Light guide mounting structure, automobile lamp and vehicle
By employing a screwless inlay limiting structure in automotive lighting fixtures, the problems of high installation cost and cumbersome procedures for light guides are solved, achieving stable and economical light guide installation.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520168470.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-27
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-24
AI Technical Summary
The current installation methods for light guides in automotive lighting rely on screws or heat sealing, resulting in high costs and cumbersome installation steps, making it difficult to reduce costs while ensuring installation strength.
The light guide is installed using a screwless, heat-sealed method. It is fixed to the lamp body through an inlay structure, including X-axis and Y-axis positioning. The light guide is stably installed by using a slot structure and a groove structure.
It simplifies the installation process of the optical guide, reduces costs, and ensures the stability and strength of the optical guide installation.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of automobile lamps, especially relates to a light guide mounting structure, automobile lamp and vehicle. BACKGROUND
[0002] With the change of current economic environment, the automobile industry also ushered in great changes, in addition to the requirement on the performance of the car, modeling, the cost control problem in the automobile production is also more and more important.
[0003] In the conventional design, the light guide is often installed and fixed in the way of screw, hot pressing, the cost is difficult to reduce, and the installation steps are also relatively cumbersome. How to solve the problem of reducing the cost of automobile lamps under the premise of ensuring the installation strength is also testing the professional level of the designer. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS
[0004] Therefore, the utility model provides a light guide mounting structure, automobile lamp and vehicle, provides a light guide mounting mode without screw, hot pressing, the light guide is installed in the way of inlaying on the lamp body, and the light guide X direction and Y direction are limited and fixed through the limiting structure, so as to simplify the installation steps, save the cost, and ensure the stability of the light guide installation.
[0005] The utility model provides a light guide mounting structure, which comprises:
[0006] The light guide, the lamp body and the LED support are installed on the lamp body.
[0007] Among them, a pair of clamping groove structures are arranged on the lamp body in the Y-axis direction, and the light guide is fixed on the lamp body through the clamping groove structure; a pair of grooves are arranged on the LED support in the X-axis direction, and the two ends of the light guide in the X-axis direction are connected to the grooves.
[0008] The light guide mounting structure, wherein the clamping groove structure comprises a top rib, an outer convex, and an inner recess formed by the connection of the top rib and the outer convex root; and the light guide is partially embedded and installed in the inner recess.
[0009] The light guide mounting structure, wherein the contact surface between the top rib and the light guide is zero.
[0010] The light guide mounting structure, wherein the outer convex and the top rib are provided with clamping groove round corners on the side away from the root.
[0011] The light guide mounting structure, wherein the radius of the clamping groove round corner R of the outer convex is 0.4mm.
[0012] The light guide mounting structure, wherein the outer convex angle of the outer convex in the Z-axis direction is α, and the outer convex angle α is 13°.
[0013] The light guide mounting structure, wherein the groove is provided with an opening at one end in the X-axis direction, and one end of the light guide is clamped in the groove along the opening.
[0014] The light guide mounting structure, wherein the light guide is provided with a flange at each side in the Z-axis direction, and the flange is in contact with the inner wall of the groove in the Y direction.
[0015] The automobile lamp comprises the light guide mounting structure, the light guide, the lamp body and the LED support, the LED support is mounted on the lamp body, the lamp body is provided with a pair of clamping groove structures arranged oppositely in the Y-axis direction, the light guide is inlaid and fixed on the lamp body through the clamping groove structure, the LED support is provided with a pair of grooves in the X-axis direction, and the two ends of the light guide in the X-axis direction are connected into the grooves.
[0016] The vehicle comprises the automobile lamp, and the automobile lamp comprises the light guide mounting structure, the light guide, the lamp body and the LED support, the LED support is mounted on the lamp body, the lamp body is provided with a pair of clamping groove structures arranged oppositely in the Y-axis direction, the light guide is inlaid and fixed on the lamp body through the clamping groove structure, the LED support is provided with a pair of grooves in the X-axis direction, and the two ends of the light guide in the X-axis direction are connected into the grooves.
[0017] The light guide mounting structure has at least the following beneficial technical effects:
[0018] The utility model discloses a light guide, lamp body and LED support, the LED support is installed on the lamp body, and the lamp body is provided with a pair of clamping groove structures arranged oppositely in the Y-axis direction, the light guide is inlaid and fixed on the lamp body through the clamping groove structure, the LED support is provided with a pair of grooves in the X-axis direction, and the two ends of the light guide in the X-axis direction are connected into the grooves. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0019] Figure 1 It is the light guide mounting structure schematic view in the utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 It is the clamping groove structure section view in the utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 It is the clamping groove structure partial enlarged schematic view in the utility model;
[0022] Figure 4 It is the A-A section view in the utility model;
[0023] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0024] 1, light guide; 2, lamp body; 3, LED support; 4, clamping groove structure; 5, groove; 6, top rib; 7, outer convex; 8, clamping groove round corner; 9, flange. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0025] The utility model will be described further below with reference to the drawings.
[0026] For the convenience of understanding the utility model, various embodiments defined by the utility model claims will be described more fully below with reference to the relevant drawings. The preferred embodiments of the utility model are shown in the drawings, which include various specific details to help the understanding, but these details should be regarded as merely exemplary. However, the utility model can be realized in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Accordingly, those skilled in the art will recognize that changes and improvements can be made to the various embodiments described herein without departing from the scope of the utility model defined by the appended claims. In addition, descriptions of well-known functions and constructions can be omitted for the sake of clarity and brevity.
[0027] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description of various embodiments of the utility model is provided for explanatory purposes only and is not intended to limit the utility model defined by the appended claims.
[0028] Throughout the specification and claims of this application, the words "comprise" and "contain" and variations such as "comprising" and "comprises" are used to mean "including but not limited to", and are not intended to (and do not) exclude other components, integers or steps. Features, integers or characteristics described in connection with a particular aspect, embodiment or example of the utility model are to be understood to be applicable to any other aspect, embodiment or example described herein unless incompatible therewith.
[0029] It should be understood that the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. The terms "comprises," "comprising," "includes," and / or "including," as used herein, are meant to be interpreted in an inclusive, non-exclusive manner, that is, they are meant to allow for the possibility that other features, integers, or components not specifically recited are also present. In addition, the terms "comprise" and / or "have" and / or "including" when used in this specification and in the following claims are not to be interpreted as excluding the presence of other features, integers, or components.
[0030] In this utility model, the expression "or" includes any or all combinations of the listed words. For example, "A or B" can include A or B, or both A and B.
[0031] It should be understood that when an element is referred to as being "fixed" to another element, it can be directly on the other element or there can be intervening elements; and when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "coupled" to another element, it can be directly connected or coupled to the other element or there can be intervening elements.
[0032] The "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and the like mentioned in the text are only used to represent the relative positional relationship, and when the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.
[0033] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the utility model belongs. It should also be understood that the terms (such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries) should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their context and the specification of the present application, and should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0034] The utility model provides a light guide installation structure, include: light guide 1 and lamp body, the lamp body is equipped with limit structure, light guide 1 is inlaid fixed on the lamp body through limit structure. Limit structure includes X direction limit structure and Y direction limit structure, and light guide 1 is connected to X direction limit structure and Y direction limit structure. Thus the X direction and Y direction of light guide 1 are fixed respectively, thereby simplifying installation step and saving cost, and the stability of light guide 1 installation is guaranteed.
[0035] In an embodiment, a light guide installation structure is provided, as shown in Figure 1 including: light guide 1, lamp body 2 and LED support 3, the LED support 3 is installed on the lamp body 2. As shown in Figure 2 The lamp body 2 is provided with a pair of clamping groove structures 4 oppositely arranged along the Y-axis direction, and the light guide 1 is inlaid and fixed on the lamp body 2 through the clamping groove structures 4, so as to limit the displacement of the light guide 1. As shown in Figure 1 The LED support 3 is provided with a pair of grooves 5 (only one groove 5 is shown in the figure) along the X-axis direction, and the light guide 1 is connected to the grooves 5 at both ends along the X-axis direction. The light guide 1 is clamped in the grooves 5 at both ends, thereby limiting the displacement of the light guide 1. The above installation structure not only realizes the simplification of the light guide 1 installation mode, saves the cost, but also effectively prevents the shaking of the light guide 1, and plays a role in stabilizing the light guide.
[0036] In one embodiment, as shown in Figure 2 The card slot structure 4 includes a top rib 6, an outer convex 7, and an inner recess formed by the connection of the top rib 6 and the outer convex 7. The light guide 1 is partially embedded in the inner recess. The top rib 6 and the outer convex 7 are in contact with the surface of the light guide 1. The displacement of the light guide 1 in the X direction and the rotation of the light guide 1 itself are limited by the pair of card slot structures 4.
[0037] In one embodiment, as shown in Figure 3 The outer convex 7 and the side of the top rib 6 away from the root are provided with a card slot round corner 8. During installation, the light guide 1 is not damaged and can be effectively fixed in the Z-axis direction to prevent displacement.
[0038] The outer convex angle of the outer convex 7 in the Z-axis direction is α, which ensures that the light guide 1 is not damaged during installation and can effectively fix the position of the light guide 1 in the X direction. The angle α of the outer convex 7 should be about 13°. The radius R of the card slot round corner 8 on the outer convex 7 should be about 0.4mm.
[0039] Referring to Figure 2 A pair of card slot structures 4 are provided on the lamp body 2 in the Y-axis direction. Specifically, a pair of non-completely stacked card slot structures 4 are provided on the lamp body 2 in the Y-axis direction, which are respectively an upper card slot structure and a lower card slot structure. The upper card slot structure and the lower card slot structure each include a top rib 6, an outer convex 7, and an inner recess formed by the connection of the top rib 6 and the outer convex 7. The dimensions and angles of the top rib 6, the outer convex 7, and the inner recess of the upper card slot structure and the lower card slot structure are not completely the same. According to the size of the light guide 1, the upper card slot structure and the lower card slot structure are designed to match the shape, ensuring that the light guide is installed on the lamp body without damage and ensuring the firmness of the light guide after installation.
[0040] In one embodiment, as shown in Figure 1 The groove 5 is provided with an opening in the X-axis direction, and one end of the light guide 1 is clamped in the groove 5 through the opening. During installation, the LED support 3 is first fixed and installed on the lamp body 2 through the opening, and then the lamp body 2 is installed on the LED support 3 through the groove 5. As shown in Figure 4 The light guide 1 is provided with a flange 9 on both sides in the Z-axis direction. The flange 9 is in contact with the inner wall of the groove 5 in the Z direction, thereby limiting the displacement of the light guide 1 in the Z direction, so that the light guide 1 can be stably installed on the lamp body 2.
[0041] A car lamp is provided, which includes the above-mentioned light guide installation structure, including a light guide, a lamp body, and an LED support. The LED support is installed on the lamp body. A pair of card slot structures are provided on the lamp body in the Y-axis direction. The light guide is embedded and fixed on the lamp body through the card slot structure. A pair of grooves are provided on the LED support in the X-axis direction. The two ends of the light guide in the X-axis direction are connected to the grooves.
[0042] A vehicle is provided, comprising the automobile lamp described above, the automobile lamp comprising the light guide mounting structure described above, comprising the light guide, the lamp body and the LED support, the LED support being mounted on the lamp body; wherein the lamp body is provided with a pair of clamping groove structures oppositely arranged in the Y-axis direction, the light guide is inlaid and fixed on the lamp body through the clamping groove structures; the LED support is provided with a pair of grooves in the X-axis direction, and the two ends of the light guide in the X-axis direction are connected in the grooves respectively.
[0043] In the above description, although expressions such as "first" and "second" can be used to describe various elements of the present application, they are not intended to limit the corresponding elements. For example, the above expressions are not intended to limit the order or importance of the corresponding elements. The above expressions are used to distinguish one component from another.
[0044] The terms used in the specification of the present application herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments of the present application, and are not intended to limit the present application. The singular expression includes the plural expression, unless there is a significant difference in context or scheme.
[0045] The above is only an exemplary embodiment of the present application, and is not intended to limit the protection scope of the present application, which is determined by the appended claims.
[0046] Those skilled in the art can understand that the technical features of the above embodiments can be omitted, added or combined in any way. In order to make the description simple, not all possible combinations of technical features in the above embodiments are described, however, as long as the combination of technical features does not exist contradictory, and the simple transformation mode and adaptive and functional structure transformation scheme of the prior art can be conceived by those skilled in the art, it should be considered that it is within the scope of the present application.
[0047] The above embodiments only express several embodiments of the present application, which are described in detail, but it should not be understood as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be pointed out that although the present application has been shown and described with reference to various embodiments, for those skilled in the art, without departing from the concept of the present application, a number of forms and details can be made, and these do not deviate from the scope of the present application defined by the appended claims, which belong to the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model patent should be subject to the appended claims.
Claims
1. A light guide mounting structure, comprising: A light guide, a lamp body and an LED support, the LED support being mounted on the lamp body; Characterized in that the lamp body is provided with a pair of clamping groove structures oppositely arranged along the Y-axis direction, the light guide is inlaid and fixed on the lamp body through the clamping groove structures; the LED support is provided with a pair of grooves along the X-axis direction, and the two ends of the light guide along the X-axis direction are respectively connected in the grooves.
2. The light guide mounting structure of claim 1, wherein, The clamping groove structure comprises a top rib, an outer convex, and an inner recess formed by the connection of the top rib and the root of the outer convex; and the light guide is partially inlaid and mounted inside the inner recess.
3. The light guide mounting structure of claim 2, wherein, The contact surface between the top rib and the light guide is zero-paste.
4. The light guide mounting structure of claim 2, wherein, The outer convex and the side of the top rib away from the root are both provided with a clamping groove round corner.
5. The light guide mounting structure of claim 4, wherein, The radius R of the clamping groove round corner of the outer convex is 0.4 mm.
6. The light guide mounting structure of claim 2, wherein, The outer convex angle of the outer convex along the Z-axis direction is α, and the outer convex angle α is 13°.
7. The light guide mounting structure of claim 1, wherein, The groove is provided with an opening at one end along the X-axis direction, and one end of the light guide is clamped in the groove along the opening.
8. The light guide mounting structure of claim 4, wherein, The light guide is respectively provided with a flange on both sides along the Z-axis direction, and the flange and the inner wall of the groove are zero-paste in the Y direction.
9. An automotive lamp characterized by comprising: The light guide mounting structure comprises the light guide mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 8.
10. A vehicle characterized by comprising: The automobile lamp comprises the automobile lamp according to claim 9.
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