Reflex reflector and vehicle

By using the snap-fit ​​end and snap-fit ​​hole and fastener connection, the problem of low installation efficiency of existing retroreflectors is solved, and a fast, stable installation process and a neat appearance are achieved.

CN224130963UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17GAC TOYOTA MOTOR
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GAC TOYOTA MOTOR
Filing Date
2025-06-09
Publication Date
2026-04-17

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing retroreflectors are inefficient to install, requiring manual alignment and bolt fixing, making the installation process complex.

Method used

The device is initially fixed by using a snap-fit ​​end and a snap-fit ​​hole. The connecting end is connected to the rear bumper by fasteners. The design of the groove and the limiting groove achieves quick positioning and stability.

Benefits of technology

It improves installation efficiency, ensures the stability of the retroreflector and the simplicity of the installation process, results in a neat appearance, and reduces installation time and manual operation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a reflex reflector and a vehicle, relates to the technical field of vehicle accessories, the reflex reflector comprises a lamp housing and a lampshade, the two ends of the lamp housing along the extension direction are respectively a clamping end and a connecting end, the clamping end is provided with a clamping block, and the connecting end is provided with a connecting rod. A clamping hole for the clamping block to extend into and matched with the clamping block in a clamping mode is formed in the position, corresponding to the clamping block, of the rear bumper, a connecting column is arranged on the side, facing the rear bumper, of the lamp shell and close to the connecting end, and the connecting column is fastened to the rear bumper through a fastener. The lampshade is detachably installed on the side, away from the rear bumper, of the lamp shell. The clamping end of the reflex reflector is fixed through clamping matching of the clamping block and the clamping hole, the connecting column close to the connecting end is connected with the rear bumper in a fastening mode through the fastener, and therefore it is guaranteed that the clamping end and the connecting end of the reflex reflector can be kept stable relative to the rear bumper, stability is good, and the service life of the reflex reflector is prolonged. And the installation steps are simple, and the installation efficiency is higher.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle parts technology, and in particular to a retroreflector and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In vehicles, retroreflectors, as a type of reflective warning device, are mainly installed on the rear bumper to reflect light from behind the vehicle, thereby alerting vehicles behind. Existing retroreflectors are mainly fixed by multiple bolts, requiring manual alignment of the retroreflector with the rear bumper before the bolts can be installed. The installation process is complicated and inefficient. Utility Model Content

[0003] The main purpose of this invention is to propose a retroreflector and vehicle, which aims to solve the technical problem of low installation efficiency of existing retroreflectors.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a retroreflector for mounting on the rear bumper of a vehicle. The retroreflector includes:

[0005] The lamp housing has a snap-fit ​​end and a connecting end at its two ends along its extension direction. The snap-fit ​​end is provided with a snap-fit ​​block. The rear bumper is provided with a snap-fit ​​hole corresponding to the position of the snap-fit ​​block, allowing the snap-fit ​​block to extend into and engage with the snap-fit ​​block. The lamp housing is provided with a connecting post on the side facing the rear bumper and near the connecting end. The connecting post is fastened to the rear bumper by fasteners.

[0006] The lamp cover is detachably installed on the side of the lamp housing opposite to the rear bumper.

[0007] In one embodiment, the rear bumper has a recess, the retroreflector is mounted in the recess, and the lamp housing matches the recess.

[0008] In one embodiment, the rear bumper has a protrusion on the side opposite to the lamp housing and corresponding to the position of the connecting post. The protrusion has a limiting groove communicating with the groove. The connecting post extends into the limiting groove and is fastened to the protrusion by fasteners.

[0009] In one embodiment, the fastener is a bolt, the protrusion has a first threaded hole communicating with the limiting groove, and the connecting post has a second threaded hole at the position corresponding to the first threaded hole. The bolt passes through the first threaded hole and is threadedly connected to the second threaded hole to fasten the connecting post to the rear bumper.

[0010] In one embodiment, the inner diameter of the limiting groove matches the outer diameter of the connecting column.

[0011] In one embodiment, the card hole is disposed on the sidewall of the groove, the connecting end is formed with a flange extending toward the lampshade, the card block is disposed on the flange, and the card block extends from the end of the flange near the lamp housing toward the direction away from the connecting end.

[0012] In one embodiment, a pad is provided on the bottom wall of the groove near the card hole. The pad abuts against the side of the lamp housing facing the bottom wall of the groove, so that there is a gap between the lamp housing and the bottom wall of the groove.

[0013] In one embodiment, the card block is integrally formed with the lamp housing.

[0014] In one embodiment, the lampshade has a protruding rail on one side of the lamp housing, and the lamp housing has a slot corresponding to the position of the rail, so that the rail can extend into the slot and engage with the slot.

[0015] This utility model also proposes a vehicle, characterized in that the vehicle includes a body, a rear bumper, and a retroreflector as described above, wherein the rear bumper is disposed on the body and the retroreflector is mounted on the rear bumper.

[0016] This utility model's retroreflector includes a lamp housing and a lamp shade. The lamp housing has a connecting end and a snap-fit ​​end at its two ends. A snap-fit ​​block is provided at the snap-fit ​​end, and a corresponding snap-fit ​​hole is provided on the rear bumper. A connecting post is located near the connecting end. When installing the retroreflector onto the rear bumper, the snap-fit ​​block is first inserted into the snap-fit ​​hole to initially fix the snap-fit ​​end to the rear bumper, thus ensuring precise positioning of the retroreflector relative to the rear bumper. Then, fasteners are used to secure the connecting post to the rear bumper. Compared to multiple bolt fixing methods, the snap-fit ​​end of the retroreflector in this utility model is first fixed by the snap-fit ​​block engaging with the snap-fit ​​hole. This snap-fit ​​operation is quick and convenient and achieves accurate positioning of the retroreflector. The connecting post near the connecting end is then fastened to the rear bumper with fasteners, ensuring that both the snap-fit ​​end and the connecting end of the retroreflector remain stable relative to the rear bumper. This provides good stability, simple installation steps, and higher installation efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art 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 the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a retroreflector provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 An exploded view of a retroreflector provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of a retroreflector provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0023] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0024] 100. Reflector; 1. Lamp housing; 11. Snap-fit ​​end; 111. Snap-fit ​​block; 112. Flange; 12. Connecting end; 121. Connecting post; 1211. Second screw hole; 13. Slot; 2. Lamp cover; 21. Rail; 200. Bumper; 201. Snap-fit ​​hole; 202. Fastener; 203. Groove; 2031. Groove sidewall; 2032. Groove bottomwall; 204. Protrusion; 205. Limiting groove; 206. First screw hole; 207. Pad.

[0025] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0027] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0028] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the use of "and / or" or "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions. For example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0029] This utility model proposes a retroreflector 100.

[0030] Please see Figures 1 to 5 In one embodiment of this utility model, the retroreflector 100 is used to be installed on the rear bumper 200 of a vehicle. The retroreflector 100 includes a lamp housing 1 and a lamp cover 2. The two ends of the lamp housing 1 along its extension direction are a snap-fit ​​end 11 and a connecting end 12, respectively. The snap-fit ​​end 11 is provided with a snap-fit ​​block 111. The rear bumper 200 is provided with a snap-fit ​​hole 201 corresponding to the position of the snap-fit ​​block 111, allowing the snap-fit ​​block 111 to extend into and engage with the snap-fit ​​block 111. A connecting post 121 is provided on the side of the lamp housing 1 facing the rear bumper 200 and near the connecting end 12. The connecting post 121 is fastened to the rear bumper 200 by a fastener 202. The lamp cover 2 is detachably installed on the side of the lamp housing 1 away from the rear bumper 200.

[0031] The retroreflector 100 of this utility model includes a lamp housing 1 and a lamp shade 2. The lamp housing 1 has a connecting end 12 and a snap-fit ​​end 11 at its two ends. A snap-fit ​​block 111 is provided at the snap-fit ​​end 11, and a snap-fit ​​hole 201 is provided on the rear bumper 200 at the position corresponding to the snap-fit ​​block 111. A connecting post 121 is provided near the connecting end 12. When installing the retroreflector 100 to the rear bumper 200, the snap-fit ​​block 111 is first inserted into the snap-fit ​​hole 201 to snap-fit, and the snap-fit ​​end 11 is initially fixed to the rear bumper 200, thereby maintaining the precise positioning of the entire retroreflector 100 relative to the rear bumper 200. Then, the connecting post 121 is fixed to the rear bumper 200 by fasteners 202. Compared to the method of fixing with multiple bolts, the snap-fit ​​end 11 of the retroreflector 100 in this utility model is first fixed by snap-fitting the snap-fit ​​block 111 with the snap-fit ​​hole 201. The snap-fit ​​operation is quick and convenient and can realize the positioning of the retroreflector 100. The connecting post 121 near the connecting end 12 is then fastened to the rear bumper 200 by the fastener 202, thereby ensuring that both the snap-fit ​​end 11 and the connecting end 12 of the retroreflector 100 can remain stable relative to the rear bumper 200. It has good stability, and the installation steps are simple and the installation efficiency is higher.

[0032] It should be noted that the lamp cover 2 is a reflector lamp cover 2, which can reflect the light shone from other vehicles behind the vehicle, thereby serving to alert vehicles behind.

[0033] In one embodiment, the rear bumper 200 has a groove 203, the retroreflector 100 is installed in the groove 203, and the lamp housing 1 matches the groove 203.

[0034] In this embodiment, a groove 203 is formed on the rear bumper 200, and the retroreflector 100 is installed within the groove 203. Visually, the retroreflector 100 is embedded in the rear bumper 200 and integrated with it, resulting in a cleaner appearance. Furthermore, in actual use, the groove 203 provides physical protection for the retroreflector 100, reducing damage from external impacts or scratches and extending its service life. Additionally, the lamp housing 1 matches the groove 203, which acts as a guide during installation, facilitating rapid positioning of the retroreflector 100 and further improving installation efficiency.

[0035] Specifically, the shape and size of the lamp housing 1 match those of the groove 203. Furthermore, the lamp shade 2 matches the lamp housing 1, and the edge of the lamp shade 2 abuts against the groove wall of the groove 203, reducing the gap between the lamp shade 2 and the groove wall, thus providing waterproof and dustproof protection.

[0036] In one embodiment, the rear bumper 200 has a protrusion 204 on the side opposite to the lamp housing 1 and corresponding to the position of the connecting post 121. The protrusion 204 has a limiting groove 205 that communicates with the groove 203. The connecting post 121 extends into the limiting groove 205 and is fastened to the protrusion 204 by a fastener 202.

[0037] In this embodiment, a protrusion 204 is formed on the side of the rear bumper 200 away from the lamp housing 1, and the protrusion 204 forms a limiting groove 205. The limiting groove 205 has a guiding and positioning function for the connecting post 121. By extending the connecting post 121 into the limiting groove 205, the connecting end 12 is positioned relative to the rear bumper 200 to facilitate the installation of the fastener 202, thereby further improving the installation efficiency of the fastener 202.

[0038] In one embodiment, the fastener 202 is a bolt, the protrusion 204 has a first screw hole 206 communicating with the limiting groove 205, and the connecting post 121 has a second screw hole 1211 at the position corresponding to the first screw hole 206. The bolt passes through the first screw hole 206 and is threadedly connected to the second screw hole 1211 to fasten the connecting post 121 to the rear bumper 200.

[0039] In this embodiment, the bolt passes through the first screw hole 206 and is then fastened by the threaded connection of the second screw hole 1211, forming a rigid connection structure. This ensures that the retroreflector 100 is more stable, especially during vehicle operation, and can effectively resist external forces such as vibration and impact. Furthermore, the bolt is easier to disassemble and install.

[0040] In one embodiment, the inner diameter of the limiting groove 205 matches the outer diameter of the connecting post 121. By matching the limiting groove 205 with the connecting post 121, the shape and size of the limiting groove match the shape and size of the connecting post, ensuring a tight fit between the outer periphery of the connecting post 121 and the inner wall of the limiting groove 205 for precise positioning. This prevents the retroreflector 100 from shifting, tilting, or shaking during installation, thus improving installation efficiency.

[0041] In one embodiment, a card hole 201 is provided on the groove sidewall 2031 of the groove 203, and the connecting end 12 is formed with a flange 112 extending toward the lamp cover 2. A card block 111 is provided on the flange 112, and the card block 111 extends from the end of the flange 112 near the lamp housing 1 in a direction away from the connecting end 12.

[0042] In this embodiment, a flange 112 extending toward the lamp cover 2 is formed at the connecting end 12, and a locking block 111 is disposed on the flange 112. After the locking block 111 extends into the locking hole 201, the flange 112 can abut against the groove side wall 2031 to limit the locking block 111 from extending too far. It can be seen that the flange 112 has an auxiliary positioning function and increases the contact area between the lamp housing 1 and the groove side wall 2031, resulting in better stability and improved vibration resistance of the lamp housing 1.

[0043] In one embodiment, a pad 207 is provided on the bottom wall 2032 of the groove near the card hole 201. The pad 207 abuts against the side of the lamp housing 1 facing the bottom wall 2032 of the groove, so that there is a gap between the lamp housing 1 and the bottom wall 2032 of the groove 203.

[0044] In this embodiment, a gap is created between the lamp housing 1 and the bottom wall 2032 of the groove 203 by the pad 207, which prevents repeated collisions between the lamp housing 1 and the bottom wall 2032 due to bumps during vehicle operation, thus extending the service life of the retroreflector 100. The pad 207 can be an elastic pad 207 or the like.

[0045] In one embodiment, the locking block 111 is integrally formed with the lamp housing 1, which enhances the structural stability of the locking block 111 and the lamp housing 1.

[0046] In one embodiment, a retaining rail 21 protrudes from the edge of the lampshade 2 facing the lamp housing 1, and a retaining groove 13 is provided on the lamp housing 1 at the position corresponding to the retaining rail 21. The retaining rail 21 can extend into the retaining groove 13 and engage with it. The engagement of the retaining rail 21 with the retaining groove 13 not only facilitates quick positioning and installation of the lampshade 2 and the lamp housing 1, but also provides a certain degree of sealing by the tight fit between the retaining rail 21 and the retaining groove 13, preventing dust and moisture from entering between the lampshade 2 and the lamp housing 1.

[0047] This utility model also proposes a vehicle, which includes a body, a rear bumper 200 and a retroreflector 100. The specific structure of the retroreflector 100 is as described in the above embodiments. Since this vehicle adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here.

[0048] The above description is merely an exemplary embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the scope of protection of the present utility model. Any equivalent structural transformations made based on the technical concept of the present utility model and the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A retroreflector, characterized by The retroreflector is used for mounting on the rear bumper of a vehicle, and the retroreflector includes: The lamp housing has a snap-fit ​​end and a connecting end at its two ends along its extension direction. The snap-fit ​​end is provided with a snap-fit ​​block. The rear bumper is provided with a snap-fit ​​hole corresponding to the position of the snap-fit ​​block, allowing the snap-fit ​​block to extend into and engage with the snap-fit ​​block. The lamp housing is provided with a connecting post on the side facing the rear bumper and near the connecting end. The connecting post is fastened to the rear bumper by fasteners. The lamp cover is detachably installed on the side of the lamp housing opposite to the rear bumper.

2. The retroreflector as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The rear bumper has a groove, the retroreflector is installed in the groove, and the lamp housing matches the groove.

3. The retroreflector of claim 2, wherein, The rear bumper has a protrusion on the side opposite to the lamp housing and corresponding to the position of the connecting post. The protrusion has a limiting groove that communicates with the groove. The connecting post extends into the limiting groove and is fastened to the protrusion by the fastener.

4. The retro-reflector of claim 3, wherein, The fastener is a bolt. The protrusion has a first screw hole that communicates with the limiting groove, and the connecting post has a second screw hole at the position corresponding to the first screw hole. The bolt passes through the first screw hole and is threadedly connected to the second screw hole to fasten the connecting post to the rear bumper.

5. The retroreflector of claim 3, wherein, The inner diameter of the limiting groove matches the outer diameter of the connecting column.

6. The retroreflector of claim 2, wherein, The card hole is provided on the side wall of the groove, the connecting end is formed with a flange extending toward the lamp cover, the card block is provided on the flange, and the card block extends from the end of the flange near the lamp housing toward the direction away from the connecting end.

7. The retroreflector of claim 2, wherein, A pad is also provided on the bottom wall of the groove near the card hole. The pad abuts against the side of the lamp housing facing the bottom wall of the groove, so that there is a gap between the lamp housing and the bottom wall of the groove.

8. A retroreflector as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that, The card block is integrally formed with the lamp housing.

9. A retroreflector as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that, The lampshade has a protruding rail on one side of the lamp housing, and the lamp housing has a slot corresponding to the position of the rail. The rail can extend into the slot and engage with the slot.

10. A vehicle characterized by comprising: The vehicle includes a body, a rear bumper, and a retroreflector as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the rear bumper is disposed on the body and the retroreflector is mounted on the rear bumper.