Automobile steering lamp, rearview mirror assembly with automobile steering lamp and automobile

Abstract

The invention discloses an automobile steering lamp, a rearview mirror assembly with the automobile steering lamp and an automobile, and relates to the technical field of automobile steering lamps. Comprising a base, a steering lamp mask and a lamp. The base is connected with the steering lamp mask, a containing space is defined between the base and the steering lamp mask, the lamp is installed in the containing space, the steering lamp mask is provided with a light-transmitting area used for transmitting light of the lamp, the base comprises a base body and a light-transmitting part, and the light-transmitting part is arranged on the base body. The base body is provided with an installation opening communicated with the containing space, the light-transmitting part is installed on the installation opening of the base body, and the light-transmitting part is made of light-transmitting materials and used for transmitting light of the lamp. The steering lamp has the beneficial effects that a driver can conveniently know whether the steering lamp is turned on or not during lane changing operation, the driver does not need to lower the head to check an instrument panel, and the driving safety is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of automotive turn signals, and in particular to an automotive turn signal, a rearview mirror assembly having the same, and an automobile. Background Art

[0002] As the usage scenarios and frequencies of automobiles in daily life are increasing, safety is crucial while providing convenience. As an indirect vision device, the exterior rearview mirror of an automobile is an important safety component on the vehicle, which expands the driver's indirect vision. While the driver is looking straight ahead at the direct vision, they can observe the indirect vision on the sides and rear by looking at the lenses of the left and right rearview mirrors, enhancing safety during driving. When the driver changes lanes, they usually first observe the surrounding road conditions in the lenses of the left and right exterior rearview mirrors, then turn on the turn signal, and then perform the lane-changing driving operation.

[0003] The driver uses the turn signal to interact with pedestrians and vehicles outside the vehicle. However, since the turn signal is configured at a position that cannot be observed by the driver while driving the vehicle (i.e., the back of the rearview mirror), the driver cannot see the turn signal on the rearview mirror inside the vehicle and needs to look down at the indicator on the dashboard to confirm whether the turn signal is on, which is inconvenient to use and poses a safety hazard. Moreover, when the turn signal is damaged and cannot be turned on, the driver cannot observe whether the turn signal is on in the cab either. When the turn signal is turned on but does not start, the driver may mistakenly think that the turn signal has been turned on, which is likely to cause traffic accidents during long-term driving. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide an automotive turn signal, a rearview mirror assembly having the same, and an automobile, which can support the driver to determine whether the turn signal is on inside the cab and ensure driving safety.

[0005] The present invention provides an automotive turn signal, including a base, a turn signal mask, and a lamp; the base and the turn signal mask are connected, and an accommodation space is formed between the base and the turn signal mask. The lamp is installed in the accommodation space. The turn signal mask has a light-transmitting area for transmitting the light of the lamp. The base includes a base body and a light-transmitting part. An installation opening communicating with the accommodation space is formed on the base body, and the light-transmitting part is installed on the installation opening of the base body. The light-transmitting part is made of a light-transmissible material and is used for transmitting the light of the lamp.

[0006] Optionally, a first extension part extends from the light-transmitting part in a direction away from the turn signal mask.

[0007] Optionally, the base body includes a bottom plate, and a first flange extends along the periphery of the bottom plate in a direction away from the bottom plate. The mounting opening is formed on the bottom plate, and the turn signal mask is connected to the first flange of the base body.

[0008] Optionally, the base body is made of a light-impermeable material, and the base body and the light-transmitting part are made by a two-color injection molding process.

[0009] Optionally, the material of the light-transmitting part is PC, and the light transmittance is 40%-80%.

[0010] Optionally, the material of the turn signal mask is PMMA.

[0011] Optionally, a second extension part extends from the turn signal mask in a direction away from the base.

[0012] The present invention also provides a rearview mirror assembly, including a rearview mirror housing and the automotive turn signal as described above. The rearview mirror housing includes a mirror housing and a mirror ring, and the mirror housing and the mirror ring enclose to form the rearview mirror housing. First light-transmitting openings and second light-transmitting openings are respectively formed on the mirror ring and the mirror housing. The turn signal mask and the base are installed in the rearview mirror housing, and the light-transmitting part transmits light to the outside of the mirror ring through the first light-transmitting opening, and the turn signal mask transmits light to the outside of the mirror housing through the second light-transmitting opening.

[0013] Optionally, the mirror ring has a lens mounting position, and a third extension part extends along the periphery of the lens mounting position on the mirror ring. The first light-transmitting opening is formed on the third extension part.

[0014] The present invention also provides an automobile, including the rearview mirror assembly as described above.

[0015] The beneficial effect of the present invention is that by providing a light-transmitting part on the base of the turn signal, when the lamp in the turn signal starts to illuminate the turn signal mask to give a warning to the outside, the light of the lamp can also be transmitted to the outside through the light-transmitting part. The driver can know that the turn signal has been turned on by observing the light transmitted through the light-transmitting part, without having to look down at the instrument panel, improving driving safety. Description of the Drawings

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required to be used in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present invention, and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other related drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0017] Figure 1 Schematic structural diagram of a vehicle turn signal according to the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 Exploded structural diagram of a vehicle turn signal according to the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 Schematic structural diagram of a rearview mirror assembly according to the present invention.

[0020] Figure 4 is Figure 3 Partial enlarged view of location A in

[0021] Figure 5 Partial schematic structural diagram of a rearview mirror assembly according to the present invention.

[0022] In the figure: Base 10, base body 11, mounting opening 111, wire opening 112, first flange 113, light-transmitting part 12, first extension part 121, first end 13, second end 14; Turn signal mask 20, second extension part 21, second flange 22; Lamp 30; PCB board 40; Wire 50; Rearview mirror assembly 60, mirror ring 61, third extension part 611, mirror housing 62, lens 63. Specific embodiments

[0023] Next, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments. Based on the description of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0024] Unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, terms such as "set", "installed", "connected", etc. shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0025] The orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the inventive product is customarily placed during use. It is only for the convenience of description and to simplify the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the present invention.

[0026] Terms such as "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used to distinguish elements with similar attributes, rather than indicating or implying relative importance or a specific order.

[0027] The term "comprising", "including" or any other variant thereof is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. In addition to the elements listed, it may also include other elements not specifically listed.

[0028] Such as Figure 1 And Figure 2As shown in the figure, this embodiment provides an automotive turn signal, which includes a base 10, a turn signal mask 20, and a lamp 30. The base 10 and the turn signal mask 20 are connected, and an accommodation space is formed between the base 10 and the turn signal mask 20. The lamp 30 is installed in the accommodation space. The turn signal mask 20 has a light-transmitting area for transmitting the light of the lamp 30. In this embodiment, the turn signal mask 20 is made of PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate), and the PMMA material has good light transmittance. That is, in this embodiment, the entire turn signal mask 20 is a light-transmitting area, and light can be transmitted through all parts of the turn signal mask 20. When the lamp 30 is turned on, the light emitted by the lamp 30 is projected by the turn signal mask 20 to alert pedestrians or vehicles outside. The base 10 includes a base body 11 and a light-transmitting part 12. An installation opening 111 communicating with the accommodation space is formed on the base body 11. The light-transmitting part 12 is installed on the installation opening 111 of the base body 11, and the light-transmitting part 12 matches the shape of the installation opening 111. In this way, the light emitted by the lamp 30 located in the accommodation space can simultaneously irradiate the turn signal mask 20 and the light-transmitting part 12 on the base body 11. The light-transmitting part 12 is made of a light-transmissible material and is used to transmit the light of the lamp 30. When the lamp 30 is lit, the light emitted by the lamp 30 can simultaneously irradiate the turn signal mask 20 and the light-transmitting part 12. The turn signal mask 20 is used as a traditional turn signal, and the light-transmitting part 12 can be configured at a position observable by the driver on the rearview mirror. In this embodiment, the material of the light-transmitting part 12 is PC (polycarbonate), and the base body 11 is made of an opaque material, such as ABS (terpolymer of acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene). Making the base body 11 of an opaque material can reduce the light loss of the light emitted by the lamp 30. The base body 11 and the light-transmitting part 12 are made by a two-color injection molding process, which can ensure the sealing performance of the base 10.

[0029] In the automotive turn signal provided in this embodiment, when the lamp 30 is lit, the light emitted by the lamp 30 can illuminate both the turn signal mask 20 and the light-transmitting portion 12 on the base body 11 at the same time. In this way, the light emitted by one lamp 30 can present brightness in two places, namely, at the turn signal mask 20 and at the light-transmitting portion 12 on the base body 11. The light transmitted outward from the turn signal mask 20 is used to remind pedestrians or vehicles outside the vehicle that the driver is about to perform a vehicle turning operation. The light transmitted outward from the light-transmitting portion 12 is used to remind the driver. Since the light transmitted by the turn signal mask 20 and the light-transmitting portion 12 both comes from the same lamp 30, when the light-transmitting portion 12 transmits light, it can be known that the turn signal mask 20 is also transmitting light. Before the driver turns on the turn signal to perform a lane-changing operation, when observing the rearview mirror, it can be observed whether the light-transmitting portion 12 is illuminated, and thus it can be known whether the turn signal is illuminated, without having to look down at the instrument panel to confirm whether the turn signal is turned on, improving driving safety. Moreover, when the lamp 30 is damaged and cannot be lit, it can also be known that the lamp 30 is not lit by observing the light-transmitting portion 12, and thus it can be known that the turn signal is not illuminated, and the lamp 30 can be maintained in time, improving driving safety.

[0030] The turn signal is configured in a place that the driver cannot directly observe on the rearview mirror. Such a configuration is because the turn signal needs to be designed with sufficient brightness and a sufficiently eye-catching color to warn pedestrians and vehicles outside the vehicle. Therefore, the light of the turn signal is relatively dazzling. To avoid the dazzling light causing visual interference to the driver, the turn signal is configured at a position where the vehicle occupants cannot observe (i.e., the back of the rearview mirror), so that the driver cannot see the turn signal on the rearview mirror when turning on the turn signal. This can prevent the driver from being flashed in the eyes by the turn signal when observing the rearview mirror during a lane-changing operation, causing a traffic accident.

[0031] In this embodiment, the light transmitted by the turn signal mask 20 and the light-transmitting portion 12 is provided by the same lamp 30. To avoid the light transmitted by the light-transmitting portion 12 flashing into the driver's eyes, the material of the light-transmitting portion 12 in this embodiment is PC, and the light transmittance is 40%-70%. By adding pigments or additives to the PC material, the light transmittance of the PC material is reduced. In this way, when the lamp 30 emits light with a relatively high brightness and a relatively eye-catching color, the brightness of the light transmitted by the light-transmitting portion 12 can be reduced through the light-transmitting portion 12, and the driver will not be flashed in the eyes by the light transmitted from the light-transmitting portion 12 when performing a lane-changing operation and observing the rearview mirror, ensuring driving safety.

[0032] Further, as Figure 2As shown in , the base body 11 includes a bottom plate, and a circle of first flanges 113 extend from the bottom plate along its periphery in a direction away from the bottom plate, and the installation port 111 is opened on the bottom plate. A second flange 22 extends from the turn signal mask 20, and the second flange 22 of the turn signal mask 20 is connected to the first flange 113 of the base body 11 by vibration friction welding, so that the turn signal mask 20 and the base body 11 are enclosed to form a accommodating space inside them, providing an installation space for the lamp 30, and in this way, the turn signal mask 20 and the bottom plate of the base body 11 can be separated by a certain distance, so that when the turn signal is installed on the rearview mirror, the turn signal mask 20 and the light-transmitting portion 12 are arranged at different positions on the rearview mirror, so that the driver can observe the light-transmitting portion 12 but cannot observe the turn signal mask 20. A PCB board 40 is provided in the base 10, and the lamp 30 is mounted on the PCB board 40. The PCB board 40 is electrically connected to the vehicle machine through a wire 50 passing through a wire 50 port 112 provided on the base body 11, so as to supply power to the lamp 30 on the PCB board 40. The base body 11 has a first end 13 and a second end 14 opposite to each other. The PCB board 40 is located in the accommodating space and close to the first end 13 of the base body 11. The irradiation direction of the lamp 30 is the direction from the first end 13 of the base body 11 to the second end 14 of the base body 11. The light-transmitting portion 12 is in a long strip shape, and the length direction of the light-transmitting portion 12 is the direction from the first end 13 of the base body 11 to the second end 14. A first extension portion 121 extends from the light-transmitting portion 12 at the second end 14 close to the base body 11 in a direction away from the turn signal mask 20. A second extension portion 21 extends from the turn signal mask 20 in a direction away from the base 10. When the base 10 is installed in the rearview mirror, the first extension portion 121 and the second extension portion 21 can extend out of the shell of the rearview mirror to provide a warning effect to the outside of the vehicle. The first extension portion 121 provides reference information for the driver to know whether the turn signal mask 20 is illuminated, and the second extension portion 21 provides warning information for pedestrians or vehicles outside the vehicle to avoid collision.

[0033] In summary, the automobile turn signal provided in this embodiment can send a lane change signal to pedestrians or vehicles outside the vehicle and send a signal to the driver in the cab that the turn signal is working properly. When the driver changes lanes, there is no need to look down at the instrument panel to confirm whether the turn signal is on, thereby improving driving safety. When the turn signal is damaged and cannot emit light, the damage of the turn signal can be timely known through the light-transmitting portion 12, and the turn signal can be maintained, thereby avoiding the turn signal being damaged and the driver being unaware, and the vehicle being unable to transmit lane change information to the outside for a long time, causing a traffic accident.

[0034] like Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, this embodiment also provides a rearview mirror assembly 60, including a rearview mirror housing and the vehicle turn signal as described above. The rearview mirror housing includes a mirror housing 62 and a mirror ring 61, and the mirror housing 62 and the mirror ring 61 are enclosed to form a rearview mirror housing. After the mirror housing 62 and the mirror ring 61 are enclosed, a space is formed inside, and various components of the rearview mirror are installed in the space. The mirror housing 62 is connected to the body of the vehicle, and the mirror ring 61 is used to install the lens 63 of the rearview mirror. The above rearview mirror structure is a conventional structure at present, wherein the mirror ring 61 is closer to the cab, and the driver can directly observe the mirror ring 61 in the cab, while the mirror housing 62 is located at the "back" of the mirror ring 61, which is farther away from the cab than the mirror ring 61, and the driver cannot directly observe all the information of the mirror housing 62 in the cab. A first light-transmitting opening and a second light-transmitting opening are respectively provided on the mirror ring 61 and the mirror shell 62. The first light-transmitting opening is provided on the mirror ring 61, and the second light-transmitting opening is provided on the mirror shell 62. The turn signal mask 20 and the base 10 are installed in the rearview mirror housing. The light-transmitting portion 12 transmits light to the outside of the mirror ring 61 through the first light-transmitting opening, and the turn signal mask 20 transmits light to the outside of the mirror shell 62 through the second light-transmitting opening.

[0035] By configuring the light-transmitting portion 12 at the first light-transmitting opening on the mirror ring 61, the driver can know whether the turn signal is on by checking whether the light-transmitting portion 12 at the first light-transmitting opening is illuminated in the cab. When observing the rearview mirror during lane change operation, the light-transmitting portion 12 at the first light-transmitting opening on the mirror ring 61 can be observed at the same time, which is convenient for observation. The turn signal mask 20 is configured at the second light-transmitting opening on the mirror housing 62. The driver cannot observe the turn signal mask 20 at the second light-transmitting opening on the mirror housing 62 in the cab. When the lamp 30 is turned on, the light transmitted by the turn signal mask 20 will not flash the driver's eyes, thereby improving driving safety.

[0036] Further, the mirror ring 61 has a lens mounting position, and the lens 63 of the rearview mirror is mounted on the lens mounting position. A circle of third extension parts 611 extends from the periphery of the lens mounting position on the mirror ring 61 in a direction away from the mirror housing 62, and the first light transmission port is provided on the third extension part 611. The first light transmission port is provided on the third extension part 611, so that it is convenient for the driver to observe the light transmission part 12 at the first light transmission port. When the driver observes the lens 63 of the rearview mirror, he can observe whether the light transmission part 12 is illuminated with his peripheral vision. Moreover, the first light transmission port is provided on the third extension part 611, so that the light transmission part 12 at the first light transmission port can be protected. The collision or friction between the rearview mirror housing of the vehicle and the outside is usually located on the outside of the mirror housing 62, and the third extension part 611 is located on the inside of the mirror housing 62. When the rearview mirror housing collides with a pedestrian or a vehicle, the collision is unlikely to occur at the first light transmission port, so that the light transmission part 12 can be prevented from being damaged or knocked off when the rearview mirror housing collides with the outside. It should be understood that the first light-transmitting opening should be provided at a position on the third extension portion 611 that can be observed by the driver, so that the driver can observe the light-transmitting portion 12 at the first light-transmitting opening while observing the lens 63 of the rearview mirror during lane change operations.

[0037] In summary, the rearview mirror assembly 60 provided in this embodiment can prevent the turn signal from flashing in the driver's eyes when the driver turns on the turn signal, and can prompt the driver through the light-transmitting portion 12 at the first light-transmitting opening on the mirror housing 62 that the turn signal is on. The driver can know this during the lane changing operation without having to spend energy to confirm whether the turn signal is on.

[0038] This embodiment also provides a car, comprising the rearview mirror assembly 60 as described above.

[0039] The above description is only a specific implementation mode of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by a technician familiar with the technical field within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention should be covered within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automotive turn signal, characterized in that: It includes a base (10), a turn signal mask (20), and a lamp (30); the base (10) and the turn signal mask (20) are connected, and an accommodation space is formed between the base (10) and the turn signal mask (20). The lamp (30) is installed in the accommodation space. The turn signal mask (20) has a light-transmitting area for transmitting the light of the lamp (30). The base (10) includes a base body (11) and a light-transmitting part (12). An installation opening (111) communicating with the accommodation space is formed on the base body (11). The light-transmitting part (12) is installed on the installation opening (111) of the base body (11). The light-transmitting part (12) is made of a light-transmitting material and is used for transmitting the light of the lamp (30).

2. The automotive turn signal according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first extension part (121) extends from the light-transmitting part (12) in a direction away from the turn signal mask (20).

3. The automotive turn signal according to claim 1, wherein: The base body (11) includes a bottom plate. A first flange (113) extends from the bottom plate along its periphery in a direction away from the bottom plate. The installation opening (111) is formed on the bottom plate. The turn signal mask (20) is connected to the first flange (113) of the base body (11).

4. The automotive turn signal according to claim 1, wherein: The base body (11) is made of an opaque material, and the base body (11) and the light-transmitting part (12) are made by a two-color injection molding process.

5. The automotive turn signal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material of the light-transmitting part (12) is PC, and the light transmittance is 40% - 80%.

6. The automotive turn signal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material of the turn signal mask (20) is PMMA.

7. The automotive turn signal according to claim 1, wherein: A second extension part (21) extends from the turn signal mask (20) in a direction away from the base (10).

8. A rearview mirror assembly (60), characterized in that: It includes a rearview mirror housing (62) body and the automotive turn signal according to any one of claims 1 - 7. The rearview mirror housing includes a mirror housing (62) and a mirror ring (61). The mirror housing (62) and the mirror ring (61) enclose to form the rearview mirror housing. A first light-transmitting opening and a second light-transmitting opening are respectively formed on the mirror ring (61) and the mirror housing (62). The turn signal mask (20) and the base (10) are installed in the rearview mirror housing, and the light-transmitting part (12) transmits light to the outside of the mirror ring (61) through the first light-transmitting opening, and the turn signal mask (20) transmits light to the outside of the mirror housing (62) through the second light-transmitting opening.

9. The turn signal assembly according to claim 8, wherein: The mirror ring (61) has a lens installation position. A third extension part (611) extends along the periphery of the lens installation position on the mirror ring (61). The first light-transmitting opening is formed on the third extension part (611).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: It includes the rearview mirror assembly (60) according to any one of claims 8 - 9.

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