Bumper

Abstract

The invention relates to a bumper which comprises a bumper body, a grating and a light-emitting decoration strip, the grating is fixed to the bumper body, the light-emitting decoration strip is arranged around the grating, an installation space is formed between the bumper body and the grating, the light-emitting decoration strip is located in the installation space, and the light-emitting decoration strip is arranged in the installation space. The light-emitting decorative strip comprises a light source and a light-transmitting cover, the light-transmitting cover is arranged around the light source, and a part of the light-transmitting cover is opposite to the turned-over edge of the bumper body and serves as a light-emitting face. According to the bumper, the light-emitting decoration strip is installed in the installation space between the grating and the bumper body, the light-transmitting cover part of the light-emitting decoration strip is opposite to the turned-over edge of the bumper body and serves as the light-emitting face, and light emitted by the light source is emitted out through the light-emitting face and then reflected by the turned-over edge to form the light effect; due to the fact that the light-emitting decoration strip is completely hidden in the installation space, the light-emitting decoration strip cannot be observed from the front face of the bumper, and the requirement for the appearance quality of the bumper is greatly lowered.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of vehicle parts, and more particularly to a bumper. Background Art

[0002] As lighting is increasingly used in exterior decoration, a luminous decorative strip is usually provided near the grille on the bumper to give the bumper a more aesthetically pleasing lighting effect.

[0003] Existing luminous trim strips are usually installed directly between the grille and the bumper. The luminous surface of the luminous trim strips mainly includes a directly exposed luminous surface (that is, the luminous surface is directly used as the appearance surface) or a partially translucent decorative scheme (that is, a PVD (physical vapor deposition) layer or ink or paint layer with a certain light-transmitting effect is used as a decorative surface when not lit, and as a luminous surface when lit).

[0004] However, since the light-emitting surface of the light-emitting decorative strip in both solutions is exposed to the user, the light-emitting surface of the light-emitting decorative strip has higher appearance quality requirements. Summary of the invention

[0005] The object of the present invention is to provide a bumper, the luminous decorative strip of which is completely hidden between the grille and the bumper body and cannot be observed by the user, thereby reducing the quality requirements of its appearance.

[0006] Based on the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides a bumper, including a bumper body, a grille and a luminous decorative strip, wherein the grille is fixed on the bumper body, the luminous decorative strip is arranged around the grille, an installation space is formed between the bumper body and the grille, the luminous decorative strip is located in the installation space, the luminous decorative strip includes a light source and a light-transmitting cover, the light-transmitting cover is arranged around the light source, and a part of the light-transmitting cover is opposite to the flange of the bumper body and serves as a luminous surface.

[0007] Furthermore, the light source is a COB light source or a PCB provided with an LED lamp and a light-emitting circuit.

[0008] Furthermore, the luminous trim strip also includes a trim strip bracket, the light source is fixed on the trim strip bracket, the trim strip bracket is fixedly connected to the bumper body and / or the grille, and the light-transmitting cover is fixedly connected to the trim strip bracket.

[0009] Furthermore, the light-transmitting cover and the decorative strip bracket are bonded or welded together.

[0010] Furthermore, the light-transmitting cover is fixedly connected to the grille or formed as one body.

[0011] Furthermore, when the light-transmitting cover and the grille are formed as one body, the light-transmitting cover and the grille are integrally formed by two-color injection molding.

[0012] Furthermore, during the two-color injection molding, the material of the first shot is a light-transmitting material to form the light-transmitting cover, and the material of the second shot is an opaque material to form the grille.

[0013] Furthermore, the flange of the bumper body is arranged around the grille, and there is a preset gap between the flange and the grille.

[0014] Furthermore, the bumper body is snap-connected with the grille.

[0015] Furthermore, the outer side of the grille is formed with a prefabricated pattern by spray painting or electroplating.

[0016] In the bumper of the present invention, the luminous decorative strip is installed in the installation space between the grille and the bumper body. The light-transmitting cover part of the luminous decorative strip is opposite to the flange of the bumper body and serves as the luminous surface. The light emitted by the light source is emitted through the luminous surface and then reflected by the flange to form a lighting effect. Since the luminous decorative strip is completely hidden in the installation space, the luminous decorative strip cannot be observed from the front of the bumper, so the requirements for its appearance quality will be greatly reduced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a bumper according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 AA section view. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are given below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and described in detail.

[0020] like Figure 1 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a bumper, including a bumper body 100, a grille 200 and a luminous decorative strip 300, wherein the grille 200 is fixed on the bumper body 100, and the luminous decorative strip 300 is arranged around the grille 200 and hidden between the grille 200 and the bumper body 100. Figure 2 for Figure 1 AA sectional view, which shows the cross-sectional structure of the bumper, as shown Figure 2As shown, an installation space 400 is formed between the bumper body 100 and the grille 200, and the luminous decorative strip 300 is located in the installation space 400. The luminous decorative strip 300 includes a light source 310 and a light-transmitting cover 320. The light-transmitting cover 320 is arranged around the light source 310. A part of the light-transmitting cover 320 is opposite to the flange 110 of the bumper body 100 and serves as the luminous surface 321 of the luminous decorative strip 300. The light emitted by the light source 310 is transmitted from the luminous surface 321 and is reflected by the flange 110 of the bumper body 100 to the outside and observed, thereby forming a lighting effect. Since the light-transmitting cover 320 of the luminous decorative strip 300 is completely hidden in the installation space 400 and cannot be observed, its appearance quality is low.

[0021] In some embodiments, the light source 310 may be a COB (Chip On Board) light source or a PCB (Printed Circuit Board), on which an LED lamp and electronic components (ie, a light-emitting circuit) for making the LED lamp emit light are disposed.

[0022] In some embodiments, the light-emitting decorative strip 300 may further include a decorative strip bracket 330, the light source 310 is fixed on the decorative strip bracket 330, and the decorative strip bracket 330 is fixedly connected to the bumper body 100 and / or the grille 200, and the light-transmitting cover 320 is fixedly connected to the decorative strip bracket 330, and defines a receiving chamber for receiving the light source 310 with the decorative strip bracket 330, so as to protect the light source 310. The light-transmitting cover 320 and the decorative strip bracket 330 may be bonded together by glue, and the receiving chamber is sealed to prevent the light source 310 from being affected by external moisture and the like in its normal operation. In some other embodiments, the light-transmitting cover 320 and the decorative strip bracket 330 may also be welded together.

[0023] In some embodiments, the light-transmitting cover 320 may be fixedly connected to the grille 200 (e.g., bonded), or may be formed as one piece with the grille 200, that is, the light-transmitting cover 320 is a part of the grille 200. When the light-transmitting cover 320 is a part of the grille 200, the light-transmitting cover 320 and the grille 200 may be integrally formed by two-color injection molding. During two-color injection molding, the first shot material is a light-transmitting material, such as milky white or transparent PC (polycarbonate), PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate), etc., to form the light-transmitting cover 320, and the second shot material is an opaque material, such as PC / ABS (a mixture of polycarbonate and ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer)), to form the grille 200; the two are connected together by two-color injection molding to form a grille with a light-transmitting surface on the outer side of the side wall.

[0024] In some embodiments, the outer surface of the grille 200 may be spray-painted or electroplated to form a prefabricated pattern to make it more beautiful.

[0025] In some embodiments, the grille 200 can be connected to the bumper body 100 by snapping. The flange 110 of the bumper body 100 is arranged around the grille 200, and there is a preset gap between the grille 200, so that the light emitted from the light-emitting surface 321 can be emitted from the bumper body 100 after being reflected by the flange 110, so that it can be observed by the observer, forming a more beautiful lighting effect.

[0026] The light source 310 may be connected to a power source of the vehicle so as to be powered by the power source. The light source 310 may also be connected to an electronic control unit of the vehicle so as to realize on / off control of the light source 310 through the electronic control unit.

[0027] In some embodiments, grille 200 may be a mesh grille, a horizontal grille, a vertical grille, a closed panel grille, or any other suitable grille.

[0028] When the light-transmitting cover 320 and the grille 200 are formed as one, during the installation process, the trim bracket 330 with the light source 310 fixed thereon can be first fixedly connected to the light-transmitting cover 320, and then the grille 200 can be snapped into the slot of the bumper body 100 through the buckle around the grille 200, so that the grille 200 is fixedly connected to the bumper body 100, and the light source 310 and the trim bracket 330 are located in the installation space 400. In this way, the luminous trim 300 is completely hidden in the installation space 400 and cannot be seen from the front of the bumper, and the luminous surface 321 on the light-transmitting cover 320 will be opposite to the flange 110 of the bumper body 100, and the light emitted from the luminous surface 321 will be reflected by the flange 110 of the bumper body 100 to form a lighting effect.

[0029] In the bumper of the embodiment of the present invention, the luminous trim 300 is installed in the installation space 400 between the grille 200 and the bumper body 100. The part of the light-transmitting cover 320 of the luminous trim 300 is opposite to the flange 110 of the bumper body 100 and serves as the luminous surface 321. The light emitted by the light source 310 is emitted through the luminous surface 321 and then reflected by the flange 110 to form a lighting effect. Since the luminous trim 300 is completely hidden in the installation space 400 and cannot be observed from the front of the bumper, the requirements for its appearance quality will be greatly reduced.

[0030] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. The above embodiment of the present invention can also be modified in various ways. That is, all simple, equivalent changes and modifications made according to the claims and the description of the present invention fall within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention. The contents not described in detail in the present invention are all conventional technical contents.

Claims

1. A bumper, characterized in that: The invention comprises a bumper body, a grille and a luminous decorative strip, wherein the grille is fixed on the bumper body, the luminous decorative strip is arranged around the grille, an installation space is formed between the bumper body and the grille, the luminous decorative strip is located in the installation space, the luminous decorative strip comprises a light source and a light-transmitting cover, the light-transmitting cover is arranged around the light source, a part of the light-transmitting cover is opposite to the flange of the bumper body and serves as a luminous surface.

2. The bumper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The light source is a COB light source or a PCB provided with an LED lamp and a light-emitting circuit.

3. The bumper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The luminous trim strip also includes a trim strip bracket, the light source is fixed on the trim strip bracket, the trim strip bracket is fixedly connected to the bumper body and / or the grille, and the light-transmitting cover is fixedly connected to the trim strip bracket.

4. The bumper according to claim 3, characterized in that: The light-transmitting cover is bonded or welded to the decorative strip bracket.

5. The bumper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The light-transmitting cover is fixedly connected to the grille or formed as one body.

6. The bumper according to claim 5, characterized in that: When the light-transmitting cover and the grille are formed as one body, the light-transmitting cover and the grille are integrally formed by two-color injection molding.

7. The bumper according to claim 6, characterized in that: During the two-color injection molding, the material of the first shot is a light-transmitting material to form the light-transmitting cover, and the material of the second shot is a light-impermeable material to form the grille.

8. The bumper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flange of the bumper body is arranged around the grille, and a preset gap is provided between the flange and the grille.

9. The bumper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bumper body is clamped with the grille.

10. The bumper according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side of the grille is formed with a prefabricated pattern by spray painting or electroplating.

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