Inner lens component, solid light emitting structure, solid light emitting grid and automobile

Abstract

This utility model relates to an inner lens component, a three-dimensional light-emitting structure, a three-dimensional light-emitting grille, and an automobile. The inner lens component includes a light-mixing element, a reflective element, and an optical pattern element. The three-dimensional light-emitting structure includes a lampshade component, an inner lens component, and a light-emitting component. Its advantages lie in that by combining the light-mixing effect of the light-mixing element with the reflective effect of the reflective element, the brightness of the sidewalls of the subsequent structure can be improved, creating a lateral optical effect, thus giving the subsequent structure a three-dimensional light-emitting effect. Through the cooperation of the inner lens component and the lampshade component, three-dimensional light emission is achieved, moving beyond traditional one-dimensional dot matrix light or two-dimensional line light. The lampshade component does not have traditional perforated structures such as "partial openings" or "slit openings," reducing the sense of fragmentation. In the off state, the lampshade component uses a PVD coating to form an integrated shape with the surrounding decorative parts, enhancing the sense of unity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts technology, and in particular to an inner lens component, a three-dimensional light-emitting structure, a three-dimensional light-emitting grille, and an automobile. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of automotive design, illuminated exterior grilles, as an innovative element that blends a sense of technology with brand recognition, are gradually becoming a signature feature of new energy vehicles and high-end models. Their core technical architecture is based on a low-power LED array as the light source. Through the refraction and control of optical lenses or the light transmission of light guide structures, uniform light diffusion is achieved, resulting in a soft and continuous luminous effect. Considering that new energy vehicles do not require the airflow guidance function of traditional air intake grilles, illuminated grilles often adopt a closed, integrated design, embedding the light source components and optical structure entirely within the grille frame. They also utilize materials with excellent weather resistance, such as polycarbonate (PC) and acrylic, and are equipped with efficient heat dissipation modules (such as metal heat sinks and heat pipe conduction systems) to ensure long-term stable operation in complex environments such as high temperatures, extreme cold, rain, and snow.

[0003] Furthermore, the intelligent control system of the illuminated grille links with the vehicle status perception module via the vehicle bus, enabling it to drive the lights to present diverse interactive effects based on the vehicle's dynamic behaviors such as unlocking, turning, charging, and acceleration. Examples include a welcoming flowing animation when the vehicle unlocks, dynamic indicator light strips when turning, charging progress indicator light spots, and the illumination of the brand's exclusive logo. This design not only enhances the vehicle's brand recognition and elevates the sense of luxury in its exterior design, but also addresses energy conservation and environmental protection needs thanks to the low energy consumption of LED light sources, making it a prime example of the fusion of function and aesthetics in modern automotive design.

[0004] Currently, the mainstream light-emitting grilles on the market can be divided into two main categories based on their optical design features: "dot matrix" and "line".

[0005] "Dot-matrix" luminous grilles, exemplified by models like the Mercedes-Benz EQS, are designed to create complex luminous patterns through a large number of repeatedly arranged "point light source features." For instance, hundreds of independently controlled micro-LED point light sources are distributed across the grille surface. Each point light source can be individually turned on / off or its brightness adjusted, and the combination of these points forms brand logos, dynamic patterns, or text information. Figure 1As shown, its optical structure typically comprises four core components: the bottom layer is the "LED circuit board," where densely arranged LED chips provide the basic light source; the middle layer is the "diffuse layer," which uses microstructure texture or frosted treatment to scatter the intense light from individual LEDs, ensuring uniform brightness distribution across each dot matrix; the top layer is the "pattern layer," which defines the light-emitting contours of individual dot matrices through partially transparent cutout designs or selective printing of light-shielding inks, achieving imaging functionality; the outermost layer is the "surface clear coat layer," which uses high-hardness UV paint or ceramic coating processes to enhance the overall gloss of the parts and form a wear-resistant and aging-resistant protective layer to resist external scratches and UV corrosion. However, this point-based light-emitting mode has inherent limitations: since there must be physical intervals between point light sources, and the light-emitting range of a single point light source is limited to a small area within a two-dimensional plane, it is a one-dimensional light-emitting characteristic. Therefore, it is difficult to form a continuous, uninterrupted three-dimensional optical effect. When presenting complex shapes such as curved transitions and three-dimensional reliefs, problems such as light breaks or loss of three-dimensionality can easily occur.

[0006] The "linear" illuminated grille, exemplified by models like the BMW 5 Series, emphasizes the styling lines of the vehicle's front end through linear illumination. For example... Figure 2 As shown, its optical principle is to integrate the LED light source at the end of the "transparent light guide". The light is transmitted through total internal reflection in the light guide. When it encounters the "optical teeth" (i.e. tiny sawtooth protrusions or inclined structures) preset on the side of the light guide, the light is refracted and reflected and emitted from the surface of the light guide. After passing through the secondary light homogenization process of the "diffuser", a continuous linear light-emitting band is formed. However, this solution has three significant drawbacks: First, limited by the light transmission efficiency of the light guide, the "linear light source" typically only has 1 to 2 LED heads at both ends of the light guide. After the light undergoes multiple "optical tooth reflections" and scattering by the "diffuser," the energy loss is significant, resulting in a generally low overall brightness, mostly around 200 nits. In strong daylight conditions, it is easily obscured by background light, significantly reducing its visibility. Second, when the daytime lights are off, the exposed "diffuser" (mostly made of milky white or semi-transparent material) differs significantly in color and texture from the surrounding chrome trim and black grille, failing to blend into the overall design and instead creating a visual break, weakening the sense of sophistication of the front design. Third, the light trajectory of the "linear light source" relies entirely on the linear direction of the light guide, only able to display a two-dimensional optical spline shape in a plane, making it difficult to achieve a three-dimensional structure with spatial undulations, let alone present complex curved surface lighting effects, thus limiting the expression of design creativity.

[0007] In summary, existing "dot matrix" and "line" luminous grilles have obvious shortcomings in terms of optical performance and styling integration: either the spacing of the point light sources leads to a lack of three-dimensional effect, or the insufficient brightness and disjointed styling affect the user experience. Moreover, they generally cannot achieve an integrated design without openings or seams, making it difficult to meet the pursuit of continuous three-dimensional luminous effect and overall styling in high-end models.

[0008] Currently, no effective solutions have been proposed for the problems existing in related technologies, such as the presence of partial or slit openings, poor overall shape, and inability to achieve three-dimensional light-emitting effects. Utility Model Content

[0009] The purpose of this utility model is to address the shortcomings of the existing technology by providing an inner lens component, a three-dimensional light-emitting structure, a three-dimensional light-emitting grille, and an automobile, in order to solve problems such as partial opening or slit opening features, poor overall shape, and inability to achieve a three-dimensional light-emitting effect in the related technologies.

[0010] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0011] In a first aspect, an inner lens component is provided for stereoscopic light emission, comprising:

[0012] A light mixing element is used to mix the light of an incoming light source, wherein the light source includes a first light source parallel to the light-emitting surface and a second light source intersecting the light-emitting surface;

[0013] A reflective element is disposed downstream of the light mixing element and is used to reflect the light source after light mixing;

[0014] An optical pattern element is disposed on the sidewall of the reflective element for reflecting a second light source.

[0015] In some embodiments, the optical patterning element includes:

[0016] A plurality of concave teeth are spaced apart along a first extending direction of the reflective element, and each concave tooth extends along a second extending direction of the reflective element, wherein the second extending direction is not parallel to the first extending direction.

[0017] In some of these embodiments, the concave teeth are distributed at equal intervals.

[0018] In some of these embodiments, the concave teeth are distributed at non-equidistant intervals.

[0019] In some embodiments, the cross-section of the concave tooth is any one or a combination of arc-shaped and polygonal shapes.

[0020] In some embodiments, the cross-section of the concave tooth is a regular polygon.

[0021] In some of these embodiments, the depth of several of the concave teeth is the same.

[0022] In some embodiments, the depths of some of the concave teeth are not the same.

[0023] In some embodiments, the plurality of concave teeth form a plurality of patterned regions, each patterned region including at least one concave tooth, and the depth variation relationship of the plurality of patterned regions changes along a first extension direction, wherein the depth variation relationship is the relationship between the depth variation value of the patterned region and the width of the patterned region.

[0024] In some of these embodiments, at least one of the depth variation relationships differs from the rest of the depth variation relationships.

[0025] In some of these embodiments, the width of the light mixing element is ≥12mm.

[0026] Secondly, a three-dimensional light-emitting structure is provided, including:

[0027] Lampshade components;

[0028] As described in the first aspect, at least a portion of the reflective element of the inner lens component is embedded in the rear end of the lampshade component;

[0029] A light-emitting component is disposed upstream of the inner lens component and is used to emit a first light source parallel to the light-emitting surface and a second light source intersecting the light-emitting surface;

[0030] The first light source passes through the inner lens component and enters the lampshade component to form a positive optical effect, while the second light source is reflected by the inner lens component and enters the lampshade component to form a lateral optical effect.

[0031] In some embodiments, the lampshade component includes:

[0032] An intruding element that overlaps with at least a portion of the reflecting element;

[0033] A diffusion element is disposed downstream of the intrusion element, and the brightness of the diffusion element is not less than the brightness of the intrusion element;

[0034] A through-slot element is disposed at the rear end of the intrusion element and is embedded and connected to at least a portion of the reflective element.

[0035] In some embodiments, the distance between the reflective element and the intrusive element is ≥0.3 mm.

[0036] In some embodiments, the lampshade component further includes:

[0037] A light-transmitting coating element is provided that covers the surface of the lampshade component.

[0038] In some of these embodiments, the thickness of the light-transmitting coating element is 20–30 μm.

[0039] In some embodiments, the light transmittance of the light-transmitting coating element is 10% to 15%.

[0040] In some of these embodiments, the light-transmitting coating element is formed using a vacuum electroplating process.

[0041] In some embodiments, the light-emitting component includes:

[0042] At least one first light-emitting element is disposed upstream of the inner lens component, for emitting a first light source parallel to the light-emitting surface and a second light source intersecting the light-emitting surface.

[0043] In some embodiments, the light-emitting component includes:

[0044] At least one second light-emitting element is disposed upstream of the inner lens component and is used to emit a first light source parallel to the light-emitting surface;

[0045] At least one third light-emitting element is disposed upstream of the inner lens component and is used to emit a second light source that intersects with the light-emitting surface.

[0046] In some of these embodiments, it also includes:

[0047] The housing component has the inner lens component and the light-emitting component disposed inside it and connected to the lampshade component, and at least a portion of the lampshade component protrudes from the housing component.

[0048] In some embodiments, the housing component includes:

[0049] A housing element, wherein the inner lens component and the light-emitting component are disposed inside the housing element;

[0050] Mounting element, which extends through the housing element, is provided for the lampshade component to pass through so that at least a portion of the lampshade component protrudes from the housing element.

[0051] Thirdly, a three-dimensional luminous grille is provided, comprising:

[0052] Several internal lens components as described in the first aspect.

[0053] Fourthly, a three-dimensional luminous grille is provided, comprising:

[0054] Several three-dimensional light-emitting structures as described in the second aspect.

[0055] Fifthly, a car is provided, comprising:

[0056] The internal lens component as described in the first aspect.

[0057] Sixthly, a car is provided, comprising:

[0058] The three-dimensional light-emitting structure as described in the second aspect.

[0059] Seventhly, a car is provided, comprising:

[0060] The three-dimensional luminous grille as described in the third or fourth aspect.

[0061] The present invention adopts the above technical solution and has the following technical effects compared with the prior art:

[0062] This utility model discloses an inner lens component, a three-dimensional light-emitting structure, a three-dimensional light-emitting grille, and an automobile. By combining the light-mixing effect of the light-mixing element with the reflection effect of the reflective element, the brightness of the sidewalls of the subsequent structure can be improved, and a lateral optical effect can be formed, thus giving the subsequent structure a three-dimensional light-emitting effect. Through the cooperation of the inner lens component and the lampshade component, three-dimensional light emission is achieved, which is no longer the traditional one-dimensional dot matrix light or two-dimensional line light. The lampshade component does not have traditional pore structures such as "partial opening" or "slit opening", reducing the sense of discontinuity. In the light-off state, the lampshade component uses a PVD coating to form an integrated shape with the surrounding decorative parts, improving the sense of unity. Attached Figure Description

[0063] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the working principle of a "dot matrix" light-emitting grid in existing technology.

[0064] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the working principle of a "linear" light-emitting grille in existing technology.

[0065] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the inner lens component according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0066] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of the image;

[0067] Figure 5 This is an exploded view and assembly view of the three-dimensional light-emitting structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0068] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the working principle of the three-dimensional light-emitting structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0069] Figure 7 This is an assembly diagram of the lampshade component and the inner lens component according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0070] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a lampshade component according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0071] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the light-emitting component according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0072] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the outer shell component according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0073] The reference numerals in the attached drawings are: 100, lampshade component; 110, intrusion element; 120, diffusion element; 130, through-slot element;

[0074] 200. Inner lens component; 210. Light mixing element; 220. Reflective element; 230. Optical pattern element; 231. Concave tooth; 232. Patterned area;

[0075] 300, Light-emitting component; 310, First light-emitting element; 320, Second light-emitting element; 330, Third light-emitting element;

[0076] 400. Housing components; 410. Housing elements; 420. Mounting elements. Detailed Implementation

[0077] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0078] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0079] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments, but this is not intended to limit the present invention.

[0080] Explanation of relevant terms.

[0081] PVD: Physical Vapor Deposition.

[0082] PC: Polycarbonate.

[0083] PMMA: Poly(methyl methacrylate).

[0084] LED: light-emitting diode.

[0085] Example 1

[0086] This embodiment relates to the internal lens component of this utility model.

[0087] An illustrative embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 3-4 As shown, an inner lens component 200 for stereoscopic light emission includes a light mixing element 210, a reflective element 220, and an optical pattern element 230. The light mixing element 210 mixes incoming light from a source, which includes a first light source parallel to the light-emitting surface and a second light source intersecting the light-emitting surface. The reflective element 220 is disposed downstream of the light mixing element 210 and reflects the mixed light from the source. The optical pattern element 230 is disposed on the sidewall of the reflective element 220 and reflects the second light source.

[0088] In this invention, the light mixing element 210, the reflective element 220, and the optical pattern element 230 are manufactured by conventional machining methods, including but not limited to integral molding and cutting processes.

[0089] In this invention, the inner lens component 200 is made of PMMA material.

[0090] In some of these embodiments, the inner lens component 200 includes, but is not limited to, an inner lens.

[0091] In some embodiments, the width of the light mixing element 210 is ≥12mm. Preferably, the width of the light mixing element 210 is ≤20mm.

[0092] Generally, the light mixing element 210 has a front end face, a rear end face, a left end face, a right end face, a top end face, and a bottom end face. Among them, the front end face is a plane; the rear end face is approximately a plane; the left end face can be a plane, a curved surface, or an uneven surface; the right end face can be a plane, a curved surface, or an uneven surface; the top end face can be a plane, a curved surface, or an uneven surface; and the bottom end face can be a plane, a curved surface, or an uneven surface.

[0093] In addition, each end face of the light mixing element 210 can be a continuous surface or a discontinuous surface (such as a stepped surface).

[0094] There is an angle between the left end face (right end face) and the front end face, which can be any one of acute angle, right angle, or obtuse angle.

[0095] There is an included angle between the left end face (right end face) and the rear end face. This included angle can be any one of acute angle, right angle, or obtuse angle.

[0096] Generally, the left and right end faces are symmetrical about the front end face.

[0097] In some of these embodiments, the light mixing element 210 is the light mixing region of the inner lens component 200.

[0098] Generally, the reflective element 220 has a front end face, a rear end face, a left end face, a right end face, a top end face, and a bottom end face. The front end face can be a plane, a curved surface, or an irregular surface; the rear end face is a plane; the left end face can be a plane, a curved surface, or an irregular surface; the right end face can be a plane, a curved surface, or an irregular surface; the top end face can be a plane, a curved surface, or an irregular surface; and the bottom end face can be a plane, a curved surface, or an irregular surface.

[0099] In addition, each end face of the reflective element 220 can be a continuous surface or a discontinuous surface (such as a stepped surface).

[0100] There is an angle between the left end face (right end face) and the front end face, which can be any one of acute angle, right angle, or obtuse angle.

[0101] There is an included angle between the left end face (right end face) and the rear end face. This included angle can be any one of acute angle, right angle, or obtuse angle.

[0102] Generally, the left and right end faces are symmetrical about the front end face.

[0103] In some of these embodiments, the reflective element 220 is the reflective region of the inner lens component 200.

[0104] The optical pattern element 230 includes a plurality of recessed teeth 231. The plurality of recessed teeth 231 are spaced apart along a first extending direction of the reflective element 220, and each recessed tooth 231 extends along a second extending direction of the reflective element 220, wherein the second extending direction is not parallel to the first extending direction.

[0105] Generally, the optical pattern element 230 is disposed on both sides of the reflective element 220 (such as the left end face and the right end face).

[0106] In some embodiments, the optical pattern element 230 includes a plurality of recessed teeth 231. The plurality of recessed teeth 231 are spaced apart along a first extending direction of the reflective element 220, and each recessed tooth 231 extends along a second extending direction of the reflective element 220, wherein the second extending direction is not parallel to the first extending direction.

[0107] The first extending direction is the rear-to-front direction of the reflective element 220, and the second extending direction is the top-to-bottom direction of the reflective element 220.

[0108] Generally, a number of concave teeth 231 are arranged to cover the reflective element 220.

[0109] The concave tooth 231 can be set perpendicular to the side end face of the reflective element 220, or it can be set at a certain angle to the side end face of the reflective element 220 (i.e., tilted).

[0110] Generally, the length of the concave tooth 231 is approximately equal to the length of the reflective element 220. That is, the top of the concave tooth 231 is flush with the top of the reflective element 220, and the bottom of the concave tooth 231 is flush with the bottom of the reflective element 220.

[0111] In some embodiments, the cross-section of the concave tooth 231 is any one or a combination of arc-shaped and polygonal shapes.

[0112] In some embodiments, the cross-section of the concave tooth 231 is a regular polygon, such as an equilateral triangle.

[0113] In some of these embodiments, a plurality of concave teeth 231 are distributed at equal intervals.

[0114] In some embodiments, the concave teeth 231 are distributed with non-uniform spacing. This non-uniform spacing includes either a regular change in the spacing between adjacent concave teeth 231 along a first extending direction, or an irregular change in the spacing between adjacent concave teeth 231 along the first extending direction.

[0115] Regular changes are those that occur in only one direction, such as increasing or decreasing.

[0116] Among them, irregular changes are any combination of increasing, decreasing, and constant values, such as increasing + decreasing combination, increasing + constant combination, decreasing + constant combination, increasing + decreasing + constant combination.

[0117] Within each combination, the order can be arbitrary. Taking the increasing + decreasing combination as an example, it can be increasing first and then decreasing, decreasing first and then increasing, or increasing and decreasing alternately.

[0118] In some embodiments, the depth of the concave tooth 231 is 0.1 to 0.25 mm.

[0119] In some of these embodiments, the depth of the plurality of concave teeth 231 is the same.

[0120] In some embodiments, the depths of the plurality of concave teeth 231 are not the same. This difference includes situations where the depths of the plurality of concave teeth 231 change regularly along the first extension direction, and situations where the depths of the plurality of concave teeth 231 change irregularly along the first extension direction.

[0121] Regular changes are those that occur in only one direction, such as increasing or decreasing.

[0122] Among them, irregular changes are any combination of increasing, decreasing, and constant values, such as increasing + decreasing combination, increasing + constant combination, decreasing + constant combination, increasing + decreasing + constant combination.

[0123] Within each combination, the order of operations is arbitrary. Taking the combination of increasing + constant as an example, it can be increasing first and then constant, constant first and then increasing, or increasing and constant alternating.

[0124] In some embodiments, a plurality of concave teeth 231 form a plurality of patterned regions 232, each patterned region 232 including at least one concave tooth 231, and the depth variation relationship of the plurality of patterned regions 232 is changed along a first extension direction, wherein the depth variation relationship is the relationship between the depth variation value of the patterned region 232 and the width of the patterned region 232.

[0125] The depth variation value is the difference between the depth of the last concave tooth 231 of the patterned region 232 and the depth of the first concave tooth 231 of the patterned region 232.

[0126] In some of the embodiments, several patterned areas 232 have the same width.

[0127] In some embodiments, the widths of the patterned regions 232 are not the same. This difference includes situations where the widths of the patterned regions 232 change regularly along the first extending direction, and situations where the widths of the patterned regions 232 change irregularly along the first extending direction.

[0128] Regular changes are those that occur in only one direction, such as increasing or decreasing.

[0129] Among them, irregular changes are any combination of increasing, decreasing, and constant values, such as increasing + decreasing combination, increasing + constant combination, decreasing + constant combination, increasing + decreasing + constant combination.

[0130] Within each combination, the order of operations is arbitrary. Taking the combination of decreasing + constant as an example, it can be either constant followed by decreasing, decreasing followed by constant, or a combination of constant and decreasing operations alternating.

[0131] For each patterned area 232, the depth relationship of the several concave teeth 231 inside is as described above.

[0132] The depth variation relationship of several patterned regions 232 is changed along the first extension direction, including regular changes and irregular changes.

[0133] Regular changes are those that occur in only one direction, such as increasing or decreasing.

[0134] Among them, irregular changes are any combination of increasing, decreasing, and constant values, such as increasing + decreasing combination, increasing + constant combination, decreasing + constant combination, increasing + decreasing + constant combination.

[0135] Within each combination, the order can be arbitrary. Taking the increasing + decreasing combination as an example, it can be increasing first and then decreasing, decreasing first and then increasing, or increasing and decreasing alternately.

[0136] In some of these embodiments, at least one depth variation relationship differs from the others.

[0137] In one specific embodiment of the present invention, the optical pattern element 230 includes three patterned regions 232 arranged sequentially. The width of the first patterned region 232 is 1 / 4 of the width of the optical pattern element 230, the width of the second patterned region 232 is 1 / 4 of the width of the optical pattern element 230, and the width of the third patterned region 232 is 1 / 2 of the width of the optical pattern element 230. In the first patterned region 232, the depth of the concave teeth 231 decreases by 0.02 mm from its beginning to its end; in the second patterned region 232, the depth of the concave teeth 231 decreases by 0.04 mm from its beginning to its end; and in the third patterned region 232, the depth of the concave teeth 231 decreases by 0.03 mm from its beginning to its end.

[0138] The optical principle of this invention is as follows:

[0139] The light source emits a first light source parallel to the light-emitting surface (which includes several first rays parallel to the light-emitting surface) and a second light source intersecting the light-emitting surface (which includes several second rays intersecting the light-emitting surface);

[0140] Several first rays and several second rays are mixed in the light mixing element 210. Through light mixing, the dispersion of the light source entering the reflective element 220 is high, thereby improving the sidewall brightness of the subsequent structure.

[0141] Several second rays generate reflected rays at the reflective element 220, and the reflected rays shine outward from both sides of the inner lens component 200, thereby forming a lateral optical effect.

[0142] The technical effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0143] By combining the light mixing effect of the light mixing element with the reflection effect of the reflection element, the brightness of the sidewalls of the subsequent structure can be improved, and a lateral optical effect can be formed, thus making the subsequent structure present a three-dimensional light emission effect.

[0144] Example 2

[0145] This embodiment relates to the three-dimensional light-emitting structure of this utility model.

[0146] An illustrative embodiment of this utility model, such as Figures 5-7 As shown, a three-dimensional light-emitting structure includes a lampshade component 100, an inner lens component 200 as described in Embodiment 1, and a light-emitting component 300. At least a portion of the reflective element 220 of the inner lens component 200 is embedded at the rear end of the lampshade component 100; the light-emitting component 300 is disposed upstream of the inner lens component 200 and is used to emit a first light source parallel to the light-emitting surface and a second light source intersecting the light-emitting surface.

[0147] The first light source passes through the inner lens component 200 and enters the lampshade component 100 to form a positive optical effect, while the second light source is reflected by the inner lens component 200 and enters the lampshade component 100 to form a lateral optical effect.

[0148] In this invention, the first light source includes a plurality of first rays parallel to the light-emitting surface, and the second light source includes a plurality of second rays intersecting the light-emitting surface.

[0149] Several first rays and several second rays are mixed in the light mixing element 210. Through light mixing, the light source entering the reflective element 220 has high dispersion, thus avoiding poor brightness uniformity of the side wall of the lampshade component 100.

[0150] Several second rays generate reflected rays at the reflective element 220. The reflected rays illuminate the sides of the lampshade component 100 from both sides of the inner lens component 200. After the uniform light effect of the lampshade component 100, a lateral optical effect is formed.

[0151] like Figure 8 As shown, the lampshade component 100 includes an intrusion element 110, a diffusion element 120, and a through-slot element 130. The intrusion element 110 overlaps with at least a portion of the reflective element 220; the diffusion element 120 is disposed downstream of the intrusion element 110, and the brightness of the diffusion element 120 is not less than the brightness of the intrusion element 110; the through-slot element 130 is disposed at the rear end of the intrusion element 110 and is embedded and connected to at least a portion of the reflective element 220.

[0152] In this invention, the intrusion element 110, the diffusion element 120, and the through-slot element 130 are prepared by conventional machining methods, including but not limited to integral molding, stamping, and cutting processes.

[0153] In some embodiments, the lampshade component 100 is made of PC material and has a diffusion effect.

[0154] In some embodiments, the lampshade component 100 includes, but is not limited to, an outer lampshade.

[0155] Generally, the intrusion element 110 has a front end face, a rear end face, a left end face, a right end face, a top end face, and a bottom end face. Among them, the front end face is flat; the rear end face is generally flat; the left end face can be flat, curved, or uneven; the right end face can be flat, curved, or uneven; the top end face can be flat, curved, or uneven; and the bottom end face can be flat, curved, or uneven.

[0156] Furthermore, each end face of the intrusion element 110 can be a continuous surface or a discontinuous surface (such as a stepped surface).

[0157] There is an angle between the left end face (right end face) and the front end face, which can be any one of acute angle, right angle, or obtuse angle.

[0158] There is an included angle between the left end face (right end face) and the rear end face. This included angle can be any one of acute angle, right angle, or obtuse angle.

[0159] Generally, the left and right end faces are symmetrical about the front end face.

[0160] In some of these embodiments, the intrusion element 110 is the intrusion area of ​​the lampshade component 100.

[0161] Generally, the diffuser element 120 has a front end face, a rear end face, a left end face, a right end face, a top end face, and a bottom end face. The front end face can be a plane, a curved surface, or an irregular surface; the rear end face is approximately a plane; the left end face can be a plane, a curved surface, or an irregular surface; the right end face can be a plane, a curved surface, or an irregular surface; the top end face can be a plane, a curved surface, or an irregular surface; and the bottom end face can be a plane, a curved surface, or an irregular surface.

[0162] Furthermore, each end face of the diffusion element 120 can be a continuous surface or a discontinuous surface (such as a stepped surface).

[0163] There is an angle between the left end face (right end face) and the front end face, which can be any one of acute angle, right angle, or obtuse angle.

[0164] There is an included angle between the left end face (right end face) and the rear end face. This included angle can be any one of acute angle, right angle, or obtuse angle.

[0165] Generally, the left and right end faces are symmetrical about the front end face.

[0166] In some of these embodiments, the diffusion element 120 is the diffusion region of the lampshade component 100.

[0167] For the intrusion element 110, the brightness of the intrusion element 110 can at least reach the brightness of the sidewall of the diffusion element 120.

[0168] For the diffuser element 120, the brightness of the front side of the diffuser element 120 is basically the same as the brightness of the side side of the diffuser element 120.

[0169] The dimensions of the diffuser element 120 are matched with the dimensions of the intrusion element 110. Generally, the width of the diffuser element 120 is not less than the width of the intrusion element 110.

[0170] In some embodiments, the width of the diffusion element 120 is 15 mm to 20 mm. Preferably, the width of the diffusion element 120 is 17 mm.

[0171] The width of the intrusion element 110 is adjusted according to the width of the diffusion element 120. Generally, it is sufficient to ensure that the brightness of the front side of the diffusion element 120 is basically the same as the brightness of the side side of the diffusion element 120, and that the brightness of the intrusion element 110 is at least equal to the brightness of the sidewall of the diffusion element 120.

[0172] The through slot element 130 is formed on the rear end face of the intrusion element 110.

[0173] The through-slot element 130 is approximately located at the center of the rear end face of the intrusion element 110. Specifically, there is a gap between the left end face (right end face, top end face, and bottom end face) of the through-slot element 130 and the left end face (right end face, top end face, and bottom end face) of the intrusion element 110. That is, the through-slot element 130 is disposed only through the rear end face of the intrusion element 110.

[0174] The dimensions of the through-slot element 130 are matched with the dimensions of the intrusion element 110. Generally, the depth of the through-slot element 130 is not greater than the width of the intrusion element 110.

[0175] In some embodiments, the depth of the slot element 130 is 4–8 mm. Preferably, the depth of the slot element 130 is 6 mm.

[0176] In some of the embodiments, the through slot element 130 includes, but is not limited to, mounting slots, embedding slots, etc.

[0177] Furthermore, the lampshade component 100 also includes a light-transmitting coating element. The light-transmitting coating element covers the surface of the lampshade component 100.

[0178] Specifically, the light-transmitting coating element covers the surface of the intrusion element 110 and the surface of the diffusion element 120.

[0179] In some of these embodiments, the thickness of the light-transmitting coating element is 20–30 μm.

[0180] In some of these embodiments, the light transmittance of the light-transmitting coated element is 10% to 15%.

[0181] In some of these embodiments, the light-transmitting coating element is formed using a vacuum electroplating process.

[0182] In this invention, by utilizing a light-transmitting coating element, the lampshade component 100 can transmit light without the need for additional structural features such as "holes" or "slits." Furthermore, in the off state, due to the presence of the light-transmitting coating element, the lampshade component 100 exhibits a metallic decorative effect, enhancing its overall aesthetics and sophistication.

[0183] In some of these embodiments, the light-transmitting coating element includes, but is not limited to, a PVD coating.

[0184] like Figure 9 As shown, the light-emitting component 300 includes at least one first light-emitting element 310, at least one second light-emitting element 320, and at least one third light-emitting element 330. The first light-emitting element 310 is disposed upstream of the inner lens component 200 and is used to emit a first light source parallel to the light-emitting surface and a second light source intersecting the light-emitting surface; the second light-emitting element 320 is disposed upstream of the inner lens component 200 and is used to emit the first light source parallel to the light-emitting surface; the third light-emitting element 330 is disposed upstream of the inner lens component 200 and is used to emit the second light source intersecting the light-emitting surface.

[0185] Specifically, the first light-emitting element 310 is disposed upstream of the light-mixing element 210, that is, disposed at the rear end of the light-mixing element 210; the second light-emitting element 320 is disposed upstream of the light-mixing element 210, that is, disposed at the rear end of the light-mixing element 210; and the third light-emitting element 330 is disposed upstream of the light-mixing element 210, that is, disposed at the rear end of the light-mixing element 210.

[0186] In this utility model, the light-emitting component 300 can be implemented in the following ways:

[0187] 1) First light-emitting element 310;

[0188] 2) The second light-emitting element 320 and the third light-emitting element 330;

[0189] 3) First light-emitting element 310 and second light-emitting element 320;

[0190] 4) The first light-emitting element 310 and the third light-emitting element 330;

[0191] 5) First light-emitting element 310, second light-emitting element 320 and third light-emitting element 330.

[0192] That is, through the above combination, the light-emitting component 300 can emit a first light source parallel to the light-emitting surface and a second light source intersecting with the light-emitting surface.

[0193] Generally, the first light-emitting element 310, the second light-emitting element 320, and the third light-emitting element 330 are LEDs.

[0194] In some embodiments, there are multiple first light-emitting elements 310. These multiple first light-emitting elements 310 are distributed (e.g., arranged in an array).

[0195] In some embodiments, there are multiple second light-emitting elements 320. These multiple second light-emitting elements 320 are distributed (e.g., arranged in an array).

[0196] In some embodiments, there are multiple third light-emitting elements 330. These multiple third light-emitting elements 330 are distributed (e.g., arranged in an array).

[0197] In implementation methods 2) to 5), different light-emitting elements can be distributed according to actual needs, such as by regional distribution or alternating distribution.

[0198] Furthermore, the three-dimensional light-emitting structure also includes a housing component 400. The housing component 400 has an inner lens component 200 and a light-emitting component 300 inside, and is connected to the lampshade component 100. At least a portion of the lampshade component 100 protrudes from the housing component 400.

[0199] like Figure 10 As shown, the housing component 400 includes a housing element 410 and a mounting element 420. The housing element 410 has an inner lens component 200 and a light-emitting component 300 disposed inside it; the mounting element 420 is disposed through the housing element 410 and is used for the lampshade component 100 to pass through so that at least a portion of the lampshade component 100 protrudes from the housing element 410.

[0200] Specifically, the housing element 410 is provided with a light mixing element 210, a first light-emitting element 310, a second light-emitting element 320, and a third light-emitting element 330; the mounting element 420 is used for the lampshade component 100 to pass through so that at least a portion of the lampshade component 100 protrudes from the housing element 410.

[0201] Generally, the housing element 410 has a front end face, a rear end face, a left end face, a right end face, a top end face, and a bottom end face. The front end face can be flat, curved, or uneven; the rear end face is generally flat; the left end face can be flat, curved, or uneven; the right end face can be flat, curved, or uneven; the top end face can be flat, curved, or uneven; and the bottom end face can be flat, curved, or uneven.

[0202] In addition, each end face of the housing element 410 can be a continuous surface or a discontinuous surface (such as a stepped surface).

[0203] There is an angle between the left end face (right end face) and the front end face, which can be any one of acute angle, right angle, or obtuse angle.

[0204] There is an included angle between the left end face (right end face) and the rear end face. This included angle can be any one of acute angle, right angle, or obtuse angle.

[0205] Generally, the left and right end faces are symmetrical about the front end face.

[0206] The assembly process of the housing component 410 and the lampshade component 100 is a conventional technique in the field, such as plugging and bonding, and will not be described in detail here.

[0207] In some of these embodiments, housing element 410 includes, but is not limited to, housing.

[0208] Mounting element 420 is provided on the front end face of housing element 410. Generally, lampshade component 100 and mounting element 420 are manufactured by conventional machining processes, such as integral molding, stamping, cutting, etc.

[0209] Mounting element 420 is located approximately at the center of the front end face of housing element 410. Specifically, there is a gap between the left end face (right end face, top end face, bottom end face) of mounting element 420 and the left end face (right end face, top end face, bottom end face) of housing element 410.

[0210] In some of these embodiments, the mounting element 420 is a mounting slot.

[0211] The method of using this utility model is as follows:

[0212] When the light-emitting component 300 (first light-emitting element 310, second light-emitting element 320, and third light-emitting element 330) is turned on, the first light source and the second light source emitted by the light-emitting component 300 enter the light mixing element 210. After the light mixing element 210 completes the light mixing, the light is reflected by the reflective element 220 through several concave teeth 231 and then enters the lampshade component 100. After the light source is diffused, it is emitted outward from the side wall and end of the lampshade component 100, so that the lampshade component 100 presents a uniform three-dimensional light-emitting state.

[0213] When the light-emitting components 300 (first light-emitting element 310, second light-emitting element 320, and third light-emitting element 330) are turned off, the light-transmitting coated element presents a metallic effect, forming an overall shape with the surrounding decorative parts.

[0214] The technical effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0215] 1) By combining the inner lens component and the lampshade component, three-dimensional light emission is achieved, which is no longer the traditional one-dimensional dot matrix light or two-dimensional line light;

[0216] 2) The lampshade components do not have traditional perforated structures such as "partial openings" or "slit openings," reducing the sense of disjointedness;

[0217] 3) When the lights are off, the lampshade component uses a PVD coating to form an integrated shape with the surrounding decorative parts, enhancing the sense of unity.

[0218] Example 3

[0219] This embodiment relates to the three-dimensional luminous grille of this utility model and an automobile.

[0220] A three-dimensional light-emitting grid includes a plurality of inner lens components 200 as described in Embodiment 1 or a plurality of three-dimensional light-emitting structures as described in Embodiment 2.

[0221] The three-dimensional luminous grid of this utility model includes the following implementation methods:

[0222] 1) Several three-dimensional light-emitting structures are arranged in parallel to each other;

[0223] 2) Some three-dimensional light-emitting structures are arranged in parallel with each other, and other three-dimensional light-emitting structures are arranged in parallel with each other. The two three-dimensional light-emitting structures are arranged to intersect, such as two three-dimensional light-emitting structures being arranged perpendicularly.

[0224] 3) Several three-dimensional light-emitting structures form a specific shape, for example, multiple three-dimensional light-emitting structures are connected end to end to form a ring structure, or multiple three-dimensional light-emitting structures are arranged radially, etc.

[0225] Furthermore, the aforementioned inner lens component 200, three-dimensional light-emitting structure, and three-dimensional light-emitting grille can be applied to automobiles.

[0226] Furthermore, in automobiles, the inner lens component 200 of Embodiment 1 and the stereoscopic light-emitting structure described in Embodiment 2 can also be applied to the cabin of the automobile as ambient lighting.

[0227] Example 4

[0228] This embodiment relates to a specific implementation of the present invention.

[0229] This embodiment is a specific implementation of the present invention.

[0230] In this embodiment, the three-dimensional light-emitting grid includes an LED light source group (equivalent to the light-emitting component 300 in Embodiment 1), an inner lens (equivalent to the inner lens component 200 in Embodiment 1), a housing (equivalent to the outer shell component 400 in Embodiment 1), and an outer lampshade (equivalent to the lampshade component 100 in Embodiment 1). The LED light source group is composed of multiple LEDs (equivalent to the first light-emitting element 310, the second light-emitting element 320, and the third light-emitting element 330 in Embodiment 1); the inner lens is a PMMA lens; and the outer lampshade is made of diffuser material PC.

[0231] The light-emitting principle of this embodiment is as follows:

[0232] The LED light source group includes a light source that enters the inner lens along the normal direction of the light-emitting surface (equivalent to the first light source in Embodiment 1) and a light source that is at a certain angle to the normal direction of the light-emitting surface (equivalent to the second light source in Embodiment 1).

[0233] The light source that enters the inner lens along the normal of the light-emitting surface passes directly through the inner lens and enters the outer lamp cover, forming a positive optical effect;

[0234] When a light source with a certain angle to the normal of the light-emitting surface illuminates the "optical pattern" area of ​​the inner lens (equivalent to the "optical pattern element 230" in Embodiment 1), reflected light is generated in this area. The reflected light passes through the inner lens and illuminates the side of the outer lampshade from both sides of the inner lens. After the light is uniformly distributed by the outer lampshade, a lateral optical effect is formed.

[0235] The surface of the outer lampshade is coated with a PVD layer using a vacuum electroplating process (equivalent to the light-transmitting coating element in Example 1). The PVD coating thickness is 20–30 μm, and the PVD coating has a light transmittance of 10–15%. Using this design, the product's surface does not require additional "cutouts" or "slits" for light transmission. When the product is in the off state, the outer lampshade exhibits a metallic effect due to the PVD coating, serving a decorative purpose without diminishing the product's refined appearance.

[0236] Regarding the "optical pattern" of the inner lens, it consists of equilateral triangular concave teeth (equivalent to concave teeth 231 in Example 1), the depth of which varies along the direction of light transmission. Within the distance from the starting point to the ending point of the optical pattern, the depth varies as follows: the depth in the 0%–25% region of the overall distance transitions from 0.2 mm to 0.18 mm; the depth in the 25%–50% region of the overall distance transitions from 0.18 mm to 0.14 mm; and the depth in the 50%–100% region of the overall distance transitions from 0.14 mm to 0.11 mm.

[0237] The fit between the inner lens and the outer lamp cover is as follows:

[0238] The inner lens includes a light mixing area (equivalent to the light mixing element 210 in Embodiment 1) and a reflection area (equivalent to the reflection element 220 in Embodiment 1), and the outer lamp cover includes an intrusion area (equivalent to the intrusion element 110 in Embodiment 1) and a diffusion area (equivalent to the diffusion element 120 in Embodiment 1).

[0239] The light source first needs to complete the mixing within a mixing zone of at least 12mm width to ensure high dispersion of the light source when it enters the reflection area, thereby avoiding poor brightness uniformity on the sidewalls. (A mixing zone width of less than 12mm can easily lead to insufficient mixing and uneven brightness on the sidewalls; a mixing zone width greater than 12mm will increase unnecessary product weight and light source loss.)

[0240] The width of the diffusion zone is 17mm. This width is adjusted based on simulation results. If the width is too large, the brightness at the end furthest from the light source will be too low, and if the width is too small, the brightness of the sidewalls will be much lower than that of the forward viewing area, affecting the overall effect of the product.

[0241] The width of the intrusion zone is designed flexibly, mainly adjusted according to the width of the diffusion zone. The overall idea is: first, to ensure the brightness and consistency of the front and sides of the diffusion zone; second, to ensure that the brightness of the intrusion zone can reach the brightness of the sidewall of the diffusion zone. This goal is achieved by adjusting the optical pattern of the reflection zone.

[0242] The depth of the intrusion zone is 6mm. Within the intrusion zone, the distance between the inner lens and the lampshade is 0.3mm. The smaller this distance, the better, to ensure no dark areas. However, a distance that is too small may lead to low manufacturing yield and assembly problems.

[0243] The three-dimensional light-emitting grid of this embodiment was simulated using Speos optical simulation software. The LED light source was a single-channel Osram "D6RTB-SKG-Blue_5M_Rays_SPEOS". The normal brightness was approximately 380 nits, and the side brightness was approximately 250 nits.

[0244] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the implementation method and protection scope of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art should realize that all solutions obtained by equivalent substitutions and obvious changes made based on the description and illustrations of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An internal lens component for stereoscopic light emission, characterized in that, include: A light mixing element is used to mix the light of an incoming light source, wherein the light source includes a first light source parallel to the light-emitting surface and a second light source intersecting the light-emitting surface; A reflective element is disposed downstream of the light mixing element and is used to reflect the light source after light mixing; An optical pattern element is disposed on the sidewall of the reflective element for reflecting a second light source.

2. The internal lens component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The optical patterning element includes: A plurality of concave teeth are spaced apart along a first extending direction of the reflective element, and each concave tooth extends along a second extending direction of the reflective element, wherein the second extending direction is not parallel to the first extending direction.

3. The internal lens component according to claim 2, characterized in that, Regarding the distribution of the concave teeth: The aforementioned concave teeth are evenly spaced; or The concave teeth are distributed at non-equidistant intervals; and / or For the cross-section of the concave tooth: The cross-section of the concave tooth is any one or a combination of arc-shaped and polygonal shapes; and / or Regarding the width of the concave tooth: Several of the aforementioned concave teeth have the same depth; or The depths of some of the aforementioned concave teeth are not the same; or The plurality of concave teeth form a plurality of patterned regions, each of the patterned regions including at least one concave tooth, and the depth variation relationship of the plurality of patterned regions changes along a first extension direction, wherein the depth variation relationship is the relationship between the depth variation value of the patterned region and the width of the patterned region.

4. The internal lens component according to claim 3, characterized in that, The cross-section of the concave tooth is a regular polygon; and / or At least one of the depth variation relationships is different from the rest of the depth variation relationships.

5. A three-dimensional light-emitting structure, characterized in that, include: Lampshade components; The inner lens component as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein at least a portion of the reflective element of the inner lens component is embedded in the rear end of the lampshade component; A light-emitting component is disposed upstream of the inner lens component and is used to emit a first light source parallel to the light-emitting surface and a second light source intersecting the light-emitting surface; The first light source passes through the inner lens component and enters the lampshade component to form a positive optical effect, while the second light source is reflected by the inner lens component and enters the lampshade component to form a lateral optical effect.

6. The three-dimensional light-emitting structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lampshade component includes: An intruding element that overlaps with at least a portion of the reflecting element; A diffusion element is disposed downstream of the intrusion element, and the brightness of the diffusion element is not less than the brightness of the intrusion element; A through-slot element, wherein the through-slot element is disposed at the rear end of the intrusion element and is embedded and connected to at least a portion of the reflective element; and / or The light-emitting component includes: At least one first light-emitting element, disposed upstream of the inner lens component, is used to emit a first light source parallel to the light-emitting surface and a second light source intersecting the light-emitting surface; and / or At least one second light-emitting element is disposed upstream of the inner lens component and is used to emit a first light source parallel to the light-emitting surface; At least one third light-emitting element is disposed upstream of the inner lens component and is used to emit a second light source that intersects with the light-emitting surface.

7. The three-dimensional light-emitting structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lampshade component also includes: A light-transmitting coating element is provided that covers the surface of the lampshade component.

8. The three-dimensional light-emitting structure according to any one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that, Also includes: The housing component has the inner lens component and the light-emitting component disposed inside it and connected to the lampshade component, and at least a portion of the lampshade component protrudes from the housing component.

9. A three-dimensional luminous grid, characterized in that, include: Several internal lens components as described in any one of claims 1 to 4; or Several three-dimensional light-emitting structures as described in any one of claims 5 to 8.

10. A car, characterized in that, include: The internal lens component as described in any one of claims 1 to 4; or The three-dimensional light-emitting structure as described in any one of claims 5 to 8; or The three-dimensional light-emitting grille as described in claim 9.

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