Light guides, ambient lighting and vehicles
By using a light guide strip design, multiple light-emitting areas are formed by the first and second light-emitting parts, which solves the problem of increased costs in existing technologies and achieves economical and personalized light-emitting effects.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SUZHOU ANTONGLIN AUTOMOBILE INNER DECORATION CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-31
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, in order to diversify the illumination area of vehicle ambient lighting, the design cost, mold cost, and management cost of light guides and ambient lights have increased, reducing the overall competitiveness of the product.
The light guide strip design includes a light guide strip body, a first light emitting section and multiple second light emitting sections. Light rays entering through the light inlet form different light-emitting areas in the first and second light emitting sections, enabling the same light guide strip to illuminate different areas and reducing costs.
This allows the same light guide strip to meet the lighting needs of different areas, reducing the production cost of light guide strips and ambient lights, and improving economic efficiency and product personalization.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle lighting technology, and in particular to light guides, ambient lights, and vehicles. Background Technology
[0002] With the development of the automotive industry, consumers' demands for comfort and personalization in car interiors are increasing. Ambient lighting, as an important feature for enhancing the in-car environment, not only improves the visual experience during nighttime driving but also creates diverse in-car atmospheres through adjustments of color and brightness, meeting users' individual needs. At the same time, competition among major automakers has intensified. While pursuing diverse illumination areas for ambient lighting, they also demand that the corresponding ambient lighting prices remain reasonable, which undoubtedly poses a significant challenge to ambient lighting suppliers.
[0003] In the existing technology for designing automotive interior ambient lighting, if different luminous patterns are to be illuminated on the same ambient light, different luminous patterns and corresponding light guides must be designed. Consequently, this leads to an increase in product design costs, mold costs, and management costs, which in turn reduces the overall competitiveness of the product.
[0004] Therefore, a light guide strip, ambient lighting, and vehicle are needed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a light guide strip, ambient light, and vehicle that can solve the problem of increased costs caused by diversifying the illumination area of vehicle ambient lights in the prior art.
[0006] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] Light guide strip, including:
[0008] A light guide strip body, wherein the light guide strip body has a light inlet;
[0009] The first light-emitting part is disposed at the end of the light guide strip body away from the light inlet;
[0010] The second light-emitting section is provided in multiple ways, and each of the multiple second light-emitting sections is disposed on the outer periphery of the first light-emitting section.
[0011] As an optional technical solution, the first light-emitting part includes a first light-emitting body and an optical texture. The first light-emitting body is disposed at the end of the light guide strip body away from the light inlet, and the optical texture is uniformly disposed on the first light-emitting body.
[0012] As an optional technical solution, the first light-emitting body is shaped like a trumpet, and the optical texture is disposed on the inner peripheral surface of the first light-emitting body.
[0013] As an optional technical solution, each of the second light-emitting parts includes a second light-emitting body and a serrated light guide tooth; the second light-emitting body is disposed at the end of the first light-emitting body away from the light guide strip body, and the light guide tooth is disposed at the end of the second light-emitting body away from the first light-emitting body.
[0014] As an optional technical solution, the light guide teeth include multiple light-emitting surfaces, with two adjacent light-emitting surfaces arranged at an angle; the plane containing each light-emitting surface is arranged at an angle to the plate surface of the second light-emitting body.
[0015] As an optional technical solution, two second light-emitting parts are provided, both of which are located on the outer periphery of the first light-emitting body, and the two second light-emitting parts are arranged at an angle.
[0016] As an optional technical solution, the light guide strip body is further provided with a light mixing area, which is located between the light inlet and the first light outlet, and the first light outlet and the light inlet are both spaced apart from the light mixing area.
[0017] As an optional technical solution, the cross-section of the light-mixing region is a regular polygonal structure.
[0018] This utility model also adopts the following technical solution:
[0019] An ambient light includes a light-emitting module and the aforementioned light guide strip, wherein the light-emitting module and the light guide strip are connected at one end where the light inlet is located.
[0020] This utility model also adopts the following technical solution:
[0021] The vehicle includes the aforementioned ambient lighting.
[0022] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0023] This utility model discloses a light guide strip, which includes a light guide strip body, a first light-emitting part, and second light-emitting parts. The light guide strip body has a light inlet, the first light-emitting part is disposed at the end of the light guide strip body away from the light inlet, and a plurality of second light-emitting parts are disposed on the outer periphery of the first light-emitting part. This light guide strip, by placing the second light-emitting parts on the outer periphery of the first light-emitting part, allows light to enter through the light inlet. Part of the light can be emitted through the first light-emitting part to form a first light-emitting area, while the other part is emitted through the second light-emitting part to form a second light-emitting area. This allows the same light guide strip body to illuminate different areas, meeting the light emission needs of different areas, thereby reducing the cost of the light guide strip and improving its economic efficiency.
[0024] This utility model also discloses an ambient light, which includes a light-emitting module and the aforementioned light guide strip, with the light-emitting module and the light guide strip connected at their light inlets. This ambient light, by incorporating the aforementioned light guide strip, allows for the use of only one light-emitting module connected to the light guide strip's light inlet to meet the lighting requirements of different areas, thereby satisfying users' personalized needs for ambient lighting and effectively reducing production costs.
[0025] This utility model also discloses a vehicle that includes the aforementioned ambient lighting. By incorporating the ambient lighting, the vehicle can illuminate different areas through the same light guide strip, thereby meeting the illumination requirements of different areas to illuminate different patterns. Furthermore, it reduces mold and development costs, thereby lowering vehicle production costs and improving economic efficiency. Attached Figure Description
[0026] Figure 1 This is a first structural schematic diagram of the light guide strip according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the second structure of the light guide strip according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0028] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;
[0029] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the light mixing area of the light guide strip in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0030] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A magnified view of a section at point B in the middle;
[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the first light-emitting area, the second light-emitting area, and the path of light in the light guide strip of this utility model embodiment.
[0032] In the picture:
[0033] 100, First luminous region; 200, Second luminous region;
[0034] 10. Light guide strip body; 11. Light inlet; 12. Light mixing area; 13. Connecting clip;
[0035] 20. First light-emitting section; 21. First light-emitting body;
[0036] 30. Second light-emitting section; 31. Second light-emitting body; 32. Light guide teeth; 321. Light-emitting surface;
[0037] 40. Limit block. Detailed Implementation
[0038] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.
[0039] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0040] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0041] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.
[0042] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this embodiment provides a light guide strip, which includes a light guide strip body 10, a first light-emitting part 20, and a second light-emitting part 30. The light guide strip body 10 has a light inlet 11, the first light-emitting part 20 is disposed at the end of the light guide strip body 10 away from the light inlet 11, and a plurality of second light-emitting parts 30 are disposed on the outer periphery of the first light-emitting part 20. Specifically, in this embodiment, the light inlet 11 is used to connect a light source, the first light-emitting part 20 is disposed at the end of the light guide strip body 10 away from the light inlet 11, and the second light-emitting parts 30 are disposed on the outer periphery of the first light-emitting part 20. When light enters through the light inlet 11, part of the light can be emitted through the first light-emitting part 20 to form a first light-emitting area 100, and another part is emitted through the second light-emitting part 30 to form a second light-emitting area 200. Thus, the same light guide strip can be used to illuminate different areas, meeting the light emission needs of different areas, thereby reducing the cost of the light guide strip and improving economic efficiency.
[0043] Preferably, in this embodiment, there are two second light-emitting parts 30, both of which are disposed on the outer periphery of the first light-emitting part 20, and the two second light-emitting parts 30 are arranged at an angle, so that the two second light-emitting parts 30 can illuminate and form a "V"-shaped second light-emitting area 200 to meet the light-emitting requirements of the vehicle.
[0044] Optionally, in this embodiment, the number and position of the second light-emitting section 30 can be adjusted according to different actual usage requirements, and no specific restrictions are imposed here.
[0045] Optionally, in this embodiment, the light guide strip body 10 is also provided with a snap-fit component 13 near the light inlet 11 for connecting with the light source to ensure the stability of the light guide strip installation.
[0046] Optionally, the first light-emitting part 20 in this embodiment can adopt a variety of optical textures, such as fisheye textures and striped textures, and the specific structure and processing method of the optical textures are all existing technologies, which will not be described in detail here.
[0047] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the first light-emitting part 20 includes a first light-emitting body 21 and an optical texture. The first light-emitting body 21 is disposed at the end of the light guide strip body 10 away from the light inlet 11, and the optical texture is uniformly disposed on the first light-emitting body 21. Specifically, in this embodiment, the first light-emitting body 21 and the end of the light guide strip away from the light inlet 11 are connected, thereby ensuring that the light entering through the light inlet 11 can smoothly enter the first light-emitting body 21. The optical texture is uniformly disposed on the first light-emitting body 21 to ensure that the light can be emitted through the optical texture, thereby ensuring the illumination effect of the first light-emitting area 100.
[0048] Preferably, in this embodiment, the first light-emitting body 21 and the light guide strip body 10 are integrally formed by injection molding.
[0049] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the first light-emitting body 21 is flared, and optical texture is disposed on the inner peripheral surface of the first light-emitting body 21. Specifically, in this embodiment, this arrangement enables the light emitted through the first light-emitting part 20 to be circular, thereby ensuring the illumination effect of the first light-emitting area 100, and the optical texture can ensure uniform light emission, thereby ensuring the light emission quality and improving aesthetics.
[0050] Optionally, in other embodiments, the shape of the first light-emitting body 21 and the location of the optical texture on the first light-emitting body 21 can be specifically set according to actual use, and are not limited here.
[0051] Furthermore, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the second light-emitting section 30 includes a second light-emitting body 31 and serrated light guide teeth 32. The second light-emitting body 31 is disposed at the end of the first light-emitting body 21 away from the light guide strip body 10, and the light guide teeth 32 are disposed at the end of the second light-emitting body 31 away from the first light-emitting body 21. Specifically, in this embodiment, the second light-emitting body 31 is disposed at the end of the first light-emitting body 21 away from the light guide strip body 10, which ensures that after a portion of the light entering through the light inlet 11 of the light guide strip body 10 is emitted through the first light-emitting section 20, another portion of the light can be reflected to the second light-emitting body 31 and emitted through the light guide teeth 32, thereby ensuring the illumination effect of the second light-emitting area 200. The light guide teeth 32 are disposed at the end of the second light-emitting body 31 away from the first light-emitting body 21, thereby ensuring that the light emitted through the second light-emitting section 30 is more uniform and the illumination effect is better.
[0052] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the light guide tooth 32 includes multiple light-emitting surfaces 321, with adjacent light-emitting surfaces 321 arranged at an angle. The plane containing each light-emitting surface 321 is also arranged at an angle to the plate surface of the second light-emitting body 31. Specifically, in this embodiment, the light guide tooth 32 includes multiple light-emitting surfaces 321, with adjacent light-emitting surfaces 321 arranged at an angle to form the light guide tooth 32. The plane containing each light-emitting surface 321 is also arranged at an acute or obtuse angle to the plate surface of the second light-emitting body 31, so that the second light-emitting area 200 of the second light-emitting part 30 forms an acute or obtuse angle with the plate surface of the second light-emitting body 31. This allows for adjustment of the position of the second light-emitting area 200, ensuring performance.
[0053] Optionally, in another embodiment, the light guide 32 includes a plurality of light-emitting surfaces 321, with adjacent light-emitting surfaces 321 arranged at an angle, and the plane containing each light-emitting surface 321 being perpendicular to the plate surface of the second light-emitting body 31. Specifically, this arrangement enables the second light-emitting region 200 of the second light-emitting part 30 to be perpendicular to the plate surface of the second light-emitting body 31, thereby ensuring performance.
[0054] Preferably, in this embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, several limiting blocks 40 are provided on the two opposite plates of the second light-emitting body 31, which can position and limit the light guide strip during the installation process, ensuring the installation stability of the light guide strip.
[0055] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, two second light-emitting sections 30 are provided, both of which are disposed on the outer periphery of the first light-emitting body 21, and the two second light-emitting sections 30 are arranged at an angle. Specifically, in this embodiment, the second light-emitting bodies 31 of the two second light-emitting sections 30 are integrally formed with the first light-emitting body 21 by injection molding, which can reduce production costs and ensure product consistency.
[0056] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the light guide strip body 10 is also provided with a light mixing region 12, which is located between the light inlet 11 and the first light outlet 20, and both the first light outlet 20 and the light inlet 11 are spaced apart from the light mixing region 12. Specifically, in this embodiment, the light mixing region 12 is spaced apart from the light inlet 11, so that the light rays entering through the light inlet 11 are superimposed on each other before entering the light mixing region 12, and then the light rays are fully superimposed through the light mixing region 12, thereby improving the uniformity of the emitted light and the illumination effect.
[0057] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 5, the cross-section of the light mixing region 12 is a regular polygonal structure. Specifically, in this embodiment, the cross-section of the light mixing region 12 is a regular hexagonal structure, making the light mixing region 12 as a whole a hexagonal prism. This can extend the optical path, allowing the light to mix over a sufficient distance; it can break the directional propagation of light, avoiding local light intensity concentration; and it can also control the light emission angle, ensuring that the mixed light is emitted uniformly.
[0058] In another embodiment, the cross-section of the light mixing region 12 can also be a regular pentagon, a regular heptagon, etc., without any specific limitation.
[0059] This utility model also provides an ambient light, which includes a light-emitting module and the aforementioned light guide strip. The light-emitting module and the light guide strip are connected to the light inlet 11. By incorporating the aforementioned light guide strip, this ambient light allows for the fulfillment of different lighting requirements in various areas with only one light-emitting module connected to the light inlet 11 of the light guide strip. This satisfies users' personalized needs for ambient lighting and effectively reduces production costs.
[0060] This utility model also provides a vehicle that includes the aforementioned ambient lighting. By incorporating the ambient lighting, the vehicle can illuminate different areas through the same light guide strip, thereby meeting the illumination requirements of different areas to illuminate different patterns. Furthermore, it reduces mold and development costs, thereby lowering vehicle production costs and improving economic efficiency.
[0061] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A light guide strip, characterized in that include: The light guide strip body (10) has a light inlet (11); The first light-emitting part (20) is disposed at one end of the light guide strip body (10) away from the light inlet (11); The second light-emitting part (30) is provided in multiple ways, and all of the multiple second light-emitting parts (30) are provided on the outer periphery of the first light-emitting part (20).
2. The light guide strip of claim 1, wherein, The first light-emitting part (20) includes a first light-emitting body (21) and an optical texture. The first light-emitting body (21) is disposed at one end of the light guide strip body (10) away from the light inlet (11), and the optical texture is uniformly disposed on the first light-emitting body (21).
3. The light guide strip of claim 2, wherein, The first light-emitting body (21) is flared, and the optical texture is disposed on the inner circumferential surface of the first light-emitting body (21).
4. The light guide strip of claim 2, wherein, Each of the second light-emitting parts (30) includes a second light-emitting body (31) and a serrated light guide tooth (32); the second light-emitting body (31) is disposed at the end of the first light-emitting body (21) away from the light guide strip body (10), and the light guide tooth (32) is disposed at the end of the second light-emitting body (31) away from the first light-emitting body (21).
5. The light guide strip of claim 4, wherein, The light guide tooth (32) includes multiple light-emitting surfaces (321), and two adjacent light-emitting surfaces (321) are arranged at an angle; The plane containing each of the light-emitting surfaces (321) is set at an angle to the plate surface of the second light-emitting body (31).
6. The light guide strip of claim 2, wherein, There are two second light-emitting parts (30), both of which are located on the outer periphery of the first light-emitting body (21) and are arranged at an angle.
7. The light guide strip according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The light guide strip body (10) is also provided with a light mixing area (12), which is located between the light inlet (11) and the first light outlet (20), and the first light outlet (20) and the light inlet (11) are both spaced apart from the light mixing area (12).
8. The light guide strip of claim 7, wherein, The cross-section of the light mixing region (12) is a regular polygon structure.
9. An ambient light comprising a light emitting module, characterized in that, It also includes the light guide strip according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein the light-emitting module and the light guide strip are connected at one end where the light inlet (11) is provided.
10. Vehicle, characterized in that The vehicle includes the ambient lighting as described in claim 9.