Lamp PCB fixing structure, vehicle lamp and vehicle
By using a special connection method between the first and second PCB boards, the problems of PCB board arrangement and space utilization in automotive headlight design are solved, resulting in a compact headlight structure, simplified assembly process, and space saving.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202411073711.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-06
AI Technical Summary
In automotive lighting design, existing technologies struggle to balance aesthetic requirements with efficient PCB layout and space-saving installation.
By designing a special connection method between the first PCB board and the second PCB board, the end structure of the second PCB board abuts or inserts with the end of the first PCB board, and is fixed by supporting elements, the first PCB board is fixed, reducing the need for additional fixing devices.
The assembly process has been simplified, saving assembly space on the PCB board and resulting in a more compact headlight structure.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of vehicle lamps, in particular to a lamp PCB fixing structure, a vehicle lamp and a vehicle. BACKGROUND
[0002] Vehicle lamps are configured in vehicles to ensure safe driving. Vehicle lamps are important components of vehicles, mainly including headlamps, tail lamps, turn signals, fog lamps and daytime running lamps, which not only have the function of conventional night lighting, but also are an important communication tool for drivers to convey driving intentions to other people. In addition, vehicle lamps are also the main components of the appearance of vehicles, and are important feature components that can increase the aesthetic appearance of vehicles and improve the recognition. With the development of the automotive industry, the appearance of vehicle lamps has gradually increased, and the pursuit of the aesthetic appearance of vehicle lamps has become higher in recent years. When meeting the modeling requirements, the arrangement of the PCB and the installation space may be limited, and therefore a suitable PCB fixing structure is needed.
[0003] SUMMARY
[0004] Therefore, the purpose of the present application is to provide a lamp PCB fixing structure and a vehicle, which can at least partially solve the above-mentioned problems.
[0005] The present application discloses a lamp PCB fixing structure, comprising: a first PCB arranged in a first plane and having opposite first and second ends; a second PCB arranged in a second plane intersecting the first plane, and an end portion of the second PCB is arranged adjacent to the first PCB, wherein the first and second planes are both perpendicular to a reference plane; wherein the first end of the first PCB and the end portion of the second PCB are respectively fixed to a support element, and the second end of the first PCB and the end portion of the second PCB abut.
[0006] According to one non-limiting example of the present application, the end portion of the second PCB is crimped above the second end of the first PCB.
[0007] According to one non-limiting example of the present application, the end portion of the second PCB has a recessed structure recessed inwardly relative to the lower side of the second PCB, and the plane of the recessed structure is crimped above the second end of the first PCB.
[0008] According to one non-limiting example of the present application, the second end of the first PCB is formed with a first clamping groove, and the end portion of the second PCB is inserted into the first clamping groove.
[0009] According to one non-limiting example of the present application, the second end of the second PCB board is formed with a second clamping slot, and the second end of the first PCB board is clamped in the second clamping slot.
[0010] According to one non-limiting example of the present application, the second end of the second PCB board is formed with a second clamping slot, and the second end of the first PCB board is clamped in the second clamping slot.
[0011] According to one non-limiting example of the present application, the second end of the first PCB board is formed with a hole, and the first end of the second PCB board is formed with a tab, and the tab passes through the hole.
[0012] According to one non-limiting example of the present application, the tab comprises a hook structure configured to prevent the tab from being pulled out of the hole.
[0013] The present application also provides a vehicle lamp having the lamp PCB board fixing structure as described above.
[0014] According to another aspect of the present application, the present application also provides a vehicle having the lamp PCB board fixing structure or the vehicle lamp as described above.
[0015] According to the lamp PCB board fixing structure of the present application, the fixing of one end of the first PCB board is achieved by the second PCB board, without the need to use additional fixing devices, which can reduce the steps of the assembly process and save the space required for the assembly of the PCB board, and obtain a more compact vehicle lamp structure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0016] Other objects and advantages of the present application will become apparent and fully understood from the following detailed description of the disclosure, made by reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0017] These and / or other aspects, features and advantages of the present application will become apparent and fully understood from the following description, by way of
[0018] Figure 1 Exemplary schematic diagrams of the lamp PCB board fixing structure and other elements of the vehicle lamp after assembly are shown.
[0019] Figure 2 Exemplary schematic diagrams of the lamp PCB board fixing structure according to the present application are shown.
[0020] Figure 3 and 4 Exemplary enlarged views of the PCB board fixing structure in Figure 2 are shown, respectively showing schematic diagrams in the assembled state and the unassembled state.
[0021] Figure 5and 6 Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 respectively exemplarily show the schematic diagrams of the assembled state and un-assembled state of the second embodiment of the lamp PCB fixing structure according to the present application.
[0022] Figure 7 and 8 Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 respectively exemplarily show the schematic diagrams of the assembled state and un-assembled state of the third embodiment of the lamp PCB fixing structure according to the present application.
[0023] Figure 9 and 10 Fig. 6 and Fig. 7 respectively exemplarily show the schematic diagrams of the assembled state and un-assembled state of the fourth embodiment of the lamp PCB fixing structure according to the present application.
[0024] Figure 11 and 12 Fig. 8 and Fig. 9 respectively exemplarily show the schematic diagrams of the assembled state and un-assembled state of the fifth embodiment of the lamp PCB fixing structure according to the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0025] Other objects and advantages of the present disclosure will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art from the detailed description of the present disclosure that follows, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
[0026] Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. The following description of the embodiments of the present disclosure with reference to the drawings is intended to explain the general inventive concept of the present disclosure, as those skilled in the art should realize that the described embodiments can be modified in various different ways, without departing from the spirit of the present application, and should not be construed as limiting the present disclosure in any way. Therefore, the drawings and the description are intended to be exemplary in nature and not limiting. In the following, the same reference numerals generally designate the same or similar elements.
[0027] In addition, in the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent, however, to one of ordinary skill in the art that one or more embodiments can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are not described in detail in order to simplify the drawings.
[0028] In the design of vehicle lamps, sometimes it is necessary to achieve a specific shape, thereby limiting the arrangement and space of the PCB. For example, Figure 1Fig. 1 shows a schematic view of a lamp PCB fixing structure according to the present application. Specifically, the lamp PCB fixing structure comprises a first PCB 101 arranged in a first plane and having opposite first and second ends 1011, 1012, and a second PCB 102 arranged in a second plane intersecting the first plane, and an end portion 1021 of the second PCB 102 is arranged adjacent to the first PCB 101, wherein the first and second planes are both perpendicular to a reference plane. The first end 1012 of the first PCB 101 and the end portion 1021 of the second PCB 102 are fixed to a support element 103 respectively, and the second end 1012 of the first PCB 101 abuts against the end portion 1021 of the second PCB 102. The first and second planes refer to the planes in which the main planes of the PCBs lie, and the reference plane refers to the plane in which the light window lies, i.e. the XY plane. The angle at which the first and second planes intersect can be adjusted as required, and the accompanying drawings of the present application are merely schematic and do not constitute any limitation.
[0029] The first and second PCBs 101, 102 are arranged on the support element 103, which has channels (not shown) for accommodating the first and second PCBs 101, 102 respectively. The channels can achieve preliminary positioning of the PCBs, and the two sides of the channels are provided with limiting structures such as fixing columns to limit displacement of the PCBs. The first end 1012 of the first PCB 101 and the end portion 1021 of the second PCB 102 are fixed to the support element 103 respectively, thereby limiting displacement of the PCBs in the upward and downward directions as shown in the figure. It should be understood that the upward and downward directions here and in the following refer to the Z-axis direction in the accompanying drawings, rather than the actual upward and downward directions of the PCBs after assembly. In the example shown, the support element 103 is part of a reflector bowl 200, and the fixing between the first and second PCBs and the support element is achieved by screws. In another example, the support element 103 can be a separate component, and the fixing between the first and second PCBs and the support element can be achieved in any suitable manner. Figure 1 In the example shown, the support element 103 is part of a reflector bowl 200, and the fixing between the first and second PCBs and the support element is achieved by screws. In another example, the support element 103 can be a separate component; the fixing between the first and second PCBs and the support element can be achieved in any suitable manner.
[0030] In one example, as shown in Fig. 2, the first and second PCBs 101, 102 are arranged in a first plane and a second plane respectively, and the first and second planes are both perpendicular to a reference plane. The first and second PCBs 101, 102 are fixed to a support element 103 respectively, and the first and second PCBs 101, 102 abut against each other. The first and second planes refer to the planes in which the main planes of the PCBs lie, and the reference plane refers to the plane in which the light window lies, i.e. the XY plane. The angle at which the first and second planes intersect can be adjusted as required, and the accompanying drawings of the present application are merely schematic and do not constitute any limitation. Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the end one 1021 of the second PCB board 102 is pressed on the second end 1012 of the first PCB board 101. The first PCB board 101 and the second PCB board 102 are both vertically arranged. On the side of the second end 1012 of the first PCB board 101, due to the limitation of space, no additional fixing device can be arranged to fix it. In the present application, in order to ensure the fixation of the side of the second end 1012 of the first PCB board 101, the end one of the second PCB board 102 is pressed on the first PCB board 101, so as to fix and limit the first PCB board 101 in the up-down direction.
[0031] Specifically, in the assembly, the first PCB board is first placed in the channel formed by the support element, and then the first end thereof is fixed to the support element by the screw, and then the second PCB board is placed and the end one thereof is pressed on the second end of the first PCB board, and then the second PCB board is fixed to the support element by the screw. Such arrangement can realize the fixation of the second end of the first PCB board 101 without using additional fixing elements, so as to simplify the assembly and save space.
[0032] In one example, as shown in Figures 1-4 The end one 1021 of the second PCB board 102 has a recessed structure 1022 which is inwardly recessed relative to the lower side of the second PCB board 102, and the plane of the recessed structure 1022 is pressed on the second end 1012 of the first PCB board 101. The recessed structure 1022 refers to the part where the width of the second PCB board 102 is reduced relative to the main body part. The plane of the recessed structure 1022 can be at any suitable angle relative to the side of the second PCB board 102, which can be parallel to the upper side of the second PCB board 102 as shown in Figure 4 , can be parallel to the lower side, or can be at other suitable angles, which are not specifically limited in the present application.
[0033] In the present application, due to the width requirement of the second PCB board 102, the design of the recessed structure 1022 can ensure that the electronic components on the second PCB board 102 have sufficient arrangement space without increasing the additional space requirement in the Z-axis direction, and at the same time, the fixation of the second end 1012 of the first PCB board 101 is realized. The recessed structure 1022 can be obtained by extending the length of the second PCB board 102, or by cutting off a part of the end one 1021 of the second PCB board 102, which is not specifically limited in the present application.
[0034] Figures 5-12Other implementations of the PCB fixing mechanism according to this application are shown. For brevity, only the differences between these implementations and the first implementation will be described in the following description. In addition to the advantages of the first implementation, the following implementations also have other advantages arising from their differences. Although in Figures 5-12 The recessed structure 1022 is shown, but it should be understood that the recessed structure 1022 is not a necessary structure in these implementations, and the absence of the recessed structure does not affect the purpose and effect of these implementations.
[0035] In one example, such as Figure 5 and 6 As shown, a first slot 1013 is formed on the second end 1012 of the first PCB board 101, and the end 1021 of the second PCB board 102 is inserted into the first slot 1013. This arrangement not only restricts the displacement of the first PCB board 101 in the Z-axis direction, but also further restricts the displacement of the first PCB board 101 and the second PCB board 102 in the X-axis direction, achieving better positioning and fixing effects. For ease of assembly, the opening of the first slot 1013 is chamfered. The size of the first slot 1013 and its specific position at the second end 1012 of the first PCB board 101 can be adjusted as needed; this application does not impose specific limitations.
[0036] In one example, such as Figure 7 and 8 As shown, a second slot 1023 is formed on the end 1021 of the second PCB board 102, and the second end 1012 of the first PCB board 101 is inserted into the second slot 1023. This arrangement not only restricts the displacement of the first PCB board 101 in the Z-axis direction, but also further restricts the displacement of the first PCB board 101 and the second PCB board 102 in the Y-axis direction, achieving better positioning and fixing effects. For ease of assembly, the opening of the second slot 1023 is chamfered. The size of the second slot 1023 and its specific position at the end 1021 of the second PCB board 102 can be adjusted as needed; this application does not impose specific limitations.
[0037] In one example, such as Figure 8 and 10As shown, a second slot 1023 is formed on the end 1021 of the second PCB board 102, and the first slot 1013 is engaged in the second slot 1023. This arrangement not only restricts the displacement of the first PCB board 101 in the Z-axis direction, but also further restricts the displacement of the first PCB board 101 and the second PCB board 102 in the X and Y-axis directions, achieving better positioning and fixing effects. For ease of assembly, at least one of the first slot 1013 and the second slot 1023 has a chamfer at its opening. The dimensions of the first slot 1013 and the second slot 1023 and their specific positions on their respective PCB boards can be adjusted as needed; this application does not impose specific limitations.
[0038] In one example, such as Figure 11 and 12 As shown, a hole 1014 is formed on the second end 1012 of the first PCB board 101, and a protrusion 1024 is formed on the end 1021 of the second PCB board 102, the protrusion 1024 passing through the hole 1014. The protrusion 1024 on the second PCB board 102 is positioned along the width of the second PCB board 102 and extends towards the first PCB board 101. Correspondingly, the hole 1014 is formed on the first PCB board. The protrusion 1024 passing through the hole 1014 allows for the fixation of the first PCB board 101 and the second PCB board 102 in the X and Z axis directions.
[0039] Specifically, the tab 1024 includes a hook-like structure 1025 configured to prevent the tab 1024 from dislodging from the hole 104. Due to the hook-like structure 1025, the displacement of the first PCB board 101 and the second PCB board 102 in the Y-axis direction is restricted, further enhancing the fixing effect and reliability. Figure 11 and 12 The hook-shaped structure 1025 shown extends upward in the Y-axis direction, but it should be understood that it can also extend downward, and the specific extension can be adjusted as needed. The tab 1024 is preferably integrated with the second PCB board 102.
[0040] In the accompanying drawings, only some electronic components are shown at the lower edge of the first PCB board 101; however, it should be understood that this does not constitute a limitation on this application. The positions and arrangements of the electronic components on the first PCB board 101 and the second PCB board 102 can be arbitrarily configured as needed.
[0041] According to the lamp PCB board fixing structure of this application, one end of the first PCB board is fixed by the second PCB board, without the need for additional fixing devices. This reduces the number of assembly steps and saves the space required for PCB board assembly, resulting in a more compact vehicle lamp structure.
[0042] The PCB board mounting structure of this application can be used for vehicle lights with different light-emitting functions, such as lights that perform illumination functions, or lights that perform signaling functions, such as taillights, turn indicators, daytime running lights, or position lights. This application does not impose any specific limitations on this.
[0043] This application also provides a vehicle having the aforementioned PCB board fixing structure. The vehicle has the advantages of the aforementioned PCB board fixing structure. The term "vehicle" as used herein can refer to any type of vehicle, such as a car, motorcycle, or any other mobile machine capable of carrying at least one passenger or used for transporting people or goods.
[0044] It will be understood that in this document, the terms “integrated” and “integrated” are relative to “independent” or “separate”, meaning that an integrated or integral part exists as a single unit and does not include parts that are spatially independent or separate from each other. For example, the individual parts of an integrated or integral part may be formed simultaneously (e.g., molded) or they may be formed separately and then assembled together to form a single unit.
[0045] Although this disclosure has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the drawings are intended to illustrate preferred embodiments of this disclosure and should not be construed as limiting the disclosure. The dimensions in the drawings are merely illustrative and should not be construed as limiting the disclosure.
[0046] While some embodiments of the general concept of this disclosure have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general concept of this disclosure, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A PCB board fixing structure (100) for a lighting fixture, characterized in that, include: A first PCB board (101) is arranged in a first plane and has a first end (1011) and a second end (1012) opposite to each other; A second PCB board (102) is arranged in a second plane intersecting the first plane, and an end (1021) of the second PCB board (102) is arranged adjacent to the first PCB board (101), wherein both the first plane and the second plane are perpendicular to the reference plane. Wherein, the first end (1012) of the first PCB board (101) and the end (1021) of the second PCB board (102) are respectively fixed to the support element (103), and the second end (1012) of the first PCB board (101) abuts against the end (1021) of the second PCB board (102).
2. The PCB board fixing structure (100) for lamps according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end (1021) of the second PCB board (102) is pressed onto the second end (1012) of the first PCB board (101).
3. The PCB board fixing structure (100) for lighting fixtures according to claim 2, characterized in that, The end (1021) of the second PCB board (102) has a recessed structure (1022) that is recessed inward relative to the lower side of the second PCB board (102), and the plane of the recessed structure (1022) is pressed against the upper part of the second end (1012) of the first PCB board (101).
4. The PCB board fixing structure (100) for lamps according to claim 2, characterized in that, A first slot (1013) is formed on the second end (1012) of the first PCB board (101), and the end (1021) of the second PCB board (102) is inserted into the first slot (1013).
5. The PCB board fixing structure (100) for lamps according to claim 2, characterized in that, A second slot (1023) is formed on one end (1021) of the second PCB board (102), and the second end (1012) of the first PCB board (101) is inserted into the second slot (1023).
6. The PCB board fixing structure (100) for lamps according to claim 4, characterized in that, A second slot (1023) is formed on one end (1021) of the second PCB board (102), and the first slot (1013) is engaged in the second slot (1023).
7. The PCB board fixing structure (100) for lighting fixtures according to claim 1, characterized in that, A hole (1014) is opened on the second end (1012) of the first PCB board (101), and a protrusion (1024) is formed on the end (1021) of the second PCB board (102), and the protrusion (1024) passes through the hole (1014).
8. The PCB board fixing structure (100) for lighting fixtures according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tab (1024) includes a hook-like structure (1025) configured to prevent the tab (1024) from dislodging from the hole (104).
9. A vehicle light, characterized in that, The vehicle light includes the lamp PCB board fixing structure (100) according to any one of claims 1-8.
10. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle includes the lamp PCB board fixing structure (100) according to any one of claims 1-8 or the vehicle lamp according to claim 9.