Car lamp

Abstract

The invention provides a vehicle lamp. The vehicle lamp includes: a housing configured to accommodate a lighting module of the vehicle lamp; a lighting driving module configured to drive the lighting module; and a mounting bracket formed separately from the housing and fixed to the housing; wherein the illumination driving module is fixed to the mounting bracket. According to the automobile lamp, the installation support can be matched with the illumination driving modules of various structures and sizes, and therefore the development and manufacturing cost of the automobile lamp is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention generally relates to the field of vehicle technology, and more particularly to vehicle lamps. Background Art

[0002] like Figure 1 As shown, the existing headlight 1 generally includes a housing 2, a lighting module accommodated in the housing 2, and a lighting drive module 3 (Lighting Drive Module, i.e., LDM) fixed to the housing 2. The lighting drive module 3 can be fixed to the housing 2 by a fastener 4. Generally, the housing 2 is injection molded and is provided with a fastening point 5 for receiving the fastener 4. If a lighting drive module 3 of different sizes needs to be installed, the position of the fastening point 5 on the housing 2 needs to be changed. In other words, different housing molds need to be made to injection mold different housings to adapt to lighting drive modules of different sizes. This will increase the development and manufacturing costs of the headlight. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to solve the problems existing in the above-mentioned prior art and to provide an improved vehicle lamp.

[0004] To this end, the present invention provides a vehicle lamp, comprising: a shell, the shell being configured to accommodate a lighting module of the vehicle lamp; a lighting driving module, the lighting driving module being configured to drive the lighting module; and a mounting bracket, the mounting bracket being molded separately from the shell and the mounting bracket being fixed to the shell; wherein the lighting driving module is fixed to the mounting bracket.

[0005] Since the lighting driver module is fixed to the housing of the vehicle lamp through the mounting bracket, the structure and / or size of the mounting bracket can be adjusted to allow lighting driver modules of different structures and / or sizes to be installed on the housing of the vehicle lamp without changing the size and / or structure of the housing of the vehicle lamp, that is, there is no need to design and manufacture multiple housings to adapt to lighting driver modules of different structures and / or sizes, thereby reducing the cost of opening the mold for the housing. Considering that the mounting bracket is smaller in size and relatively simple in structure than the housing, the overall development and manufacturing cost of the vehicle lamp can be further reduced.

[0006] According to the above technical concept, the present invention may further include any one or more of the following optional forms.

[0007] In some optional forms, the mounting bracket includes a bracket body, which is provided with a plurality of first fastening parts and a plurality of second fastening parts, wherein the mounting bracket is suitable for being fixed to the shell by means of the plurality of first fastening parts and being fixed to the lighting driving module by means of the plurality of second fastening parts.

[0008] In some optional forms, the bracket body extends substantially along a plane, so that the plurality of first fastening portions and the plurality of second fastening portions are substantially located in the same plane.

[0009] In some optional forms, the bracket body includes a first main body section and a second main body section that are connected to each other and are not coplanar, wherein the plurality of first fastening portions are arranged on the first main body section, and the plurality of second fastening portions are arranged on the second main body section.

[0010] In some optional forms, the first fastening portion is in the form of an orifice, and the shell includes a plurality of first fastening holes; wherein the vehicle lamp also includes a plurality of first fasteners, each first fastener is suitable for being at least partially received in the corresponding first fastening portion and the first fastening hole to fix the mounting bracket to the shell.

[0011] In some optional forms, the second fastening portion is in the form of an orifice, and the lighting driver module includes a plurality of second fastening holes; wherein the vehicle lamp further includes a plurality of second fasteners, each second fastener being adapted to be at least partially received in the corresponding second fastening portion and the second fastening hole to fix the lighting driver module to the mounting bracket.

[0012] In some optional forms, a first seal is provided between the housing and the mounting bracket; and / or a second seal is provided between the mounting bracket and the lighting driving module.

[0013] In some optional forms, the mounting bracket includes at least one accommodating groove for accommodating the first seal and / or the second seal.

[0014] In some optional forms, the mounting bracket includes at least one rib for compressing the first seal and / or the second seal.

[0015] In some optional forms, the mounting bracket is in the form of a frame and is injection molded.

[0016] The vehicle lamp according to the present invention can be adapted to lighting driving modules of various structures and / or sizes through the mounting bracket, thereby reducing the development and manufacturing costs of the vehicle lamp. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be better understood through the following detailed description of the optional embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which the same reference numerals identify the same or similar components, wherein:

[0018] Figure 1 is a stereogram of a headlight in the background art;

[0019] Figure 2is a partial cross-sectional view of a vehicle lamp according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3A yes Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of a mounting bracket for a headlight;

[0021] Figure 3B yes Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of a lighting drive module of a headlight in FIG. 1 ; and

[0022] Figure 4 FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a mounting bracket for a vehicle lamp according to a second embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The implementation and use of the embodiments are discussed in detail below. However, it should be understood that the specific embodiments discussed are merely exemplary of specific ways to implement and use the invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. When describing the structural positions of various components of the vehicle, such as up, down, top, bottom, front, rear, etc., the expressions of orientation are not absolute, but relative.

[0024] The terms "first", "second", etc. are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly provided, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed", etc. should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0025] Figures 2 to 3B The vehicle lamp 100 and its components according to the first embodiment of the present invention are shown. The vehicle lamp 100 may be a lamp such as a headlamp, a taillamp, a turn signal lamp, etc. on a vehicle that provides lighting and / or signal prompts.

[0026] Reference Figures 2 to 3B , the vehicle lamp 100 includes a housing 102, a lighting driver module 104 and a mounting bracket 106. The housing 102 is configured to accommodate a lighting module (not shown). The lighting driver module 104 is configured to drive / control the lighting module so that the lighting module provides a desired lighting effect and / or signal prompt effect. The mounting bracket 106 is molded separately from the housing 102 and the mounting bracket 106 is fixed to the housing 102. The lighting driver module 104 is fixed to the mounting bracket 106. Optionally, the housing 102 and the mounting bracket 106 can each be injection molded.

[0027] Since the lighting driver module is fixed to the housing of the vehicle lamp through the mounting bracket, the structure and / or size of the mounting bracket can be adjusted to allow lighting driver modules of different structures and / or sizes to be installed on the housing of the vehicle lamp without changing the size and / or structure of the housing of the vehicle lamp, that is, there is no need to design and manufacture multiple housings to adapt to lighting driver modules of different structures and / or sizes, thereby reducing the cost of opening the mold for the housing. Considering that the mounting bracket is smaller in size and relatively simple in structure than the housing, the overall development and manufacturing cost of the vehicle lamp can be further reduced.

[0028] Reference Figures 2 to 3B The mounting bracket 106 may be in the form of a frame. The mounting bracket 106 may include a bracket body 108. The bracket body 108 may be provided with a plurality of first fastening portions 110 and a plurality of second fastening portions 112. The mounting bracket 106 may be fixed to the housing 102 by means of the plurality of first fastening portions 110, and the mounting bracket 106 may be fixed to the lighting driving module 104 by means of the plurality of second fastening portions 112, so that the lighting driving module 104 is mounted to the housing 102 via the mounting bracket 106. Figures 2 to 3B As shown, the bracket body 108 extends substantially along a plane, so that the plurality of first fastening portions 110 and the plurality of second fastening portions 112 are substantially located in the same plane.

[0029] Each of the plurality of first fastening portions 110 may be in the form of an aperture. The housing 102 may include a plurality of first fastening holes 114. The vehicle lamp 100 may also include a plurality of first fasteners 116, each of which may be at least partially received in a corresponding first fastening portion 110 and a first fastening hole 114 to secure the mounting bracket 106 to the housing 102.

[0030] like Figures 2 to 3B As shown, each first fastening portion 110 may penetrate the bracket body 108. Each first fastening hole 114 may be opened in a first boss 118 on the housing 102 and may include an internal thread. Each first fastener 116 may be an externally threaded fastener such as a bolt or a screw and pass through the corresponding first fastening portion 110 and be tightened in the corresponding first fastening hole 114. It is conceivable that the fixing method and fixing structure of the mounting bracket and the housing are not limited thereto, and the mounting bracket may also be fixed to the housing by, for example, a snap-fit ​​connection or the like.

[0031] Each of the plurality of second fastening portions 112 may be in the form of an aperture. The lighting driver module 104 may include a plurality of second fastening holes 120. The vehicle lamp 100 may also include a plurality of second fasteners 122, each second fastener 122 being adapted to be at least partially received in a corresponding second fastening portion 112 and a second fastening hole 120 to secure the lighting driver module 104 to the mounting bracket 106.

[0032] like Figures 2 to 3B As shown, each second fastening portion 112 may be provided in a second boss 124 on the bracket body 108 and may include an internal thread. The lighting driving module 104 may include a module body 126 and a plurality of fastening lugs 128 disposed around the module body 126. Each second fastening hole 120 may pass through a corresponding fastening lug 128. Each second fastener 122 may be an externally threaded fastener such as a bolt or a screw and is tightened in the corresponding second fastening portion 112 through the corresponding second fastening hole 120.

[0033] It is conceivable that when the size of the lighting driver module to be installed changes (in other words, the positions of the multiple second fastening holes on the lighting driver module change), the positions of the multiple second fastening portions of the mounting bracket can be changed so that each second fastening portion can be aligned with the corresponding second fastening hole, thereby facilitating fixing the lighting driver module to the mounting bracket by means of multiple second fasteners.

[0034] It is conceivable that the fixing method and fixing structure of the mounting bracket and the lighting driving module are not limited thereto, and the lighting driving module may also be fixed to the mounting bracket by, for example, a snap connection or the like.

[0035] like Figures 2 to 3B As shown, a first seal 130 may be provided between the housing 102 and the mounting bracket 106. A first accommodating groove 132 may be provided on the housing 102 to accommodate the first seal 130. A first convex rib 134 is provided on the bottom wall of the first accommodating groove 132 of the housing 102, and correspondingly, a second convex rib 136 is provided on the bracket body 108 of the mounting bracket 106. When the mounting bracket 106 is fixed to the housing 102, the first convex rib 134 and the second convex rib 136 are aligned with each other and compress the first seal 130 therebetween, so that the first seal 130 reaches a predetermined compression rate, thereby achieving a better sealing effect. The first seal 130, the first convex rib 134 and the second convex rib 136 may all be annular in shape. It is conceivable that the first accommodating groove may also be provided on the mounting bracket. It is also conceivable that a convex rib may be provided on only one of the housing and the mounting bracket to compress the first seal.

[0036] like Figures 2 to 3BAs shown, a second seal 138 may be provided between the mounting bracket 106 and the lighting driver module 104. A second accommodating groove 140 may be provided on the mounting bracket 106 to accommodate the second seal 138. A third convex rib 142 is provided on the bottom wall of the second accommodating groove 140 of the mounting bracket 106, and correspondingly, a fourth convex rib 144 is provided on the lighting driver module 104. When the lighting driver module 104 is fixed to the mounting bracket 106, the third convex rib 142 and the fourth convex rib 144 are aligned with each other and compress the second seal 138 therebetween, so that the second seal 138 reaches a predetermined compression rate, thereby achieving a better sealing effect. The second seal 138, the third convex rib 142 and the fourth convex rib 144 may all be annular in shape. It is conceivable that the second accommodating groove may also be provided on the lighting driver module. It is also conceivable that a rib may be provided on only one of the lighting driver module and the mounting bracket to compress the second seal.

[0037] Figure 4 The mounting bracket of the vehicle light according to the second embodiment of the present invention is shown. The housing and the lighting driving module of the vehicle light according to the first embodiment have the same structure as the housing and the lighting driving module of the vehicle light according to the second embodiment. The difference between the mounting bracket of the vehicle light according to the first embodiment and the mounting bracket of the vehicle light according to the second embodiment is that the bracket body 108 of the mounting bracket 106 of the vehicle light according to the second embodiment includes a first main body section 146 and a second main body section 148 which are connected to each other and are not coplanar, a plurality of first fastening parts 110 are arranged on the first main body section 146, and a plurality of second fastening parts 112 are arranged on the second main body section 148. The differences between the two embodiments will be described below, and the similarities will not be repeated.

[0038] Reference Figure 4According to the second embodiment, the bracket body 108 of the mounting bracket 106 of the headlight comprises a first body section 146, a second body section 148 and a third body section 150. A portion of the first body section 146 is connected to the second body section 148 through the third body section 150, and another portion of the first body section 146 is directly connected to the second body section 148. The extension plane of the first body section 146 and the extension plane of the second body section 148 are at a certain angle to each other, so that the multiple first fastening portions 110 on the first body section 146 and the multiple second fastening portions 112 on the second body section 148 are located on different planes at an angle to each other. This structure of the bracket body 108 of the mounting bracket 106 is advantageous for the situation where there are other components in the installation environment around the headlight that may occupy the installation space of the lighting driver module. The special-shaped structure of the bracket body 108 of the mounting bracket 106 can be used to avoid the components around the headlight so as to facilitate the smooth installation of the lighting driver module. It is conceivable that the configuration of the bracket body of the mounting bracket is not limited thereto, but may be reasonably designed according to the configuration and size of components in the surrounding environment of the vehicle lamp and the configuration and size of the lighting driving module.

[0039] It should also be understood that the various components and features described herein may be made of a variety of materials, including but not limited to polymers, rubbers, metals, and other suitable materials or combinations of materials known to those skilled in the art. Figures 2 to 4 The illustrated embodiment merely shows the shapes, sizes and arrangements of the various optional components of the vehicle lamp according to the present invention, which are however only illustrative and not restrictive, and other shapes, sizes and arrangements may also be adopted without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0040] The technical content and technical features of the present invention have been disclosed above. However, it is conceivable that, under the creative ideas of the present invention, those skilled in the art can easily make modifications, variations and equivalents of these embodiments according to the disclosed contents. For example, a feature shown or described as part of one embodiment can be used together with another embodiment to produce another embodiment. The present disclosure is intended to cover these modifications, variations and equivalents. The description of the above embodiments is exemplary rather than restrictive, and the scope of protection of the present invention is determined by the claims.

Claims

1. A vehicle lamp (100), characterized in that: The vehicle lamp (100) comprises: A housing (102), the housing (102) being configured to accommodate a lighting module of the vehicle lamp (100); a lighting driving module (104), the lighting driving module (104) being configured to drive the lighting module; and a mounting bracket (106), the mounting bracket (106) being formed separately from the housing (102) and the mounting bracket (106) being fixed to the housing (102); Wherein, the lighting driving module (104) is fixed to the mounting bracket (106).

2. The vehicle lamp (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (106) comprises a bracket body (108), and the bracket body (108) is provided with a plurality of first fastening parts (110) and a plurality of second fastening parts (112), wherein the mounting bracket (106) is suitable for being fixed to the housing (102) by means of the plurality of first fastening parts (110) and being fixed to the lighting driving module (104) by means of the plurality of second fastening parts (112).

3. The vehicle lamp (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bracket body (108) extends substantially along a plane, so that the plurality of first fastening portions (110) and the plurality of second fastening portions (112) are substantially located in the same plane.

4. The vehicle lamp (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bracket body (108) includes a first main body section (146) and a second main body section (148) which are connected to each other and are not coplanar, wherein the plurality of first fastening portions (110) are arranged on the first main body section (146), and the plurality of second fastening portions (112) are arranged on the second main body section (148).

5. The vehicle lamp (100) according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that: The first fastening portion (110) is in the form of an aperture, and the housing (102) includes a plurality of first fastening holes (114); wherein the vehicle lamp (100) further includes a plurality of first fasteners (116), each first fastener (116) being adapted to be at least partially received in a corresponding first fastening portion (110) and a first fastening hole (114) to fix the mounting bracket (106) to the housing (102).

6. The vehicle lamp (100) according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that: The second fastening portion (112) is in the form of an orifice, and the lighting driver module (104) includes a plurality of second fastening holes (120); wherein the vehicle lamp (100) further includes a plurality of second fasteners (122), each second fastener (122) being adapted to be at least partially received in a corresponding second fastening portion (112) and a second fastening hole (120) to fix the mounting bracket (106) to the lighting driver module (104).

7. The vehicle lamp (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: A first sealing member (130) is provided between the housing (102) and the mounting bracket (106); and a second sealing member (138) is provided between the mounting bracket (106) and the lighting driving module (104).

8. The vehicle lamp (100) according to claim 7, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (106) includes at least one receiving groove (140) for receiving the first seal (130) and / or the second seal (138).

9. The vehicle lamp (100) according to claim 7, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (106) includes at least one raised rib (136, 142) for compressing the first seal (130) and / or the second seal (138).

10. The vehicle lamp (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (106) is in the form of a frame and is formed by injection molding.

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