Steering lamp assembly with variable color forms of appearance

Abstract

The steering lamp assembly comprises a decoration cover, an auxiliary mirror shell and a lamp strip assembly, the decoration cover and the auxiliary mirror shell are assembled to form a rearview mirror body and form a mounting gap used for containing the lamp strip assembly, the section of the lamp strip assembly is in a T shape, and the lamp strip assembly is arranged in the mounting gap. After the lamp strip assembly is installed, a part of the lamp strip assembly enters the installation gap, the lamp strip assembly abuts against the inner wall of the decoration cover and the inner wall of the auxiliary mirror shell, and a limiting structure is arranged between the auxiliary mirror shell and the lamp strip assembly. The cross section of the lamp strip assembly is set to be in the T shape, when the lamp strip assembly is installed from the inner side, the lamp strip assembly can be fixed only by arranging the limiting device for preventing the lamp strip assembly from moving towards the inner side from the inner side, and the limiting structure is the structure for limiting the lamp strip assembly from moving towards the inner side; therefore, on the whole, the installation structure is simple, the installation mode is simple, and the stable installation effect on the lamp strip assembly is achieved after installation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to a turn signal assembly with a variable appearance color form. Background Art

[0002] As one of the indispensable components of an automobile, the side turn signal on the rearview mirror can provide the turning indication of the automobile to remind and warn pedestrians on the road and the drivers of the automobiles behind. At present, the structure of the side turn signal is mainly as follows: the side turn signal is composed of a lamp cover, a light guide bar, an LED light source and a base. After the lamp cover and the base are welded, the light guide bar and the LED light source are included therein to form a small assembly of the side turn signal. The lamp covers of conventional turn signals are only colorless and transparent or electroplated, which are relatively monotonous and boring.

[0003] The existing installation of the small assembly of the turn signal is usually carried out by presetting screw holes and other methods. During installation, since the internal space of the small assembly of the turn signal is small, it is not convenient to screw the screw, so the installation is relatively troublesome and requires the assistance of specific tools. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a turn signal assembly with a variable appearance color form.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted in this application is: a turn signal assembly with a variable appearance color form, including a decorative cover, a secondary mirror housing and a light strip assembly. The decorative cover and the secondary mirror housing are assembled to form a rearview mirror body and form an installation gap for accommodating the light strip assembly. The cross-section of the light strip assembly is T-shaped. After the light strip assembly is installed, a part of it enters the installation gap, and the light strip assembly abuts against the inner walls of the decorative cover and the secondary mirror housing. A limiting structure is provided between the secondary mirror housing and the light strip assembly, and the limiting structure is adapted to prevent the light strip assembly from moving inward.

[0006] As a preference, the limiting structure includes a limiting plate fixed on the secondary mirror housing. A limiting groove is opened at the top of the limiting plate, and the width of the limiting groove is the same as the width of the part of the light strip assembly inside the secondary mirror housing. The side wall of the limiting groove abuts against the light strip assembly to form a limit.

[0007] As a preference, a first clamping structure is formed between the decorative cover and the light strip assembly. The first clamping structure includes a first clamping part provided on the decorative cover and a first fixing part provided on the light strip assembly. The first fixing part includes a buckle groove, and the first clamping part includes a buckle. The bottom and the inner side of the buckle abut against the buckle groove to prevent the light strip assembly from moving downward and inward.

[0008] As a preference, a second clamping structure is formed between the secondary mirror housing and the lamp strip assembly. The second clamping structure includes a second clamping portion provided on the secondary mirror housing and a second fixing portion provided on the lamp strip assembly. The second fixing portion includes an L-shaped baffle and a clamping groove provided in the middle of the baffle. The second clamping portion is a clamping portion adapted to be inserted into the clamping groove. The clamping portion and the clamping groove cooperate to limit the upward movement of the lamp strip assembly, and the L-shaped baffle prevents the lamp strip assembly from moving outward.

[0009] As a preference, the lamp strip assembly includes a protruding section on the outside. Limiting steps are formed at both the top and the bottom of the protruding section. During installation, the protruding section is located in the installation gap, and the installation gap limits the top and the bottom of the protruding section simultaneously.

[0010] As a preference, a first mounting portion is provided on one side of the decorative cover close to the rearview mirror bracket, and a second mounting portion is provided on one side of the secondary mirror housing close to the rearview mirror bracket. The decorative cover and the secondary mirror housing are respectively fixedly mounted on the rearview mirror bracket through the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion.

[0011] As a preference, the lamp strip assembly includes a lamp housing, a lamp base, a light guide strip provided on the lamp base, and a film provided on the inner wall of the lamp housing. The film includes an opaque area and a light-transmitting area.

[0012] As a preference, the film further includes a semi-transparent area. The film is completely blackened or smoked to change the light transmittance. The semi-transparent area is located on the upper and lower sides of the light-transmitting area, and the light transmittance of the semi-transparent area is between 15% and 45%; the light transmittance of the light-transmitting area is greater than that of the semi-transparent area.

[0013] As a preference, a transition area is formed at the junction of the light-transmitting area and the semi-transparent area, and the light transmittance of the transition area is between that of the semi-transparent area and the light-transmitting area.

[0014] As a preference, the lamp strip assembly further includes wind-proof strips. The wind-proof strips are provided on the outer surface of the lamp housing. A protrusion is formed in the middle of the outside of the lamp housing. During installation, the protrusion is located on the outer surface of the installation gap. There are two wind-proof strips in total, and the two wind-proof strips are respectively located between the lamp housing and the decorative cover and between the lamp housing and the secondary mirror housing.

[0015] As a preference, fixing plates are provided at both inner ends of the lamp strip assembly, and the fixing plates and the secondary mirror housing are fixedly installed through screws.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are as follows:

[0017] Since the cross-section of the light strip assembly is T-shaped, when the light strip assembly is installed from the inside, it only needs to be provided with a limit inside to prevent the light strip assembly from moving inward to fix the light strip assembly. The limiting structure is the structure that restricts the light strip assembly from moving inward. Therefore, overall, the installation structure and method of this application are simple, and after installation, the light strip assembly has a relatively stable installation effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 is the overall structural schematic diagram of the rearview mirror in this application.

[0019] Figure 2 is Figure 1 the dispersed structural schematic diagram of three components in

[0020] Figure 3 is Figure 1 the structural view and partial enlarged view on the other side.

[0021] Figure 4 is the structural schematic diagram of the light strip assembly.

[0022] Figure 5 is Figure 4 the cross-sectional view at one angle.

[0023] Figure 6 is the exploded view of the light strip.

[0024] Figure 7 is the structural schematic diagram of the diaphragm.

[0025] Figure 8 is the schematic diagram when the diaphragm is installed.

[0026] In the figure: 1. Decorative cover; 2. Light strip assembly; 3. Sub-mirror housing; 4. First installation part; 5. First clamping part; 6. Second clamping part; 7. Second installation part; 8. First fixing part; 9. Buckle; 10. Second fixing part; 11. Translucent area; 12. Lamp cover; 13. Windproof strip; 14. Circuit fixing shell; 15. Light guide strip; 16. Light source; 17. Lamp socket; 18. Diaphragm; 181. Opaque area; 182. Semi-translucent area; 183. Transparent area. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0027] Next, in combination with the specific embodiments, the present application will be further described. It should be noted that on the premise of no conflict, the following described embodiments or technical features can be combined arbitrarily to form new embodiments.

[0028] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that for orientation terms, such as the terms "center", "horizontal", "vertical", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicating the orientation and positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. This is only for the convenience of describing the present application 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 should not be construed as limiting the specific protection scope of the present application.

[0029] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the description and claims of the present application are used to distinguish similar objects and do not necessarily describe a specific order or sequence.

[0030] The terms "comprising", "having" and any variations thereof in the description and claims of the present application are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product or device comprising a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but may include other steps or units not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0031] Embodiment 1:

[0032] Referring to Figures 1 to 8 , this embodiment provides a turn signal lamp assembly with a variable appearance color form, including a decorative cover 1, a secondary mirror housing 3 and a light strip assembly 2. The decorative cover 1 and the secondary mirror housing 3 are assembled to form a rearview mirror body, and an installation gap for accommodating the light strip assembly 2 is formed. The cross-section of the light strip assembly 2 is T-shaped. After the light strip assembly 2 is installed, a part of it enters the installation gap, and the light strip assembly 2 abuts against the inner walls of the decorative cover 1 and the secondary mirror housing 3. A limiting structure is provided between the secondary mirror housing 3 and the light strip assembly 2, and the limiting structure is adapted to prevent the light strip assembly 2 from moving inward. Since the cross-section of the light strip assembly 2 is T-shaped, when the light strip assembly 2 is installed from the inside, only a limit for preventing the light strip assembly 2 from moving inward needs to be provided from the inside to fix the light strip assembly 2, and the limiting structure is a structure for restricting the inward movement of the light strip assembly 2, having a simple installation structure, a simple installation method, and a relatively stable installation effect on the light strip assembly after installation.

[0033] The limiting structure includes a limiting plate fixed to the secondary mirror housing 3. A limiting groove is formed at the top of the limiting plate, and the width of the limiting groove is the same as the width of the part of the light strip assembly 2 inside the secondary mirror housing 3. The side wall of the limiting groove abuts against the light strip assembly 2 to form a limit.

[0034] As Figure 3As shown, a first clamping structure is formed between the decorative cover 1 and the light strip assembly 2. The first clamping structure includes a first clamping portion 5 provided on the decorative cover 1 and a first fixing portion 8 provided on the light strip assembly 2. The first fixing portion 8 includes a snap groove, and the first clamping portion 5 includes a snap 9. The bottom and inner side of the snap 9 abut against the snap groove, and the side wall of the snap groove abuts against the snap 9, so that the light strip assembly 2 cannot move downward or move inward. When performing the clamping here, the decorative cover 1 and the light strip assembly 2 are moved closer to each other. At this time, the first fixing portion 8 and the first clamping portion 5 are moved closer to each other until the snap 9 enters the snap groove. Due to the limitation of the snap groove, the snap 9 cannot move toward the side of the decorative cover 1 (i.e., the outside). To increase stability, the first clamping structure can be provided in two or more places as shown in Figure 3 so that the entire light strip assembly 2 cannot move outward. When the first clamping structure shown in Figure 3 is provided, when the light strip assembly 2 moves downward, the snap groove will also act on the snap 9, thereby preventing downward movement.

[0035] Continue to refer to Figure 3 , a second clamping structure is formed between the auxiliary mirror housing 3 and the light strip assembly 2. The second clamping structure includes a second clamping portion 6 provided on the auxiliary mirror housing 3 and a second fixing portion 10 provided on the light strip assembly 2. The second fixing portion 10 includes an L-shaped baffle and a card slot provided in the middle of the baffle. The second clamping portion 6 is a clamping portion adapted to be inserted into the card slot. The clamping portion and the card slot cooperate to limit the upward movement of the light strip assembly 2, and the L-shaped baffle prevents the light strip assembly 2 from moving inward. The L-shaped baffle is arranged with the opening facing downward as shown in Figure 3 so that the bottom of the L-shaped baffle is close to the wall surface of the auxiliary mirror housing 3 during installation. In this way, the bottom of the L-shaped baffle can simply indicate the installation position during installation, thus facilitating installation. When the clamping portion passes through the card slot, the light strip assembly 2 cannot move upward because the bottom of the card slot abuts against the bottom of the clamping portion, thereby restricting the upward movement of the light strip assembly 2. With the cooperation of the limiting structure, at this time, the light strip assembly 2 cannot move downward or upward.

[0036] As shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the light strip assembly 2 includes a raised section on the outside. Limiting steps are formed at both the top and the bottom of the raised section. During installation, the raised section is located in the installation gap, and the installation gap limits the top and the bottom of the raised section at the same time. The raised section and the entire light strip assembly 2 form a T-shaped cross-sectional structure.

[0037] A first mounting portion 4 is provided on one side of the decorative cover 1 close to the rearview mirror bracket, and a second mounting portion 7 is provided on one side of the auxiliary mirror housing 3 close to the rearview mirror bracket. The decorative cover 1 and the auxiliary mirror housing 3 are respectively fixedly mounted on the rearview mirror bracket through the first mounting portion 4 and the second mounting portion 7. The first mounting portion 4 and the second mounting portion 7 can respectively mount the decorative cover 1 and the auxiliary mirror housing 3 onto the rearview mirror bracket for fixation.

[0038] Embodiment 2:

[0039] Referring to Figures 4 to 8 , in this embodiment, the light strip assembly 2 includes a lamp cover 12, a lamp base 17, a light guide bar 15 and a light source 16 disposed on the lamp base 17, and a diaphragm 18 disposed on the inner wall of the lamp cover 12. The diaphragm 18 includes an opaque area 181 and a light-transmitting area 183 (reference can also be made to the light-transmitting area 11 in the Figure 3 assembly state).

[0040] Furthermore, the diaphragm 18 further includes a semi-transparent area 182. The diaphragm 18 is completely blackened or smoked to change the light transmittance. The semi-transparent area 182 is located on the upper and lower sides of the light-transmitting area 183, and the light transmittance of the semi-transparent area 182 is between 15% and 45%; the light transmittance of the light-transmitting area 183 is greater than that of the semi-transparent area 182. The light-transmitting area 183 is the area through which the rear-view light rays pass. The light transmittance of this part is relatively large and the light-transmitting effect is good, so as to form the main lighting area of the rear-view lamp. It can be set as a slender strip or in different shapes, so as to form a variety of rear-view lamp lighting effects. The semi-transparent area 182 is arranged around the light-transmitting area 183, mainly on the upper and lower sides. Its light transmittance is slightly lower than that of the light-transmitting area 183. The light transmittance of this area can be controlled by blackening, coating or by controlling the molding material, and the light transmittance is limited between 15% and 45%, preferably 30%. At this time, a small amount of light can pass through this area, so as to form a relatively dark and blurred light effect here, which is used to assist in forming the lighting effect of the rear-view lamp, and can form the layering of the rear-view lamp and improve the lighting texture.

[0041] In order to further improve the lighting perception, a transition area is formed at the junction of the light-transmitting area 183 and the semi-transparent area 182, and the light transmittance of the transition area is between that of the semi-transparent area 182 and the light-transmitting area 183. The light transmittances of the semi-transparent area 182, the transition area and the light-transmitting area 183 increase in sequence, so that the light illumination effect transitions naturally.

[0042] Correspondingly, the diaphragm 18 is obviously easy to be produced separately. On the premise that the other components of the light strip assembly 2 remain unchanged, by designing and producing diaphragms of various colors and styles for replacement, rear-view lamps with variable and selectable colors can be produced without the need for additional molds.

[0043] In order to ensure the sealing and waterproofness of the installation position after the light strip assembly 2 is installed, the light strip assembly 2 further includes a windproof strip 13. The windproof strip 13 is disposed on the outer surface of the lamp cover 12. A protrusion is formed in the middle of the outer side of the lamp cover 12. During installation, the protrusion is located on the outer surface of the installation gap. There are two windproof strips 13 in total, and the two windproof strips 13 are respectively located between the lamp cover 12 and the decorative cover 1 and between the lamp cover 12 and the auxiliary mirror housing 3. The windproof strip 13 is preferably made of rubber or silicone.

[0044] To increase the stability of the light strip assembly 2 after installation, fixing plates are provided at both inner ends of the light strip assembly 2, and the fixing plates and the auxiliary mirror housing 3 are fixedly installed by screws. Since the fixing plates of the light strip assembly 2 are installed with the auxiliary mirror housing 3, the top decorative cover can not be installed first at this time. Therefore, it is relatively simple to fixedly install the fixing plates and the auxiliary mirror housing 3 at this time. After fixing, the decorative cover 1 is snapped in, and finally the decorative cover 1 is installed through the first installation part 4.

[0045] The above describes the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present application. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present application is not limited by the above embodiments. What is described in the above embodiments and the specification is only the principle of the present application. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application, the present application will have various changes and improvements, and these changes and improvements all fall within the scope of the present application claimed. The scope of protection required by the present application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A turn signal component with a variable appearance color form, characterized in that, It includes a decorative cover, a secondary mirror housing, and a light strip assembly. The decorative cover and the secondary mirror housing are assembled to form a rearview mirror body and form an installation gap for accommodating the light strip assembly. The cross-section of the light strip assembly is T-shaped. After the light strip assembly is installed, a part of it enters the installation gap, and the light strip assembly abuts against the inner walls of the decorative cover and the secondary mirror housing. A limiting structure is provided between the secondary mirror housing and the light strip assembly, and the limiting structure is adapted to prevent the light strip assembly from moving inward.

2. The turn signal lamp assembly with variable appearance color as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The limiting structure includes a limiting plate fixed to the secondary mirror housing. A limiting groove is formed at the top of the limiting plate. The width of the limiting groove is the same as the width of the part of the light strip assembly inside the secondary mirror housing. The side wall of the limiting groove abuts against the light strip assembly to form a limit.

3. The turn signal lamp assembly with a variable appearance color form according to claim 2, wherein A first clamping structure is formed between the decorative cover and the light strip assembly. The first clamping structure includes a first clamping part provided on the decorative cover and a first fixing part provided on the light strip assembly. The first fixing part includes a snap groove, and the first clamping part includes a snap. The bottom of the snap abuts against the snap groove; the side wall of the snap groove abuts against the snap.

4. The turn signal lamp assembly with a variable appearance color form according to claim 3, characterized in that, A second clamping structure is formed between the secondary mirror housing and the light strip assembly. The second clamping structure includes a second clamping part provided on the secondary mirror housing and a second fixing part provided on the light strip assembly. The second fixing part includes an L-shaped baffle and a card slot provided in the middle of the baffle. The second clamping part is provided as a clamping part adapted to be inserted into the card slot, and the clamping part and the card slot are cooperatively abutted.

5. The turn signal lamp assembly with a variable appearance color form as claimed in claim 4, wherein, A first installation part is provided on one side of the decorative cover close to the rearview mirror bracket, and a second installation part is provided on one side of the secondary mirror housing close to the rearview mirror bracket. The decorative cover and the secondary mirror housing are respectively fixedly installed on the rearview mirror bracket through the first installation part and the second installation part.

6. The turn signal lamp assembly with a variable appearance color form as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The light strip assembly includes a lamp cover, a lamp holder, a light guide strip provided on the lamp holder, and a film provided on the inner wall of the lamp cover. The film includes an opaque area and a light-transmitting area.

7. The turn signal lamp assembly with a variable appearance color form as claimed in claim 6, wherein, The film further includes a semi-transparent area. The semi-transparent area is located on the upper and lower sides of the light-transmitting area. The light transmittance of the semi-transparent area is between 15% and 45%; the light transmittance of the light-transmitting area is greater than the light transmittance of the semi-transparent area.

8. The turn signal lamp assembly with a variable appearance color form as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that, A transition area is formed at the junction of the light-transmitting area and the semi-transparent area. The light transmittance of the transition area is between that of the semi-transparent area and the light-transmitting area.

9. The turn signal lamp assembly with a variable appearance color form as claimed in claim 6, wherein, The light strip assembly further includes a windproof strip. The windproof strip is provided on the outer surface of the lamp cover. A protrusion is formed in the middle of the outer side of the lamp cover. During installation, the protrusion is located on the outer surface of the installation gap. There are two windproof strips in total, and the two windproof strips are respectively located between the lamp cover and the decorative cover and between the lamp cover and the secondary mirror housing.

10. The turn signal lamp assembly with a variable appearance color form as claimed in claim 6, wherein, Fixing plates are provided at both inner ends of the light strip assembly. The fixing plates and the secondary mirror housing are fixedly installed through screws.

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