Glass assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The application relates to a glass assembly and a vehicle. The glass assembly comprises a glass body, an atmosphere lamp and a light guide assembly. The glass body is used in connection with a trim part, the glass body is provided with a covering area corresponding to the trim part, and an inner side surface of the glass body is used in spaced connection with an inner edge of the trim part along a thickness direction of the glass body to form a light emitting interval. The atmosphere lamp and the light guide assembly are located in the covering area. The light guide assembly is arranged in a circumferential direction around the light emitting interval, and is used to guide light of the atmosphere lamp so that the light passes through the light emitting interval and is incident on the inner side surface of the glass body. When the atmosphere lamp is in operation, the light guide assembly can guide the light of the atmosphere lamp so that the light passes through the light emitting interval and is incident on the inner side surface of the glass body, so that the inner side surface of the glass body emits light and achieves a light atmosphere effect. Without needing to guide the light to a pattern layer in the glass body to achieve light emission as in the related art, the glass assembly can be conveniently manufactured, the cost is reduced, and the versatility of the light guide medium is higher.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of glass technology, and in particular to a glass assembly and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of transportation, ambient lighting is increasingly being integrated into the glass of vehicles because it can enhance the aesthetics of the interior, create a comfortable lighting atmosphere, and bring a pleasant mood to passengers.

[0003] Glass assemblies in related technologies typically include a glass body, a light-guiding medium, a light source, and a light-emitting pattern layer. The glass body comprises an outer glass pane, an intermediate film layer, and an inner glass pane stacked together. The light-emitting pattern layer is printed, for example, on the side of the outer or inner glass pane. The light-guiding medium is bonded and fixed to the inner glass pane to guide light from the light source into the inner glass pane, causing the light-emitting pattern layer to emit light and create an ambient lighting effect.

[0004] However, the light-emitting pattern layer complicates the manufacturing of the glass body, which in turn complicates the manufacturing of the glass assembly and increases the cost; furthermore, the light-guiding medium needs to be set according to the light-emitting pattern layer, resulting in poor versatility. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a glass assembly and vehicle that addresses at least one of the problems in the prior art, which is easy to manufacture, reduces costs, and has greater versatility in light guiding media.

[0006] On one hand, this application provides a glass assembly, comprising:

[0007] A glass body for connecting with an ornament, the glass body having a covering area corresponding to the ornament, and the inner side of the glass body being spaced apart from the inner edge of the ornament along the thickness direction of the glass body to form a light-emitting interval.

[0008] Ambient lighting, wherein the ambient lighting is located within the covered area; and

[0009] A light guide assembly is located in the covered area and is arranged circumferentially around the light emission interval. The light guide assembly is used to guide the light of the ambient light so that the light passes through the light emission interval and enters the inner side of the glass body.

[0010] In one embodiment, the glass body is spaced apart from the decorative element to form a cavity; wherein the ambient light is located within the cavity and is connected to the inner surface of the glass body; and / or, the light guide assembly is located within the cavity and is connected to the inner surface of the glass body.

[0011] In one embodiment, the ambient light includes a plurality of light-emitting units, which are arranged sequentially at intervals along the circumference of the light emission interval; the light guide assembly includes a plurality of light guide media, which are arranged sequentially along the circumference of the light emission interval; each light guide media is correspondingly arranged with each light-emitting unit, and the light guide media is used to guide the light from the corresponding light-emitting unit.

[0012] In one embodiment, the light guiding medium includes an inlet section and an outlet section, the inlet section being connected to the outlet section; each inlet section is disposed adjacent to each of the light-emitting units, the inlet section being used to guide the light from the corresponding light-emitting unit to the outlet section; all the outlet sections are arranged sequentially along the circumference of the light-emitting interval, and the light from the outlet sections is emitted through the light-emitting interval to the inner surface of the glass body.

[0013] In one embodiment, the glass assembly further includes a mounting portion disposed in the coverage area, the mounting portion being connected between the light guide component and the inner side of the glass body, and being arranged circumferentially around the light emission interval; all the lead-out segments are sequentially connected to the mounting portion along the circumferential direction of the light emission interval.

[0014] In one embodiment, the mounting portion has a slot, the light guiding medium includes a main body and a snap-fit ​​portion, the main body is connected to the snap-fit ​​portion, the main body is located outside the slot, and the snap-fit ​​portion snaps into the slot.

[0015] In one embodiment, the shape and size of the cross-sectional profile of the light guiding medium remain consistent along its extension direction; the shape and size of the cross-sectional profile of the mounting portion remain consistent along its extension direction; and the distance between the inner side surface of the glass body and the inner edge of the ornament remains consistent along the extension direction of the inner edge of the ornament.

[0016] In one embodiment, the mounting portion is integrally injection molded onto the inner side of the glass body.

[0017] In one embodiment, the visible light transmittance of the mounting portion is 0 to 10%.

[0018] In one embodiment, the glass assembly further includes a plurality of first adhesive members, each of which is correspondingly connected between each of the light-emitting units and the inner surface of the glass body.

[0019] In one embodiment, the glass assembly further includes a support assembly connected to the glass body, the support assembly being used to support the trim piece.

[0020] In one embodiment, the support assembly includes a first support member, a connector, and a second support member. The first support member is connected to the inner side of the glass body, the second support member is used to connect to the decorative piece, and the connector is connected between the first support member and the second support member.

[0021] In one embodiment, the length of the connector along the thickness direction of the glass body is adjustable.

[0022] In one embodiment, the glass body has a shielding area; the covered area is located in the shielding area, and the light passes through the light-emitting interval and is incident on the shielding area.

[0023] In one embodiment, the glass body further includes a visible area, and the shielding area is arranged circumferentially around the visible area; the covering area is arranged circumferentially around the visible area, and the inner edge of the covering area and the inner edge of the shielding area are spaced apart; the light passes through the light-emitting interval and is incident on the area between the inner edge of the covering area and the inner edge of the shielding area.

[0024] In one embodiment, the shielding area is provided with a light-blocking layer, which is disposed on the inner side of the glass body.

[0025] On the other hand, this application also provides a vehicle, the vehicle including the glass assembly, and also including a vehicle body and trim, the glass assembly being mounted on the vehicle body, and the trim being connected to the glass body.

[0026] In the aforementioned glass assembly and vehicle, when the ambient lighting is operational, the light guide component directs the light from the ambient light, allowing it to pass through the light-emitting gap and strike the inner surface of the glass body, causing the inner surface of the glass body to emit light and creating an ambient lighting effect. Furthermore, the ambient light and light guide component are located within a cavity and are concealed by decorative elements, resulting in a better aesthetic appearance. The decorative elements also provide protection for the ambient light and light guide component. Therefore, it is evident that there is no need to guide light to a patterned layer within the glass body for illumination, as in related technologies. This simplifies the manufacturing of the glass assembly, reduces costs, and increases the versatility of the light guide medium, enabling its widespread application in various types of glass used in vehicles. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a glass assembly according to an embodiment of this application.

[0028] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram at point A.

[0029] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram at point B.

[0030] Figure 4 This is a simplified structural diagram of a glass assembly according to an embodiment of this application.

[0031] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Cross-sectional view of the structure at CC.

[0032] Figure 6 for Figure 4 The diagram shows a structure with supporting components on the glass assembly.

[0033] 10. Glass body; 11. Visible area; 12. Shielding area; 13. Light emission interval; 20. Decorative part; 30. Ambient light; 31. Light emission unit; 40. Light guide assembly; 41. Light guide medium; 411. Inlet section; 412. Outlet section; 413. Main body; 414. Snap-fit ​​part; 50. Cavity; 60. First adhesive part; 70. Mounting part; 71. Slot; 711. Notch; 80. Support assembly; 81. First support member; 82. Connector; 83. Second support member; 90. Second adhesive part. Detailed Implementation

[0034] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0035] As described in the background section, the light-emitting pattern layer in the related technology makes the manufacturing of the glass body complex, which in turn makes the manufacturing of the glass assembly complex and costly; furthermore, the light guiding medium needs to be set according to the light-emitting pattern layer, resulting in poor versatility.

[0036] For the reasons mentioned above, this application provides a glass assembly and a vehicle that is easy to manufacture, has lower costs, and offers a more versatile light guiding medium.

[0037] The following will combine Figures 1 to 6 A detailed description of the structure of the glass assembly is provided below:

[0038] See Figure 1 This application illustrates a glass assembly in one embodiment. Depending on actual needs, the glass assembly can be, but is not limited to, any one of the following: sunroof glass assembly, vehicle window glass assembly, corner window glass assembly, etc.

[0039] For example, the glass assembly in this application is specifically a sunroof glass assembly.

[0040] Please continue reading. Figure 1 For example, the glass assembly includes a glass body 10, an ambient light 30, and a light guide assembly 40.

[0041] The glass body 10 serves as the supporting structure for mounting the ambient light 30. In this embodiment, the glass body 10 can be a single piece of glass or laminated glass. Specifically, the glass body 10 is a type of laminated glass, which includes at least two pieces of glass stacked together, with an interlayer film between adjacent pieces of glass.

[0042] This embodiment specifically uses double-layered laminated glass as an example, but it is not a limitation. Double-layered laminated glass includes an outer glass layer, an interlayer film, and an inner glass layer stacked sequentially. After the glass assembly is installed on the vehicle body, the outer glass layer faces the external environment of the vehicle, and the inner glass layer faces the internal environment of the vehicle. The interlayer film is sandwiched between the inner and outer glass layers to bond them together to form the double-layered laminated glass. The material of the interlayer film can be, for example, polyvinyl butyral (PVB), ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), or ionomer polymer film (SGP). Of course, the interlayer film can also have other functions, such as providing at least one tinted area as a shaded zone to reduce sunlight interference with the human eye, or adding infrared absorbers to provide sun protection or heat insulation functions.

[0043] The glass body 10 has a covering area corresponding to the decorative element 20. The covering area is the projection of the decorative element 20 onto the glass body 10 along its thickness direction. Optionally, the glass body 10 and the decorative element 20 are connected; this connection can be direct or indirect, and is not limited here.

[0044] The decorative element 20 serves decorative, shielding, and protective functions. The inner edge of the decorative element 20 and the inner surface of the glass body 10 are spaced apart along the thickness direction of the glass body 10 to form a light-emitting gap 13. The decorative element 20 is a ring-shaped piece; the inner edge of the decorative element 20 refers to the edge closest to its central axis; the outer edge of the decorative element 20 correspondingly refers to the other edge, that is, the edge furthest from its central axis. Both the inner and outer edges of the decorative element 20 are ring-shaped structures surrounding its central axis.

[0045] Optionally, a cavity 50 is formed by a gap between the glass body 10 and the decorative element 20. The decorative element 20 is annular, and the cavity 50 is correspondingly annular.

[0046] For example, both the ambient light 30 and the light guide assembly 40 are located within the coverage area. Specifically, with the light emission interval 13 as a reference, both the ambient light 30 and the light guide assembly 40 are located on the side of the light emission interval 13 that is away from the central axis of the decorative piece 20.

[0047] For example, the light guide assembly 40 is arranged circumferentially around the light emission interval 13. When the ambient light 30 is activated, the light from the ambient light 30 is guided by the light guide assembly 40, which allows the light to pass through the light emission interval 13 and incident on the inner side of the glass body 10. The inner side of the glass body 10, located on the side of the light emission interval 13 closer to the central axis of the trim piece 20, emits light accordingly, providing illumination for the vehicle interior, creating a lighting atmosphere, and enhancing the comfort and enjoyment of the occupants.

[0048] Optionally, both the ambient light 30 and the light guide assembly 40 are disposed within the cavity 50. Specifically, both the ambient light 30 and the light guide assembly 40 are disposed on the inner side of the glass body 10. The trim piece 20 prevents the ambient light 30 and the light guide assembly 40 from being exposed, providing shielding and protection for them. The inner side of the glass body 10 refers to the side of the glass body 10 facing the interior environment of the vehicle, that is, the side of the inner glass layer that faces away from the outer glass layer.

[0049] For example, the glass assembly also includes a controller and a wiring harness. The controller is electrically connected to the wiring harness, and the wiring harness is electrically connected to the ambient light 30. The controller controls the ambient light 30 to operate via the wiring harness.

[0050] In the aforementioned glass assembly, when the ambient light 30 is working, the light guide component 40 guides the light from the ambient light 30, allowing the light to pass through the light-emitting gap 13 and strike the inner surface of the glass body 10, causing the inner surface of the glass body 10 to emit light and creating an ambient lighting effect. Furthermore, the ambient light 30 and the light guide component 40 are located within the cavity 50 and are shielded by the decorative element 20, resulting in a better aesthetic appearance. The decorative element 20 also provides protection for the ambient light 30 and the light guide component 40. Therefore, it is clear that there is no need to guide the light to a patterned layer within the glass body 10 for illumination, as in related technologies. This simplifies the manufacturing of the glass assembly, reduces costs, and increases the versatility of the light guide medium 41, enabling its widespread application in various types of glass used in transportation vehicles.

[0051] Please see Figure 1 and Figures 4 to 6For example, the ambient light 30 includes multiple light-emitting units 31. These units are spaced apart circumferentially along the light emission interval 13, allowing light to be emitted from multiple different locations, thereby improving the uniformity of light emission. Optionally, the glass assembly also includes multiple first adhesive members 60, each first adhesive member 60 correspondingly connected between each light-emitting unit 31 and the inner surface of the glass body 10. The first adhesive members 60 include, but are not limited to, polyvinyl butyral, ethylene vinyl acetate, ionomer films, etc.

[0052] Please see Figure 1 , Figures 4 to 6 For example, the light guide assembly 40 includes multiple light guide media 41. The multiple light guide media 41 are arranged sequentially along the circumference of the light emission interval 13. Each light guide media 41 corresponds to a corresponding light-emitting unit 31, and the light guide media 41 is used to guide the light from the corresponding light-emitting unit 31. Thus, under the combined guidance of the multiple light guide media 41, light is emitted along the circumference of the light emission interval 13 to the inner surface of the glass body 10, resulting in high light emission uniformity.

[0053] For example, the light-emitting unit 31 includes a lamp plate and a light-emitting element. The lamp plate is mounted on the inner side of the glass body 10, and the lamp plate serves to support, power, and regulate the light-emitting element, which is mounted on the lamp plate. The light-emitting element includes, but is not limited to, LED lights. The light-emitting element and the light-guiding medium 41 corresponding to the light-emitting unit 31 are arranged adjacent to each other. The light emitted by the light-emitting element enters the light-guiding medium 41 and is led outward from the light-guiding medium 41.

[0054] For example, all light guide media 41 have the same length. In other words, the light guide media 41 adopts a standard length structural sample, for example. In this way, standard-style production can be achieved, which is convenient for widespread application.

[0055] Standardizing the length of the light guide medium 41 improves its versatility. Specifically, for glass bodies 10 of different sizes, the required circumference of the light guide component 40 is different. After multiple light guide media 41 of the same standard length are arranged around the circumference of the light interval 13, the last light guide medium 41 can be adjusted by cutting it to achieve compensation adjustment of the overall circumference.

[0056] Please see Figure 4For example, the light guiding medium 41 includes an introduction section 411 and an exit section 412. The introduction section 411 and the exit section 412 are connected. Specifically, the introduction section 411 and the exit section 412 are an integrated structure. Each introduction section 411 is arranged adjacent to each light-emitting unit 31, and the introduction section 411 is used to guide the light from the corresponding light-emitting unit 31 to the exit section 412. All exit sections 412 are arranged sequentially along the circumference of the light-emitting interval 13, and the light from the exit section 412 is emitted through the light-emitting interval 13 to the inner surface of the glass body 10.

[0057] Specifically, any two adjacent lead-out segments 412 abut against each other along the circumferential direction of the light-emitting interval 13, or there may be a gap between them. The ratio of the gap between two adjacent lead-out segments 412 to the length of the lead-out segment 412 is, for example, less than or equal to 0.1. In this way, the light emission uniformity of the light-emitting interval 13 along its circumferential direction can be further improved.

[0058] For example, the material of the light guide medium 41 may include, but is not limited to, PMMA acrylic, PC plastic, or glass, and can be selected according to actual needs. Specifically, a soft light guide material is preferred for the light guide medium 41. In this way, the shape of the light guide medium 41 can be adapted to bend and adjust according to the shape of the light emission interval 13, so that multiple light guide media 41 can be arranged sequentially along the circumference of the light emission interval 13 to form an almost closed annular light guide structure, resulting in continuous and uniform light emission, and increasing the versatility of the light guide medium 41.

[0059] Specifically, the shape of the lead-out section 412 can be adapted to the shape of the light-emitting interval 13. For example, the lead-out section 412 located on any side of the light-emitting interval 13 is straight; or, for another example, the lead-out section 412 located at the corner of the light-emitting interval 13 is arc-shaped or zigzag-shaped.

[0060] Please see Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 For example, the glass assembly also includes a mounting section 70. The mounting section 70 is located in the covered area, i.e., within the cavity 50. The mounting section 70 connects the light guide assembly 40 to the inner surface of the glass body 10 and is arranged circumferentially around the light emission interval 13. All lead-out sections 412 are sequentially connected to the mounting section 70 along the circumferential direction of the light emission interval 13. In this way, the mounting section 70 facilitates the mounting of each light guide medium 41 onto the inner surface of the glass body 10.

[0061] Among them, the lead-out section 412 can be installed on the mounting part 70 in various ways, including but not limited to bonding, snap-fitting, riveting, or being fixed by fasteners such as pins and screws, which are not limited here.

[0062] In this embodiment, the lead-out section 412 is preferably fixedly mounted on the mounting part 70 by a snap-fit ​​method, which facilitates the quick installation and removal of the light guide medium 41. It also allows for after-sales replacement of faulty light guide medium 41 and corresponding light-emitting unit 31, reducing after-sales maintenance and facilitating product promotion. Moreover, it improves the versatility of the light guide medium 41.

[0063] The snap-fit ​​connection between the lead-out section 412 and the mounting section 70 allows the spacing between the light guide medium 41 and the inner surface of the glass body 10 along the thickness direction (e.g., ...) to be reduced. Figure 5 or Figure 6 The size of H1 shown is controllable, providing a structural guarantee for the uniform effect of the illuminated area.

[0064] For example, the mounting portion 70 has a slot 71. The light guiding medium 41 includes a main body portion 413 and a snap-fit ​​portion 414. The main body portion 413 is connected to the snap-fit ​​portion 414. The main body portion 413 is located outside the slot 71 and is mainly used to guide light. The snap-fit ​​portion 414 snaps into the slot 71, supporting the main body portion 413, so that the light guiding medium 41 is snapped into the mounting portion 70.

[0065] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 Based on the aforementioned embodiment, a notch 711 is formed on the side of the slot wall facing the light-emitting unit 31. The inlet section 411 extends out of the slot 71 through the notch 711 and extends toward the light-emitting unit 31, so that it is arranged adjacent to the light-emitting unit 31.

[0066] Based on the aforementioned embodiments, the light guiding medium 41 is a light guiding strip. Both the lead-in section 411 and the lead-out section 412 include a main body 413 and a snap-fit ​​section 414. Thus, the lead-in section 411 and the lead-out section 412 have the same structural composition, differing only in length, making the light guiding medium 41 highly versatile.

[0067] Based on the aforementioned embodiments, the cross-sectional contours of the main body 413 and the snap-fit ​​part 414 along the extension direction of the light guide medium 41 can be flexibly adjusted and set according to actual needs, including but not limited to circles or rectangles, etc., and are not limited here.

[0068] To improve the uniformity of light emission, for example, the shape and size of the cross-sectional profile of the light guide medium 41 are kept consistent along its extension direction, and the shape and size of the cross-sectional profile of the mounting portion 70 are kept consistent along its extension direction. Correspondingly, the distance H1 between the bottom wall of the slot 71 and the inner surface of the glass body 10 is kept consistent along the extension direction of the mounting portion 70; after the light guide medium 41 is installed into the mounting portion 70, the distance H2 between the center of the lead-out section 412 and the inner surface of the glass body 10 is kept consistent along the extension direction of the mounting portion 70. Furthermore, the distance H3 between the inner edge of the decorative piece 20 and the inner surface of the glass body 10 is kept consistent along the extension direction of the inner edge of the decorative piece 20. Thus, by keeping the sizes of H1, H2, and H3 consistent, the uniformity of light emission can be improved, and the width L of the light-emitting area formed on the inner surface of the glass body 10 can be kept consistent along the circumferential direction.

[0069] To ensure that the distance H1 between the bottom wall of the slot 71 and the inner side of the glass body 10 remains consistent along the extending direction of the mounting portion 70, the mounting portion 70 is, for example, integrally injection molded onto the inner side of the glass body 10. Thus, by using a molding die to injection mold the mounting portion 70, the fluctuation of the distance H1 between the bottom wall of the slot 71 and the inner side of the glass body 10 along the extending direction of the mounting portion 70 is small, or even almost zero; consequently, after the light guide medium 41 is installed onto the mounting portion 70, the fluctuation of the distance H2 between the center of the lead-out section 412 and the inner side of the glass body 10 along the extending direction of the mounting portion 70 is small, or even almost zero.

[0070] For example, the visible light transmittance of the mounting portion 70 is, but is not limited to, 0% to 10%, specifically, 10%, 9%, 8%, 7%, 6%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1%, or 0%. Thus, the mounting portion 70 serves a shielding function, preventing occupants inside the vehicle from seeing the light-guiding medium 41 and the light-emitting unit 31 located within the cavity 50 through the light-emitting gap 13, and also preventing the observation of the gap at the light-emitting gap 13, thereby improving the visual appearance.

[0071] Please see Figure 6 For example, the glass assembly also includes a support component 80. The support component 80 is connected to the glass body 10 and is used to support the decorative element 20. That is, the support component 80 connects the decorative element 20 and the glass body 10. In this way, the decorative element 20 is connected to the glass body 10 through the support component 80 and is stably mounted on the glass body 10. Furthermore, with the support of the support component 80, a light-emitting gap 13 can be formed between the inner edge of the decorative element 20 and the inner surface of the glass body 10.

[0072] Optionally, the length of the support component 80 along the thickness direction of the glass body 10 can be adjusted so that the distance between the inner edge of the trim 20 and the inner side surface of the glass body 10 remains constant.

[0073] Of course, the length of the support component 80 along the thickness direction of the glass body 10 can also be a fixed value. After the ornament 20 is installed on the glass body 10 through the support component 80, the distance between the inner edge of the ornament 20 and the inner side of the glass body 10 can also be guaranteed to be a fixed value.

[0074] Based on the aforementioned embodiments, the support assembly 80 includes a first support member 81, a connector 82, and a second support member 83. The first support member 81 is connected to the inner side of the glass body 10, the second support member 83 is connected to the decorative piece 20, and the connector 82 is connected between the first support member 81 and the second support member 83.

[0075] For example, the glass assembly also includes a second adhesive member 90. The second adhesive member 90 is connected between the first support member 81 and the inner surface of the glass body 10.

[0076] The length of the first support member 81 is H4, the length of the second support member 83 is H5, and the length of the connector 82 is H6. By adjusting and controlling the size of H4, H5 and H6, the size of H3 can be adjusted and controlled accordingly, so that H3 is adjusted to a preset value.

[0077] Optionally, the length of connector 82 along the thickness direction of glass body 10 is adjustable. Thus, since the length of connector 82 can be adjusted, the length of support assembly 80 can be adjusted accordingly.

[0078] Of course, as an alternative, the length of connector 82 along the thickness direction of glass body 10 is a fixed value and cannot be adjusted.

[0079] For example, the glass body 10 includes a viewing area 11. The viewing area 11 is, for example, as shown in... Figure 4 The area within the dashed box M in the diagram. The visible light transmittance of the visible area 11 is greater than or equal to 70%, specifically, for example, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%, or 99%. Thus, occupants inside the vehicle can observe the external environment through the visible area 11; and light from the external environment can enter the vehicle through the visible area 11, serving as illumination.

[0080] For example, the glass body 10 also includes a shielding area 12. The shielding area 12 is circumferentially arranged around the visible area 11. The shielding area 12 is, for example, as shown in... Figure 4 The area outside the dashed box M in the text.

[0081] Of course, as an alternative, the glass body 10 may not require a visible area 11, and the entire glass body 10 may be set as a shaded area 12. That is, the entire glass body 10 is almost opaque.

[0082] Optionally, the visible light transmittance of the shielding area 12 is less than or equal to 10%, more preferably less than or equal to 5%, even more preferably less than or equal to 3%, or even less than or equal to 1%, or essentially 0%, i.e., it is not transparent to visible light.

[0083] Specifically, the shielding area 12 is provided with a light-blocking layer, which has the function of blocking light. The visible light transmittance of the light-blocking layer is less than or equal to 10%, more preferably less than or equal to 5%, even more preferably less than or equal to 3%, even more preferably less than or equal to 1%, or even less than or equal to 0.5%, or essentially 0%, i.e., it does not transmit visible light.

[0084] Optionally, the light-blocking layer is a dark-colored printed layer or a dark-colored polymer film. The dark-colored printed layer can be black or brown ceramic ink or ultraviolet ink, printed onto the glass body 10 using processes such as screen printing or inkjet printing. The dark-colored polymer film can be a polymer film with body coloring, for example, by adding coloring components during the manufacturing process to obtain black or brown PVB, PET, PVC, etc.; or a polymer film with surface-printed pigments, for example, by printing black or brown pigments onto the surface of the polymer film.

[0085] The outer glass layer includes a first surface and a second surface facing away from each other, and the inner glass layer includes a third surface and a fourth surface facing away from each other. The second surface and the third surface are disposed opposite to each other. A light-blocking layer is disposed on any one side of the second surface, the third surface, the fourth surface, or an intermediate film layer. In this embodiment, the light-blocking layer is preferably disposed on the inner side of the glass body 10, i.e., the fourth surface. In this way, when light passing through the light-emitting gap 13 and incident on the inner side of the glass body 10 is incident on the light-blocking layer, the light-blocking layer diffuses the light, resulting in a better lighting atmosphere effect.

[0086] For example, light passes through the light-emitting gap and enters the shaded area 12. In this way, the light enters the shaded area 12, and the shaded area 12 can reflect the light, thereby creating a better lighting atmosphere effect.

[0087] For example, the projection of the decorative element 20 onto the glass body 10 along its thickness direction is the covering area, which is located within the shielding area 12. The covering area is circumferentially arranged around the visible area 11, and there is a gap between the inner edge of the covering area and the inner edge of the shielding area 12. The inner edge of the shielding area 12 refers to the boundary line between the shielding area 12 and the visible area 11. The visible area 11 is within the boundary line of the glass body 10, and the shielding area 12 is outside the boundary line of the glass body 10. Light guided outward by the light-guiding medium 41 passes through the light-emitting gap 13 and enters the area between the inner edge of the covering area and the inner edge of the shielding area 12. Thus, when light enters the shielding area 12, the shielding area 12 reflects the light, resulting in a better light emission effect compared to when light enters the visible area 11.

[0088] In this embodiment, the ambient light 30 and the light guide assembly 40 are specifically installed, for example, in the shaded area 12.

[0089] Among them, the decorative element 20 includes, but is not limited to, a ceiling. The decorative element 20 is arranged circumferentially around the visible area 11.

[0090] The light-emitting interval 13 is arranged circumferentially around the visible area 11. Correspondingly, multiple light-guiding media 41 are arranged circumferentially around the visible area 11, and multiple light-emitting units 31 are arranged sequentially at intervals around the visible area 11.

[0091] On the other hand, this application also provides a means of transportation, including but not limited to automobiles, buses, public buses, trains, freight trucks, trains, etc. The means of transportation includes the glass assembly of any of the above embodiments, and also includes a vehicle body and trim 20. The glass assembly is mounted on the vehicle body, and the trim 20 is connected to the glass body 10.

[0092] In the aforementioned vehicle, when the ambient light 30 is working, the light guide component 40 guides the light from the ambient light 30, allowing the light to pass through the light-emitting gap 13 and strike the inner surface of the glass body 10, causing the inner surface of the glass body 10 to emit light and creating an ambient lighting effect. Furthermore, the ambient light 30 and the light guide component 40 are located within the cavity 50 and are shielded by the decorative element 20, resulting in a better aesthetic appearance. The decorative element 20 also provides protection for the ambient light 30 and the light guide component 40. Therefore, it is not necessary to guide the light to a patterned layer within the glass body 10 for illumination, as in related technologies. This simplifies the manufacturing of the glass assembly, reduces costs, and increases the versatility of the light guide medium 41, enabling its widespread application in various types of glass used in vehicles.

[0093] In this application, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly defined. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0094] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0095] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A glass assembly, characterized in that, include: A glass body for connecting with an ornament, the glass body having a covering area corresponding to the ornament, and the inner side of the glass body being spaced apart from the inner edge of the ornament along the thickness direction of the glass body to form a light-emitting interval. Ambient lighting, wherein the ambient lighting is located within the covered area; and A light guide assembly is located in the covered area and is arranged circumferentially around the light emission interval. The light guide assembly is used to guide the light of the ambient light so that the light passes through the light emission interval and enters the inner side of the glass body.

2. The glass assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The glass body is spaced apart from the decorative piece to form a cavity; wherein the ambient light is located within the cavity and is connected to the inner surface of the glass body; and / or, the light guide assembly is located within the cavity and is connected to the inner surface of the glass body.

3. The glass assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ambient light includes multiple light-emitting units, which are arranged sequentially at intervals along the circumference of the light emission interval; the light guide assembly includes multiple light guide media, which are arranged sequentially along the circumference of the light emission interval; each light guide media is correspondingly arranged to each light-emitting unit, and the light guide media is used to guide the light from the corresponding light-emitting unit.

4. The glass assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The light guiding medium includes an inlet section and an outlet section, the inlet section and the outlet section are connected; each inlet section is arranged adjacent to each of the light-emitting units, the inlet section is used to guide the light of the corresponding light-emitting unit to the outlet section; all the outlet sections are arranged sequentially along the circumference of the light-emitting interval, and the light of the outlet section is emitted to the inner side of the glass body through the light-emitting interval.

5. The glass assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The glass assembly further includes a mounting portion disposed in the coverage area, the mounting portion being connected between the light guide component and the inner side of the glass body, and being arranged circumferentially around the light emission interval; all the lead-out segments are sequentially connected to the mounting portion along the circumferential direction of the light emission interval.

6. The glass assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The mounting portion has a slot, and the light guiding medium includes a main body and a snap-fit ​​portion. The main body is connected to the snap-fit ​​portion, the main body is located outside the slot, and the snap-fit ​​portion snaps into the slot.

7. The glass assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The shape and size of the cross-sectional profile of the light guiding medium remain consistent along its extension direction; the shape and size of the cross-sectional profile of the mounting part remain consistent along its extension direction; the distance between the inner side of the glass body and the inner edge of the ornament remains consistent along the extension direction of the inner edge of the ornament.

8. The glass assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The mounting part is integrally injection molded onto the inner side of the glass body.

9. The glass assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The visible light transmittance of the mounting part is 0 to 10%.

10. The glass assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The glass assembly also includes a plurality of first adhesive members, each of which is correspondingly connected between each of the light-emitting units and the inner surface of the glass body.

11. The glass assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The glass assembly also includes a support assembly connected to the glass body, the support assembly being used to support the decorative element.

12. The glass assembly according to claim 11, characterized in that, The support assembly includes a first support member, a connector, and a second support member. The first support member is connected to the inner side of the glass body, the second support member is used to connect to the decorative piece, and the connector is connected between the first support member and the second support member.

13. The glass assembly according to claim 12, characterized in that, The length of the connector along the thickness direction of the glass body is adjustable.

14. The glass assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The glass body has a shielding area; the covered area is located in the shielding area, and the light passes through the light-emitting interval and enters the shielding area.

15. The glass assembly according to claim 14, characterized in that, The glass body also has a visible area, and the shielding area is arranged circumferentially around the visible area; the covering area is arranged circumferentially around the visible area, and the inner edge of the covering area and the inner edge of the shielding area are spaced apart; the light passes through the light-emitting interval and is incident on the area between the inner edge of the covering area and the inner edge of the shielding area.

16. The glass assembly according to claim 14, characterized in that, The shielding area is provided with a light blocking layer, which is disposed on the inner side of the glass body.

17. A means of transportation, characterized in that, The vehicle includes the glass assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 16, and also includes a vehicle body and trim pieces, the glass assembly being mounted on the vehicle body and the trim pieces being connected to the glass body.

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