Vehicle lamp assembly, vehicle lamp and vehicle

By setting up installation grooves and bent parts in the base of the headlight assembly, and using the clamping structure to be fastened, the assembly complexity and cost problems caused by the use of middleware and fasteners are solved, and the assembly complexity and cost problems are achieved. Assembly process and material savings.

CN222230299UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-24GUANGZHOU KOITO AUTOMOTIVE LAMP CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421025262.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-11
Publication Date
2024-12-24
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-11

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

During the assembly of the headlight assembly, the use of middleware and fasteners leads to increased assembly complexity, space occupancy and material costs.

Method used

By setting up installation grooves and bent parts in the base, the clamping structure is used to tighten the parts to be installed in the installation groove, avoiding the use of middleware and fasteners, and achieving simple and quick assembly of the parts to be installed.

Benefits of technology

It reduces the assembly difficulty and material cost of the headlight assembly, improves assembly efficiency, saves space, and is suitable for headlights and vehicles.

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Abstract

The utility model particularly discloses a vehicle lamp assembly, a vehicle lamp and a vehicle, and belongs to the technical field of vehicle lighting. The automobile lamp assembly comprises a to-be-assembled part and a base, the base is provided with an installation groove and a baffle, the baffle is located on one side of the installation groove, and a bent part is arranged at the end, away from the base, of the baffle; wherein the to-be-mounted part is located in the mounting groove, the bending part is bent towards the mounting groove and is connected with the base through a clamping structure, the clamping structure comprises a buckle and a buckling position which are buckled with each other, one of the buckle and the buckling position is arranged on the bending part, the other one of the buckle and the buckling position is arranged on the base, and the bending part abuts against the to-be-mounted part so that the to-be-mounted part can be fastened to the mounting groove. According to the automobile lamp assembly, the part to be assembled is assembled on the base, so that the assembly operation of the automobile lamp assembly is simple and rapid, the assembly difficulty of the automobile lamp assembly is reduced, the assembly efficiency of the automobile lamp assembly is improved, the space is saved, and the material cost is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicle lighting, in particular to a vehicle lamp assembly, a vehicle lamp and a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] In the process of assembling a headlight assembly, functional components are usually installed on an intermediate component such as a bracket, and then the bracket is fixedly connected to the base by fasteners to achieve the installation of functional components. However, the use of intermediate components and fasteners not only makes the assembly process more complicated, but also takes up space inside the headlight and increases material costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the utility model provides a vehicle lamp assembly that can reduce the use of intermediate parts and fasteners, thereby reducing assembly difficulty and material costs.

[0004] The utility model also provides a vehicle lamp having the vehicle lamp assembly.

[0005] The utility model also provides a vehicle with the above-mentioned vehicle lamp.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the utility model, a vehicle lamp assembly is provided, comprising: a part to be mounted and a base, the base being provided with a mounting groove and a baffle, the baffle being located at one side of the mounting groove, and a bending portion being provided at one end of the baffle away from the base; wherein the part to be mounted is located in the mounting groove, the bending portion is bent toward the mounting groove, and is connected to the base through a snap-fit ​​structure, the snap-fit ​​structure comprising a buckle and a buckle position that are buckled into each other, one of the buckle and the buckle position being provided on the bending portion, and the other being provided on the base, the bending portion abuts against the part to be mounted so that the part to be mounted is fastened to the mounting groove.

[0007] A vehicle lamp assembly according to an embodiment of the utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0008] The embodiment of the utility model provides an installation groove in the base, a baffle is provided on one side of the installation groove, and a bending portion that can be bent is provided at one end of the baffle away from the base. During assembly, the part to be installed can be placed in the installation groove, and then the bending portion is bent toward the installation groove, the bending portion abuts against the part to be installed, and the bending portion is connected to the base through a clamping structure, so that the part to be installed is fastened to the installation groove. Without the need to use intermediate parts and fasteners, the part to be installed can be assembled to the base, making the assembly operation of the vehicle lamp assembly simple and quick, not only reducing the difficulty of assembling the vehicle lamp assembly, but also improving the assembly efficiency of the vehicle lamp assembly, saving space, reducing material costs, and being suitable for vehicle lamps.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the buckle is arranged on the base and is located on the side of the installation groove away from the baffle, the buckle position is arranged on the bending portion, and a limiting portion is provided on the side of the buckle away from the baffle, and the limiting portion can abut against the bending portion to limit the bending portion from rotating toward the base.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a convex rib is provided at one end of the bending portion facing the base, and the convex rib abuts against the part to be installed.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, two clamping structures are provided, and the two clamping structures are spaced apart along the length direction of the installation slot.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the bending portion and the baffle are integrally formed, and a notch is provided at the end of the connection between the bending portion and the baffle away from the mounting groove, so that the bending portion can rotate around the connection between the bending portion and the baffle.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, a limiting groove is provided on the bottom wall of the installation groove, and the component to be installed is inserted into the limiting groove.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the utility model, the vehicle lamp assembly further comprises a light guide strip, the light guide strip is provided with a clamping portion, the base is provided with a clamping hole capable of cooperating with the clamping portion, the clamping portion is clamped in the clamping hole to fasten the light guide strip to the base.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, the vehicle lamp assembly further includes a lamp housing, and the base is installed in the lamp housing.

[0016] According to a second aspect of the utility model, a vehicle lamp is provided, comprising the vehicle lamp assembly disclosed in the first aspect of the utility model.

[0017] A vehicle lamp according to an embodiment of the utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0018] The headlight adopts the headlight assembly of the first aspect of the embodiment. The headlight is provided with a mounting groove in the base, a baffle is provided on one side of the mounting groove, and a bending portion that can be bent is provided at the end of the baffle away from the base. During assembly, the part to be assembled can be placed in the mounting groove, and then the bending portion is bent toward the mounting groove, the bending portion abuts against the part to be assembled, and the bending portion is connected to the base through a clamping structure, so that the part to be assembled is fastened to the mounting groove. Without the need to use intermediate parts and fasteners, the part to be assembled is assembled to the base, making the assembly operation of the headlight simple and quick, which not only reduces the difficulty of assembling the headlight, but also improves the assembly efficiency of the headlight, saves space inside the headlight, reduces material costs, and is suitable for vehicles.

[0019] According to a third aspect of the utility model, a vehicle is provided, comprising the vehicle lamp disclosed in the second aspect of the utility model.

[0020] A vehicle according to an embodiment of the utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0021] The vehicle adopts the headlights of the second aspect of the embodiment, and the vehicle is provided with an installation groove in the base, a baffle is provided on one side of the installation groove, and a bending portion that can be bent is provided at the end of the baffle away from the base. During assembly, the part to be installed can be placed in the installation groove, and then the bending portion is bent toward the installation groove, the bending portion abuts against the part to be installed, and the bending portion is connected to the base through a clamping structure, so that the part to be installed is fastened to the installation groove. Without the need to use intermediate parts and fasteners, the part to be installed is assembled to the base, making the assembly operation of the vehicle simple and quick, which not only reduces the assembly difficulty of the vehicle, but also improves the assembly efficiency of the vehicle, saves space inside the vehicle headlights, and reduces material costs.

[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description, and in part will become apparent from the following description, or will be learned through the practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The present invention is further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:

[0024] Figure 1 An exploded view of an embodiment of a vehicle lamp assembly of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 It is a partial structural diagram of a vehicle lamp assembly embodiment of the utility model when the bending portion is unfolded;

[0026] Figure 3 It is a partial top view of a vehicle lamp assembly embodiment of the utility model when the bending portion is unfolded;

[0027] Figure 4 It is a partial structural diagram of a vehicle lamp assembly embodiment of the utility model when the bending portion is bent;

[0028] Figure 5 It is a partial top view of a bent portion of a vehicle lamp assembly embodiment of the utility model when bent;

[0029] Figure 6 It is a partial rear view of a base in an embodiment of a vehicle lamp assembly of the utility model;

[0030] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of a vehicle lamp assembly of the utility model.

[0031] Reference numerals:

[0032] Headlight assembly 1000;

[0033] 100 parts to be installed;

[0034] Base 200; mounting groove 210; limiting groove 211; baffle 220; bending portion 230; convex rib 231; snap-fit ​​structure 240; snap buckle 241; buckle position 242; limiting portion 250; notch 260; snap hole 270;

[0035] Light guide bar 300; snap-fit ​​portion 310;

[0036] Lamp housing 400. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0038] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that descriptions involving orientation, such as up, down, inside, outside, etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0039] In the description of the utility model, if there is a description of first and second, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing the technical features, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying the relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0040] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as setting, installing, connecting, etc. should be understood in a broad sense, and technicians in the relevant technical field can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on the specific content of the technical solution.

[0041] Some embodiments of the present invention provide a vehicle lamp assembly 1000, specifically referring to the accompanying drawings of the specification Figure 1-Figure 7 shown.

[0042] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in the embodiment of the utility model, the vehicle lamp assembly 1000 includes: a component to be installed 100 and a base 200, wherein the component to be installed 100 may be a circuit board, or may be a functional component such as a light diffuser or an electric control box, which is not limited in this embodiment. The base 200 is provided with a mounting groove 210 and a baffle 220. In this embodiment, the mounting groove 210 and the baffle 220 are arranged at the rear end of the base 200. The size of the mounting groove 210 is slightly larger than the component to be installed 100, so the mounting groove 210 is suitable for accommodating the component to be installed 100. The opening of the mounting groove 210 faces backwards, based on which, when assembling the component to be installed 100, the component to be installed 100 can be placed in the mounting groove 210 from the rear side of the base 200.

[0043] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in the embodiment of the utility model, the baffle 220 is located on one side of the mounting groove 210. The baffle 220 can be a side wall of the mounting groove 210. The baffle 220 is formed on the rear end surface of the base 200 and protrudes backward to limit the movement of the to-be-installed component 100 located in the mounting groove 210. In this embodiment, a bending portion 230 is provided at one end of the baffle 220 away from the base 200. The bending portion 230 can be bent toward the mounting groove 210. It can be understood that the bending of the bending portion 230 is to rotate around the connection between the bending portion 230 and the baffle 220.

[0044] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, in the embodiment of the present invention, the bending portion 230 has an unfolded state and a bent state, and the bending portion 230 can rotate around the connection between the bending portion 230 and the baffle 220 to switch between the unfolded state and the bent state. Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, when the bending portion 230 is in the unfolded state, the bending portion 230 and the baffle 220 are in the same plane, that is, both extend backward. At this time, the installation slot 210 is open, and the assembler can place the component 100 to be installed into the installation slot 210 or take out the component 100 to be installed in the installation slot 210; refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, when the bending portion 230 is in a bending state, the bending portion 230 bends toward the installation groove 210, and the bending portion 230 abuts against the component to be installed 100. At this time, the installation groove 210 is closed, and the bending portion 230 is connected to the base 200 through the clamping structure 240, so that the component to be installed 100 is fastened to the installation groove 210.

[0045] In one example, the bending portion 230 is provided with a buckle 241, and the base 200 is provided with a buckle position 242 that can cooperate with the buckle 241. When the bending portion 230 is bent toward the installation groove 210, the buckle 241 can be driven to move toward the buckle position 242, and finally the buckle 241 is buckled with the buckle position 242, thereby realizing a fixed connection between the bending portion 230 and the base 200.

[0046] In another example, the bending portion 230 is provided with a buckle position 242, and the base 200 is provided with a buckle 241 that can cooperate with the buckle position 242. When the bending portion 230 is bent toward the installation groove 210, the buckle position 242 can be driven to move toward the buckle 241, and finally the buckle position 242 is buckled with the buckle 241, thereby realizing a fixed connection between the bending portion 230 and the base 200.

[0047] The embodiment of the utility model provides a mounting groove 210 in the base 200, a baffle 220 is provided on one side of the mounting groove 210, and a bending portion 230 that can be bent is provided at one end of the baffle 220 away from the base 200. During assembly, the component 100 to be mounted can be placed in the mounting groove 210, and then the bending portion 230 is bent toward the mounting groove 210, the bending portion 230 abuts against the component 100 to be mounted, and the bending portion 230 is connected to the base 200 through the clamping structure 240, so that the component 100 to be mounted is fastened to the mounting groove 210. Without the need for intermediate components and fasteners, the component 100 to be mounted is assembled on the base 200, so that the assembly operation of the vehicle lamp assembly 1000 is simple and quick, which not only reduces the assembly difficulty of the vehicle lamp assembly 1000, but also improves the assembly efficiency of the vehicle lamp assembly 1000, saves space, reduces material costs, and is suitable for vehicle lamps.

[0048] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, in the embodiment of the utility model, the buckle 241 is provided on the base 200 and is located on the side of the mounting groove 210 away from the baffle 220. The buckle 241 is arranged opposite to the baffle 220, and the buckle position 242 is arranged on the bending portion 230. A limiting portion 250 is provided on the side of the buckle 241 away from the baffle 220. The limiting portion 250 is formed on the base 200 and protrudes backward. When the bending portion 230 is in a bent state, the limiting portion 250 can abut against the bending portion 230 to limit the bending portion 230 from rotating toward the base 200. It can be understood that in order to reduce the possibility of excessive bending of the bending portion 230 leading to breakage between the bending portion 230 and the baffle 220, the present embodiment provides a limiting portion 250 on one side of the buckle 241. The abutment between the limiting portion 250 and the bending portion 230 can prevent the bending portion 230 from continuing to rotate toward the base 200, thereby reducing the possibility of excessive bending of the bending portion 230. The height of the limiting portion 250 determines the degree of bending of the bending portion 230, and the present embodiment does not limit the height of the limiting portion 250.

[0049] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, in the embodiment of the utility model, a convex rib 231 is provided at one end of the bending portion 230 facing the base 200, and the convex rib 231 abuts against the component to be mounted 100. It can be understood that the provision of the convex rib 231 can ensure that the bending portion 230 abuts against the component to be mounted 100, reducing the possibility of loosening and dislocation of the component to be mounted 100, thereby improving the structural stability of the vehicle lamp assembly 1000. In one example, at least two convex ribs 231 are provided, and at least two convex ribs 231 are spaced apart along the length direction of the bending portion 230.

[0050] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, in the embodiment of the utility model, two clamping structures 240 are provided, and the two clamping structures 240 are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the installation groove 210. Taking the example that the clamping 241 is provided on the base 200 and the buckle position 242 is provided on the bending portion 230, the two clamping 241 are arranged at intervals along the up-down direction of the vehicle lamp assembly 1000, and correspondingly, the two buckle positions 242 are arranged at intervals along the up-down direction of the vehicle lamp assembly 1000. The provision of the two clamping structures 240 in this embodiment can improve the connection firmness between the bending portion 230 and the base 200, so that the component 100 to be installed can be fastened in the installation groove 210, and the structural stability of the vehicle lamp assembly 1000 is improved.

[0051] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, in the embodiment of the utility model, the bending portion 230 and the baffle 220 are integrally formed, specifically, the baffle 220, the bending portion 230 and the base 200 are integrally formed. In order to enable the bending portion 230 to rotate around the connection between the bending portion 230 and the baffle 220, in the embodiment, a notch 260 is provided at one end of the connection between the bending portion 230 and the baffle 220 away from the mounting groove 210, and the provision of the notch 260 makes the bending portion 230 a movable end.

[0052] It is understandable that when the component 100 to be installed is skewed in the installation groove 210, the bent portion 230 cannot abut against the component 100 to be installed, and the component 100 to be installed is prone to loosening or even dislocation. Figure 6 As shown, in the embodiment of the utility model, the bottom wall of the installation groove 210 is provided with a limiting groove 211, and the limiting groove 211 is extended along the front and rear direction of the lamp assembly 1000. The component 100 to be installed is inserted into the limiting groove 211. The limiting groove 211 can position the component 100 to be installed, thereby reducing the possibility of the component 100 to be installed being skewed and improving the stability of the component 100 to be installed.

[0053] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 7As shown, in the embodiment of the utility model, the vehicle lamp assembly 1000 further includes a light guide bar 300, a clamping portion 310 is provided at the rear end of the light guide bar 300, and the base 200 is provided with a clamping hole 270 capable of cooperating with the clamping portion 310, and the clamping hole 270 penetrates the base 200 along the front-to-back direction of the vehicle lamp assembly 1000. The clamping portion 310 is clamped in the clamping hole 270, thereby achieving a fixed connection between the light guide bar 300 and the base 200. In this embodiment, by providing the clamping portion 310 and the buckle 241, the assembly difficulty of the light guide bar 300 is reduced, and the assembly efficiency of the light guide bar 300 is also improved.

[0054] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 7 As shown, in an embodiment of the utility model, the vehicle lamp assembly 1000 also includes a lamp housing 400, and the lamp housing 400 has a groove suitable for accommodating the base 200 and the component to be installed 100. The base 200 can be installed in the lamp housing 400 by fasteners. The lamp housing 400 can effectively protect the base 200 and the component to be installed 100, and also improve the integrity of the vehicle lamp assembly 1000.

[0055] The embodiment of the present invention further provides a vehicle lamp, comprising the vehicle lamp assembly 1000 of the above embodiment.

[0056] The vehicle lamp of the embodiment of the utility model is provided with a mounting groove 210 in the base 200, a baffle 220 is provided on one side of the mounting groove 210, and a bending portion 230 that can be bent is provided at one end of the baffle 220 away from the base 200. During assembly, the component 100 to be mounted can be placed in the mounting groove 210, and then the bending portion 230 is bent toward the mounting groove 210, the bending portion 230 abuts against the component 100 to be mounted, and the bending portion 230 is connected to the base 200 through the clamping structure 240, so that the component 100 to be mounted is fastened to the mounting groove 210. Without using intermediate parts and fasteners, the component 100 to be mounted is assembled on the base 200, so that the assembly operation of the vehicle lamp is simple and quick, which not only reduces the difficulty of assembling the vehicle lamp, but also improves the assembly efficiency of the vehicle lamp, saves space inside the vehicle lamp, reduces material costs, and is suitable for vehicles.

[0057] Since the vehicle lamp adopts all the technical solutions of the vehicle lamp assembly 1000 of the above embodiment, it at least has all the beneficial effects brought by the technical solutions of the above embodiment, which will not be repeated here.

[0058] An embodiment of the utility model further provides a vehicle, comprising the vehicle lamp of the above embodiment.

[0059] The vehicle of the embodiment of the utility model is provided with a mounting groove 210 in the base 200, and a baffle 220 is provided on one side of the mounting groove 210, and a bending portion 230 that can be bent is provided at one end of the baffle 220 away from the base 200. During assembly, the component 100 to be mounted can be placed in the mounting groove 210, and then the bending portion 230 is bent toward the mounting groove 210, and the bending portion 230 abuts against the component 100 to be mounted, and the bending portion 230 is connected to the base 200 through the clamping structure 240, so that the component 100 to be mounted is fastened to the mounting groove 210. Without using intermediate parts and fasteners, the component 100 to be mounted is assembled on the base 200, so that the assembly operation of the vehicle is simple and quick, which not only reduces the assembly difficulty of the vehicle, but also improves the assembly efficiency of the vehicle, saves space inside the vehicle headlights, and reduces material costs.

[0060] Since the vehicle adopts all the technical solutions of the headlights of the above embodiments, it at least has all the beneficial effects brought by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here.

[0061] The embodiments of the utility model are described in detail above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Finally, it should be explained that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model, rather than to limit it. Although the utility model is described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, ordinary technicians in this field should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the aforementioned embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model.

Claims

1. A vehicle lamp assembly, characterized in that: include: Parts to be installed; A base, provided with a mounting groove and a baffle, wherein the baffle is located at one side of the mounting groove, and an end of the baffle away from the base is provided with a bending portion; Among them, the part to be installed is located in the installation groove, the bent portion is bent toward the installation groove, and is connected to the base through a clamping structure, the clamping structure includes a buckle and a buckle position that are buckled with each other, one of the buckle and the buckle position is arranged on the bent portion, and the other is arranged on the base, the bent portion abuts against the part to be installed so that the part to be installed is fastened to the installation groove.

2. The vehicle lamp assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buckle is arranged on the base and located on the side of the installation groove away from the baffle, the buckle position is arranged on the bending portion, and a limiting portion is provided on the side of the buckle away from the baffle, and the limiting portion can abut against the bending portion to limit the bending portion from rotating toward the base.

3. The vehicle lamp assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A convex rib is provided at one end of the bending portion facing the base, and the convex rib abuts against the component to be installed.

4. The vehicle lamp assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two clamping structures, and the two clamping structures are spaced apart along the length direction of the installation slot.

5. The vehicle lamp assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bending portion and the baffle are integrally formed, and a notch is provided at one end of the connection between the bending portion and the baffle away from the mounting groove, so that the bending portion can rotate around the connection between the bending portion and the baffle.

6. The vehicle lamp assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom wall of the installation groove is provided with a limiting groove, and the component to be installed is inserted into the limiting groove.

7. The vehicle lamp assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vehicle lamp assembly further comprises a light guide bar, the light guide bar is provided with a clamping portion, the base is provided with a clamping hole capable of cooperating with the clamping portion, the clamping portion is clamped in the clamping hole to fasten the light guide bar to the base.

8. The vehicle lamp assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vehicle lamp assembly further comprises a lamp housing, and the base is installed in the lamp housing.

9. A vehicle lamp, characterized in that: The vehicle lamp assembly comprises the vehicle lamp assembly as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: The vehicle lamp comprising the vehicle lamp as claimed in claim 9.