Headlamp turn-off delay structure
By incorporating a protective cover and mounting bracket on the headlight knob, the wear and tear problem of the headlight knob is solved, extending its service life and simplifying installation and disassembly, thereby improving vehicle safety and ease of operation.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423002697.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-06
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-06
AI Technical Summary
Car light knobs are prone to wear and tear after prolonged use, affecting the feel of operation and lifespan, and may pose a threat to vehicle safety.
A headlight delay-off structure was designed, including a headlight switch, a knob, and a protective component. By setting a protective cover and a mounting bracket, the protective cover is fixed to the outer surface of the knob by the elastic force of a spring, reducing wear. At the same time, the mounting component enables easy installation and removal of the headlight switch through the cooperation of the clip and the spring.
It effectively protects the knobs, extends their service life, simplifies the installation and disassembly process, reduces operational complexity and time costs, and improves safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts technology, and in particular to a headlight delay-off structure. Background Technology
[0002] When a vehicle is parked in a dimly lit environment or at night, the darkness can cause inconvenience for passengers when they get out of the car. The headlight delay-off device can automatically keep the headlights on after the driver turns off the headlight switch and ignition switch, providing convenience for passengers to safely leave the dark parking environment. It is commonly known as the "follow me home" function.
[0003] As an important component for controlling lights inside a car, the headlight knob facilitates the driver's adjustment of the headlights. Over time and with increased usage frequency, the headlight knob will experience wear and tear, which not only affects its operating feel and lifespan but may also pose a potential threat to the overall safety of the vehicle. Therefore, there is a need to provide a way to protect the headlight knob and reduce its wear. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a headlight delay-off structure to solve the problem mentioned in the background art, where the headlight knob, as an important component for controlling the lights inside a car, facilitates the driver's adjustment of the headlights. However, with the passage of time and increased usage frequency, the headlight knob will experience wear and tear, which not only affects its operating feel and service life, but may also pose a potential threat to the overall safety of the vehicle.
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0006] This utility model relates to a headlight delayed-off structure, comprising:
[0007] A vehicle light switch and a knob, wherein the knob is rotatably mounted on the center of one side of the outer surface of the vehicle light switch;
[0008] A protective assembly includes a square groove, a fixing hole, a protective cover, a through groove, a first fixing bracket, a first fixing post, a second fixing bracket, and a second fixing post. The square groove is located at the center of one side of the outer surface of the knob. The fixing hole is located on both sides inside the square groove. The protective cover covers the outside of the knob. The through groove is located at the center of one side of the protective cover. The first fixing bracket is slidably installed inside one side of the through groove. The first fixing post is fixed to one end of the first fixing bracket, and the end of the first fixing post extends into the fixing hole on one side. The second fixing bracket is slidably installed inside the other side of the through groove. The second fixing post is fixed to one end of the second fixing bracket, and the end of the second fixing post extends into the fixing hole on the other side.
[0009] Furthermore, limiting grooves are provided on both sides inside the through groove, and the first fixing frame and the second fixing frame are F-shaped, and the lower end crossbars of the first fixing frame and the second fixing frame are slidably installed inside the limiting grooves.
[0010] Furthermore, a first spring is fixed between the first fixing frame and the second fixing frame, and the first spring is located inside the square groove.
[0011] Furthermore, the upper crossbar of the first fixing frame has a through hole, and the upper crossbar of the second fixing frame is fixedly connected to a connecting block, with the end of the connecting block extending into the through hole.
[0012] Furthermore, it also includes an installation component, which includes an installation slot, a second spring, and a retaining post. The installation slot is located at the four corners of the headlight switch, the second spring is fixed inside the installation slot, the retaining post is fixed to one end of the second spring, and the outer end of the retaining post has an inclined groove.
[0013] Furthermore, one side of the vehicle light switch has four unlocking slots, and the unlocking slots are interconnected with the mounting slots. A side connecting rod is fixed on one side of the locking post, and the side connecting rod slides through the inside of the unlocking slot.
[0014] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this utility model are:
[0015] I. This utility model, through the design of a vehicle light switch, knob, and protective components, allows the user to press the first and second fixing brackets towards the center before use. This compresses the first spring, and the first and second fixing brackets move synchronously towards the center. Under the limitation of the limiting groove, the first and second fixing brackets can only move towards the center. Then, the protective cover is placed on the outer surface of the knob. At this time, the ends of the first and second fixing brackets extend into the square groove. Then, the user releases the hand that pressed the first and second fixing brackets. At this time, under the elastic force of the spring, the first spring returns to its deformation, causing the first and second fixing posts to engage with the fixing holes. The protective cover is then installed on the outer surface of the knob, reducing wear on the knob. The protective cover can effectively cover the outer surface of the knob, reducing wear caused by prolonged use and extending the life of the knob. The entire installation process does not require the use of additional tools, reducing the complexity and time cost of operation.
[0016] II. Based on the first beneficial effect, the installation components allow for simple installation of the headlight switch. Workers simply press the switch inwards, causing the retaining pin to contact the dashboard. Guided by the inclined groove on the outside of the retaining pin, the second spring compresses, simultaneously moving the retaining pin into the mounting groove. As the retaining pin touches the rear of the dashboard, the spring quickly returns to its original shape, moving the retaining pin outwards. To remove the headlight switch, simply push the side connecting rod inwards to compress the second spring, allowing the outer end of the retaining pin to be submerged in the mounting groove, enabling direct removal of the headlight switch. Similarly, to replace or repair the headlight switch, simply push the side connecting rod inwards to easily compress the second spring, submerging the retaining pin in the mounting groove, thus quickly removing the headlight switch. This makes the removal process equally simple and quick. Attached Figure Description
[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are 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.
[0018] Figure 1 This is a first-person perspective schematic diagram of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the protective assembly of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the protective component of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of section A of the mounting component of this utility model.
[0022] The following is a list of components represented by each number in the attached diagram:
[0023] 11. Headlight switch; 12. Knob;
[0024] 21. Square groove; 22. Fixing hole; 23. Protective cover; 24. Through groove; 241. Limiting groove; 25. First fixing bracket; 251. First fixing post; 26. Through hole; 27. Second fixing bracket; 271. Second fixing post; 28. Connecting block; 29. First spring;
[0025] 31. Mounting slot; 32. Unlocking slot; 33. Second spring; 34. Locking post; 35. Side connecting rod. Detailed Implementation
[0026] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0027] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0028] Secondly, this utility model is described in detail with reference to the schematic diagrams. When describing the embodiments of this utility model, for ease of explanation, the cross-sectional views illustrating the device structure may be partially enlarged, not adhering to the usual scale. Furthermore, the schematic diagrams are merely examples and should not limit the scope of protection of this utility model. In addition, actual manufacturing should include the three-dimensional spatial dimensions of length, width, and depth.
[0029] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0030] Please see Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this embodiment is a headlight delayed-off structure, including:
[0031] The headlight switch 11 and the knob 12 are rotatably mounted on the center of one side of the outer surface of the headlight switch 11.
[0032] The headlight switch 11, as the main operating device for controlling the turning on and off of the headlights, is located in a position easily accessible to the driver. The knob 12 is rotatably mounted on the center of one side of the outer surface of the headlight switch 11 and is used to switch different lighting modes by rotating it.
[0033] The protective assembly includes a square groove 21, a fixing hole 22, a protective cover 23, a through groove 24, a first fixing bracket 25, a first fixing post 251, a second fixing bracket 27, and a second fixing post 271. The square groove 21 is opened at the center of one side of the outer surface of the knob 12. The fixing hole 22 is opened on both sides inside the square groove 21. The protective cover 23 covers the outside of the knob 12. The through groove 24 is opened at the center of one side of the protective cover 23. The first fixing bracket 25 is slidably installed inside one side of the through groove 24. The first fixing post 251 is fixed to one end of the first fixing bracket 25, and the end of the first fixing post 251 extends into the fixing hole 22 on one side. The second fixing bracket 27 is slidably installed inside the other side of the through groove 24. The second fixing post 271 is fixed to one end of the second fixing bracket 27, and the end of the second fixing post 271 extends into the fixing hole 22 on the other side.
[0034] The square groove 21 is used to accommodate and position the protective cover 23. The fixing hole 22 is used to cooperate with the first fixing post 251 and the second fixing post 271 to achieve stable fixation of the protective cover 23. The protective cover 23 protects the knob 12 from damage by external factors. The end of the first fixing post 251 extends into the fixing hole 22 on one side to achieve stable connection of the protective cover 23. The end of the second fixing post 271 extends into the fixing hole 22 on the other side and works together with the first fixing post 251 to achieve firm fixation of the protective cover 23.
[0035] Limiting grooves 241 are provided on both sides inside the through groove 24, and the first fixing frame 25 and the second fixing frame 27 are F-shaped. The lower crossbars of the first fixing frame 25 and the second fixing frame 27 are slidably installed inside the limiting grooves 241. A first spring 29 is fixed in the middle of the first fixing frame 25 and the second fixing frame 27, and the first spring 29 is located inside the square groove 21. The upper crossbar of the first fixing frame 25 is provided with a through hole 26. The upper crossbar of the second fixing frame 27 is fixedly connected with a connecting block 28, and the end of the connecting block 28 extends into the through hole 26.
[0036] The limiting groove 241 is used to limit the sliding range of the first fixing bracket 25 and the second fixing bracket 27, ensuring that they can only move within a predetermined path, thereby improving installation accuracy and stability. The first spring 29 is connected in the middle of the first fixing bracket 25 and the second fixing bracket 27, providing elastic force so that the first fixing post 251 and the second fixing post 271 can be tightly inserted into the fixing hole 22, ensuring the stable installation of the protective cover 23.
[0037] Working principle:
[0038] Before use, the user can press the first fixing bracket 25 and the second fixing bracket 27 towards the middle to compress the first spring 29. The first fixing bracket 25 and the second fixing bracket 27 will move towards the middle synchronously. Under the limit of the limiting groove 241, the first fixing bracket 25 and the second fixing bracket 27 can only move towards the middle. Then, the protective cover 23 is placed on the outer surface of the knob 12. At this time, the ends of the first fixing bracket 25 and the second fixing bracket 27 extend into the square groove 21. Then, the user releases the hand that pressed the first fixing bracket 25 and the second fixing bracket 27. At this time, under the elastic force of the spring, the first spring 29 returns to its deformation, so that the first fixing post 251 and the second fixing post 271 are inserted into the fixing hole 22. The protective cover 23 is installed on the outer surface of the knob 12 to reduce the wear of the knob 12. The protective cover 23 can effectively cover the outer surface of the knob 12 and reduce the wear caused by long-term use.
[0039] This step extends the lifespan of knob 12. The entire installation process requires no additional tools, reducing operational complexity and time costs.
[0040] Please see Figures 1 to 4 As shown; this embodiment, based on the above embodiment, further includes:
[0041] The mounting components include mounting slots 31, second springs 33, and locking posts 34. The mounting slots 31 are located at the four corners of the headlight switch 11. The second springs 33 are fixed inside the mounting slots 31. The locking posts 34 are fixed to one end of the second springs 33, and the outer end of the locking posts 34 has an inclined groove. One side of the headlight switch 11 has four unlocking slots 32, and the unlocking slots 32 are interconnected with the mounting slots 31. A side connecting rod 35 is fixed to one side of the locking posts 34, and the side connecting rod 35 slides through the interior of the unlocking slots 32.
[0042] Mounting slot 31 is used to accommodate the second spring 33 and the locking post 34, providing a basic structure and positioning for the entire mounting assembly. When the headlight switch 11 is pressed and installed, the second spring 33 is compressed; after installation, the second spring 33 returns to its original shape, pushing the locking post 34 to lock the headlight switch and ensure its stability. The side connecting rod 35 serves as an operating lever to control the movement of the locking post 34.
[0043] Working principle:
[0044] When installing the headlight switch 11, the operator only needs to press the headlight switch 11 inward, and the retaining post 34 will contact the car dashboard. Under the guidance of the inclined groove on the outside of the retaining post 34, the second spring 33 is compressed and simultaneously drives the retaining post 34 to move into the mounting groove 31. When the retaining post 34 touches the back of the car dashboard, under the elastic force of the spring, the second spring 33 will quickly restore its deformation and drive the retaining post 34 to move outward. When it is necessary to remove the headlight switch 11, simply push the side connecting rod 35 inward to compress the second spring 33, so that the outer end of the retaining post 34 is inserted into the mounting groove 31, and the headlight switch 11 can be directly removed.
[0045] In this step, when the headlight switch needs to be replaced or repaired, simply push the side connecting rod 35 inward to easily compress the second spring 33, so that the locking post 34 is inserted into the mounting groove 31, thereby quickly removing the headlight switch 11, making the disassembly process equally simple and quick.
[0046] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0047] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A headlight delayed-off structure, characterized in that, include: The headlight switch (11) and the knob (12) are rotatably mounted on the center of one side of the outer surface of the headlight switch (11); The protective assembly includes a square groove (21), a fixing hole (22), a protective cover (23), a through groove (24), a first fixing bracket (25), a first fixing post (251), a second fixing bracket (27), and a second fixing post (271). The square groove (21) is located at the center of one side of the outer surface of the knob (12), the fixing hole (22) is located on both sides inside the square groove (21), the protective cover (23) covers the outside of the knob (12), and the through groove (24) is located on the protective cover (25). At the center of one side of the through groove (24), the first fixing bracket (25) is slidably installed inside one side of the through groove (24), the first fixing post (251) is fixed at one end of the first fixing bracket (25), and the end of the first fixing post (251) extends into the fixing hole (22) on one side. The second fixing bracket (27) is slidably installed inside the through groove (24) on the other side, the second fixing post (271) is fixed at one end of the second fixing bracket (27), and the end of the second fixing post (271) extends into the fixing hole (22) on the other side.
2. The headlight delayed-off structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, Limiting grooves (241) are provided on both sides inside the through groove (24), and the first fixing frame (25) and the second fixing frame (27) are F-shaped, and the lower end crossbars of the first fixing frame (25) and the second fixing frame (27) are slidably installed inside the limiting groove (241).
3. The headlight delayed-off structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, A first spring (29) is fixed between the first fixing frame (25) and the second fixing frame (27), and the first spring (29) is located inside the square groove (21).
4. The headlight delayed-off structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The upper crossbar of the first fixing frame (25) has a through hole (26), and the upper crossbar of the second fixing frame (27) is fixedly connected to a connecting block (28), and the end of the connecting block (28) extends into the through hole (26).
5. The headlight delayed-off structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an installation component, which includes an installation groove (31), a second spring (33), and a retaining post (34). The installation groove (31) is located at the four corners of the headlight switch (11). The second spring (33) is fixed inside the installation groove (31). The retaining post (34) is fixed at one end of the second spring (33), and the outer end of the retaining post (34) is provided with an inclined groove.
6. The headlight delayed-off structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The headlight switch (11) has four unlocking slots (32) on one side, and the unlocking slots (32) and the mounting slots (31) are interconnected. A side connecting rod (35) is fixed on one side of the locking post (34), and the side connecting rod (35) slides through the inside of the unlocking slot (32).