Automobile interior small-hole imaging atmosphere lamp structure
By using a pinhole imaging ambient light structure, lenses and reflective surfaces are used to change the light path. Combined with multiple LED light sources, the problem of single light source and installation limitations in existing in-vehicle ambient lighting is solved, achieving diverse light spot effects and enhancing visual expressiveness and design freedom.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DAMING ELECTRONICS (CHONGQING) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
AI Technical Summary
Existing ambient lighting in vehicles uses a single type of light source, has limited installation options, cannot be flexibly arranged inside the vehicle, and has limited visual effects.
The ambient light adopts a pinhole imaging structure, which uses lenses and reflective surfaces to change the light path and form diverse light spots through the imaging pinhole. Combined with multiple LED light sources on the PCB board, it achieves diverse light spot effects.
Achieving diverse pattern effects within a limited space enhances visual appeal and decorative function, while expanding design freedom.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of automotive ambient lighting technology, and relates to a small-hole imaging ambient lighting structure for automotive interiors. Background Technology
[0002] Existing ambient lighting in vehicles mainly uses several light-emitting forms such as point light sources, line light sources, and surface light sources. These forms all have certain limitations in terms of visual effects and spatial arrangement.
[0003] Point light source ambient lights can usually only form a single light spot, resulting in a monotonous visual effect; linear light source ambient lights mostly present as straight light strips, which not only have a single lighting effect, but their installation is also strictly limited by position, angle and bending direction; surface light source ambient lights have a certain light-emitting area, but often require a large structural space, and the light-emitting direction has specific requirements for the installation position, which limits their flexible placement in the vehicle. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the aforementioned problems in existing technologies by proposing a pinhole imaging ambient light structure for automotive interiors that can achieve different pinhole imaging light spots.
[0005] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:
[0006] The automotive interior pinhole imaging ambient light structure includes a light spot display surface, a pinhole imaging bracket fixed relative to the light spot display surface, and a light source disposed on the side of the pinhole imaging bracket away from the light spot display surface. The pinhole imaging bracket is provided with an imaging pinhole. The light emitted by the light source is imaged by the imaging pinhole and then appears as a pinhole imaging light spot on the light spot display surface. There are multiple light sources, and different light sources will produce different pinhole imaging light spots on the light spot display surface.
[0007] When different light sources are lit, different pinhole imaging spots can be formed on the light-emitting surface.
[0008] In the above-mentioned automotive interior pinhole imaging ambient light structure, a lens bracket is provided between the light source and the pinhole imaging bracket. The lens bracket is provided with a lens for light to pass through. The diverging light emitted by the light source is converged by the lens and then enters the imaging pinhole.
[0009] A lens can reduce the angle of light, allowing light to enter the imaging aperture at a specific angle.
[0010] In the above-mentioned automotive interior pinhole imaging ambient light structure, a reflective surface is provided between the lens bracket and the pinhole imaging bracket, and the light rays converged by the lens are reflected by the reflective surface to the imaging pinhole.
[0011] The reflective surface can reflect light, thereby changing the path of the light, eliminating the need to place the light source directly opposite the imaging aperture, thus enabling flexible placement of the light source inside the vehicle.
[0012] The aforementioned automotive interior pinhole imaging ambient light structure also includes a reflective bracket that is fastened to the lens bracket. A mounting cavity is formed between the reflective bracket and the lens bracket, and the light source is located in the mounting cavity. The side of the lens bracket facing the light source is a reflective surface.
[0013] The light source is set at different positions in the mounting cavity. The light emitted by the light source at different positions passes through the lens and forms small-angle light rays in different directions. After passing through the imaging pinhole, different pinhole imaging spots are formed.
[0014] In the above-mentioned automotive interior pinhole imaging ambient light structure, the reflective bracket has a reflective portion extending between the lens bracket and the pinhole imaging bracket, and the reflective surface is located on the side of the reflective portion facing the imaging pinhole.
[0015] In the aforementioned automotive interior pinhole imaging ambient lighting structure, a PCB board is installed inside the mounting cavity, and the light source is mounted on the PCB board. The light source is a PCB light source (such as an LED) and is positioned at different locations on the PCB board.
[0016] In the above-mentioned automotive interior pinhole imaging ambient light structure, the reflector bracket is provided with a mounting rib, and the mounting rib is provided with a slot. The PCB board is snapped into the slot, and when the lens bracket is fastened to the reflector bracket, the lens bracket abuts against the PCB board.
[0017] The PCB board is positioned using both a card slot and a lens holder.
[0018] In the above-mentioned automotive interior pinhole imaging ambient light structure, the mounting rib has a spring on one side of the slot, and the spring presses against the PCB board inserted into the slot.
[0019] In the aforementioned automotive interior pinhole imaging ambient light structure, the reflector bracket is provided with a snap-fit hole, and the lens bracket has a buckle that extends into the snap-fit hole and engages with the reflector bracket. The lens bracket and reflector bracket are connected via this snap-fit mechanism.
[0020] During installation, the PCB board is first installed into the slot, which limits the PCB board. Then, the buckle is passed through the snap-fit hole and snaps into the reflector bracket, thus limiting the snap-fit between the lens bracket and the reflector bracket. At this time, the positions of the reflector bracket, the lens bracket, and the PCB board are relatively fixed to form the preceding components. Then, the pinhole imaging bracket is connected to the preceding components by bolts or snap-fit.
[0021] The light emitted from the light source is converged by the lens on the lens holder, reducing the angle of light emission. Then it reaches the reflecting surface, where it is reflected and deflected. The light then passes through the imaging aperture to form a pinhole imaging spot, which illuminates the surface of the spot. Finally, the reflected pattern enters the human eye, achieving the purpose of creating ambient light.
[0022] Compared with existing technologies, this automotive interior pinhole imaging ambient lighting structure has the following advantages: it eliminates the reliance on traditional optical light-emitting elements, utilizes the principle of optical pinhole imaging to construct a customizable pinhole imaging structure within the existing space of the vehicle; it can achieve diverse pattern effects in a limited space, thereby enhancing the decorative function and visual expressiveness of the ambient lighting, and expanding its design freedom and application potential in the automotive environment. Attached Figure Description
[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the small-hole imaging ambient lighting in the interior of this car.
[0024] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the structure of the small-hole imaging ambient lighting in the interior of this car.
[0025] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the structure of the small-hole imaging ambient lighting in the interior of this car.
[0026] In the diagram, 1. Light spot with a light surface; 2. Pinhole imaging bracket; 21. Imaging pinhole; 3. Light source; 4. Lens bracket; 41. Lens; 42. Clip; 5. Reflection bracket; 51. Reflecting part; 511. Reflecting surface; 52. Mounting rib; 53. Spring; 6. PCB board. Detailed Implementation
[0027] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, which are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.
[0028] like Figure 1-3 The illustrated automotive interior pinhole imaging ambient light structure includes a light-projecting surface 1, a pinhole imaging bracket 2 fixed relative to the light-projecting surface 1, a lens bracket 4 fixed relative to the pinhole imaging bracket 2, and a reflective bracket 5 fastened to the lens bracket 4. The pinhole imaging bracket 2 has multiple imaging pinholes 21. The light-projecting surface 1 is the surface of the interior trim panel, and the light spot formed after imaging through the pinholes 21 can be reflected to the human eye.
[0029] like Figure 2As shown, a mounting cavity is formed between the reflector bracket 5 and the lens bracket 4. A PCB board 6 is mounted in the mounting cavity. Multiple light sources 3 are provided on the PCB board 6. The light sources 3 are LEDs and are located at different positions on the PCB board 6. The lens bracket 4 has a lens 41. The reflector bracket 5 has a reflective part 51 extending between the lens bracket 4 and the pinhole imaging bracket 2. The side of the reflective part 51 facing the imaging pinhole 21 is a reflective surface 511.
[0030] In order to achieve various changes in the pinhole imaging spot, the light source 3 can be lit individually. When different light sources 3 are lit, different pinhole imaging spots can be presented on the light-emitting surface 1.
[0031] To improve stability, such as Figure 2 As shown, the reflector bracket 5 has multiple parallel mounting ribs 52, some of which have slots. The PCB board 6 is secured in these slots. When the lens bracket 4 is fastened onto the reflector bracket 5, the lens bracket 4 abuts against the PCB board 6 to prevent it from coming out of the slots. Figure 3 As shown, the mounting rib 52 has a spring piece 53 on one side of the card slot, and the spring piece 53 presses against the PCB board 6 inserted into the card slot.
[0032] In this embodiment, the reflective bracket 5 is provided with a snap-fit hole, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the lens holder 4 has a buckle 42 that extends into the snap-fit hole and engages with the reflector holder 5, thus connecting the lens holder 4 and the reflector holder 5 through snap-fit.
[0033] During installation, the PCB board 6 is first installed into the slot, which limits the PCB board 6. Then, the buckle 42 is passed through the snap-fit hole and snap-fitted with the reflector bracket 5, thus achieving snap-fit limiting between the lens bracket 4 and the reflector bracket 5. At this time, the positions of the reflector bracket 5, the lens bracket 4, and the PCB board 6 are relatively fixed to form the preceding components. Then, the pinhole imaging bracket 2 is connected to the preceding components by bolts or snap-fit.
[0034] The light emitted by the light source 3 is converged by the lens 41 on the lens holder 4, reducing the light emission angle. Then it reaches the reflecting surface 511, where it is reflected and deflected. The light then passes through the imaging aperture 21 to form a small aperture imaging spot, which illuminates the light spot onto the light surface 1. Finally, the reflected pattern enters the human eye, achieving the purpose of creating ambient light.
[0035] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative examples illustrating the spirit of this utility model. Those skilled in the art to which this utility model pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to substitute them, without departing from the spirit of this utility model or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A small-hole imaging ambient light structure for automotive interiors, characterized in that, It includes a light spot display surface (1), a pinhole imaging bracket (2) fixed relative to the light spot display surface (1), and a light source (3) located on the side of the pinhole imaging bracket (2) away from the light spot display surface (1). The pinhole imaging bracket (2) is provided with an imaging pinhole (21). The light emitted by the light source (3) is imaged through the imaging pinhole (21) and then forms a pinhole imaging light spot on the light spot display surface (1). There are multiple light sources (3), and different light sources (3) form different pinhole imaging light spots on the light spot display surface (1).
2. The automotive interior pinhole imaging ambient light structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, A lens bracket (4) is provided between the light source (3) and the pinhole imaging bracket (2). The lens bracket (4) is provided with a lens (41) for light to pass through. The diverging light emitted by the light source (3) is converged by the lens (41) and then enters the imaging pinhole (21).
3. The automotive interior pinhole imaging ambient light structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, A reflective surface (511) is provided between the lens holder (4) and the pinhole imaging holder (2), and the light rays converged by the lens (41) are reflected by the reflective surface (511) to the imaging pinhole (21).
4. The automotive interior pinhole imaging ambient light structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a reflective bracket (5) that is fastened to the lens bracket (4). A mounting cavity is formed between the reflective bracket (5) and the lens bracket (4). The light source (3) is located in the mounting cavity. The side of the lens bracket (4) facing the light source (3) is a reflective surface.
5. The automotive interior pinhole imaging ambient light structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The reflective bracket (5) has a reflective portion (51) extending between the lens bracket (4) and the pinhole imaging bracket (2), and the reflective surface (511) is located on the side of the reflective portion (51) facing the imaging pinhole (21).
6. The automotive interior pinhole imaging ambient light structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, A PCB board (6) is installed inside the mounting cavity, and the light source (3) is mounted on the PCB board (6).
7. The automotive interior pinhole imaging ambient light structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The reflector bracket (5) is provided with a mounting rib (52), and the mounting rib (52) is provided with a slot. The PCB board (6) is inserted into the slot. When the lens bracket (4) is fastened to the reflector bracket (5), the lens bracket (4) abuts against the PCB board (6).
8. The automotive interior pinhole imaging ambient light structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The mounting rib (52) has a spring piece (53) on one side of the slot, and the spring piece (53) presses against the PCB board (6) inserted into the slot.
9. The automotive interior pinhole imaging ambient light structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The reflector bracket (5) is provided with a snap-fit hole, and the lens bracket (4) has a buckle (42) that extends into the snap-fit hole and forms a snap-fit action with the reflector bracket (5).