Vehicle driving lamp controller

The vehicle daytime running light controller, with its fully sealed housing and snap-fit ​​structure, solves the problems of complex structure and poor waterproof performance, achieving the effects of simplified assembly and improved waterproof performance.

CN223508219UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-04WUHAN TIANYUN AUTO ELECTRIC SYST CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423065582.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-12
Publication Date
2025-11-04
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-12

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing automotive daytime running light controllers are complex in structure, have high production costs, poor waterproof performance, and are difficult to use in water-related environments.

Method used

It features a fully sealed outer shell design with internal locking grooves and snap-fit ​​structures, combined with potting compound for sealing, simplifying the assembly process and improving waterproof performance.

Benefits of technology

It simplifies the assembly process, reduces production costs, improves waterproof sealing, and is suitable for use in environments with frequent water exposure.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of vehicle lamp controllers, and discloses a vehicle driving lamp controller which comprises a shell and a cover plate, the shell is of a fully-sealed structure with an opening in one side, a clamping groove is formed in the middle of the cover plate, the cover plate is connected to the position, close to the top, inside the shell in a buckled mode, and a circuit board is installed inside the shell. The surface of the circuit board is provided with an electronic element and a plug connector, the interface end of the plug connector extends out of the cover plate from the clamping groove, pouring sealant is poured between the opening of the shell and the cover plate, and sealant is arranged at the edge of the clamping groove at the bottom of the plug connector and the cover plate; the product is simple in assembly process, easy to operate and high in production efficiency, and the structure has a mistake-proof effect; the product is small in size, low in manufacturing cost and small in needed installation space, and the buckle structure is connected with the whole vehicle support, so that interchangeability installation of the whole vehicle is facilitated; by adopting the pouring sealant, the product is good in sealing performance and has the dustproof effect of IP6K7.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle lighting controllers, specifically to a vehicle daytime running light controller. Background Technology

[0002] Automotive daytime running light controllers are typically mounted on the front cockpit crossbeam and fitted with hardware. They control the daytime running lights by receiving input signals. Conventional controllers have complex structures, require expensive equipment for assembly line production, and have poor waterproof performance, making them unsuitable for use in environments where frequent water exposure is required. Therefore, it is necessary to optimize and upgrade the structure of such controllers to improve assembly line productivity and waterproof sealing performance. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a vehicle daytime running light controller, which aims to solve the aforementioned technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A vehicle daytime running light controller includes a housing and a cover plate. The housing is a fully sealed structure with an opening on one side. The cover plate has a locking groove in the middle and is snapped into the inside of the housing near the top. A circuit board is installed inside the housing. Electronic components and connectors are disposed on the surface of the circuit board. The interface end of the connector extends out of the cover plate from the locking groove. A potting compound is poured between the opening of the housing and the cover plate. Sealant is applied to the edge of the locking groove at the bottom of the cover plate and the connector.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, two mounting slots are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the inner wall of the outer shell along the length direction, and the circuit board is inserted between the two mounting slots.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a limiting step is provided near the top of the outer shell, the bottom of the cover plate is in close contact with the top surface of the limiting step, and slots are provided on both the left and right sides of the top of the cover plate. A snap-fit ​​block is fixedly connected to both the left and right sides of the inner wall of the outer shell at each of the two slots. The top of the snap-fit ​​block is inclined towards the middle of the outer shell, and the snap-fit ​​block is snapped into the corresponding slot. The cover plate is limited between the snap-fit ​​block and the limiting step.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, two snap-fit ​​hooks are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the center of the back of the outer shell, and a clamping wedge is provided between the two snap-fit ​​hooks.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the electronic components include surface mount resistors, surface mount capacitors, and chips.

[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0011] 1. This product has a simple assembly process, a fault-proof structure, is easy to operate, and has high production efficiency;

[0012] 2. This product is small in size, has low manufacturing cost, and requires little installation space. It uses a snap-fit ​​structure to connect with the vehicle bracket, making it easy to install interchangeably with the entire vehicle.

[0013] 3. This product uses potting compound with good sealing properties and has an IP6K7 dust and water protection effect. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional exploded structure diagram of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram at point A;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the full cross-sectional planar structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the control principle of this utility model.

[0019] Reference numerals in the attached drawings; wherein: 1. outer shell; 101. limiting step; 102. mounting groove; 103. snap-fit ​​block; 2. circuit board; 3. electronic component; 4. connector; 5. sealant; 6. cover plate; 601. slot; 602. locking groove; 7. potting compound; 8. snap-fit ​​hook; 9. tightening wedge block. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the present utility model will be briefly introduced below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and descriptions of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following description of the structure of the accompanying drawings is only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. It should be noted that the description of these embodiments is used to help understand this utility model, but does not constitute a limitation on this utility model.

[0021] Example:

[0022] like Figure 1-5As shown, this embodiment provides a vehicle daytime running light controller, including a housing 1 and a cover plate 6. The housing 1 is a fully sealed structure with an opening on one side. The cover plate 6 has a locking groove 602 in the middle and is snapped into the inside of the housing 1 near the top. A circuit board 2 is installed inside the housing 1. Electronic components 3 and connectors 4 are provided on the surface of the circuit board 2. The interface end of the connector 4 extends out of the cover plate 6 from the locking groove 602. A potting compound 7 is poured between the opening of the housing 1 and the cover plate 6. A sealant 5 is provided at the edge of the locking groove 602 at the bottom of the connector 4 and the cover plate 6.

[0023] Specifically, as shown in the figure, the vehicle's daytime running light controller is a hardware component mounted on the front driver's compartment crossbeam. It receives input signals to control the daytime running lights, thus achieving the assembly and operational goals.

[0024] Its assembly process is as follows:

[0025] ① The 2*6P connector, surface mount resistor, surface mount capacitor, main circuit board 2, and chip are assembled into main circuit board 2 component by surface mount method;

[0026] ② The main circuit board 2 components, housing 1, cover plate 6, and sealing ring are assembled together to form the main body of the driving light controller;

[0027] ③ The driving light controller is assembled by filling and sealing the cover plate 6 of the main body of the driving light with glue 7.

[0028] The advantages of the overall structure of this controller are:

[0029] 1. The product has a simple assembly process, a structure that prevents errors, is easy to operate, and has high production efficiency;

[0030] 2. The product is small in size (57*54*32MM), has low manufacturing cost, requires little installation space, and adopts a snap-fit ​​structure to connect with the vehicle bracket for easy interchangeability with the vehicle.

[0031] 3. The product uses potting compound 7, which has good sealing properties and has an IP6K7 dust and water protection effect.

[0032] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, two mounting slots 102 are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the inner wall of the outer shell 1 along the length direction, and the circuit board 2 is inserted between the two mounting slots 102.

[0033] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the outer shell 1 is further provided with a limiting step 101 near the top, the bottom of the cover plate 6 is in close contact with the top surface of the limiting step 101, and the top of the cover plate 6 is provided with slots 601 on both the left and right sides. The inner wall of the outer shell 1 is fixedly connected with a snap-fit ​​block 103 on both the left and right sides and corresponding to the two slots 601. The top of the snap-fit ​​block 103 is inclined towards the middle of the outer shell 1, and the snap-fit ​​block 103 is snapped into the corresponding slot 601. The cover plate 6 is limited between the snap-fit ​​block 103 and the limiting step 101.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, two snap-fit ​​hooks 8 are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the center of the back of the outer shell 1, and a clamping wedge 9 is arranged between the two snap-fit ​​hooks 8.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the electronic component 3 further includes a surface mount resistor, a surface mount capacitor, and a chip.

[0036] Specific examples Figure 5 As shown, the control principle of this vehicle's daytime running light controller is as follows:

[0037] Daytime running lights on: When the IGN level is high and active, the position light output is inactive, and the engine speed is greater than 400 rpm, the daytime running lights will be on and the daytime running light indicator light output will be active.

[0038] Daytime running lights off: Daytime running lights off when IGN high level is invalid, position light output is valid, or engine speed is less than 400 rpm; Daytime running light indicator light output is invalid.

[0039] When the daytime running lights are on, if the turn signal is on, the daytime running lights on the same side are off; if the turn signal is off, the daytime running lights on the same side are turned on again.

[0040] When the hazard warning lights are on, the daytime running lights are off, and the daytime running light indicator light is inactive, the daytime running light indicator light will illuminate when the daytime running lights are on.

[0041] Finally, it should be noted that the above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A vehicle daytime running light controller, comprising a housing (1) and a cover plate (6), characterized in that, The outer shell (1) is a fully sealed structure with an opening on one side. The cover plate (6) has a locking groove (602) in the middle and is snapped into the inside of the outer shell (1) near the top. A circuit board (2) is installed inside the outer shell (1). Electronic components (3) and connectors (4) are provided on the surface of the circuit board (2). The interface end of the connector (4) extends out of the cover plate (6) from the locking groove (602). A potting compound (7) is poured between the opening of the outer shell (1) and the cover plate (6). A sealant (5) is provided at the edge of the locking groove (602) at the bottom of the connector (4) and the cover plate (6).

2. The vehicle daytime running light controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the outer casing (1) has two mounting slots (102) symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides along the length direction, and the circuit board (2) is inserted between the two mounting slots (102).

3. The vehicle daytime running light controller according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer shell (1) has a ring of limiting steps (101) near the top. The bottom of the cover plate (6) is close to the top surface of the limiting steps (101). The top of the cover plate (6) has slots (601) on both the left and right sides. The inner wall of the outer shell (1) has a locking block (103) fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the two slots (601). The top of the locking block (103) is inclined towards the middle of the outer shell (1). The locking block (103) is locked into the corresponding slot (601). The cover plate (6) is limited between the locking block (103) and the limiting steps (101).

4. The vehicle daytime running light controller according to claim 3, characterized in that, Two snap-fit ​​hooks (8) are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the middle of the back of the outer shell (1), and a clamping wedge (9) is arranged between the two snap-fit ​​hooks (8).

5. The vehicle daytime running light controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electronic components (3) include surface mount resistors, surface mount capacitors, and chips.