Welcoming pedal and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a welcome pedal and a vehicle, the welcome pedal comprises a pedal panel and a pedal lower cover connected with the pedal panel, the pedal panel is provided with a through groove cavity, the pedal lower cover is located below the pedal panel to cover the through groove cavity, and when the welcome pedal is in an unfolded state, the through groove cavity covers the through groove cavity. The pedal panel is provided with a horizontal bearing surface, the pedal lower cover is provided with an inclined protection surface, and a light window is arranged on the inclined protection surface; the patterned light-transmitting lampshade is arranged at the light window, and preset lamp language patterns are arranged on the patterned light-transmitting lampshade; the welcome lamp assembly is installed in the through groove cavity and used for emitting inclined preset color light towards the light window so that the preset color light can be transmitted to the ground through the patterned light-transmitting lampshade, and a lamp language image is formed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle parts technology, and more specifically, to a welcome pedal and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In dimly lit environments such as underground parking lots or at night, vehicle passengers cannot identify the road conditions at their exit point. Related technologies typically include lights on the foot pedals, but these lights only provide basic illumination and lack a welcoming effect. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a welcome pedal and a vehicle. The various aspects involved in this application embodiment are described below.

[0004] In a first aspect, a welcome pedal is provided, comprising: a pedal panel and a pedal cover connected to the pedal panel, the pedal panel having a through-slot cavity, the pedal cover being located below the pedal panel to cover the through-slot cavity, and when the welcome pedal is in an unfolded state, the pedal panel having a horizontal bearing surface, the pedal cover having an inclined protective surface, and a light window being provided on the inclined protective surface; a patterned light-transmitting lampshade being disposed at the light window, the patterned light-transmitting lampshade having a preset light message pattern; and a welcome light assembly being installed in the through-slot cavity for emitting inclined preset color light toward the light window, so as to transmit the preset color light onto the ground through the patterned light-transmitting lampshade to form a light message image.

[0005] As one possible implementation, when the welcome pedal is in the unfolded state, the angle between the inclined protective surface and the horizontal ground is in the range of 15° to 25°.

[0006] As one possible implementation, a light-transmitting protective cover is disposed above the through-slot cavity, the upper surface of the light-transmitting protective cover being flush with the upper surface of the pedal panel. The light-transmitting protective cover is used to protect the welcome light assembly and transmit the preset color light emitted by the welcome light assembly toward the horizontal bearing surface.

[0007] As one possible implementation, the patterned light-transmitting lampshade is made of polymethyl methacrylate or polycarbonate; and / or the light-transmitting protective cover is made of polymethyl methacrylate or polycarbonate.

[0008] As one possible implementation, the welcome light assembly includes a light source and optical elements, the optical elements being used to adjust the direction and color of the light from the light source so that the welcome light assembly emits the preset color light toward the light window.

[0009] As one possible implementation, the welcome light assembly includes multiple light sources and multiple diffractive optical elements, with each light source and each diffractive optical element corresponding to the other. The multiple light sources are used to generate multiple beams of preset colored light, and the multiple diffractive optical elements are preset with different diffraction angles. The multiple diffractive optical elements are used to diffract and converge the multiple beams of preset colored light respectively, so as to convert the light message image into a three-dimensional light message image.

[0010] As one possible implementation, the multiple light sources are arrays of variable-color lasers.

[0011] As one possible implementation, the welcome pedal further includes a convex lens disposed between the welcome light assembly and the patterned light-transmitting cover for magnifying the light image.

[0012] In a second aspect, a vehicle is provided, comprising: a vehicle body; and a welcome pedal as described in the first aspect or any implementation thereof, the welcome pedal being mounted on the vehicle body.

[0013] This application provides a welcome pedal, comprising: a pedal panel and a lower pedal cover connected to the pedal panel. The pedal panel has a through-groove cavity, and the lower pedal cover is located below the pedal panel to cover the through-groove cavity. When the welcome pedal is in the unfolded state, the pedal panel has a horizontal bearing surface, and the lower pedal cover has an inclined protective surface with a light window. A patterned light-transmitting lampshade is disposed at the light window, and a preset light message pattern is disposed on the patterned light-transmitting lampshade. A welcome light assembly is installed in the through-groove cavity and is used to emit inclined preset color light toward the light window, so that the preset color light is transmitted onto the ground through the patterned light-transmitting lampshade to form a light message image. In this application, when the welcome pedal is in the unfolded state, the lower pedal cover has an inclined protective surface, and the patterned light-transmitting lampshade is disposed on the inclined protective surface. The welcome light assembly generates oblique downward light toward the inclined protective surface, thereby increasing the projection range of the welcome light message image, enhancing the welcoming effect, and thus improving the passenger's driving experience. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a welcome pedal provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a vehicle provided in one embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0016] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present application should fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0017] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0018] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this application; the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance; furthermore, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly, for example, they can refer to fixed connections or detachable connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0019] The terms “include,” “comprising,” or any other variation thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, which includes not only the elements listed but also other elements not expressly listed.

[0020] With the development of the automotive industry, vehicle functions are becoming increasingly diverse. Taking new energy vehicles as an example, the new energy vehicle industry is currently experiencing rapid development, but this rapid growth is also fraught with challenges. The development and rise of new energy vehicles not only provides unique and personalized designs but also offers customers a rich driving and riding experience, showcasing the innovative cultural concept of the new energy vehicle industry. The continuous enrichment of new energy vehicle functions and products aims to meet the ever-increasing demands of all consumers. Currently, in dimly lit environments such as underground parking lots or at night, passengers' vision is impaired due to low light levels, making it difficult to identify the road conditions at the exit point, which can pose certain safety hazards. Related technologies typically include lights on the foot pedals, but these lights only provide basic illumination and lack a welcoming effect.

[0021] To address the aforementioned issues, this application provides a welcome pedal, comprising: a pedal panel and a lower pedal cover connected to the pedal panel. The pedal panel has a through-groove cavity, and the lower pedal cover is located below the pedal panel to cover the through-groove cavity. When the welcome pedal is in the unfolded state, the pedal panel has a horizontal bearing surface, and the lower pedal cover has an inclined protective surface with a light window. A patterned light-transmitting lampshade is disposed at the light window, and a preset light message pattern is disposed on the patterned light-transmitting lampshade. A welcome light assembly is installed in the through-groove cavity and is used to emit inclined preset color light towards the light window, so that the preset color light is transmitted onto the ground through the patterned light-transmitting lampshade to form a light message image. In this application, when the welcome pedal is in the unfolded state, the lower pedal cover has an inclined protective surface, and the patterned light-transmitting lampshade is disposed on the inclined protective surface. The welcome light assembly generates oblique downward light towards the inclined protective surface, thereby increasing the projection range of the welcome light message image, enhancing the welcoming effect, and thus improving the passenger's driving experience.

[0022] The welcoming pedals in the embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] Figure 1 A welcome step provided as an embodiment of this application. See also: Figure 1 The welcome pedal 10 may include a pedal panel 1, a pedal cover 2, a patterned light-transmitting lampshade 3, and a welcome light assembly 4.

[0024] The pedal panel 1 is connected to the pedal cover 2. The pedal panel 1 has a through-slot cavity (i.e., the location of the welcome light assembly 4). The pedal cover 2 is located below the pedal panel 1 to cover the through-slot cavity. When the welcome pedal 10 is in the unfolded state, the pedal panel 1 has a horizontal bearing surface, and the pedal cover 2 has an inclined protective surface. A light window (i.e., the location of the patterned light-transmitting lampshade 3) is provided on the inclined protective surface. The patterned light-transmitting lampshade 3 is located at the light window and has a preset light language pattern. The welcome light assembly 4 is installed in the through-slot cavity and is used to emit inclined preset color light towards the light window. The preset color light can be transmitted onto the ground through the patterned light-transmitting lampshade 3 to form a light language image, thereby achieving a welcoming effect. In this application, by designing an inclined protective surface and inclined preset color light emitted towards the inclined protective surface, the projection range of the welcome light language image can be increased, the welcoming effect can be enhanced, and the passenger's driving experience can be improved.

[0025] It should be noted that the horizontal bearing surface of the pedal panel 1 can refer to a surface that is parallel or approximately parallel to the horizontal ground, to facilitate users getting on and off the vehicle and improve user experience. The inclined protective surface of the pedal cover 2 can refer to a surface that forms an inclined angle with the horizontal ground.

[0026] In some implementations, to further enhance the welcoming effect, when the welcoming tread plate 10 is in the unfolded state, the angle between the inclined protective surface and the horizontal ground can be set to 15° to 25°. This improves the magnification effect of the welcoming light image, and this angle range is also a better anti-scratch zone, effectively preventing the inclined protective surface from being scratched.

[0027] It should be understood that the oblique preset color light emitted by the welcome light assembly 4 toward the light window can also be called oblique transmission light or oblique transmission preset color light.

[0028] In some implementations, to further enhance the lighting effect, a light-transmitting protective cover 6 can be provided above the through-slot cavity (in this application, "above" can refer to the direction towards the pedal panel 1 away from the pedal cover 2, and "below" refers to the opposite direction). This light-transmitting protective cover 6 can not only transmit the preset color light emitted by the welcome light assembly 4 towards the horizontal bearing surface, but also protect the welcome light assembly 4. In some implementations, the upper surface of the light-transmitting protective cover 6 is flush with the upper surface of the pedal panel 1 to ensure the flatness of the pedal panel 1, thereby ensuring the user's stepping experience.

[0029] This application does not impose specific limitations on the color of the preset color light; the color of the preset color light can be, for example, green, red, blue, or purple. Of course, the color of the preset color light can also be a mixture of colors.

[0030] In this application, the light-transmitting protective cover 6 has the properties of light transmission, stone chip resistance, and scratch resistance. This application does not impose specific limitations on the material of the light-transmitting protective cover 6. For example, the material of the light-transmitting protective cover 6 can be polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA); or the material of the light-transmitting protective cover 6 can also be polycarbonate (PC).

[0031] In this application, the patterned light-transmitting lampshade 3 has light transmittance, stone chip resistance, and scratch resistance. This application does not impose specific limitations on the material of the patterned light-transmitting lampshade 3. For example, the material of the patterned light-transmitting lampshade 3 can be polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA); or the material of the patterned light-transmitting lampshade 3 can also be polycarbonate (PC).

[0032] This application does not impose specific restrictions on the fixing method of the light-transmitting protective cover 6. For example, the light-transmitting protective cover 6 can be fixed to the pedal panel 1 by a buckle; or the light-transmitting protective cover 6 can also be fixed to the pedal panel 1 by bolts.

[0033] This application does not impose specific restrictions on the fixing method of the welcome light assembly 4. For example, the welcome light assembly 4 can be fixed to the pedal panel 1 by a clip; or the welcome light assembly 4 can also be fixed to the pedal panel 1 by bolts.

[0034] This application does not impose specific restrictions on the fixing method of the patterned light-transmitting lamp cover 3. For example, the patterned light-transmitting lamp cover 3 can be fixed to the lower cover 2 of the pedal by a buckle; or the patterned light-transmitting lamp cover 3 can also be fixed to the lower cover 2 of the pedal by bolts.

[0035] In some implementations, the welcome light assembly 4 includes a light source and optical elements. The optical elements are used to adjust the direction and color of the light from the light source so that the welcome light assembly 4 emits a preset color light into the light window. For example, the optical elements may include lenses and / or filters, which can be used to adjust the direction and color of the light. By adjusting the direction and color of the light from the light source, the color and shape of the light message image can meet the user's customized needs.

[0036] In some implementations, the welcome light assembly 4 may include multiple light sources and multiple diffractive optical elements (DOEs). The multiple light sources and DOEs correspond one-to-one. The multiple light sources generate multiple beams of preset colored light, and the multiple DOEs are preset with different diffraction angles. The multiple DOEs are used to diffract and converge the multiple beams of preset colored light, converting the light message image into a three-dimensional light message image. Compared to existing technologies, this application, by setting multiple light sources and multiple diffractive optical elements, projects the light message pattern onto the ground to form a magnified three-dimensional light message image. This not only illuminates the areas on both sides of the vehicle, making it easier for passengers to see the road conditions when getting out of the vehicle in dark areas, thus improving passenger safety, but also enhances the welcoming effect with three-dimensional light messages (such as "goodbye" or "welcome"), improving the passenger's driving experience.

[0037] As an example, four sets of phase-tunable lasers can be arranged in a tetrahedral structure. Each diffractive optical element can diffract the preset color light emitted by the activator, and converge the four preset color lights emitted by the four sets of lasers to the light window, so as to form a three-dimensional light image on the ground through the patterned light-transmitting lampshade 3.

[0038] It should be understood that each diffractive optical element has a surface micro / nano structure (characteristic size ≈ wavelength of light). This surface micro / nano structure can be used to control the wavefront phase of a preset color light. Through parallax synthesis, it can present the user with a stereoscopic light image effect.

[0039] In some implementations, the diffractive optical element can be preset with different diffraction angles, such as 0°, 15°, 30°, and 45°. This application does not impose any specific limitations on this.

[0040] In some implementations, the light source can be a color-changing laser, such as a quantum dot laser that covers the entire visible spectrum. Users can set the emission color of the light source according to their preferences, further enhancing the welcoming effect and improving the passenger's driving experience. In some implementations, multiple light sources are arrays of color-changing lasers.

[0041] In some implementations, a convex lens (not shown in the figure) can be placed between the light source and the patterned light-transmitting lampshade 3. The convex lens can be used to magnify and project the light pattern of the patterned light-transmitting lampshade 3 onto the ground. For example, the magnification and clarity can be controlled by adjusting the distance between the convex lens, the patterned light-transmitting lampshade 3, and the projection ground.

[0042] In some implementations, the pattern on the patterned translucent lampshade 3 is formed based on a coating laser engraving process. For example, a special material (such as a UV coating, scratch-resistant coating, or anti-reflective coating) can be coated on the translucent surface to enhance its abrasion resistance, stain resistance, or optical properties. Then, laser engraving technology is used to finely engrave the coating surface to form a preset pattern, text, or logo. It should be understood that laser engraving offers high precision and does not damage the basic properties of the coating.

[0043] This application does not impose specific restrictions on the type of light message. For example, the light message can be "goodbye" or "welcome," or it can be the owner's name or vehicle logo. Of course, it can also be other more complex patterns or symbols.

[0044] As described above, this application increases the projection range of the welcome light signal image and enhances the welcoming effect by designing an inclined protective surface and an inclined preset color light emitted towards that surface. To further improve the passenger experience, this application also designs multiple light sources and multiple diffractive optical elements to project the light signal pattern onto the ground to form an enlarged three-dimensional light signal image. This not only illuminates the areas on both sides of the vehicle, making it easier for passengers to see the road conditions when getting off in low-light areas and improving passenger safety, but also enhances the welcoming effect and improves the passenger experience at night and in low-light conditions.

[0045] This application embodiment also provides a vehicle 100, including a vehicle body 20 and a welcome pedal 10 of any of the types mentioned above. It should be understood that the welcome pedal 10 is mounted on the vehicle body 20.

[0046] In this embodiment, vehicle 100 can be an electric vehicle, a traditional gasoline vehicle, or a hybrid vehicle, etc., and this application does not impose specific restrictions on it.

[0047] It should be noted that when the driver opens the car door, takes the electronic key, and prepares to get out of the car, the vehicle control system can send an electronic signal to the ECU controller of the welcome pedal 10; the welcome pedal 10 will mechanically unfold and activate customized lighting effects and dynamic farewell-style three-dimensional light language images, illuminating the surrounding ground; when the distance between the electronic key or vehicle switching device such as the mobile vehicle APP and the vehicle reaches the system preset distance, the welcome pedal 10 will automatically retract to the designed state and the lights will automatically turn off.

[0048] In some implementations, after the car door is opened, the on-board power supply and the welcome light assembly 4 controller can send a signal. The welcome light assembly 4 displays the customer-customized pattern effect through the patterned light-transmitting cover 3 area according to the designed customized or special light language program.

[0049] It should be noted that the various embodiments in the specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on its differences from other embodiments. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to interchangeably. It should be pointed out that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications to this utility model without departing from its principles, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

[0050] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this disclosure, but the scope of protection of this disclosure is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this disclosure should be included within the scope of protection of this disclosure. Therefore, the scope of protection of this disclosure should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A welcome pedal, characterized in that, include: The pedal panel and the pedal cover connected to the pedal panel are provided. The pedal panel is provided with a through groove cavity. The pedal cover is located below the pedal panel to cover the through groove cavity. When the welcome pedal is in the unfolded state, the pedal panel has a horizontal bearing surface and the pedal cover has an inclined protective surface. A light window is provided on the inclined protective surface. A patterned translucent lampshade is disposed at the light window, and the patterned translucent lampshade is provided with a preset light language pattern; The welcome light assembly is installed in the through-slot cavity and is used to emit a preset color light at an angle toward the light window so that the preset color light is transmitted onto the ground through the patterned light-transmitting lampshade to form a light message image.

2. The welcome pedal according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the welcome pedal is in the unfolded state, the angle between the inclined protective surface and the horizontal ground is in the range of 15° to 25°.

3. The welcome pedal according to claim 1, characterized in that, The welcome pedal also includes: A light-transmitting protective cover is disposed above the through-slot cavity. The upper surface of the light-transmitting protective cover is flush with the upper surface of the pedal panel. The light-transmitting protective cover is used to protect the welcome light assembly and transmit the preset color light emitted by the welcome light assembly toward the horizontal bearing surface.

4. The welcome pedal according to claim 3, characterized in that, The light-transmitting protective cover is fixed to the pedal panel by clips or bolts; and / or The welcome light assembly is fixed to the pedal panel by clips or bolts.

5. The welcome pedal according to claim 3, characterized in that, The patterned light-transmitting lampshade is made of polymethyl methacrylate or polycarbonate; and / or The material of the light-transmitting protective cover is polymethyl methacrylate or polycarbonate.

6. The welcome pedal according to claim 1, characterized in that, The welcome light assembly includes a light source and optical elements. The optical elements are used to adjust the direction and color of the light from the light source so that the welcome light assembly emits the preset color light toward the light window.

7. The welcome pedal according to claim 6, characterized in that, The welcome light assembly includes multiple light sources and multiple diffractive optical elements. The multiple light sources and the multiple diffractive optical elements correspond one-to-one. The multiple light sources are used to generate multiple beams of preset colored light. The multiple diffractive optical elements are preset with different diffraction angles. The multiple diffractive optical elements are used to diffract and converge the multiple beams of preset colored light respectively, so as to convert the light message image into a three-dimensional light message image.

8. The welcome pedal according to claim 7, characterized in that, The multiple light sources are arrays of color-changing lasers.

9. The welcome pedal according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The welcome pedal also includes: A convex lens is disposed between the welcome light assembly and the patterned light-transmitting cover to magnify the light message image.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, include: Vehicle body; as well as The welcome pedal as described in any one of claims 1 to 9 is mounted on the vehicle body.

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