and the turn signal assembly 20, the light-emitting element 22 inside the turn signal assembly 20 can emit light to the outside of the vehicle through the light-transmitting areas, which can improve the luminous intensity of the turn signal assembly 20 and make it easier for people outside the vehicle to clearly observe the vehicle's turn signals.

[0044] As shown in Figure 2, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the number of light-emitting elements 22 can be two, and the light-emitting directions of the two light-emitting elements 22 are different, so that the light emitted by the turn signal assembly 20 to the outside of the vehicle is more uniform, and the light intensity of the light emitted by the turn signal assembly 20 to various directions outside the vehicle can be improved. Specifically, the light emitted by the turn signal assembly 20 can be evenly directed to the left or right side of the vehicle body and the rear side of the vehicle body through the mounting cover plate 10. According to the regulations, after the side turn signal is lit, a signal with a certain light intensity needs to be visible from a certain angle at the rear. By adopting the above-mentioned multi-light-emitting direction structure, the turn signal assembly 20 can be hidden, and the regulatory requirements can be met at the same time.

[0045] In some examples, the number of light-emitting elements 22 can be more, such as three light-emitting elements 22. The light emission directions of the three light-emitting elements 22 can be different, which can further improve the uniformity of light emission from the turn signal assembly 20. The light emission directions of the three light-emitting elements can also be partially the same, that is, the light emission directions of the first two light-emitting elements 22 are the same, and the light emission direction of the third light-emitting element 22 is different from that of the first two light-emitting elements 22. This can locally enhance the light intensity of the light emitted by the turn signal assembly 20 in multiple directions outside the vehicle, which is conducive to the light emission intensity of the turn signal assembly 20 meeting the minimum light intensity required by regulations.

[0046] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, in some examples, the turn signal assembly 20 also includes a light guide 23, which is disposed inside the housing 21. Two light-emitting elements 22 can be located on adjacent sides of the light guide 23 (the front and inner sides as shown in Figure 4), allowing the two light-emitting elements 22 to emit light towards the left or right side of the vehicle body and the rear side of the vehicle body, respectively. The emitted light is diffused by the light guide 23 and emitted outwards, which can improve the uniformity of the outward emission of the turn signal assembly 20, so that even if people outside the vehicle are located at the rear of the vehicle, they can clearly observe the vehicle's turning command, thus improving the safety of the driver and people outside the vehicle.

[0047] It is understandable that the number of light-emitting elements 22 can be more, for example, there can be three light-emitting elements 22. The first two light-emitting elements 22 can be located on one side of the light guide 23, and the third light-emitting element 22 can be located on the other side of the light guide 23. And one side of the light guide 23 is adjacent to the other side. This can locally enhance the light intensity of the light emitted by the turn signal assembly 20 in multiple directions outside the vehicle. And by adjusting the number of light-emitting elements 22 located on different sides of the light guide 23, the light intensity of the light emitted by the turn signal assembly 20 in various directions can be controlled. Under the premise of meeting the minimum light intensity required by regulations, it can meet the needs of a variety of user groups and is conducive to adapting to a variety of vehicle models.

[0048] Understandably, for the side turn signal mounting assembly 100 located on the left side of the vehicle body, the turn signal assembly 20 located within the side turn signal mounting assembly 100 can emit light to the left and rear sides of the vehicle body; for the side turn signal mounting assembly 100 located on the right side of the vehicle body, the turn signal assembly 20 located within the side turn signal mounting assembly 100 can emit light to the right and rear sides of the vehicle body.

[0049] As shown in Figure 2, in some examples, the light guide 23 has a first side 231 and a second side 232, which are arranged adjacent to each other. The light-emitting element 22 includes a first light-emitting element 221 and a second light-emitting element 222. The first light-emitting element 221 is located on one side of the light guide 23 (the inner side as shown in Figure 2), and is arranged opposite to the second side 232. The second light-emitting element 222 is located on one side of the light guide 23 (the front side as shown in Figure 2), and is arranged opposite to the first side 231. This allows the light emitted by the light-emitting element 22 to pass fully through the light guide 23, improving the light diffusion effect of the light guide 23. The first side 231 and the second side 232... The angle between them is less than or equal to 90°. On the one hand, this allows the light emitted by the first light-emitting element 221 and the second light-emitting element 222 to be emitted in two different directions, and the light from multiple points is diffused by the light guide 23, which can improve the uniformity of light emission of the side turn signal assembly 100. At the same time, it can make the light emitted by the second light-emitting element 222 towards the rear of the vehicle body tilted towards the outer side of the vehicle body, or make the light emitted by the second light-emitting element 222 towards the rear of the vehicle body parallel to the extension direction of the vehicle body (as shown in the front and rear directions in Figure 6), preventing the vehicle body from blocking the light. This is beneficial for people outside the vehicle to clearly observe the vehicle's turn signal from the left, right and rear sides of the vehicle, which can effectively ensure traffic safety. On the other hand, it can save the installation space in the turn signal assembly 20 and facilitate installation.

[0050] In some examples, the outer periphery of the light guide 23 may be provided with multiple lugs. These lugs protrude from the outer periphery of the light guide 23 and can be welded to the outer shell 21 by ultrasonic welding, thereby fixing the light guide 23 to the outer shell 21. This improves the fixing effect of the light guide 23, reduces damage to the light guide 23 during welding, and improves the stability of the light guide 23. In addition, the outer periphery of the light guide 23 may have a buckle, and the inner side of the outer shell 21 may have a groove. The groove and the buckle engage to connect the light guide 23 to the outer shell 21. Alternatively, the inner side of the outer shell 21 may have an outwardly recessed groove. The light guide 23 can engage with the groove and be press-fitted with the sidewall of the groove to connect the light guide 23 to the outer shell 21, which facilitates operation.

[0051] As shown in Figures 2 and 4, in some examples, the turn signal assembly 20 further includes a first circuit board 24 and a second circuit board 25. The first circuit board 24 is provided with a plurality of first light-emitting elements 221. The second circuit board 25 is located on one side of the first circuit board 24 (the front side as shown in Figure 2), and the extension direction of the second circuit board 25 (the inward and outward direction as shown in Figure 2) is different from the extension direction of the first circuit board 24 (the front-back direction as shown in Figure 2). The second circuit board 25 has a plurality of second light-emitting elements 222, which is beneficial for the first light-emitting elements 221 and the second light-emitting elements 222 to emit light in different directions. Specifically, the first light-emitting elements 221 emit light towards the left or right side of the vehicle body, and the second light-emitting elements 222 emit light towards the rear side of the vehicle body. On the one hand, this can improve the uniformity of light emitted by the turn signal assembly 20. On the other hand, it can meet the minimum light intensity required by regulations, that is, after the turn signal assembly 20 emits light, the light intensity signal observed by the user outside the vehicle from a viewing angle range of 5° to 60° from the rear of the vehicle body is at least 0.6 cd.

[0052] In some examples, the first circuit board 24 and the second circuit board 25 can be integrally formed, and by bending the entire circuit board, the two circuit boards can be tilted relative to each other, which can save processing costs.

[0053] As shown in Figure 4, in some examples, the first circuit board 24 and the second circuit board 25 can be perpendicular to each other. That is, the multiple first light-emitting elements 221 on the first circuit board 24 emit light towards the left or right side of the vehicle, and the multiple second light-emitting elements 222 on the second circuit board 25 emit light towards the rear side of the vehicle. The first circuit board 24 and the second circuit board 25 can be installed separately on two adjacent inner wall surfaces of the housing 21. On the one hand, this can save the installation space inside the turn signal assembly 20, which is conducive to the miniaturization of the turn signal assembly 20 and makes it easier to hide the turn signal assembly 20 inside the vehicle body, thus improving the aesthetics of the vehicle's appearance. On the other hand, it can improve the light diffusion effect, so that the turn signal assembly 20 emits light evenly outwards from the vehicle, and at the same time, it can increase the light intensity of the light emitted by the turn signal assembly 20 towards the rear side of the vehicle.

[0054] In some examples, the circuit board has a snap-fit ​​mechanism, and the housing 21 has a slot. The snap-fit ​​mechanism and the slot are positioned to allow the circuit board to snap into the housing 21 for easy operation.

[0055] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the mounting cover 10 includes an outer cover 11 and an inner cover 12. The outer cover 11 is a light-transmitting element, and the inner cover 12 is disposed on one side of the outer cover 11 (the inner side as shown in Figure 1). The inner cover 12 has an avoidance opening to facilitate light emission. The portion of the outer cover 11 corresponding to the avoidance opening can form a first light-transmitting area 1101. Thus, it is not necessary to provide a light-transmitting notch on the outside of the mounting cover 10, which can improve the light intensity of the side turn signal mounting assembly 100, so that people outside the vehicle can clearly observe the vehicle's turn signal. This reduces the gaps on the outside of the side turn signal mounting assembly 100, improves the aesthetics of the structure, and enhances the product's grade.

[0056] In addition, a portion of the turn signal assembly 20 can be installed at the clearance opening, which can serve to avoid the housing 21, thereby allowing a portion of the housing 21 to be inserted into the clearance opening. At the same time, the outer wall surface of the housing 21 can abut against the inner wall surface of the outer cover 11, improving the stability of the turn signal assembly 20 installation.

[0057] In some examples, the outer casing 11 can be made of transparent acrylic (PMMA) material to ensure that the outer casing 11 has a suitable light transmittance. If the light transmittance of the outer casing 11 is too low, it will affect the observation effect of people outside the vehicle. If the light transmittance of the outer casing 11 is too high, it will make the light emission boundary of the outer casing 11 blurry, affecting the light emission quality of the outer casing 11. Therefore, the light transmittance range of the outer casing 11 can be limited to 35%-85%. The light transmittance of the outer casing 11 can be 35%, 85%, or any value between 35% and 85%. For example, the light transmittance of the outer casing 11 can be 48%, 58%, and 68%, which can increase the intensity of the light emitted by the turn signal assembly 20 to people outside the vehicle, making it easier for people outside the vehicle to observe. At the same time, it can make the light boundary clear, improve the light emission quality of the outer casing 11, and reduce the probability of safety accidents.

[0058] In some examples, the inner housing 12 can be a black material integrally injection molded from acrylic (PMMA) and engineering plastic (ASA) with a high-gloss reflective effect, and the outer housing 11 can be a gray-black material. Thus, the inner housing 12 and the outer housing 11 work together to make the edge of the light-emitting part of the turn signal assembly 20 present a high-gloss reflective black effect, which improves the concealment effect of the turn signal assembly 20. That is, when the light-emitting element is off, the appearance of the turn signal assembly 20 can be integrated with the black mounting cover 10, improving the overall appearance of the black mounting cover 10. Moreover, people outside the vehicle can clearly see the light when the light-emitting element is lit, making the product look technological and improving its aesthetics.

[0059] As shown in Figures 2 and 6, in some examples, the mounting cover 10 can be installed on the exterior trim panel on the side of the vehicle body. The outer cover 11 includes a first side panel 111 and a second side panel 112. The first side panel 111 protrudes from the exterior trim panel and extends along the length of the vehicle body (the front-rear direction as shown in Figure 6). The second side panel 112 is located on the side of the first side panel 111 closer to the interior of the vehicle body (the inner side as shown in Figure 2), and the second side panel 112 is connected to the end of the first side panel 111 closer to the rear of the vehicle body (the rear end as shown in Figure 6). The second side panel 112 extends obliquely towards the rear of the vehicle body in a direction away from the first side panel 111, as shown in Figure 2. The second side panel 112 extends obliquely backward from the outside to the inside, so that the light-emitting surface of the turn signal assembly 20 faces the rear of the vehicle, making it convenient for people located at the rear of the vehicle to observe the vehicle's turn signal.

[0060] As shown in Figure 6, it should be noted that the exterior trim panel can be the door trim panel 210 located on the outside of the car door. When the user opens the car door, the turn signal assembly 20 can move along with the car door, which can improve the product's grade. The exterior trim panel can also be the side fender located at the front of the vehicle, which can improve the product's reliability.

[0061] As shown in Figure 2, in some examples, the first light-transmitting area 1101 has a first light-transmitting side and a second light-transmitting side. The first light-transmitting side faces the outer side of the vehicle body (as shown in Figure 4), and the second light-transmitting side faces the rear side of the vehicle body (as shown in Figure 6). This can increase the luminous angle range of the turn signal assembly 20, making it easier for people outside the vehicle to observe and ensuring traffic safety.

[0062] In some examples, the inner shell 12 and the outer shell 11 can be integrally injection molded, which is convenient for processing. The shape of the inner shell 12 can be approximately the same as that of the outer shell 11, which is convenient for integral injection molding and has good light transmission.

[0063] As shown in Figure 2, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the outer shell 21 includes a bottom shell 211 and a cover 212. The cover 212 covers the side of the bottom shell 211 near the mounting cover plate 10 (the outer side as shown in Figure 4). The cover 212 and the bottom shell 211 cooperate to form a receiving space for accommodating the light-emitting element 22. The portion of the cover 212 opposite to the position of the first light-transmitting area 1101 can form a second light-transmitting area 2121, so that the light emitted by the light-emitting element 22 can be emitted through the light-transmitting area, which is convenient for people outside the vehicle to observe and can ensure traffic safety.

[0064] In some examples, the cover 212 can be made of acrylic (PMMA) diffusion material, which can improve the light diffusion effect. If the light transmittance of the cover 212 is too low, it will affect the light intensity of the turn signal assembly 20. If the light transmittance of the cover 212 is too high, it will easily cause the light emission boundary of the outer cover 11 to be blurred, affecting the observation effect of people outside the vehicle. Therefore, the light transmittance of the cover 212 can be limited to 20%-80%. The light transmittance of the cover 212 can be 20%, 80%, or any value between 20% and 80%. For example, the light transmittance of the cover 212 can be 30%, 45%, and 60%, which can improve the light diffusion effect of the cover 212, make the light emission of the turn signal assembly 20 more uniform, improve the light emission intensity of the turn signal assembly 20, and ensure that the light emission boundary is clear, making it easy for people outside the vehicle to observe.

[0065] It should be noted that the cover 212 can be made of a gray-black light diffusion material, that is, inorganic particles are added to the diffuser plate substrate. The inorganic particles can act as scattering particles, so that the light can be refracted and reflected after passing through the cover 212, which can ultimately make the turn signal assembly 20 emit light evenly, improve the uniformity of light emission, and help to hide the internal structure of the turn signal assembly 20, thereby improving the aesthetics of the turn signal assembly 20 and enhancing the product grade.

[0066] In some examples, the cover 212 and the bottom shell 211 can be welded using ultrasonic welding, which can improve the connection between the cover 212 and the bottom shell 211 and facilitate operation.

[0067] As shown in Figure 3, in some examples, the side turn signal mounting assembly 100 further includes a seal 30, which is disposed between the turn signal assembly 20 and the mounting cover 10. The turn signal assembly 20 and the mounting cover 10 are fixedly connected by fasteners. The seal 30 is used to seal the turn signal assembly 20 and the mounting cover 10, preventing rainwater or dust and other contaminants from seeping between the turn signal assembly 20 and the mounting cover 10. This ensures the light intensity of the turn signal assembly 20 and prevents the turn signal assembly 20 from being damaged by corrosion, thus improving the service life of the product. The fasteners can be screws, bolts, etc. Specifically, the bolts can be double-ended bolts, which can improve the connection effect between the turn signal assembly 20 and the mounting cover 10 and facilitate operation.

[0068] In some examples, the seal 30 can be a rubber or silicone sealing ring with an adsorption capacity on its surface. Under the premise of ensuring the sealing effect, it can adsorb the turn signal assembly 20 to a certain extent, thereby improving the connection effect between the turn signal assembly 20 and the mounting cover plate 10. The seal 30 can also be a sealant, which can be applied to achieve the connection between the turn signal assembly 20 and the mounting cover plate 10, thereby further improving the stability of the connection between the turn signal assembly 20 and the mounting cover plate 10. The application of sealant is convenient and easy to implement.

[0069] As shown in Figures 3 and 5, in some specific examples of this application, the installation process of the turn signal assembly 20 is as follows: First, the circuit board with the light-emitting element is snapped onto the bottom shell 211. Then, the light guide 23 is installed inside the cover 212 by ultrasonic welding. Next, the cover 212 and the bottom shell 211 are fixedly connected by ultrasonic welding to complete the assembly of the turn signal assembly 20. Finally, the turn signal assembly 20 can be fixed to the inside of the mounting cover 10 by fasteners, and a sealing element 30 is sandwiched between the turn signal assembly 20 and the mounting cover 10 to complete the installation of the turn signal assembly 20.

[0070] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle door 200 includes a door trim panel 210 and a side turn signal mounting assembly 100, wherein a mounting cover 10 is disposed on the door trim panel 210 such that the turn signal assembly 20 is mounted on the vehicle door 200.

[0071] According to an embodiment of the present invention, by adopting the side turn signal mounting assembly 100, the door body 200 of the vehicle can prevent the turn signal assembly 20 from being exposed on the surface of the door body 200, make the body seam coincide with the styling feature line as much as possible, reduce the additional seams of the body, improve the aesthetics, and eliminate the need to install turn signals on the rearview mirror, thus avoiding excessive styling seams on the rearview mirror, while also reducing wind noise at the rearview mirror.

[0072] As shown in Figure 6, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the door trim panel 210 has a recess 220 that is recessed towards the inside of the vehicle. The portion of the mounting cover 10 may protrude from the recess 220, or the mounting cover 10 may be arranged to protrude entirely from the recess 220. This can improve the visual impact on the user and make the mounting cover 10 flush with the side fender located at the front of the vehicle body, thereby improving the concealment effect of the turn signal assembly 20 and enhancing the product's grade.

[0073] As shown in Figure 6, in some examples, the mounting cover 10 includes a first side plate 111 and a second side plate 112. The first side plate 111 is spaced apart from the bottom wall of the recess 220 to form an installation space for installing the turn signal assembly 20 or the side-turn logo light assembly. This increases the functionality of the mounting cover 10, improves the space utilization of the mounting cover 10, enhances the interaction experience between the vehicle and the user, and elevates the product's grade. The second side plate 112 is located on one side of the first side plate 111 (the rear side as shown in Figure 6), and the second side plate 112 is connected to the bottom wall of the recess 220. This allows the light emitted by the turn signal assembly 20 to smoothly illuminate the rear of the vehicle body, making it easier for people outside the vehicle to observe. It also allows the door 200 to present a streamlined shape, improving the vehicle's aesthetics.

[0074] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle includes a side turn signal mounting assembly 100. By employing the side turn signal mounting assembly 100, the turn signal assembly 20 can be prevented from being exposed on the vehicle body surface, the body seams can be made to coincide with the styling feature lines as much as possible, the additional seams of the body can be reduced, the aesthetics can be improved, and there is no need to install turn signals on the rearview mirrors, avoiding excessive styling seams on the rearview mirrors, while also reducing wind noise at the rearview mirrors.

[0075] Other configurations and operations of the vehicle according to embodiments of the present invention are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here. In the description of the present invention, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of the features. The vertical, horizontal, and front-back directions are defined according to the vertical, horizontal, and front-back directions shown in the figures.

[0076] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features not in direct contact but through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature.

[0077] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0078] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A side turn signal mounting assembly, characterized in that, include: A mounting cover plate has a first light-transmitting area; A turn signal assembly is disposed on one side of the mounting cover and includes a housing and a light-emitting element. The housing has a second light-transmitting area arranged opposite to the first light-transmitting area. The light-emitting element is disposed inside the housing, and the light emitted by the light-emitting element is adapted to be emitted through the first light-transmitting area and the second light-transmitting area. The mounting cover includes an outer cover and an inner cover. The outer cover is a light-transmitting element, and the inner cover is disposed on one side of the outer cover and has a clearance opening. The portions of the outer cover and the clearance opening corresponding to each other form the first light-transmitting area. The mounting cover is adapted to be installed on an exterior trim panel on the side of the vehicle body. The outer cover includes a first side panel and a second side panel. The first side panel protrudes from the exterior trim panel and extends along the length direction of the vehicle body. The second side panel is located on the side of the first side panel closer to the interior of the vehicle body and is connected to the end of the first side panel closer to the rear of the vehicle body. The second side panel extends obliquely towards the rear of the vehicle body in a direction away from the first side panel.

2. The side turn signal mounting assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The light-emitting element includes at least two, and the two light-emitting elements emit light in different directions.

3. The side turn signal mounting assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The turn signal assembly also includes a light guide, which is disposed within the housing, and at least two light-emitting elements are located on adjacent sides of the light guide.

4. The side turn signal mounting assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The turn signal assembly further includes a first circuit board and a second circuit board. The first circuit board has a portion of the plurality of light-emitting elements. The second circuit board is located on one side of the first circuit board and extends along a different path from the first circuit board. The second circuit board has another portion of the plurality of light-emitting elements.

5. The side turn signal mounting assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The light transmittance of the outer casing ranges from 35% to 85%.

6. The side turn signal mounting assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer shell and the inner shell are integrally injection molded.

7. The side turn signal mounting assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing includes a bottom shell and a cover. The cover is disposed on the side of the bottom shell near the mounting plate. The cover and the bottom shell cooperate to form a receiving space for accommodating the light-emitting element. The portion of the cover opposite to the first light-transmitting area forms the second light-transmitting area.

8. The side turn signal mounting assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The light transmittance of the cover ranges from 20% to 80%.

9. The side turn signal mounting assembly according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, Also includes: A sealing element is disposed between the turn signal assembly and the mounting cover plate, the turn signal assembly and the mounting cover plate being fixedly connected by fasteners, the sealing element being used to seal the turn signal assembly and the mounting cover plate.

10. A door for a vehicle, characterized in that, The device includes a door trim panel and a side turn signal mounting assembly according to any one of claims 1-9, wherein the mounting cover is disposed on the door trim panel.

11. The door of the vehicle according to claim 10, characterized in that, The door trim panel has a recess that is recessed towards the inside of the vehicle, and at least a portion of the mounting cover protrudes from the recess.

12. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the side turn signal mounting assembly according to any one of claims 1-9.

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