Taillight assembly and electric scooter

Abstract

The utility model relates to a taillight subassembly and electric scooter, the taillight subassembly includes: taillight shell, taillight module and radar module, the taillight shell includes: base, first lampshade and second lampshade, first lampshade and second lampshade both are provided the rear side of base, the first lampshade and base define first cavity, and the second lampshade is provided with second cavity. A first cavity is defined by the first lampshade and the base, a second cavity is defined by the second lampshade and the base, the tail lamp module is installed in the first cavity, the radar module is installed in the second cavity, and the radar module is used for detecting the distance between the tail lamp assembly and an object behind the tail lamp assembly. According to the tail lamp assembly, the radar module is integrated, so that the distance of a rear vehicle can be detected, and the safety of a rider during driving can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of scooters, and in particular to a taillight assembly and an electric scooter. Background Art

[0002] Scooters, electric vehicles and other means of transportation are widely used, especially scooters, such as electric scooters, which are becoming more and more popular. In order to improve the safety of electric scooters, a taillight assembly is usually installed at the rear of the electric scooter to warn the rear vehicle. In the related art, the taillight only has the function of brake warning, which is single in functionality and poor in safety and warning effects. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to solve one of the technical problems in the related art at least to a certain extent.

[0004] To this end, an embodiment of the utility model proposes a taillight assembly, which can detect the distance of the rear vehicle by integrating a radar module, which is beneficial to improving the safety of the rider while driving.

[0005] The embodiment of the utility model further provides an electric scooter.

[0006] The taillight assembly of an embodiment of the utility model includes: a taillight shell, the taillight shell includes a base, a first lampshade and a second lampshade, the first lampshade and the second lampshade are both arranged on the rear side of the base, the first lampshade and the base define a first cavity, and the second lampshade and the base define a second cavity; a taillight module, the taillight module is installed in the first cavity; a radar module, the radar module is installed in the second cavity, and the radar module is used to detect the distance between the taillight assembly and the object behind it.

[0007] According to the taillight assembly of the embodiment of the utility model, the radar module is integrated to detect the distance of the rear vehicle, so as to remind the cyclist or the rear vehicle, which is conducive to improving the safety of the cyclist when riding. On the other hand, since the taillight module and the radar module can be arranged in the first cavity and the second cavity respectively, the installation and removal of the taillight module and the radar module do not interfere with each other, so as to facilitate the subsequent disassembly and maintenance of the taillight module and the radar module.

[0008] In some embodiments, the taillight assembly further includes a light reflector, and the light reflector is disposed on a side of the second lamp cover facing the radar module.

[0009] In some embodiments, the first lampshade is mounted on an upper side of the second lampshade.

[0010] In some embodiments, the tail lamp assembly further includes a lining plate disposed in the second cavity. The lining plate is connected to the second lamp cover and encloses a sealed cavity, and the radar module is disposed in the sealed cavity.

[0011] In some embodiments, one of the lining plate and the base is provided with a clamping portion, and the other is provided with a mating groove, and the clamping portion is in clamping fit with the mating groove.

[0012] In some embodiments, the tail lamp assembly further includes a first threaded member that passes through the radar module and the lining plate; and / or, the tail lamp assembly further includes a second threaded member that passes through the tail lamp module and the base; and / or, the tail lamp assembly further includes a third threaded member that connects the second lamp cover and the base. A first avoidance opening is provided on the radar module, a second avoidance opening is provided on the lining plate, and the third threaded member passes through the first avoidance opening and the second avoidance opening.

[0013] In some embodiments, the tail lamp assembly further includes a control wire harness. The control wire harness includes a tail lamp wire and a radar wire. The base is provided with a first wire passing hole and a second wire passing hole, and the lining plate is provided with a through hole opposite to the second wire passing hole. The tail lamp wire passes through the first wire passing hole and is electrically connected to the tail lamp module, and the radar wire passes through the second wire passing hole and the through hole and is electrically connected to the radar wire.

[0014] In some embodiments, the tail lamp module is electrically connected to the radar module. When the radar module detects that the distance between the tail lamp assembly and an object behind it is less than a set value, the tail lamp can flash.

[0015] An electric scooter according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a tail lamp assembly, which is the tail lamp assembly according to any one of the embodiments of the present invention; and a vehicle body, and the tail lamp assembly is disposed at the rear side of the vehicle body.

[0016] The electric scooter according to the embodiment of the present invention can detect the distance of a vehicle behind by integrating a radar module, so as to remind the rider or the vehicle behind, which is beneficial to improving the safety of the rider during driving. On the other hand, since the tail lamp module and the radar module can be respectively arranged in the first cavity and the second cavity, the installation and disassembly of the tail lamp module and the radar module do not interfere with each other, which is convenient for the subsequent disassembly, assembly and maintenance of the tail lamp module and the radar module.

[0017] In some embodiments, the scooter further includes a controller and an ambient light. The ambient light and the radar module are both electrically connected to the controller. When the radar module detects that the distance between the tail light assembly and an object behind it is less than a set value, the controller can control the ambient light to turn on; and / or, the scooter further includes a controller and a buzzer. The buzzer and the radar module are both electrically connected to the controller. When the radar module detects that the distance between the tail light assembly and an object behind it is less than a set value, the controller can control the buzzer to turn on. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 is an axonometric view of the tail light assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 is an exploded view of the tail light assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 3 is a working state diagram of the electric scooter according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Reference Numerals:

[0022] 1. Tail light housing; 11. First lamp cover; 12. Second lamp cover; 121. Masking sticker; 13. Base; 131. Fitting groove; 132. First wire passing hole; 133. Second wire passing hole; 14. First cavity; 15. Second cavity;

[0023] 2. Tail light module;

[0024] 3. Radar module; 31. First avoidance opening;

[0025] 4. Liner; 41. Sealing cavity; 42. Clamping portion; 43. Second avoidance opening; 44. Through hole;

[0026] 51. First threaded member; 52. Second threaded member; 53. Third threaded member;

[0027] 6. Control wire harness; 61. Tail light wire; 62. Radar wire;

[0028] 7. Vehicle body; 71. Ambient light. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0029] Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are exemplary and are intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0030] Reference will be made below to the appended Figures 1 to 3 The tail light assembly and electric scooter according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0031] As Figures 1 to 3 shown, the taillight assembly of the embodiment of the present utility model includes: a taillight housing 1, a taillight module 2, and a radar module 3. The taillight housing 1 includes a base 13, a first lamp cover 11, and a second lamp cover 12. The first lamp cover 11 and the second lamp cover 12 are both provided at the rear side of the base 13. The first lamp cover 11 and the base 13 define a first cavity 14, and the second lamp cover 12 and the base 13 define a second cavity 15. The taillight module 2 is installed in the first cavity 14, and the radar module 3 is installed in the second cavity 15. The radar module 3 is used to detect the distance between the taillight assembly and an object behind it.

[0032] For the taillight assembly according to the embodiment of the present utility model, by integrating the radar module 3, the distance to the vehicle behind can be detected to remind the cyclist or the vehicle behind, which is beneficial to improving the safety of the cyclist during driving. On the other hand, since the taillight module 2 and the radar module 3 can be respectively arranged in the first cavity 14 and the second cavity 15, the installation and disassembly of the taillight module 2 and the radar module 3 do not interfere with each other, facilitating the subsequent disassembly, assembly, and maintenance of the taillight module 2 and the radar module 3.

[0033] It should be noted that the first lamp cover 11 can transmit the light of the taillight module 2, and the second lamp cover 12 can transmit the radar wave of the radar module 3. The taillight module 2 and the radar module 3 are respectively integrated on different circuit boards. When one of the taillight module 2 and the radar module 3 is damaged, the damaged taillight module 2 and radar module 3 can be separately taken out and replaced.

[0034] Compared with the solution where the taillight module 2 and the radar module 3 are integrated on the same circuit board, the taillight assembly of the embodiment of the present utility model facilitates the subsequent disassembly, assembly, and maintenance of the taillight module 2 and the radar module 3, reducing the subsequent maintenance cost.

[0035] Optionally, as Figure 2 shown, the taillight assembly further includes a light reflector, which is provided on the side of the second lamp cover 12 facing the radar module 3. It can be understood that the light reflector is used to passively reflect the light emitted by the vehicle behind to remind the vehicle behind. The light reflector is provided in the second cavity 15 and integrated on the inner side surface of the second lamp cover 12. In other words, the second lamp cover 12 can not only transmit the radar wave of the radar module 3 but also reflect light to further improve the warning effect of the taillight.

[0036] On the other hand, both the light reflector and the radar module 3 are integrated in the second cavity 15, thereby improving the compactness of the taillight assembly, facilitating the miniaturization design of the taillight, and reducing the production cost.

[0037] Optionally, as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the first lamp cover 11 is installed on the upper side of the second lamp cover 12. In other words, the tail lamp module 2 is disposed above the radar module 3. It can be understood that the upper side position of the tail lamp housing 1 can project the light of the tail lamp module 2 outward, and the lower side position of the tail lamp housing 1 can reflect light outward and emit radar waves. By adopting the above structural arrangement in the embodiment of the present utility model, the light projected outward by the tail lamp module 2 of the tail lamp assembly can have a certain height from the ground, so that the driver of the vehicle behind can notice the braking or driving condition of the electric scooter in time, which is beneficial to improving the safety of the electric scooter during driving.

[0038] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 shown, the tail lamp assembly further includes a lining plate 4. The lining plate 4 is disposed in the second cavity 15. The lining plate 4 is connected to the second lamp cover 12 and encloses a sealed cavity 41. The radar module 3 is disposed in the sealed cavity 41. It can be understood that the lining plate 4 is used to carry the radar module 3 to facilitate the installation of the radar module 3. And since the lining plate 4 and the second lamp cover 12 enclose the sealed cavity 41, both the light reflector and the radar module 3 are disposed in the sealed cavity 41 to reduce the probability of the light reflector and the radar module 3 contacting with water, which is beneficial to improving the waterproof effect of the tail lamp assembly.

[0039] For example, the lining plate 4 and the second lamp cover 12 can be hermetically connected by ultrasonic welding. The first lamp cover 11 and the base 13 are hermetically connected by ultrasonic welding, thereby further improving the waterproof sealing effect of the tail lamp assembly.

[0040] Optionally, as Figure 2 shown, a clamping portion 42 is provided on one of the lining plate 4 and the base 13, and a mating groove 131 is provided on the other. The clamping portion 42 is in clamping fit with the mating groove 131. This can improve the convenience of disassembling and assembling the lining plate 4 and the base 13.

[0041] For example, the clamping portion 42 is provided on the lining plate 4, and the mating groove 131 is provided on the base 13. The clamping portion 42 is in clamping connection with the mating groove 131. The clamping portion 42 can be two, and the two clamping portions 42 are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the lining plate 4. The two mating grooves 131 are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the base 13 and correspond to the two clamping portions 42 one by one.

[0042] Optionally, as Figure 2 shown, the tail lamp assembly further includes a first threaded member 51. The first threaded member 51 passes through the radar module 3 and the lining plate 4. This can facilitate the assembly of the radar module 3 and the lining plate 4, and the assembled radar module 3 is not easily separated from the lining plate 4, so as to improve the reliability of the tail lamp assembly after installation.

[0043] The taillight assembly further includes a second threaded member 52 which is passed through the taillight module 2 and the base 13. This can facilitate the assembly of the taillight module 2 and the base 13, and the assembled taillight module 2 is not easily separated from the base 13, so as to improve the reliability of the taillight assembly after installation.

[0044] The taillight assembly further includes a third threaded member 53 which is connected to the second lamp cover 12 and the base 13. The radar module 3 is provided with a first avoidance opening 31, and the lining plate 4 is provided with a second avoidance opening 43. The third threaded member 53 is passed through the first avoidance opening 31 and the second avoidance opening 43. This can facilitate the assembly of the second lamp cover 12 and the base 13, and the assembled second lamp cover 12 is not easily separated from the base 13, so as to improve the reliability of the taillight assembly after installation. And the first avoidance opening 31 and the second avoidance opening 43 can avoid the installation of the third threaded member 53 to prevent interference with the installation of the third threaded member 53.

[0045] For example, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the second lamp cover 12 is provided with an occlusion sticker 121 which covers the installation position of the third threaded member 53 to improve the integrity of the appearance of the second lamp cover 12.

[0046] Optionally, as Figure 2 shown, the taillight assembly further includes a control wire harness 6. The control wire harness 6 includes a taillight wire 61 and a radar wire 62. The base 13 is provided with a first wire passing hole 132 and a second wire passing hole 133. The lining plate 4 is provided with a through hole 44 opposite to the second wire passing hole 133. The taillight wire 61 is passed through the first wire passing hole 132 and is electrically connected to the taillight module 2. The radar wire 62 is passed through the second wire passing hole 133 and the through hole 44 and is electrically connected to the radar wire 62.

[0047] It can be understood that the taillight wire 61 and the radar wire 62 are respectively passed through the first wire passing hole 132 and the second wire passing hole 133, so as to facilitate the arrangement of the control wire harness 6 in the taillight housing 1, and the structural design is simple, which can reduce the occupation of the space in the taillight housing 1.

[0048] In an example, the taillight module 2 is electrically connected to the radar module 3. When the radar module 3 detects that the distance between the taillight assembly and the object behind it is less than a set value, the taillight can flash to remind the vehicle behind to keep a safe distance, thereby reducing rear-end collisions and vehicle collision accidents caused by sudden lane changes, and making the riding of the electric scooter safer.

[0049] As Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown in the figure, an electric scooter according to another embodiment of the present utility model includes a tail light assembly and a vehicle body 7. The tail light assembly is the tail light assembly in the embodiment of the present utility model, and the tail light assembly is provided at the rear side of the vehicle body 7. For example, the tail light assembly is mounted on the rear mudguard of the vehicle body 7.

[0050] For the electric scooter according to the embodiment of the present utility model, by integrating the radar module 3, the distance to the vehicle behind can be detected, so as to remind the rider or the vehicle behind, which is beneficial to improving the safety of the rider during driving. On the other hand, since the tail light module 2 and the radar module 3 can be respectively arranged in the first cavity 14 and the second cavity 15, the installation and disassembly of the tail light module 2 and the radar module 3 do not interfere with each other, so as to facilitate the subsequent disassembly, assembly and maintenance of the tail light module 2 and the radar module 3.

[0051] In one example, as Figure 3 shown, the scooter further includes a controller (not shown) and an ambient light 71. The ambient light 71 and the radar module 3 are both electrically connected to the controller. When the radar module 3 detects that the distance between the tail light assembly and the object behind it is less than a set value, the controller can control the ambient light 71 to turn on (flash). For example, the ambient light 71 is mounted on the instrument module of the vehicle body 7, so as to remind the rider not to brake suddenly or change lanes blindly.

[0052] It can be understood that when there is a vehicle coming from behind the electric scooter, the radar wave emitted by the radar module 3 is reflected by the vehicle behind. After the tail light assembly receives the emitted radar wave, it generates a signal and transmits it to the controller. The controller controls the tail light to flash violently to remind the vehicle behind to keep a safe distance, and at the same time controls the scooter instrument to flash, so as to reduce the rear-end collision accident and the vehicle collision accident caused by sudden lane change, and make the riding of the electric scooter safer.

[0053] In other examples, the scooter further includes a controller and a buzzer (not shown). The buzzer and the radar module 3 are both electrically connected to the controller. When the radar module 3 detects that the distance between the tail light assembly and the object behind it is less than a set value, the controller can control the buzzer to turn on, so as to remind the rider not to brake suddenly or change lanes blindly.

[0054] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present utility model.

[0055] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "a plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0056] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, terms such as "installed", "connected", "joined", "fixed", etc. shall be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or communicable with each other; it may be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the communication inside two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0057] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the first feature being "on" or "under" the second feature may be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on top of" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "below" and "beneath" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a lower horizontal height than the second feature.

[0058] In the present utility model, terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples", etc. mean that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present utility model. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, without contradiction, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0059] Although the above embodiments have been shown and described, it is to be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present utility model. Any changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations made by those of ordinary skill in the art to the above embodiments are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A taillight assembly, characterized in that: include: A taillight housing, the taillight housing comprising a base, a first lampshade and a second lampshade, the first lampshade and the second lampshade are both arranged at the rear side of the base, the first lampshade and the base define a first cavity, and the second lampshade and the base define a second cavity; a taillight module, the taillight module being installed in the first cavity; A radar module is installed in the second cavity, and is used to detect the distance between the taillight assembly and an object behind it.

2. The taillight assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The taillight assembly further includes a light reflector, which is disposed on a side of the second lampshade facing the radar module.

3. The taillight assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first lampshade is installed on the upper side of the second lampshade.

4. The taillight assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The taillight assembly also includes a lining plate, which is arranged in the second cavity. The lining plate is connected to the second lampshade and forms a sealed cavity. The radar module is arranged in the sealed cavity.

5. The taillight assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: One of the lining plate and the base is provided with a clamping portion, and the other is provided with a matching groove, and the clamping portion is clamped and matched with the matching groove.

6. The taillight assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The taillight assembly further includes a first threaded member, the first threaded member being inserted through the radar module and the lining plate; And / or, the taillight assembly further includes a second threaded member, and the second threaded member is penetrated through the taillight module and the base; And / or, the taillight assembly also includes a third threaded member, the third threaded member is connected to the second lampshade and the base, the radar module is provided with a first avoidance opening, the lining plate is provided with a second avoidance opening, and the third threaded member is passed through the first avoidance opening and the second avoidance opening.

7. The taillight assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The taillight assembly also includes a control harness, which includes a taillight wire and a radar wire. The base is provided with a first wire threading hole and a second wire threading hole, and the lining plate is provided with a through hole opposite to the second wire threading hole. The taillight wire is passed through the first wire threading hole and is electrically connected to the taillight module, and the radar wire is passed through the second wire threading hole and the through hole and is electrically connected to the radar wire.

8. The taillight assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The taillight module is electrically connected to the radar module. When the radar module detects that the distance between the taillight assembly and an object behind it is less than a set value, the taillight may flash.

9. An electric scooter, characterized in that: include: A taillight assembly, wherein the taillight assembly is the taillight assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 8; The taillight assembly is arranged on the rear side of the vehicle body.

10. The electric scooter according to claim 9, characterized in that: The scooter further includes a controller and an ambient light, wherein the ambient light and the radar module are both electrically connected to the controller, and when the radar module detects that the distance between the taillight assembly and the object behind it is less than a set value, the controller can control the ambient light to turn on; And / or, the scooter further includes a controller and a buzzer, the buzzer and the radar module are both electrically connected to the controller, and when the radar module detects that the distance between the taillight assembly and the object behind it is less than a set value, the controller can control the buzzer to turn on.

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