Flexible installation device for light-emitting part and light-emitting device comprising flexible installation device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile accessories, in particular to a flexible installation device for a light-emitting part and a light-emitting device comprising the flexible installation device. The utility model aims to solve the problem that the light transmitting direction is single. In the first aspect, the flexible installation device for the light-emitting part is provided, the flexible installation device has a preset length and comprises an attaching part, a light-transmitting part and an embedding part which extend in the length direction of the flexible installation device, the lower end of the attaching part is connected with the upper end of the light-transmitting part, and a groove extending in the length direction of the flexible installation device is formed in the upper portion of the embedding part; the lower end of the light-transmitting part is arranged in the groove, and the light-transmitting part and the groove jointly define a cavity used for containing the light-emitting part. The two sides, in the length direction of the flexible installation device, of the light-transmitting part are exposed to form a first light-transmitting face facing the outside of the automobile and a second light-transmitting face facing the inside of the automobile respectively. On the second aspect, the light-emitting device is provided and comprises a light-emitting part and the flexible installation device, and the light-emitting part is arranged in the cavity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile accessories, and more particularly to a flexible mounting device for a light-emitting component and a light-emitting device comprising the same. Background Art

[0002] When installing interior lighting devices in a car, the lighting devices are usually installed in the gap between the front windshield and the car's center console, so that a longer light strip can be arranged to create an ambient light with a larger coverage area inside the car.

[0003] Current interior lighting devices typically place the light emitter within a continuous rubber strip with an opening facing the interior. Translucent material is embedded within the opening, allowing the ambient light generated by the light emitter to diffuse into the interior. Current rubber strips are simply extended and inserted into the gap between the windshield and the center console, resulting in some inadequacies in installation stability. Furthermore, as car owners become younger, consumers are no longer satisfied with simply providing interior ambient lighting. A new market demand is for light that can diffuse to the exterior to provide auxiliary lighting or to showcase individuality. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present invention aims to overcome at least one defect of the above-mentioned prior art and provides a flexible mounting device for a light-emitting element and a light-emitting device including the same, so as to solve the problem of a single light transmission direction.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a flexible mounting device for a light-emitting element, the device having a predetermined length and comprising a contact portion, a light-transmitting portion, and an embedded portion, all extending along the length of the flexible mounting device. The lower end of the contact portion is connected to the upper end of the light-transmitting portion. The upper portion of the embedded portion is provided with a groove extending along the length of the flexible mounting device. The lower end of the light-transmitting portion is disposed in the groove and together with the groove, forms a cavity for accommodating the light-emitting element.

[0006] The light-transmitting portion is exposed on both sides of the flexible installation device in the length direction to form a first light-transmitting surface facing outside the vehicle and a second light-transmitting surface facing inside the vehicle.

[0007] This solution inserts the embedded part into the gap between the front windshield and the center console, and the fitting part abuts and adheres to the inner surface of the front windshield, so that the flexible installation device can be stably supported and set, and the first light-transmitting surface faces the windshield and faces the outside of the vehicle, and the second light-transmitting surface faces the inside of the vehicle. By installing the light-emitting component in the cavity, the light emitted by the light-emitting component can pass through the first light-transmitting surface and the second light-transmitting surface at the same time, and thus illuminate the inside and outside of the vehicle at the same time, which can not only meet the needs of creating atmosphere lighting inside the vehicle, but also provide auxiliary lighting outside the vehicle or synchronously provide atmosphere lighting effects.

[0008] Furthermore, the lower end of the light-transmitting portion is embedded in the groove.

[0009] This solution provides additional support for the light-transmitting portion through the inner wall of the groove, thereby improving the bonding strength between the light-transmitting portion and the groove and preventing the light-transmitting portion from easily separating from the embedded portion.

[0010] Furthermore, a first light-blocking layer is provided between the light-transmitting portion and the embedded portion, and the first light-blocking layer extends along the length direction of the flexible installation device;

[0011] And / or, a second light-blocking layer is provided between the lower end of the fitting portion and the upper end of the light-transmitting portion, and the second light-blocking layer extends along the length direction of the flexible installation device.

[0012] This solution can prevent the light emitted by the light-emitting element from being transmitted from positions other than the first light-transmitting surface and the second light-transmitting surface, thereby improving the illumination effect inside and outside the vehicle.

[0013] Furthermore, the surface of the fitting portion facing the outside of the vehicle and the surface of the embedding portion facing the outside of the vehicle are arranged to form an angle in space.

[0014] Since the windshield plane and the car center console plane are set at an angle, this solution allows the fitting portion to form abutment fit with the windshield when the embedding portion is inserted into the gap between the car center console and the windshield, thereby providing the flexible installation device with good installation stability.

[0015] Furthermore, the first light-transmitting surface and the embedded portion are arranged at an angle.

[0016] This solution can better keep the first light-transmitting surface facing the windshield when the embedded portion is inserted into the gap between the vehicle center console and the windshield, so that the light-emitting element illuminates the outside of the vehicle through the first light-transmitting surface.

[0017] Furthermore, the second light-transmitting surface and the embedded portion are arranged at an angle.

[0018] This solution can better keep the second light-transmitting surface facing the interior of the vehicle when the embedded portion is inserted into the gap between the vehicle center console and the windshield, so that the light-emitting element illuminates the interior of the vehicle through the second light-transmitting surface.

[0019] Furthermore, the fitting portion is provided with a first hollow structure.

[0020] This solution can improve the softness of the fitting part, making it easier to adjust the fitting part to closely adhere to the windshield surface, thereby using the windshield to provide support for the flexible installation device. In addition, the hollow design can save raw materials and reduce costs.

[0021] Furthermore, the embedded portion is provided with a second hollow structure.

[0022] This solution can improve the softness of the embedded part through the second hollow structure, making it easier for the embedded part to compress itself when inserted into the gap between the windshield and the car's center console, thereby improving installation convenience.

[0023] Furthermore, a support portion is provided on the surface of the embedding portion facing the interior of the vehicle.

[0024] When the flexible mounting device of this solution is inserted into the gap between the windshield and the car's center console, the supporting portion is clamped on the surface of the car's center console. As a result, the fitting portion, the embedding portion, and the supporting portion provide support for the flexible mounting device from three directions, forming a triangular support for the flexible mounting device, so that the first light-transmitting surface and the second light-transmitting surface can be stably and accurately aligned with the light emitted from the interior of the car and the light-transmitting light-emitting component in the car, respectively.

[0025] Furthermore, the supporting portion is a protruding piece provided on the surface of the embedded portion.

[0026] Furthermore, the surface of the protrusion has an anti-slip structure.

[0027] Furthermore, a non-slip part is provided on the surface of the embedded portion facing the interior of the vehicle.

[0028] The anti-slip part of this solution can increase the friction between the embedded part and the surface of the car's center console, thereby improving the installation stability of the flexible installation device.

[0029] The second aspect of the present invention is to provide a light-emitting device, comprising a light-emitting component and the flexible mounting device, wherein the light-emitting component is arranged in the cavity.

[0030] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: 1) This solution improves the installation stability of the flexible mounting device by inserting the embedded portion into the gap between the front windshield and the center console of the car and the bonding portion abutting against the surface of the front windshield, thereby irradiating light to the outside and inside of the car through the first light-transmitting surface and the second light-transmitting surface at the same time, which can not only meet the needs of creating ambient lighting inside the car, but also provide auxiliary lighting outside the car or synchronously provide ambient lighting effects. 2) The light-blocking layer enhances the shading effect of the non-irradiated surface of the light-transmitting portion, thereby improving the effective utilization rate of the light-emitting component power; 3) The organic coordination of the support portion, the anti-slip component, and the hollow structure improves the installation stability of the flexible mounting device, which helps the light-emitting component maintain stable illumination and extends the service life of the light-emitting component. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of Example 1.

[0032] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of Example 1.

[0033] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the embedded part of Example 1.

[0034] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of Example 2.

[0035] Figure 5 This is a virtual connection diagram of the fitting portion and the embedding portion in space in some embodiments.

[0036] Figure numerals: flexible mounting device 1, light-emitting component 2, fitting portion 10, first hollow structure 11, light-transmitting portion 20, first light-transmitting surface 21, second light-transmitting surface 22, notch 23, embedded portion 30, groove 31, second hollow structure 32, supporting portion 33, anti-slip component 34, cavity 40, first light-blocking layer 50, second light-blocking layer 60. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] The drawings in this utility model are for illustrative purposes only and are not to be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model. To better illustrate the following embodiments, some components in the drawings may be omitted, enlarged, or reduced in size, and do not represent the actual dimensions of the products. It is understandable to those skilled in the art that some well-known structures and their descriptions may be omitted from the drawings.

[0038] Example 1

[0039] like Figure 1-3As shown, this embodiment provides a flexible mounting device for a light-emitting component, which has a preset length and includes a fitting portion 10, a light-transmitting portion 20 and an embedded portion 30, all of which extend along the length direction of the flexible mounting device. The lower end of the fitting portion 10 is connected to the upper end of the light-transmitting portion 20, and the upper portion of the embedded portion 30 is provided with a groove 31 extending along the length direction of the flexible mounting device. The lower end of the light-transmitting portion 20 is provided in the groove 31 and together with the groove 31, forms a cavity 40 for accommodating the light-emitting component; the light-transmitting portion 20 is exposed on both sides of the length direction of the flexible mounting device to form a first light-transmitting surface 21 facing outside the vehicle and a second light-transmitting surface 22 facing inside the vehicle.

[0040] The preset length refers to the length of the flexible mounting device, which can be set as needed. In a specific implementation, the flexible mounting device is installed in the gap between the front end of the vehicle's center console and the front windshield, forming a slender strip. The length of the flexible mounting device can be set according to the actual gap length or user requirements. In a specific implementation, the fitting portion 10, the embedded portion 30, and the light-transmitting portion 20 are all made of flexible materials. For example, the fitting portion 10 and the embedded portion 30 can be made of silicone rubber. Specifically, these two components need to provide light-shielding properties, so light-shielding silicone rubber is used, more specifically, black light-shielding silicone rubber. The light-transmitting portion 20 can be made of flexible glass, resin, silicone rubber, or other materials. In a specific implementation, the light-transmitting portion 20 is made of light-diffusing silicone rubber. During actual processing, the bonding part 10, the embedded part 30, and the light-transmitting part 20 are made of silicone rubber materials of different colors. Among them, the bonding part 10 and the embedded part 30 need to play a light-shielding role, so they can both use black silicone rubber, and the light-transmitting part 20 can use transparent or translucent silicone rubber to achieve the purpose of light transmission. Specifically, in order to simplify the process, silicone rubber materials of different colors are extruded into shape at one time through a mold, thereby forming the bonding part 10, the light-transmitting part 20 and the embedded part 30 connected in sequence. The bonding part 10, the light-transmitting part 20 and the embedded part 30 are connected together by the adhesion of the silicone rubber material itself.

[0041] When in use, the embedded portion 30 is inserted into the gap between the front windshield and the center console, and the fitting portion 10 abuts against and covers the inner surface of the front windshield, so that the flexible mounting device can be stably supported and set, and the first light-transmitting surface 21 faces the windshield and faces the outside of the vehicle, while the second light-transmitting surface 22 faces the inside of the vehicle. By installing the light-emitting component in the cavity 40, the light emitted by the light-emitting component can pass through the first light-transmitting surface 21 and the second light-transmitting surface 22 at the same time, thereby illuminating the inside and outside of the vehicle at the same time, which can not only meet the need for creating ambient lighting inside the vehicle, but also provide auxiliary lighting outside the vehicle or provide ambient lighting effects synchronously. Specifically, refer to Figure 1-2 The light-transmitting portion 20 is arranged between the fitting portion 10 and the embedding portion 30, and the upper portion of the light-transmitting portion 20 extends out of the groove 31, so that the light-transmitting portion 20 forms a first light-transmitting surface 21 and a second light-transmitting surface 22 on both sides of the length direction of the flexible installation device.

[0042] refer to Figure 2-3 In order to improve the setting strength of the light-transmitting portion 20, the lower end of the light-transmitting portion 20 is embedded in the groove 31, so that the inner wall of the groove 31 provides support for the light-transmitting portion 20 to prevent the light-transmitting portion 20 from easily separating from the embedded portion 30.

[0043] like Figure 1-2 As shown, in some embodiments, in order to improve the light shielding ability of the embedded portion 30, a first light blocking layer 50 is provided between the light-transmitting portion 20 and the embedded portion 30. The first light blocking layer 50 extends along the length direction of the flexible installation device. Specifically, the first light blocking layer 50 wraps around the portion of the light-transmitting portion 20 embedded in the groove 31, that is, the first light blocking layer 50 fills between the light-transmitting portion 20 and the inner wall of the groove 31, thereby preventing the light emitted by the light-emitting element from leaking from both sides of the embedded portion 30. In specific implementation, refer to Figure 2 The two ends of the light-transmitting portion 20 embedded in the groove 31 are directly connected to the embedded portion 30, and the middle part of the light-transmitting portion 20 located in the groove 31 is connected to the first light-blocking layer 50. The first light-blocking layer 50 is connected to the inner wall of the groove 31. The inner wall of the groove 31 has a concave shape that matches the shape of the first light-blocking layer 50. In this way, the light-transmitting portion 20 and the inner wall of the groove 31 can enclose the first light-blocking layer 50 inside, protecting the first light-blocking material. Moreover, since the remaining part of the light-transmitting portion 20 is directly combined with the embedded portion 30, the light-transmitting portion 20 and the embedded portion 30 can maintain a high connection strength. Figure 2 The cavity 40 is actually formed by the first light-blocking layer 50 and the notch 23 on the surface of the light-transmitting portion 20 facing the groove 31. In practice, the first light-blocking layer 50 is made of white light-shielding silicone rubber. To simplify the manufacturing process, silicone rubbers of different colors are extruded simultaneously through a mold. This securely bonds the first light-blocking layer 50 to the fitting portion 10, the light-transmitting portion 20, and the embedded portion 30, forming a flexible mounting device.

[0044] refer to Figure 1-2In some embodiments, a second light-blocking layer 60 is provided between the lower end of the bonding portion 10 and the upper end of the light-transmitting portion 20. The second light-blocking layer 60 extends along the length of the flexible mounting device. Similar to the arrangement of the first light-blocking layer 50, the two side ends of the upper end surface of the light-transmitting portion 20 are directly bonded to the bonding portion 10. The middle portion of the side of the bonding portion 10 facing the light-transmitting portion 20 has a concave structure, and the second light-blocking layer 60 is provided inside the concave structure. Thus, the middle portion of the upper end surface of the light-transmitting portion 20 is connected to the second light-blocking layer 60, and the second light-blocking layer 60 is connected to the bonding portion 10. In this way, the light-transmitting portion 20 and the bonding portion 10 can enclose the second light-blocking layer 60 inside, thereby protecting the second light-blocking material. Moreover, since the retained portion of the light-transmitting portion 20 is directly bonded to the bonding portion 10, a strong connection strength can be maintained between the light-transmitting portion 20 and the bonding portion 10. In a specific implementation, the second light-blocking layer 60 is made of white light-shielding silicone rubber. In actual processing, in order to simplify the process, the second light-blocking layer 60 is formed in the same manner as the first light-blocking layer 50 .

[0045] refer to Figure 2 In some embodiments, the surface of the fitting portion 10 facing the outside of the vehicle and the surface of the embedding portion 30 facing the outside of the vehicle are arranged at an angle in space. More specifically, refer to Figure 5 , where the dotted lines are virtual extensions of the fitting portion 10 and the embedding portion 30. An angle α is formed between the virtual extension surface of the fitting portion 10 facing the outside of the vehicle and the virtual extension surface of the embedding portion 30 facing the outside of the vehicle. It is easy to understand that since the plane of the windshield and the plane of the car's center console are arranged at an angle, the angle α allows the fitting portion 10 to form abutment and fit with the windshield when the embedding portion 30 is inserted into the gap between the car's center console and the windshield, thereby providing the flexible mounting device with good installation stability.

[0046] Furthermore, the angled arrangement of the first light-transmitting surface 21 and the embedded portion 30 ensures that, when inserted into the gap between the vehicle's center console and the windshield, the embedded portion 30 maintains the first light-transmitting surface 21 facing the windshield, enhancing the effect of the light-emitting element illuminating the exterior of the vehicle through the first light-transmitting surface 21. In specific applications, the second light-transmitting surface 22 can be adaptively configured so that the light emitted by the second light-transmitting surface 22 can serve as a supplementary daytime running light. The first light-transmitting surface 21 is curved to increase the light transmission area and prevent direct light from obstructing the view of oncoming vehicles.

[0047] Similarly, the angled arrangement of the second light-transmitting surface 22 and the embedded portion 30 ensures that, when inserted into the gap between the vehicle's center console and windshield, the embedded portion 30 maintains the second light-transmitting surface 22 facing inward, allowing the light-emitting element to illuminate the interior of the vehicle through the second light-transmitting surface 22. In practical applications, the second light-transmitting surface 22 is curved, increasing the light-transmitting area while avoiding direct exposure to the driver's eyes. Specifically, light reflected from the light-emitting element passes through the second light-transmitting surface 22 and is diffusely reflected on the vehicle's interior components, creating an ambient lighting effect.

[0048] like Figure 1-2 As shown, the fitting portion 10 is provided with a first hollow structure 11. In a specific implementation, the first hollow structure 11 extends along the length direction of the flexible mounting device, thereby improving the softness of the fitting portion 10 and facilitating adjustment of the fitting portion 10 to closely adhere to the surface of the windshield, thereby providing support for the flexible mounting device with the help of the windshield. In addition, the hollow design can also save raw materials and reduce costs.

[0049] refer to Figure 1-3 The embedded part 30 is provided with a second hollow structure 32, which extends along the length direction of the flexible installation device. The second hollow structure 32 can improve the softness of the embedded part 30, making it easier for the embedded part 30 to compress itself when inserted into the gap between the windshield and the car's center console, thereby improving installation convenience.

[0050] In addition, a support portion 33 is provided on the surface of the embedded portion 30 facing the interior of the vehicle. In a specific implementation, the support portion 33 is a raised member provided on the surface of the embedded portion 30, extending along the length of the flexible mounting device. In a specific implementation, to simplify the manufacturing process, the raised member and the embedded portion 30 are integrally processed. During use, when the flexible mounting device is inserted into the gap between the windshield and the vehicle's center console, the support portion 33 snaps onto the surface of the vehicle's center console. Thus, the fitting portion 10, the embedded portion 30, and the support portion 33 form a triangular support for the flexible mounting device, enabling the first light-transmitting surface 21 and the second light-transmitting surface 22 to be stably and accurately aligned with the interior of the vehicle and the light emitted by the transmissive luminous element within the vehicle, respectively. In a preferred embodiment, the surface of the raised member has an anti-slip structure, thereby increasing the friction between the raised member and the surface of the vehicle's center console, thereby improving the installation stability of the flexible mounting device.

[0051] refer to Figure 1-3 The surface of the embedded portion 30 facing the interior of the vehicle is provided with an anti-slip member 34, which can increase the friction between the embedded portion 30 and the surface of the vehicle center console, thereby improving the installation stability of the flexible mounting device. It is easy to understand that the anti-slip member 34 is provided on the surface of the embedded portion 30 below the support portion 33. Figure 1 、 3In some embodiments, the anti-slip member 34 is a strip extending along the length of the flexible mounting device. To enhance anti-slip performance, multiple anti-slip members 34 may be positioned from top to bottom. In other embodiments, the anti-slip members 34 may also be implemented in the form of bumps. By providing multiple bumps on the surface of the embedded portion 30, the friction between the embedded portion 30 and the vehicle's center console is enhanced. In practice, to simplify the production process, the anti-slip member 34 and the embedded portion 30 are integrally manufactured.

[0052] In addition, reference Figure 1-3 The outer surface of the embedded portion 30 adopts a concave-convex surface, thereby increasing the friction between the surface of the embedded portion 30 and the inner surface of the front windshield and the plane of the center console, thereby improving the installation stability of the flexible installation device.

[0053] Example 2

[0054] like Figure 4 As shown, this embodiment provides a light-emitting device, including a light-emitting element 2 and the flexible mounting device 1 of embodiment 1. The light-emitting element 2 is disposed in a cavity 40.

[0055] In a specific implementation, in order to provide convenient power supply, the light emitting element 2 is connected to a power line, which is connected to a vehicle power supply through the power line to power the light emitting element 2. The light emitting element may be an LED light strip or other light emitting device.

[0056] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for the purpose of clearly illustrating the technical solution of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the specific implementation methods of the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the claims of the present invention shall be included within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A flexible mounting device for a light emitting element, having a preset length, characterized in that: The flexible mounting device comprises a fitting portion, a light-transmitting portion, and an embedding portion, all of which extend along the length direction of the flexible mounting device. The lower end of the fitting portion is connected to the upper end of the light-transmitting portion. The upper portion of the embedding portion is provided with a groove extending along the length direction of the flexible mounting device. The lower end of the light-transmitting portion is provided in the groove and together with the groove, forms a cavity for accommodating the light-emitting element. The light-transmitting portion is exposed on both sides of the flexible installation device in the length direction to form a first light-transmitting surface facing outside the vehicle and a second light-transmitting surface facing inside the vehicle.

2. The flexible installation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end of the light-transmitting portion is embedded in the groove.

3. The flexible installation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first light-blocking layer is provided between the light-transmitting portion and the embedded portion, and the first light-blocking layer extends along the length direction of the flexible installation device; and / or, A second light-blocking layer is provided between the lower end of the fitting portion and the upper end of the light-transmitting portion, and the second light-blocking layer extends along the length direction of the flexible installation device.

4. The flexible installation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the fitting portion facing the outside of the vehicle and the surface of the embedding portion facing the outside of the vehicle are arranged to form an angle in space.

5. The flexible installation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first light-transmitting surface and the embedded portion are arranged at an angle; and / or, The second light-transmitting surface and the embedded portion are arranged at an angle.

6. The flexible installation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fitting portion is provided with a first hollow structure; and / or, The embedded portion is provided with a second hollow structure.

7. The flexible installation device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: A supporting portion is provided on a surface of the embedding portion facing the interior of the vehicle.

8. The flexible installation device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The supporting portion is a protruding piece arranged on the surface of the embedded portion.

9. The flexible installation device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The surface of the embedded portion facing the interior of the vehicle is provided with an anti-slip member.

10. A light emitting device, characterized in that: It comprises a light-emitting component and the flexible installation device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the light-emitting component is arranged in the cavity.

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