Automobile instrument atmosphere lamp fixing assembly

Through the coordination of snap protrusions, snap position, light guide snap groove and outer plug-in groove, the problem of inconvenience in fixing the fixing components of the automotive instrument ambient light fixing components and low space utilization are solved, and convenient fixation and efficient space utilization are achieved.

CN223165498UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-29中山市德马汽车零部件有限公司
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422557989.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-23
Publication Date
2025-07-29
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-23

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing automotive instrument ambient light fixing components have problems such as inconvenience in fixing and low space utilization.

Method used

Fixing is carried out using the fitting method of snap protrusions, snap position, light guide snap slot and outer plug slot, including the snap fixing of the limit protrusions, the first snap boss and the second snap boss, which solves the problems of inconvenience in fixing and low space utilization.

Benefits of technology

It realizes a convenient fixing method, improves space utilization, and enhances the reliability and firmness of fixed components.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automobile instrument atmosphere lamp fixing assembly which comprises a lower shell assembly, a light-transmitting assembly, a lamp holder assembly and an arc-shaped light guide, a lower fixing hole position is formed in the lower portion of the lower shell assembly, the lamp holder assembly is fixed to the lower fixing hole position, and a light guide buckling groove and an outer side inserting groove are formed in the upper portion of the lower shell assembly. The light guide buckling groove is provided with a first buckling position and a second buckling position; the light-transmitting assembly comprises an upper shell and a lower connecting part, and the lower connecting part comprises a first buckle boss and a second buckle boss; a plurality of limiting protrusions are arranged on the upper portion of the light guide buckle groove, one end of the arc-shaped light guide is connected with the lamp holder assembly, the other end of the arc-shaped light guide is clamped into the light guide buckle groove through the limiting protrusions, the lower connecting part is embedded into the outer side inserting groove, the first buckle boss is fixed to the first buckle position in a buckled mode, and the second buckle boss is fixed to the second buckle position in a buckled mode. The buckle protrusions, the buckle positions, the light guide buckle grooves and the outer side inserting grooves are matched for fixation, and the problems that fixation is inconvenient and the space utilization rate is low are solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technology of automotive ambient lights, and particularly to a fixing component for an automotive instrument ambient light. Background Art

[0002] Currently, the ambient lights in automobiles mainly include light guide bars and light conductors. The light conductors are installed in the light guide bars. Brackets are installed at both ends of the light guide bar, and a light-emitting unit is installed on each bracket. The two light-emitting units are respectively connected to one end of the light conductor.

[0003] The patent document with the application number "CN202111200616.X" discloses an automotive instrument panel ambient light, which includes a light guide bar and a light conductor. The light guide bar is provided with an embedded groove, and the light conductor is embedded in the embedded groove. Both ends of the light conductor extend out of the light guide bar. Brackets are fixed at both ends of the light guide bar, and a light-emitting unit is fixed on each bracket. Both ends of the light conductor are respectively connected to the light-emitting units at the corresponding positions. A circumferential limiting structure is arranged between each bracket and the light guide bar; after the circumferential limiting structure is arranged between the bracket and the light guide bar in the present invention, after the bracket and the light guide bar are fixed, the phenomenon that the bracket rotates relative to the light guide bar can be avoided, thereby improving the reliability and firmness after the bracket and the light guide bar are fixed.

[0004] The patent document with the application number "CN201811557709.6" discloses an automotive instrument panel ambient light assembly, which includes an ambient light strip and an ambient light bracket arranged at the air outlet of the instrument panel. The ambient light strip and the ambient light bracket are connected by snap connection. The automotive instrument panel ambient light assembly of the present invention is convenient to install and fix, has better light transmission consistency, and ensures the lighting effect.

[0005] The above patent documents combined with the prior art reveal the following defects in the existing fixing components for automotive instrument ambient lights:

[0006] In the prior art, there is a problem of insufficient space for the ambient light environmental components, and generally, the fixing methods of using buckles or bolts are adopted, which are inconvenient to fix and have low space utilization rate. Summary of the Utility Model

[0007] In order to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides a fixing component for an automotive instrument ambient light, which solves the problems of the fixing component for the automotive instrument ambient light.

[0008] In the first aspect of the present utility model, there is provided a fixing component for an automotive instrument atmosphere lamp, including a lower housing component, a light-transmitting component, a lamp head component, and an arc-shaped light guide. The lower housing component is provided with lower fixing holes along the lower part, and the lamp head component is fixed to the lower fixing holes. The lower housing component is provided with a light guide snap groove and an outer insertion groove along the upper part, and the light guide snap groove is provided with a first snap position and a second snap position. The light-transmitting component includes an upper shell and a lower connecting part. The lower connecting part includes a first snap boss and a second snap boss. The first snap boss corresponds to the first snap position, and the second snap boss corresponds to the second snap position. The light guide snap groove is provided with a plurality of limiting protrusions along the upper part. One end of the arc-shaped light guide is connected to the lamp head component, and the other end is snapped into the light guide snap groove through the limiting protrusions. The lower connecting part is embedded in the outer insertion groove, and the first snap boss is snap-fixed to the first snap position, and the second snap boss is snap-fixed to the second snap position.

[0009] In the first aspect of the present utility model, as a preferred embodiment, the limiting protrusions are in the shape of a cuboid.

[0010] In the first aspect of the present utility model, as a preferred embodiment, the limiting protrusions are trapezoidal.

[0011] In the first aspect of the present utility model, as a preferred embodiment, the lower housing component is provided with a first back snap protrusion along the rear part, and the first back snap protrusion is provided with a U-shaped hole.

[0012] In the first aspect of the present utility model, as a preferred embodiment, the number of the first back snap protrusions is 2.

[0013] In the first aspect of the present utility model, as a preferred embodiment, the lower housing component is further provided with a second back snap protrusion along the rear part, and the second back snap protrusion is located below the first back snap protrusion.

[0014] In the first aspect of the present utility model, as a preferred embodiment, the middle part of the second back snap protrusion is provided with a strip-shaped hole.

[0015] In the first aspect of the present utility model, as a preferred embodiment, the lower housing component is further provided with a triangular positioning protrusion along the rear part, and the triangular positioning protrusion is located between the first back snap protrusion and the second back snap protrusion.

[0016] In the first aspect of the present utility model, as a preferred embodiment, the lamp head component is in the shape of a cuboid.

[0017] In the first aspect of the present utility model, as a preferred embodiment, the lamp head component is provided with a connection end for inserting the arc-shaped light guide.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0019] One end of the arc-shaped light guide is connected to the lamp head assembly, and the other end is snapped into the light guide snap groove through the limit protrusion. The lower connecting portion is embedded in the outer insertion groove. The first snap protrusion is snap-fixed to the first snap position, and the second snap protrusion is snap-fixed to the second snap position. The cooperation of the snap protrusion, the snap position, the light guide snap groove, and the outer insertion groove is used for fixation, solving the problems of inconvenient fixation and low space utilization rate. Description of the Drawings

[0020] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 is another perspective view of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 is a partial perspective view of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 is another partial perspective view of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 is yet another partial perspective view of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 is still another partial perspective view of the present utility model.

[0026] In the figure: 10, lower housing assembly; 11, lower fixing hole position; 12, light guide snap groove; 121, limit protrusion; 13, outer insertion groove; 201, first snap position; 202, second snap position; 14, first back snap protrusion; 15, triangular positioning protrusion; 16, second back snap protrusion; 20, light-transmitting component; 21, upper shell; 22, lower connecting portion; 221, first snap protrusion; 222, second snap protrusion; 30, lamp head assembly; 40, arc-shaped light guide. Detailed Embodiments

[0027] Next, in combination with the drawings and specific embodiments, the present utility model will be further described. It should be noted that on the premise of no conflict, the following-described embodiments or technical features can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments. Except for special instructions, the materials and equipment used in this embodiment can be purchased from the market. The examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, where the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions from beginning to end. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present application and should not be construed as a limitation to the present application.

[0028] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and 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 therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present application. In the description of the present application, the meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more, unless otherwise specifically and precisely defined.

[0029] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connected", "communicated", "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, or can be connected through an intermediate medium, and can be the communication inside two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0030] The terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification, claims and above-mentioned drawings of the present application are used to distinguish similar objects, and do not have to be used to describe a specific order or sequence. In addition, the terms "comprising" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, system, product or device comprising a series of steps or units does not have to be 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] Such as Figures 1-6As shown in the figure, an automotive instrument ambient light fixing component includes a lower housing component 10, a light-transmitting component 20, a lamp head component 30, and an arc-shaped light guide 40. The lower housing component 10 is provided with lower fixing holes 11 along the lower part, and the lamp head component 30 is fixed to the lower fixing holes 11. The lower housing component 10 is provided with a light guide snap groove 12 and an outer insertion groove 13 along the upper part. The light guide snap groove 12 is provided with a first snap position 201 and a second snap position 202. The light-transmitting component 20 includes an upper shell 21 and a lower connecting part 22. The lower connecting part 22 includes a first snap boss 221 and a second snap boss 222. The first snap boss 221 corresponds to the first snap position 201, and the second snap boss 222 corresponds to the second snap position 202. The light guide snap groove 12 is provided with a plurality of limiting protrusions 121 along the upper part. One end of the arc-shaped light guide 40 is connected to the lamp head component 30, and the other end is snapped into the light guide snap groove 12 through the limiting protrusions 121. The lower connecting part 22 is embedded in the outer insertion groove 13. The first snap boss 221 is snap-fixed to the first snap position 201, and the second snap boss 222 is snap-fixed to the second snap position 202. The cooperation of snap protrusions, snap positions, the light guide snap groove 12, and the outer insertion groove 13 is used for fixing, solving the problems of inconvenient fixing and low space utilization rate.

[0032] Specifically, according to the actual defects, based on the problem of insufficient space of the product with the environmental parts, the arc-shaped light guide 40 is provided with a special-shaped light-emitting light-emitting surface. At the same time, due to the consideration of insufficient space, welding and snap-fastening methods cannot be used, so a groove is opened in the middle for embedded fixing.

[0033] In the first aspect of the present invention, as a preferred embodiment, the limiting protrusions 121 are in the shape of a cuboid. The limiting protrusions 121 are trapezoidal.

[0034] In the first aspect of the present invention, as a preferred embodiment, the lower housing component 10 is provided with a first back snap protrusion 14 along the rear part, and the first back snap protrusion 14 is provided with a U-shaped hole. Specifically, the number of the first back snap protrusions 14 is 2.

[0035] In the first aspect of the present invention, as a preferred embodiment, the lower housing component 10 is further provided with a second back snap protrusion 16 along the rear part. The second back snap protrusion 16 is located below the first back snap protrusion 14. The middle part of the second back snap protrusion 16 is provided with a strip-shaped hole. The lower housing component 10 is further provided with a triangular positioning protrusion 15 along the rear part. The triangular positioning protrusion 15 is located between the first back snap protrusion 14 and the second back snap protrusion 16. The lamp head component 30 is in the shape of a cuboid. The lamp head component 30 is provided with a connection end for inserting the arc-shaped light guide 40.

[0036] The above embodiments are only the preferred embodiments of the present utility model, and cannot be used to limit the scope of protection of the present utility model. Any non-substantial changes and substitutions made by those skilled in the art on the basis of the present utility model fall within the scope of protection required by the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automotive instrument ambient light fixing component, characterized in that, It includes a lower housing assembly, a light-transmitting assembly, a lamp holder assembly, and an arc-shaped light guide. The lower housing assembly is provided with lower fixing holes along the lower part, and the lamp holder assembly is fixed to the lower fixing holes. The lower housing assembly is provided with a light guide snap groove and an outer insertion groove along the upper part. The light guide snap groove is provided with a first snap position and a second snap position; The light-transmitting assembly includes an upper shell and a lower connecting part. The lower connecting part includes a first snap boss and a second snap boss. The first snap boss corresponds to the first snap position, and the second snap boss corresponds to the second snap position; The light guide snap groove is provided with a plurality of limiting protrusions along the upper part. One end of the arc-shaped light guide is connected to the lamp holder assembly, and the other end is snapped into the light guide snap groove through the limiting protrusions. The lower connecting part is embedded in the outer insertion groove. The first snap boss is snap-fixed to the first snap position, and the second snap boss is snap-fixed to the second snap position.

2. The automotive instrument atmosphere light fixing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting protrusions are in the shape of a cuboid.

3. The automotive instrument atmosphere lamp fixing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting protrusions are trapezoidal.

4. The automotive instrument atmosphere light fixing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower housing assembly is provided with a first back snap protrusion along the rear part, and the first back snap protrusion is provided with a U-shaped hole.

5. The automotive instrument atmosphere light fixing assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The number of the first back snap protrusions is 2.

6. The automotive instrument ambient light fixing assembly according to claim 4, wherein: The lower housing assembly is further provided with a second back snap protrusion along the rear part, and the second back snap protrusion is located below the first back snap protrusion.

7. The automotive instrument atmosphere light fixing assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The middle part of the second back snap protrusion is provided with a strip-shaped hole.

8. The automotive instrument atmosphere light fixing assembly according to claim 6, wherein: The lower housing assembly is further provided with a triangular positioning protrusion along the rear part, and the triangular positioning protrusion is located between the first back snap protrusion and the second back snap protrusion.

9. The automotive instrument atmosphere light fixing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lamp holder assembly is in the shape of a cuboid.

10. The automotive instrument ambient light fixing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lamp holder assembly is provided with a connecting end for plugging with the arc-shaped light guide.

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