Icon assembly for a vehicle and vehicle

Abstract

The application discloses an icon assembly of a vehicle and the vehicle. The icon assembly comprises a lamp body and a shell, the lamp body is located in the interior of the shell, the shell is a light-transmitting shell, and the icon assembly is fixedly attached to a mounting surface of the vehicle. According to the icon assembly of the vehicle, the icon assembly is fixedly attached to the mounting surface of the vehicle, so that an icon hole with the same size as the icon assembly can be avoided on the mounting surface of the vehicle, when the mounting surface of the vehicle is the surface of a sheet metal part, the problem that the sheet metal part is buckled due to stamping of the icon hole can be avoided, and the vehicle does not need to additionally increase an intermediate part to install the icon assembly, so that the cost of the vehicle is saved.

Description

[0001] Cross-reference to related applications

[0002] This application claims priority to Chinese patent application filed on November 28, 2024, with application number 202422926009.7 and entitled "Icons for Vehicles and Vehicle", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] This application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and more specifically, to a vehicle icon component and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0004] In related technologies, vehicles typically feature illuminated icons to display the vehicle's brand name or image. Many vehicle exterior panels are sheet metal parts. If icon holes of the same size as the illuminated icon are directly punched into the sheet metal to install it, the stamping process can cause the sheet metal to warp at the hole location, affecting the aesthetic appearance. Some vehicle manufacturers avoid creating space for the illuminated icon on the sheet metal by adding an extra plastic tailgate for punching holes, using the holes on the back of the plastic to install the illuminated icon. However, this method increases the overall vehicle cost by adding a plastic tailgate. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application aims to at least partially address one of the aforementioned technical problems in the prior art. To this end, this application proposes a vehicle icon assembly that avoids the problem of sheet metal parts warping due to stamping icon holes.

[0006] This application also proposes a vehicle having the aforementioned icon components.

[0007] According to an embodiment of this application, a vehicle icon component includes a lamp body and a housing. The lamp body is located inside the housing, and the housing is a light-transmitting housing. The icon component is pasted and fixed to the surface to be installed on the vehicle.

[0008] According to the embodiments of this application, the vehicle icon component can be fixedly installed on the vehicle's mounting surface by pasting the icon component, which avoids the need to open icon holes of the same size as the icon component on the vehicle's mounting surface. When the vehicle's mounting surface is the surface of a sheet metal part, it can avoid the problem of the sheet metal part lifting due to the stamping of icon holes. Furthermore, the vehicle does not need to add an extra intermediate part to install the icon component, which helps to save on the overall vehicle cost.

[0009] According to some embodiments of this application, the icon component further includes a circuit board located inside the housing, and the lamp body is mounted on the circuit board.

[0010] According to some embodiments of this application, the housing has a fixed mounting surface, and the icon component is adapted to be attached to the mounting surface on the vehicle via the fixed mounting surface.

[0011] According to some embodiments of this application, the lamp body is a surface-mount LED.

[0012] According to some embodiments of this application, the housing is an injection-molded part.

[0013] According to some embodiments of this application, the lamp body, the circuit board, and the housing are integrally injection molded.

[0014] According to some embodiments of this application, the icon component is shaped like a car logo.

[0015] According to some embodiments of this application, the housing is provided with a connection port, and the icon component further includes a first connection terminal, which is connected to the circuit board and is at least partially located within the connection port.

[0016] According to some embodiments of this application, the housing includes a housing body, the circuit board and the lamp body are located inside the housing body, the housing body has a fixed mounting surface, and the icon component is attached to the mounting surface on the vehicle through the fixed mounting surface.

[0017] According to some embodiments of this application, the housing further includes a first connecting shell, the first connecting shell being connected to the fixed mounting surface and extending in a direction away from the circuit board, the connection port being configured as a channel formed within the first connecting shell, and the first connecting terminal being at least partially located within the first connecting shell.

[0018] According to some embodiments of this application, the first connection terminal includes at least two pins.

[0019] According to some embodiments of this application, the outer surface of the housing has a metal coating.

[0020] According to another embodiment of this application, a vehicle includes a component to be installed and the aforementioned vehicle icon component, wherein the surface to be installed is formed on the component to be installed, and the icon component is pasted and fixed to the surface to be installed.

[0021] According to another embodiment of the present application, by attaching and fixing the icon component to the part to be installed, it is possible to avoid opening an icon hole of the same size as the icon component on the part to be installed. When the part to be installed is the surface of a sheet metal part, it is possible to avoid the problem of the sheet metal part lifting due to the stamping of the icon hole. Furthermore, the vehicle does not need to add an extra intermediate part to install the icon component, which is beneficial to saving the overall vehicle cost.

[0022] According to some embodiments of this application, the component to be installed is a vehicle body panel, the vehicle body panel is an exterior component of the vehicle, and the surface to be installed is at least a portion of the outer surface of the vehicle body panel.

[0023] According to some embodiments of this application, the component to be installed is an interior panel, and the surface to be installed is at least a portion of the outer surface of the interior panel.

[0024] According to some embodiments of this application, the component to be installed has a wiring hole, and the icon component is at least partially adapted to be connected to a mating terminal on the vehicle via the wiring hole.

[0025] According to some embodiments of this application, the housing includes a first connecting shell, which is at least partially located within the wiring hole.

[0026] According to some embodiments of this application, the part to be installed is a sheet metal part. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a front view of the icon component according to an embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a front cross-sectional view of the icon component according to an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a rear view of the icon component according to an embodiment of this application;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a bottom view of the icon component according to an embodiment of this application;

[0031] Figure 5 This is a front view of the icon component according to an embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 6 This is a partial exploded perspective view of a vehicle according to an embodiment of this application.

[0033] Figure label:

[0034] Vehicle 100, icon component 10, circuit board 1, lamp body 2, housing 3, fixed mounting surface 31, housing body 32, first connecting shell 33, first connecting terminal 4, component to be installed 20, mounting surface 201, wiring hole 202, mating end 40, second connecting shell 50. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0036] In the description of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0037] The following is combined Figures 1-6 The present application describes in detail an icon component 10 for a vehicle and a vehicle 100 having the icon component 10 according to embodiments thereof.

[0038] Reference Figures 1-4 As shown, the vehicle icon component 10 according to an embodiment of this application includes a lamp body 2 and a housing 3. The lamp body 2 is used to emit light and is located inside the housing 3. The housing 3 is a light-transmitting housing. The icon component 10 is pasted and fixed to the mounting surface 201 on the vehicle 100.

[0039] In some embodiments, the mounting surface 201 on the vehicle 100 can be the surface of a sheet metal part. This eliminates the need to punch icon holes of the same size as the icon assembly 10 on the sheet metal part for mounting, thus avoiding the problem of the sheet metal part warping due to punching icon holes. The icon assembly 10 is adhered and fixed to the surface of the sheet metal part, making installation convenient and causing minimal damage to the sheet metal part. The sheet metal part can be the tailgate, hood, side panels, trunk lid, doors, fenders, etc. of the vehicle 100.

[0040] In other embodiments, the mounting surface 201 on the vehicle 100 can be the surface of a plastic part. The plastic part can be a plastic tailgate, plastic trim, etc.

[0041] In addition, the way the icon component 10 is glued and fixed to the surface to be installed 201 improves the versatility and flexibility of the icon component 10, making it easier for the icon component 10 to adapt to different car models.

[0042] According to the embodiments of this application, the icon component 10 of the vehicle can be fixedly installed on the mounting surface 201 of the vehicle 100 by pasting the icon component 10. This avoids the need to open an icon hole of the same size as the icon component 10 on the mounting surface 201 of the vehicle 100. When the mounting surface 201 of the vehicle 100 is the surface of a sheet metal part, the problem of the sheet metal part lifting due to the stamping of the icon hole can be avoided. Furthermore, the vehicle 100 does not need to add an extra intermediate part to install the icon component 10, which helps to save the overall vehicle cost.

[0043] In related technologies, icon components are mostly embedded into the vehicle's installation parts (such as the tailgate) in an embedded manner. However, the embedded installation method is too complicated. The tailgate of the vehicle needs to have an icon hole of the same size as the icon component 10, which results in an excessively large cutout area on the vehicle's installation parts, thus disrupting the consistency of the vehicle's appearance.

[0044] According to the embodiments of this application, the icon component 10 of the vehicle is directly pasted and fixedly installed on the installation surface 201 of the vehicle 100, which greatly simplifies the installation process. It eliminates the need for fasteners such as bolts and clips, and also eliminates the need to open icon holes of the same size as the icon component 10 on the installation surface 201. This ensures the integrity of the installation surface 201 during the installation process and avoids the vehicle 100 having an excessively large open area on the installation surface 201, thereby improving the overall appearance of the vehicle 100 when the icon component 10 is installed on the vehicle 100.

[0045] In some embodiments of this application, see Figures 1-4 As shown, the icon component 10 also includes a circuit board 1, which is located inside the housing 3, and the lamp body 2 is mounted on the circuit board 1. Specifically, through the circuit wiring and reasonable connection between electronic components on the circuit board 1, centralized control and driving of the lamp body 2 are realized, thereby making it easy to adjust the light emission state of the lamp body 2.

[0046] Optionally, the circuit board 1 can be a conventional rigid PCB (Printed Circuit Board), flexible thin film PCB, FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) board or other circuit board.

[0047] In some embodiments of this application, see Figures 1-4 As shown, the housing 3 has a mounting surface 31, and the icon component 10 is adapted to be adhered to the mounting surface 201 on the vehicle via the mounting surface 31. Specifically, the adhesive method improves the versatility and flexibility of the icon component 10, making it easier to adapt to different vehicle models. The mounting surface 31 and the mounting surface 201 can be adhered to each other using glue or adhesive adhesive.

[0048] The shapes of the mounting surface 31 and the surface to be installed 201 can be adapted to each other to facilitate better adhesion and ensure a strong bond between them. For example, when the surface to be installed 201 is flat, the mounting surface 31 is also flat and parallel to the surface to be installed 201; or, when the surface to be installed 201 is curved, the mounting surface 31 is also curved, with the curvature of the mounting surface 31 and the curvature direction being the same.

[0049] In some embodiments of this application, the mounting surface 31 is located on the side of the circuit board 1 opposite to the lamp body 2. For example... Figure 4 As shown, the mounting surface 31 is located on the lower side of the circuit board 1.

[0050] In some embodiments of this application, see Figures 1-4 As shown, icon component 10 is shaped like a car logo. Therefore, the illuminated car logo creates a unique visual effect, greatly enhancing the overall visual appeal of the vehicle and making it unforgettable. The car logo design better showcases the brand image of vehicle 100.

[0051] In some embodiments of this application, see Figure 3 As shown, the housing 3 has a connection port, and the icon component 10 also includes a first connection terminal 4. The first connection terminal 4 is connected to the circuit board 1, and at least partially located within the connection port. Specifically, the fact that the first connection terminal 4 is at least partially located within the connection port and connected to the circuit board 1 prevents the first connection terminal 4 from loosening or falling off due to external environmental interference, ensuring the continuity of the circuit between the first connection terminal 4 and the circuit board 1, and improving the reliability and stability of the connection between the first connection terminal 4 and the circuit board 1. Furthermore, by having the first connection terminal 4 at least partially located within the connection port, when connecting the icon component 10 to the mating end 40 of the vehicle 100, the mating end 40 does not need to be directly connected to the circuit board 1, but can be connected to the first connection terminal 4 at the connection port, and the connection operation between the mating end 40 and the first connection terminal 4 is also more convenient.

[0052] In some embodiments of this application, see Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the housing 3 includes a housing body 32, with the circuit board 1 and the lamp body 2 located inside the housing body 32. The housing body 32 has a mounting surface 31, through which the icon component 10 is attached to the mounting surface 201 on the vehicle. Specifically, the housing body 32 provides a dedicated space for the circuit board 1 and the lamp body 2, enclosing them internally and providing a stable support function.

[0053] In some embodiments of this application, see Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the housing 3 includes a first connecting shell 33, which is connected to the fixed mounting surface 31 and extends away from the circuit board 1. The connection port is constructed as a channel formed within the first connecting shell 33, and the first connecting terminal 4 is at least partially located within the first connecting shell 33. In other words, according to... Figure 4 As shown, the first connecting shell 33 connects to the fixed mounting surface 31 and extends downward. Specifically, the first connecting shell 33 provides protection for the first connecting terminal 4, preventing it from being damaged by external environmental influences. For example, the first connecting shell 33 can prevent the first connecting terminal 4 from being bumped or knocked. The connection port is constructed as a channel within the first connecting shell 33, which helps reduce electromagnetic interference and improves the accuracy and stability of electrical signal transmission.

[0054] In some embodiments, the housing body 32 and the first connecting shell 33 are an integral structure.

[0055] In some embodiments, the housing body 32 and the first connecting shell 33 are separate structures, which are connected and fixed by assembly.

[0056] In some embodiments of this application, the first connection terminal 4 includes at least two pins. Therefore, the design of at least two pins allows for the transmission of various functions or signals, thereby enabling the transmission of signals through the first connection terminal 4 to control different states of the lamp body 2. For example, this could include the flickering of the lamp body 2, a gradual change in the color or brightness of the lamp body 2, or the on / off switching of some lamp bodies 2.

[0057] It should be noted that the above examples of different states of lamp body 2 controlled by pins are not limitations of this application. Other states of lamp body 2 can also be controlled by pins, and will not be listed here.

[0058] Optionally, the number of pins inside the first connecting terminal 4 can be two, three, or more, for example... Figure 3 As shown, the number of pins inside the first connecting terminal 4 is two.

[0059] In some embodiments of this application, see Figure 2 As shown, the lamp body 2 is made of surface-mount LEDs. Therefore, using surface-mount LEDs in the lamp body 2 improves electro-optical conversion efficiency, reduces power consumption, and because surface-mount LEDs emit cold light, they do not produce harmful substances. Furthermore, the materials used are mostly environmentally friendly and recyclable, causing no pollution to the environment. At the same time, using surface-mount LEDs in the lamp body 2 also allows for a thinner and smaller design, reducing the space occupied by the icon component 10 and providing greater design flexibility for the icon component 10.

[0060] In some embodiments of this application, see Figure 2 As shown, the housing 3 is an injection-molded part. Specifically, through injection molding technology, the housing 3 completely encloses the lamp body 2 and the circuit board 1, making the icon component 10 a whole. This reduces excessive redundant structure and space, effectively reducing the production cost of the housing 3. At the same time, the shape and size of the housing 3 can be adjusted to meet the appearance and structural requirements of the icon component 10 for different vehicles.

[0061] In some embodiments of this application, see Figure 2 As shown, the lamp body 2, circuit board 1, and housing 3 are integrally injection molded. Specifically, the integral injection molding method tightly integrates the lamp body 2, circuit board 1, and housing 3 into a single unit, eliminating the risk of gaps or loosening caused by assembly. This avoids problems such as lamp body 2 displacement and circuit board 1 loosening, ensuring the long-term stable and reliable functioning of the icon component 10. At the same time, it simplifies the production process, effectively reduces production costs, and enhances the product's market competitiveness.

[0062] In some embodiments of this application, see Figure 2 As shown, the housing 3 is an injection-molded part with haze properties. Therefore, the housing 3 with haze properties allows the light emitted by the lamp body 2 to pass through the housing 3, and makes the light passing through the housing 3 softer and more evenly scattered, avoiding the problem of strong light glare, and improving the visual comfort and recognizability of the icon component 10.

[0063] Optionally, the housing 3 can be injection molded from a material with haze properties, such as polypropylene or polycarbonate.

[0064] In some embodiments, the housing body 32 and the first connecting shell 33 are manufactured as an integral structure by injection molding technology. The manufacturing process of the icon component 10 may involve arranging the lamp body 2 on the circuit board 1 and setting the first connecting terminal 4 at a suitable position on the back of the circuit board 1, and then injecting an injection molding material with haze properties onto the circuit board 1 by injection molding integration technology, so that the entire icon component 10 becomes an integral unit.

[0065] In other embodiments, the housing body 32 is an injection-molded part. The manufacturing process of the icon component 10 may involve arranging the lamp body 2 on the circuit board 1, and setting the first connecting shell 33 and the first connecting terminal 4 at a suitable position on the back of the circuit board 1. Then, an injection molding material with haze properties is injection molded onto the circuit board 1 using integrated injection molding technology, so that the entire icon component 10 becomes a single unit.

[0066] In some embodiments, the outer surface of the housing 3 has a metallic coating. For example, the metallic coating can be formed by processes such as plating or painting. In other words, the housing 3 of the icon component 10 can be treated with processes such as semi-transparent metallic luster plating or painting. As a result, the housing 3 can exhibit a metallic luster when the lamp body 2 is not lit, and exhibit the desired color when the lamp body 2 is lit.

[0067] In some embodiments, the number of circuit boards 1 within the icon component 10 can be one, two, three, or more. Correspondingly, each circuit board 1 is fitted with a housing 3 and a first connection terminal 4. For example... Figure 5 As shown, the number of circuit boards 1 in the icon component 10 is four, and it also includes four housings 3 and four first connection terminals 4.

[0068] Specifically, the first connecting shell 33 and the first connecting terminal 4 constitute a male connector, and the first connecting terminal 4 is a pin.

[0069] In some embodiments, a male connector is provided on a circuit board 1.

[0070] In some embodiments, a circuit board 1 is provided with multiple male connectors, and the number of pins on any male connector can be one or more. Optionally, the number of male connectors provided on a circuit board 1 can be two, three or more. Thus, the number and position of the male connectors can be flexibly designed according to the shape requirements of the icon component 10, and the routing of the connection lines on the circuit board 1 can be adjusted to achieve the special shape, size and process requirements of the icon component 10.

[0071] See Figure 6 As shown, a vehicle 100 according to another embodiment of this application includes a component to be installed 20 and the aforementioned vehicle icon component 10. An installation surface 201 is formed on the component to be installed 20, and the icon component 10 is pasted and fixed to the installation surface 201.

[0072] According to another embodiment of the present application, the vehicle 100 can avoid opening icon holes of the same size as the icon component 10 on the mounting part 20 by pasting and fixing the icon component 10 to the mounting part 20. When the mounting part 20 is the surface of a sheet metal part, the problem of the sheet metal part lifting due to the stamping of the icon hole can be avoided. Furthermore, the vehicle does not need to add an extra intermediate part to install the icon component 10, which helps to save the overall vehicle cost.

[0073] In some embodiments of this application, see Figure 6As shown, the component to be installed 20 is a body panel, which is an exterior part of the vehicle 100, and the surface to be installed 201 is at least a portion of the outer surface of the body panel. Therefore, by installing the icon component 10 on the outer surface of the body panel, the appearance of the vehicle 100 can be enhanced, making the vehicle 100 more distinctive. The body panel can be a side panel, roof, hood, trunk lid, door, fender, tailgate, etc. The body panel can be a sheet metal part, a plastic part, etc.

[0074] In some embodiments of this application, see Figure 6 As shown, the component to be installed 20 is an interior trim panel, and the mounting surface 201 is at least a portion of the outer surface of the interior trim panel, with the outer surface of the interior trim panel facing the passenger compartment of the vehicle 100. Therefore, installing the icon assembly 10 on at least a portion of the outer surface of the interior trim panel can create an atmosphere inside the vehicle 100, enhancing the comfort and technological feel of driving or riding in the vehicle 100. The interior trim panel can be a center console, dashboard, headliner, etc. The interior trim panel can be sheet metal, plastic, etc.

[0075] In some embodiments of this application, the component to be installed 20 is a sheet metal component.

[0076] In some other embodiments of this application, the component to be installed 20 is a plastic component.

[0077] In some embodiments of this application, see Figure 6 As shown, the mounting surface 20 has a wiring hole 202, and the icon component 10 is at least partially adapted to connect to the mating terminal 40 on the vehicle 100 via the wiring hole 202. Specifically, by designing the circuit board 1 as required, the icon component 10 is designed to be the size of the entire logo, without any extra structure or space, and can be directly pasted onto the mounting surface 20. A wiring hole 202 is provided at the location of the mounting surface 20, and the controller, mating terminal 40, and icon component 10 are connected through the wiring hole 202 to realize the light-emitting function of the icon component 10. Thus, connecting the icon component 10 and the mating terminal 40 through the wiring hole 202 makes the wiring of the icon component 10 more standardized and convenient, facilitating connection with the controller of the vehicle 100 and realizing centralized control of the icon component 10.

[0078] In related technologies, the part to be installed is a sheet metal part. Often, through holes in the shape of the logo component are directly stamped into the part. Because the logo is small and the strokes are relatively thin, the stamping process can cause the sheet metal part to warp at the through holes, affecting the aesthetic appearance. Therefore, related technologies often use a method that avoids creating space for the logo component on the sheet metal part, adding a plastic back panel. The logo component is then assembled from inside the plastic back panel to the outside to achieve installation on the vehicle. This method is more expensive.

[0079] According to an embodiment of this application, the vehicle 100 uses a circuit board 1 to arrange circuit wires and a lamp body 2, and a first connection terminal 4 is arranged on the back of the circuit board 1. A haze material is injection molded onto the outside of the circuit board 1 using an integrated injection molding technique to form a shell 3, thereby completing the preparation of the icon component 10. The circuit board 1 and the icon component 10 are designed into a target shape, such as a car logo, without any extra structures. The icon component 10 can be connected to the mounting part 20 by adhesive bonding, and the first connection terminal 4 and the mating end 40 are connected through the wiring hole 202 on the mounting part 20, thus realizing the light-emitting function of the icon component 10. After the icon component 10 and the mounting part 20 are assembled, no opening between the icon component 10 and the mounting part 20 is visible on the surface of the vehicle 100, improving the overall consistency of the design. At the same time, the use of a plastic tailgate is eliminated, and the mounting part 20 does not need to make way for the icon component 10, reducing production costs.

[0080] In some embodiments of this application, see Figures 5-6 As shown, the icon component 10 can be shaped like a car logo. Any matching circuit board 1, housing 3 and first connecting terminal 4 within the icon component 10 are equivalent to a connected stroke of the car logo. Each connected stroke only needs to have a small wiring hole 202 opened at the corresponding position on the component to be installed 20. By connecting the first connecting terminal 4 to the controller through the mating terminal 40, the car logo can be made luminous.

[0081] In some embodiments of this application, see Figure 4 , Figure 6 As shown, the housing 3 includes a first connecting shell 33, which at least partially extends into the wiring hole 202. Specifically, the first connecting shell 33 at least partially extends into the wiring hole 202, forming an embedded connection structure between the housing 3 and the component to be installed 20. This makes the connection between the icon component 10 and the component to be installed 20 more stable. At the same time, the first connecting shell 33 is located on the fixed mounting surface 31, so that the wiring hole 202 is completely covered by the housing 3. The wiring hole 202 cannot be directly observed from the outside, reducing the risk of damage caused by exposed wiring of the icon component 10. This improves the overall consistency of the vehicle 100's design, making the vehicle 100 more concise and aesthetically pleasing after the icon component 10 is installed.

[0082] In some embodiments of this application, see Figure 6As shown, the housing body 32 is connected to the first connecting shell 33. In a plane perpendicular to the axis of the wiring hole 202, the projection of the wiring hole 202 in this plane is located within the projection range of the housing body 32 in this plane. In other words, the wiring hole 202 on the component to be installed 20 is covered by the housing body 32 after assembly, making the wiring hole 202 not directly visible. In other words, after assembly is completed, the wiring hole 202 on the component to be installed 20 is covered by the housing body 32 and cannot be directly observed from the outside. As a result, the risk of damage caused by exposed wiring of the icon assembly 10 is reduced, the overall consistency of the vehicle 100's design is improved, and the vehicle 100 becomes more concise and aesthetically pleasing after the icon assembly 10 is installed.

[0083] According to some embodiments of this application, the icon component 10 uses a surface-mount LED light as the lamp body 2 and forms the housing 3 through injection molding, which reduces the size of the icon component 10 and the size of the corresponding first connecting shell 33. This allows the first connecting terminal 4 to be connected to a circuit board 1 with a smaller width. It can also supply power to the icon component 10 and control the operation of the lamp body 2. Furthermore, the first connecting shell 33 can provide positioning for the icon component 10 during installation and can reduce the area of ​​the openings on the component to be installed 20, increasing the integrity of the vehicle surface and reducing design difficulty, processing cost, and installation difficulty.

[0084] In some embodiments of this application, see Figure 6 As shown, the icon component 10 includes a first connecting shell 33, which passes through the wiring hole 202. A first connecting terminal 4 is at least partially located within the first connecting shell 33. The vehicle 100 includes a second connecting shell 50, with a mating terminal 40 at least partially located within the second connecting shell 50. Both the first connecting shell 33 and the second connecting shell 50 are provided with anti-misinsertion structures. The first connecting shell 33 is adapted to be inserted into the second connecting shell 50 to connect the first connecting terminal 4 to the mating terminal 40. Specifically, the anti-misinsertion structure effectively prevents circuit failures caused by misinsertion of the first connecting terminal 4 and the mating terminal 40, protecting the electrical systems of the icon component 10 and the vehicle 100, and improving the accuracy and reliability of the interconnection between the first connecting terminal 4 and the mating terminal 40.

[0085] Optionally, the anti-misfit-fitting structures on the first connecting shell 33 and the second connecting shell 50 can be asymmetrical protrusions, recesses, or arbitrary polygonal and curved combinations. Thus, when the first connecting shell 33 and the second connecting shell 50 are inserted, only the correct insertion method will allow the first connecting terminal 4 to connect with the mating end 40. The correct insertion method is that the anti-misfit-fitting structures on the first connecting shell 33 and the second connecting shell 50 engage with each other.

[0086] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0087] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., 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, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication between two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0088] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification.

[0089] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. A vehicle icon component (10), characterized in that, include: Lamp body (2); The housing (3) contains the lamp body (2) located inside the housing (3), which is a light-transmitting housing. The icon component (10) is attached and fixed to the mounting surface (201) on the vehicle.

2. The vehicle icon component (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The icon component (10) further includes a circuit board (1) located inside the housing (3), and the lamp body (2) is mounted on the circuit board (1).

3. The vehicle icon component (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing (3) has a fixed mounting surface (31), and the icon component (10) is adapted to be attached to the mounting surface (201) on the vehicle via the fixed mounting surface (31).

4. The vehicle icon component (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lamp body (2) is a surface-mount LED.

5. The vehicle icon component (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing (3) is an injection molded part.

6. The vehicle icon component (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lamp body (2), the circuit board (1), and the housing (3) are integrally injection molded.

7. The vehicle icon component (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The icon component (10) is shaped like a car logo.

8. The vehicle icon component (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that, The housing (3) is provided with a connection port, and the icon component (10) further includes: A first connection terminal (4) is connected to the circuit board (1), and the first connection terminal (4) is at least partially located within the connection port.

9. The vehicle icon component (10) according to claim 8, characterized in that, The housing (3) includes: The housing body (32) is located inside the circuit board (1) and the lamp body (2). The housing body (32) has a fixed mounting surface (31). The icon component (10) is attached to the mounting surface (201) on the vehicle through the fixed mounting surface (31).

10. The vehicle icon component (10) according to claim 9, characterized in that, The housing (3) further includes: a first connecting housing (33), the first connecting housing (33) being connected to the fixed mounting surface (31) and extending away from the circuit board (1), the connection port being constructed as a channel formed in the first connecting housing (33), and the first connecting terminal (4) being at least partially located in the first connecting housing (33).

11. The vehicle icon component (10) according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first connection terminal (4) includes at least two pins.

12. The vehicle icon component (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer surface of the housing (3) has a metal coating.

13. A vehicle (100), characterized in that, The device includes a component to be installed (20) and an icon component (10) for a vehicle according to any one of claims 1-12, wherein the surface to be installed (201) is formed on the component to be installed (20) and the icon component (10) is attached and fixed to the surface to be installed (201).

14. The vehicle (100) according to claim 13, characterized in that, The component to be installed (20) is a vehicle body panel, which is an exterior component of the vehicle (100), and the surface to be installed (201) is at least a portion of the outer surface of the vehicle body panel.

15. The vehicle (100) according to claim 13, characterized in that, The component to be installed (20) is an interior panel, and the surface to be installed (201) is at least a portion of the outer surface of the interior panel.

16. The vehicle (100) according to any one of claims 13-15, characterized in that, The component to be installed (20) has a wiring hole (202), and the icon component (10) is at least partially adapted to be connected to the mating end (40) on the vehicle (100) via the wiring hole (202).

17. The vehicle (100) according to claim 16, characterized in that, The housing (3) has a fixed mounting surface (31), which is adapted to be glued and fixed to the surface to be installed (201); The housing (3) includes a first connecting shell (33) located on the fixed mounting surface (31) and at least partially located within the wiring hole (202).

18. The vehicle (100) according to claim 13, characterized in that, The part to be installed (20) is a sheet metal part.

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