Mounting structure, lighting system, and vehicle

Abstract

A mounting structure, a lighting system and a vehicle. The mounting structure comprises two clamping assemblies (630) arranged symmetrically and spaced apart along the extension direction of the target piece, and each clamping assembly (630) comprises a clamping piece, a support piece (610), a moving piece (604) and a driving piece (608). The clamping piece is movably arranged on the target piece and is used to fix or release the target piece; the support piece (610) is arranged on a mounting surface; the moving piece (604) is in sliding contact with the clamping piece; the moving piece (604) is connected with the support piece (610) through the driving piece (608); and the two driving pieces (608) are used to drive the corresponding moving pieces (604) to move along the extension direction of the target piece, so that the two moving pieces (604) move away from each other, and when the clamping piece is fixed with the target piece, the target piece is driven to be in a straightened state. The mounting structure can make the optical fiber (612) be in a straightened state, thereby reducing the bending phenomenon of the optical fiber (612) when the optical fiber (612) is disturbed by external forces and other factors, and is beneficial to improve the stability of the optical fiber (612) and ensure the transmission quality of the light beam.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of vehicle lighting technology, and more particularly to an installation structure, lighting system, and vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Vehicle lighting systems are an important component of automotive safety and functionality. Fiber optics can be used in vehicle lighting systems because they can guide the propagation path of light by controlling total internal reflection, allowing the light signal to travel along the length of the fiber within its core, thus achieving efficient lighting transmission.

[0003] In related technologies, a vehicle lighting system includes a light source, an optical fiber, and a reflector; the light source is configured to emit an illumination beam; the optical fiber guides the illumination beam between a first end facing the light source and a second end opposite to the light source; the reflector is positioned at the second end of the optical fiber and reflects the illumination beam back from the second end of the optical fiber toward the first end.

[0004] However, in some applications, the poor stability of optical fibers leads to a decrease in beam transmission quality. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This disclosure provides an installation structure, a lighting system, and a vehicle to address the shortcomings of the related art.

[0006] In a first aspect, this disclosure provides an installation structure including two clamping assemblies. The two clamping assemblies are spaced apart and symmetrically arranged along the extension direction of the target part. Each clamping assembly includes a clamping member, a supporting member, a moving member, and a driving member. The clamping member is movably disposed on the target part and is used to fix or detach from the target part. The supporting member is disposed on the mounting surface. The moving member is in sliding contact with the clamping member. The moving member is connected to the supporting member through the driving member. The two driving members are used to drive the corresponding moving members to move along the extension direction of the target part, so that the two moving members move away from each other, so that when the clamping member is fixed to the target part, the target part is pulled into a straightened state.

[0007] In one possible implementation, the clamping member includes a housing portion and a clamping part connected to the housing portion; the clamping part is movably disposed on the target member; the clamping part is configured to slide in contact with the corresponding moving member when the two driving members drive the corresponding moving member to move along the extension direction of the target member, so as to clamp the target member under the push of the moving member and fix it to the target member.

[0008] In one possible implementation, the clamping part includes at least two clamping segments connected to the housing part, each clamping segment being disposed around the periphery of the target part; each clamping segment has a first conical surface on its outer wall, and the moving part has a second conical surface that matches each first conical surface; the second conical surface is used to slide in contact with each first conical surface when the moving part moves, so as to push each clamping segment to move closer to each other; after moving closer to each other, each clamping segment is used to jointly form a clamping cavity that matches the target part, so that the cavity wall of the clamping cavity abuts against the target part, thereby clamping the target part.

[0009] In one possible implementation, the housing portion has a receiving cavity with an opening on one side; the clamping portion is placed in the receiving cavity, and both the housing portion and the moving member are coaxially provided with a first clearance opening for receiving the target member. The first clearance opening of the housing portion is connected to the receiving cavity, and part of the moving member is slidably sleeved on the clamping portion through the opening.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the moving part includes a first moving part and a second moving part arranged sequentially; the support member has a guide groove and a second clearance opening for accommodating the target part, a portion of the first moving part is slidably disposed on the guide groove, and the second moving part is slidably sleeved on the clamping part through the opening, with the axis of the first moving part and the axis of the second moving part coinciding.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the driving element is a spring, which is sleeved on the moving element. One end of the spring is connected to the support element, and the other end of the spring is connected to the moving element.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the clamping member further includes at least one fixing part; the housing part has at least one through hole, and the moving part has at least one insertion hole, with the through hole and the insertion hole corresponding one-to-one. The fixing part is used to insert through the through hole and the insertion hole when the clamping member is fixed to the target member, so as to connect the housing part and the moving part.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the support member includes a support portion and a guide portion arranged sequentially; the support portion is used to be mounted on the mounting surface, and the guide groove and the second clearance opening are provided on the guide portion.

[0014] In a second aspect, this disclosure provides a lighting system including a transmitter, a reflector, an optical fiber, and an installation structure as described in any of the first aspects; the optical fiber is disposed between the transmitter and the reflector, and the clamping member of the clamping assembly in the installation structure is fixed to or detached from the optical fiber.

[0015] Thirdly, this disclosure provides a vehicle including a vehicle body and a lighting system, as described in the second aspect, disposed on the vehicle body.

[0016] The installation structure, lighting system, and vehicle disclosed herein include an installation structure with two clamping assemblies spaced apart and symmetrically arranged along the extension direction of the target component. Each clamping assembly includes a clamping member, a support member, a moving member, and a driving member. The support member is mounted on the mounting surface, and the moving member is connected to the support member via the driving member. The target component can be an optical fiber, with the axial direction of the fiber being its extension direction. When the optical fiber is used in a vehicle lighting system, the mounting surface is the headlamp housing or other connection surface capable of supporting the optical fiber. Thus, by using the support member to support the moving member and the driving member, the offset and sway of the moving member can be reduced during the movement of the moving member along the extension direction of the optical fiber.

[0017] By movably mounting the clamping element on the optical fiber, and having the moving element in sliding contact with the clamping element, the clamping element is used to fix or detach from the optical fiber. Thus, two driving elements drive the corresponding moving elements to move along the extension direction of the optical fiber, causing the two moving elements to move away from each other, meaning the driving forces provided by the two driving elements are in opposite directions. When the clamping element is fixed to the optical fiber, because the moving element is in contact with the corresponding clamping element, the driving force provided by the driving elements on the moving element acts on the optical fiber, and the two opposing driving forces create tension on the optical fiber, thereby keeping the optical fiber in a straight state. This reduces bending phenomena caused by external forces and other factors, improving the stability of the optical fiber and ensuring the transmission quality of the light beam. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping component structure in the mounting structure provided in the embodiments of this disclosure;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a lighting system provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Another structural diagram;

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Another structural diagram from another angle.

[0023] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0024] 630-Clamping assembly; 610-Support member; 604-Moving member; 608-Driver; 600-Housing part; 602-Clamping part; 606-Cavity wall; 604a-Second moving part; 614-First screw; 616-Second screw; 618-Support part; 620-Guide part;

[0025] 642a - First connector; 642b - Second connector; 621 - Third connector; 640a - Fourth connector; 640b - Fifth connector; 620 - Flange;

[0026] 632a - Transmitter; 632b - Reflector; 612 - Optical fiber; 612b - First end; 612c - Second end; 612a - Center segment. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this disclosure clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar components or components having the same or similar functions throughout. The described embodiments are some, but not all, embodiments of this disclosure. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this disclosure, and should not be construed as limiting this disclosure. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this disclosure without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure. The embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0028] In the description of this disclosure, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linkage" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, an indirect connection via an intermediate medium, or the internal communication between two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0029] In the description of this disclosure, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this disclosure and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this disclosure.

[0030] The terms "first," "second," "third," "fourth," etc., used in this disclosure, claims, and accompanying drawings are for distinguishing similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such use of data can be interchanged where appropriate so that embodiments of this disclosure described herein can be implemented, for example, in orders other than those illustrated or described herein.

[0031] Furthermore, the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not explicitly listed or that are inherent to such process, method, product, or apparatus.

[0032] Vehicle lighting systems are an important component of automotive safety and functionality. Fiber optics can be used in vehicle lighting systems because they can guide the propagation path of light by controlling total internal reflection, allowing the light signal to travel along the length of the fiber within its core, thus achieving efficient lighting transmission.

[0033] In related technologies, a vehicle lighting system includes a light source, an optical fiber, and a reflector; the light source is configured to emit an illumination beam; the optical fiber guides the illumination beam between a first end facing the light source and a second end opposite to the light source; the reflector is positioned at the second end of the optical fiber and reflects the illumination beam back from the second end of the optical fiber toward the first end.

[0034] However, in some applications, such as when optical fibers are subjected to external interference, their bendability makes them less stable, prone to micro-bending or macro-bending. These physical deformations cause additional beam loss, reducing effective transmission distance and illumination brightness. Furthermore, changes in fiber position can cause the beam to deviate from its intended path, affecting the accuracy and consistency of the illumination effect. Therefore, the poor stability of optical fibers leads to a decline in beam transmission quality.

[0035] In view of this, embodiments of the present disclosure provide an installation structure, a lighting system, and a vehicle. The installation structure comprises two clamping assemblies arranged symmetrically and spaced apart along the extension direction of the target component. Each clamping assembly includes a clamping member, a supporting member, a moving member, and a driving member. The supporting member is disposed on the mounting surface, and the moving member is connected to the supporting member via the driving member. The target component can be an optical fiber, with the axial direction of the optical fiber being its extension direction. When the optical fiber is used in a vehicle lighting system, the mounting surface is a headlamp housing or other connection surface capable of supporting the optical fiber. Thus, by utilizing the supporting member to provide support for the moving member and the driving member, the offset and sway of the moving member can be reduced during the movement of the moving member along the extension direction of the optical fiber driven by the driving member.

[0036] By movably mounting the clamping element on the optical fiber, and having the moving element in sliding contact with the clamping element, the clamping element is used to fix or detach from the optical fiber. Thus, two driving elements drive the corresponding moving elements to move along the extension direction of the optical fiber, causing the two moving elements to move away from each other, meaning the driving forces provided by the two driving elements are in opposite directions. When the clamping element is fixed to the optical fiber, because the moving element is in contact with the corresponding clamping element, the driving force provided by the driving elements on the moving element acts on the optical fiber, and the two opposing driving forces create tension on the optical fiber, thereby keeping the optical fiber in a straight state. This reduces bending phenomena caused by external forces and other factors, improving the stability of the optical fiber and ensuring the transmission quality of the light beam.

[0037] The present disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0038] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 The installation structure provided in this embodiment includes two clamping assemblies 630. The two clamping assemblies 630 are spaced apart and symmetrically arranged along the extension direction of the target part. Each clamping assembly 630 includes a clamping member, a support member 610, a moving member 604, and a driving member 608. The clamping member is movably mounted on the target part and is used to fix or detach from the target part. The support member 610 is mounted on the mounting surface. The moving member 604 slides in contact with the clamping member. The moving member 604 is connected to the support member 610 through the driving member 608. The two driving members 608 are used to drive the corresponding moving member 604 to move along the extension direction of the target part, so that the two moving members 604 move away from each other, so that when the clamping member is fixed to the target part, the target part is pulled into a straightened state.

[0039] It should be noted that the mounting structure of this embodiment can be used with vehicle headlights. The two clamping components 630 of the mounting structure are assembled into the headlight housing of the vehicle. The two clamping components 630 apply tension to the optical fiber 612, so that the optical fiber 612 is straightened. In addition, the mounting structure can also be applied to any application of cables or similar objects that are in a tensioned state. This embodiment does not limit this application.

[0040] Specifically, the clamping element is movably mounted on the target component and is used to fix or detach from the target component. It can fasten or release the target component without damaging it, ensuring the operational flexibility and maintainability of the installation structure during the installation and adjustment process.

[0041] The support member 610 is used to set on the mounting surface according to the actual application position of the target part. The support member 610 can not only support the normal operation of the moving part 604 and the driving part 608, but also ensure the overall robustness of the installation structure and avoid the stability of the installation structure being affected by external vibration and other factors.

[0042] The movable element 604 slides in contact with the clamping element and moves along the extension direction of the target element by the action of the driving element 608. The presence of the movable element 604 allows the tension of the target element to be adjusted according to actual needs. For example, by providing appropriate tension to the optical fiber 612, the optical fiber 612 can maintain better transmission performance.

[0043] The driving member 608 is used to drive the moving member 604 to move along the extension direction of the target member. With the reverse driving force provided by the two driving members 608, the target member can be effectively tightened when the clamping member is fixed to the target member, so that the target member is kept in a straight state.

[0044] The following instructions use the fiber optic cable 612 as an example to illustrate the installation structure.

[0045] At least one of the headlight housing and taillight housing of the vehicle is provided with an optical fiber 612 for realizing the vehicle's lighting function. Thus, a mounting structure can be fitted to at least one of the headlight housing and taillight housing, such as... Figure 2 As shown, the two clamping assemblies 630 of the mounting structure are spaced apart along the axial direction of the optical fiber 612, so that the two supports 610 are fixed to the inner wall of the headlight housing or taillight housing, or, as... Figure 1 As shown, a base plate is connected to the bottom of the two support members 610. The base plate is connected to the inner wall of the headlight housing or taillight housing by fasteners such as screws to fix the two support members 610.

[0046] In this arrangement, the moving part 604, the clamping part, and the driving part 608 of one of the two clamping assemblies 630 are located on the side of the corresponding support 610 opposite to the other support 610. In this way, the two clamping assemblies 630 can be arranged symmetrically.

[0047] Understandably, by setting the moving part 604 to slide in contact with the clamping part, on the one hand, the interference of the clamping part on the movement of the moving part 604 can be reduced; on the other hand, it can be ensured that the driving force can be applied to the optical fiber 612 through the clamping part, forming tension on the optical fiber 612.

[0048] The present disclosure does not limit the specific type of the driving component 608. For example, the driving component 608 may be an electric motor or a screw drive mechanism, etc.

[0049] In summary, the installation structure provided in this embodiment arranges two clamping components 630 at intervals and symmetrically along the extension direction of the optical fiber 612. Two driving members 608 drive corresponding moving members 604 to move along the extension direction of the optical fiber 612, causing the two moving members 604 to move away from each other, i.e., the driving forces provided by the two driving members 608 are in opposite directions. When the clamping member is fixed to the optical fiber 612, since the moving member 604 is in contact with the corresponding clamping member, the driving force provided by the driving member 608 on the moving member 604 will act on the optical fiber 612. The two driving forces in opposite directions form tension on the optical fiber 612, thereby keeping the optical fiber 612 in a straight state. This reduces the bending phenomenon of the optical fiber 612 when subjected to external interference, which is beneficial to improving the stability of the optical fiber 612 and ensuring the transmission quality of the light beam.

[0050] See Figures 1 to 4 In some embodiments, the clamping member includes a housing portion 600 and a clamping portion 602 connected to the housing portion 600; the clamping portion 602 is movably disposed on the target member; the clamping portion 602 is configured to slide in contact with the corresponding moving member 604 when the two driving members 608 drive the corresponding moving member 604 to move along the extension direction of the target member, so as to clamp the target member under the push of the moving member 604 and fix it to the target member.

[0051] By providing a housing portion 600 and a clamping portion 602, the housing portion 600 ensures that the clamping portion 602 smoothly performs its clamping action. Under the action of the corresponding driving member 608, the clamping portion 602, pushed by the moving member 604, precisely clamps the target part. Through the cooperation of the moving member 604 and the clamping portion 602, the clamping portion 602 generates a clamping force on the target part proportional to the tension on the target part. This reduces unnecessary bending or displacement of the target part under changes in the external environment or vibrations, thus improving the stability of the target part.

[0052] In a specific implementation, the clamping part 602 includes at least two clamping sections connected to the housing part 600. Each clamping section is used to surround the periphery of the target part. Each clamping section has a first conical surface on its outer wall, and the moving part 604 has a second conical surface that matches each first conical surface. The second conical surface is used to slide in contact with each first conical surface when the moving part 604 moves, so as to push each clamping section to move closer to each other. After moving closer to each other, each clamping section is used to jointly form a clamping cavity that matches the target part, so that the cavity wall 606 of the clamping cavity abuts against the target part to clamp the target part.

[0053] Thus, at least two clamping sections come together to form a clamping cavity that encloses and fits the target part, ensuring that the clamping force is evenly distributed around the target part and reducing wear and failure of the target part caused by excessive local pressure. In addition, through the design of the first and second conical surfaces, the linear motion of the moving part 604 can be converted into the radial contraction action of the clamping sections, realizing the effective transmission of driving force and ensuring that the target part can be straightened and clamped smoothly.

[0054] The embodiments disclosed herein do not limit the specific number of clamping segments. The number and arrangement of clamping segments can be adjusted according to the actual size of the target part to ensure that the clamping cavity formed after each clamping segment comes together matches the shape of the target part, providing a firm and damage-free clamping effect.

[0055] See Figures 1 to 4 In some examples, the housing portion 600 has a receiving cavity with an opening on one side; the clamping portion 602 is placed in the receiving cavity, and both the housing portion 600 and the moving member 604 are coaxially provided with a first clearance opening for receiving the target part. The first clearance opening of the housing portion 600 is connected to the receiving cavity, and part of the moving member 604 is slidably sleeved on the clamping portion 602 through the opening.

[0056] This design makes the overall installation structure compact, reduces the space occupied, and meets the requirements for assembly and use in limited spaces, such as inside the housing of a vehicle's headlight or taillight.

[0057] The first clearance opening on the housing 600 and the moving part 604 ensures that the target part can pass through accurately, so that the housing 600 and the moving part 604 are positioned on the target part. This ensures that the housing 600 and the moving part 604 maintain the correct position during installation and adjustment, reducing operational errors caused by positional deviations. The moving part 604 is slidably sleeved on the clamping part 602 through the opening, allowing the moving part 604 to move freely along the extension direction of the target part without obstruction, providing a smoother operating experience and reducing frictional wear.

[0058] For example, such as Figure 2 As shown, the housing portion 600 may include two sub-housing segments. When the housing portion 600 is placed on the target part, the two sub-housing segments are first joined together to hug the target part to form a receiving cavity. Then, the two sub-housing segments of one of the two housing portions 600 are fixed by the first connector 642a, and the two sub-housing segments of the other of the two housing portions 600 are fixed by the second connector 642b, thus completing the assembly. The receiving cavity provides the necessary range of motion for the clamping part 602, allowing the clamping part 602 to smoothly complete the clamping action.

[0059] Furthermore, the movable member 604 may include two push rod halves that together embrace the target member to be positioned around the target member and are fixed together by a third connector 621.

[0060] In some embodiments, the movable member 604 includes a first movable part and a second movable part 604a arranged sequentially; the support member 610 is provided with a guide groove and a second clearance opening for accommodating the target member, a portion of the first movable part is slidably disposed on the guide groove, and the second movable part 604a is slidably sleeved on the clamping part 602 through the opening, and the axis of the first movable part and the axis of the second movable part 604a coincide.

[0061] Thus, through the design of the second clearance opening, combined with the first clearance opening on the housing part 600 and the moving part 604, the target part can pass through the housing part 600, the moving part 604 and the support part 610 in sequence. The overall structure is compact and the layout is reasonable, which can save space and facilitate the subsequent adjustment of the clamping force and tension of the target part.

[0062] In practice, the first connecting part achieves precise guidance through the guide groove, ensuring that the moving part 604 moves smoothly and stably along the predetermined path, that is, the extension direction of the target part. This helps to reduce offset and shaking during the movement process and improve the accuracy of the installation structure.

[0063] It should be noted that by aligning the axis of the first moving part and the axis of the second moving part 604a, when creating the first clearance opening on the moving part, a connecting hole can be created from the end of either the first moving part or the end of the second moving part 604a along their respective axes, serving as the first clearance opening. This facilitates manufacturing and ensures that when the moving part 604 is fitted onto the target part through the first clearance opening, interference between the first and second moving parts 604a and the target part is avoided, guaranteeing smooth movement of the moving part 604.

[0064] In a specific example, the driving component 608 is a spring, which is sleeved on the moving component 604. One end of the spring is connected to the support component 610, and the other end of the spring is connected to the moving component 604.

[0065] Thus, by setting the driving component 608 as a spring, on the one hand, the spring structure is simple, which can save costs and reduce the complexity of assembly; on the other hand, the extension and contraction characteristics of the spring can provide the driving force required for the movement of the moving component 604, making operation simple and more convenient to use.

[0066] By sleeved the spring on the moving part 604, the space occupied by the spring can be reduced, making the overall layout of the installation structure more reasonable. It can meet the assembly and use in a limited space and has a wide range of applications.

[0067] For example, when the target component is optical fiber 612, since the spring has a certain shock absorption function, it can absorb vibration and impact to a certain extent, which helps to reduce the influence of external vibration on optical fiber 612.

[0068] In some embodiments, the clamping member further includes at least one fixing part; the housing part 600 has at least one through hole, and the moving part 604 has at least one insertion hole, with the through hole and the insertion hole corresponding one to one. The fixing part is used to pass through the through hole and insert into the insertion hole when the clamping member is fixed to the target member, so as to connect the housing part 600 and the moving part 604.

[0069] Thus, the fixing part securely connects the housing part 600 and the moving part 604 together by plugging them in, so as to maintain the tension applied by the spring on the target part and ensure that the target part maintains a stable straight state during use. In addition, after the fixing part connects the housing part 600 and the moving part 604, it fixes the clamping member on the target part, ensuring that the cavity wall 606 of the clamping cavity of the clamping member remains in contact with the target part during use, which helps to reduce the problem of unstable clamping caused by loosening.

[0070] This disclosure does not limit the specific number or type of the fixing parts in the embodiments. For example, Figure 1 As shown, there are two fixing parts, located above and below the target part, respectively. Furthermore, one of the fixing parts is a first screw 614, and the other is a second screw 616. The insertion hole is an internally threaded hole that matches the first screw 614 and the second screw 616. Thus, when maintenance or adjustment is required, the fixing part can be easily removed from the insertion hole to separate the housing part 600 and the moving part 604, reducing maintenance time and costs.

[0071] In a specific example, the support member 610 includes a support portion 618 and a guide portion 620 arranged sequentially; the support portion 618 is used to be disposed on the mounting surface, and the guide groove and the second clearance opening are disposed on the guide portion 620.

[0072] Thus, by connecting the support part 618 to the mounting surface, a stable foundation is provided for the clamping assembly 630, ensuring that the entire clamping assembly 630 remains stable during operation and avoiding displacement or loosening caused by external vibration or impact; by integrating the guide groove and the second clearance opening into the guide part 620, the design of the support member 610 is compact and reasonable, reducing the need for surrounding space.

[0073] See Figure 2The guide portion 620 may include two guide housings, which together embrace the target component and jointly form a guide groove. In use, the two guide housings of one of the guide portions 620 are combined and fixed together by a fourth connector 640a, and the two guide housings of the other of the guide portions 620 are combined and fixed together by a fifth connector 640b. Specifically, the third connector 621 may be as follows: Figure 1 The flange shown is 620.

[0074] Continue reading Figure 2 This disclosure also provides a lighting system including a transmitter 632a, a reflector 632b, an optical fiber 612, and an installation structure as described in any of the first aspects; the optical fiber 612 is disposed between the transmitter 632a and the reflector 632b, and the clamping member of the clamping assembly 630 in the installation structure is fixed or detached from the optical fiber 612.

[0075] The overall structure and working principle of the installation structure are the same as those in the aforementioned embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0076] Specifically, transmitter 632a is used to emit an illumination beam; reflector 632b reflects the illumination beam emitted by transmitter 632a; and optical fiber 612 is disposed between the two to guide the illumination beam.

[0077] like Figure 2 As shown, two clamping assemblies 630 are spaced apart at both ends of the optical fiber 612 along its axial direction, such that the first end 612b of the optical fiber 612 can extend from one end of one of the clamping assemblies 630a, and the second end 612c of the optical fiber 612 can extend from one end of the other 630b. The first end 612b and the second end 612c of the optical fiber 612 are connected to the transmitter 632a and the reflector 632b, respectively, and the optical fiber is located between the transmitter 632a and the reflector 632b. The optical fiber 612 has a center segment 612a located axially spaced between the two clamping assemblies 630, and this center segment is straightened by two driving members 608.

[0078] The lighting system provided in this embodiment of the present disclosure, by setting an installation structure, arranges two clamping components 630 at intervals and symmetrically along the extension direction of the optical fiber 612. Two driving members 608 drive corresponding moving members 604 to move along the extension direction of the optical fiber 612, so that the two moving members 604 move away from each other, that is, the driving forces provided by the two driving members 608 are in opposite directions. When the clamping member is fixed to the optical fiber 612, since the moving member 604 is in contact with the corresponding clamping member, the driving force provided by the driving member 608 on the moving member 604 will act on the optical fiber 612. The two driving forces in opposite directions form tension on the optical fiber 612, thereby keeping the optical fiber 612 in a straight state. This can reduce the bending phenomenon of the optical fiber 612 when subjected to external interference and other factors, which is beneficial to improving the stability of the optical fiber 612 and ensuring the transmission quality of the light beam.

[0079] Furthermore, embodiments of this disclosure also provide a vehicle, including a vehicle body and a lighting system, as described in the second aspect, disposed on the vehicle body.

[0080] The overall structure and working principle of the lighting system are the same as those in the aforementioned embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0081] Furthermore, since the vehicle uses the lighting system described in the above embodiments, it also has the advantages and benefits brought by the above lighting system, which will not be elaborated further here.

[0082] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this disclosure, and are not intended to limit them. Although this disclosure has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure.

Claims

1. An installation structure, characterized in that, The device includes two clamping assemblies (630) arranged symmetrically and spaced apart along the extension direction of the target part. Each clamping assembly (630) includes: A clamping member, which is movably disposed on the target member and is used to fix or detach from the target member; A support member (610) is used to be mounted on a mounting surface; The movable component (604) slides in contact with the clamping component; The driving member (608) and the moving member (604) are connected to the support member (610) through the driving member (608). The two driving members (608) are used to drive the corresponding moving members (604) to move along the extension direction of the target member, so that the two moving members (604) move away from each other, so that when the clamping member is fixed to the target member, the target member is in a straightened state.

2. The installation structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping member includes a housing portion (600) and a clamping portion (602) connected to the housing portion (600); the clamping portion (602) is movably disposed on the target member; The clamping part (602) is configured to slide in contact with the corresponding moving part (604) when the two driving members (608) drive the corresponding moving part (604) to move along the extension direction of the target part, so as to clamp the target part under the push of the moving part (604) and fix it to the target part.

3. The installation structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The clamping part (602) includes at least two clamping segments connected to the housing part (600), each of the clamping segments being arranged around the periphery of the target part; Each of the clamping segments has a first conical surface on its outer wall, and the moving member (604) has a second conical surface that matches each of the first conical surfaces. The second conical surface is used to slide in contact with each of the first conical surfaces when the moving member (604) moves, so as to push each of the clamping segments to move closer to each other. After moving closer to each other, each of the clamping segments is used to form a clamping cavity that matches the target part, so that the cavity wall (606) of the clamping cavity abuts against the target part to clamp the target part.

4. The installation structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The housing portion (600) has a receiving cavity with an opening on one side; The clamping part (602) is placed in the receiving cavity. The housing part (600) and the moving part (604) are both coaxially provided with a first clearance opening for receiving the target part. The first clearance opening of the housing part (600) is connected to the receiving cavity. Part of the moving part (604) is slidably sleeved on the clamping part (602) through the opening.

5. The installation structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The moving part (604) includes a first moving part and a second moving part (604a) arranged sequentially. The support member (610) has a guide groove and a second clearance opening for accommodating the target member. Part of the first moving part is slidably disposed on the guide groove, and the second moving part (604a) is slidably sleeved on the clamping part (602) through the opening. The axis of the first moving part and the axis of the second moving part (604a) coincide.

6. The mounting structure according to any one of claims 2-5, characterized in that, The driving component (608) is a spring, which is sleeved on the moving component (604). One end of the spring is connected to the support component (610), and the other end of the spring is connected to the moving component (604).

7. The installation structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The clamping member further includes at least one fixing part; The housing part (600) has at least one through hole, and the moving part (604) has at least one insertion hole. The through hole and the insertion hole correspond one-to-one. The fixing part is used to pass through the through hole and insert into the insertion hole when the clamping part and the target part are fixed, so as to connect the housing part (600) and the moving part (604).

8. The installation structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The support member (610) includes a support portion (618) and a guide portion (620) arranged sequentially. The support part (618) is used to be disposed on the mounting surface, and the guide groove and the second clearance opening are disposed on the guide part (620).

9. A lighting system, characterized in that, It includes a transmitter (632a), a reflector (632b), an optical fiber (612), and an installation structure as described in any one of claims 1-8; The optical fiber (612) is disposed between the transmitter (632a) and the reflector (632b), and the clamping member of the clamping assembly (630) in the mounting structure is fixed or detached from the optical fiber (612).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, It includes the vehicle body and the lighting system as described in claim 9, which is disposed on the vehicle body.

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