Combined license plate and rear turn signal structure

Abstract

The application relates to a combined license plate rear turn light structure convenient to assemble, which comprises a shell, a license plate lamp arranged in the shell and rear turn lights arranged on the two sides of the shell respectively, the shell comprises a first shell and a second shell, the first shell and the second shell enclose a mounting cavity, and the license plate lamp is fixed in the mounting cavity; the rear turn light comprises a connecting seat and a mounting seat arranged at one end of the connecting seat, through holes are formed on the two sides of the shell for the connecting seat to pass through, a clamping assembly is arranged on the shell, the clamping assembly comprises a hollow clamping seat, a clamping block sliding in the length direction of the clamping assembly and a spring arranged in the clamping seat, the clamping block is clamped in a clamping groove, abutting blocks are arranged on the two sides of the license plate lamp, an abutting groove is formed on the connecting seat for the abutting blocks to abut, and two first fixing bolts are further arranged; the connecting seat and the license plate lamp are fixed to the first shell through the first fixing bolts. The application has the effects of simplifying the assembly process, improving the assembly efficiency, improving the assembly speed and improving the production efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of electric vehicle taillights, and more particularly to a combined license plate rear turn signal structure that is easy to assemble. Background Technology

[0002] Vehicle lighting systems are a crucial component for ensuring driving safety. License plate lights illuminate the vehicle's license plate at night or in low-light conditions to meet regulatory requirements, while rear turn signals flash to warn following vehicles and pedestrians when the vehicle turns. Currently, in pursuit of a more streamlined and minimalist vehicle appearance, as well as reduced manufacturing costs, there is a growing trend in automotive lighting to integrate multiple lighting functions into a single lamp assembly. Combining license plate lights and rear turn signals within the same lamp structure is already quite common.

[0003] The existing combined license plate light and rear turn signal structure still has significant shortcomings in terms of ease of installation and efficiency. Typically, these combined lights adopt a split design, with the license plate light module and the rear turn signal module as two independent components, which are fixed to the vehicle body or light bracket by screws, clips, etc. Installation workers need to position and fix the license plate light and the rear turn signal separately, which involves repetitive steps, slows down the assembly speed, and affects production efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To improve assembly speed and production efficiency, this application provides a modular license plate rear turn signal structure that is easy to assemble.

[0005] This application provides a modular license plate rear turn signal structure that is easy to assemble, employing the following technical solution: A modular license plate rear turn signal structure that is easy to assemble includes a housing, a license plate light disposed within the housing, and rear turn signals disposed on both sides of the housing. The housing includes a first outer shell and a second outer shell, which together form a mounting cavity. The license plate light is fixed within the mounting cavity. The rear turn signal includes a connecting seat and a mounting seat disposed at one end of the connecting seat. Through holes are provided on both sides of the housing for the connecting seat to pass through. The housing is provided with a snap-fit ​​assembly, which includes a hollow snap-fit ​​base, a snap-fit ​​block that slides along the length of the snap-fit ​​base, and a spring disposed in the snap-fit ​​base. The snap-fit ​​block slides away from or towards the connecting base. One end of the spring is disposed on the snap-fit ​​base, and the other end is disposed on the bottom of the snap-fit ​​block. The spring slides in the same direction as the snap-fit ​​block. The connecting base has a snap-fit ​​groove for the snap-fit ​​block to snap into. When the connecting base passes through the through hole, the spring drives the snap-fit ​​block to slide towards the connecting base and abut against the lower surface of the connecting base. When the snap-fit ​​block snaps into the snap-fit ​​groove, the snap-fit ​​is completed. Both sides of the license plate light are provided with abutment blocks. The connecting seat is provided with abutment grooves for the abutment blocks to abut. It also includes two first fixing bolts. The abutment blocks are provided with first through holes. The bottom of the abutment grooves is provided with second through holes. The housing is provided with first threaded holes. When the abutment blocks abut against the bottom of the abutment grooves, the first through holes, the second through holes, and the first threaded holes are all located on the same axis. The first fixing bolts pass through the first through holes and the second through holes and are threaded into the first threaded holes. The connecting seat and the license plate light are fixed to the first housing by the two first fixing bolts.

[0006] By adopting the above technical solution, when the rear turn signal is installed, after the connecting seat passes through the through hole, it is snapped into the snap-fit ​​groove by the snap-fit ​​block, which enables the rear turn signal to be quickly positioned and improves the installation speed. Both sides of the license plate light are provided with abutting blocks, which abut against the abutting groove, so that the abutting blocks are located in the abutting groove. The connecting seat and the license plate light are fixed at the same time by a first fixing bolt. The license plate light and the rear turn signal do not need to be fixed separately by bolts. The fixing points of the license plate light and the rear turn signal are integrated together. When assembling, workers do not need to find and operate multiple independent fixing points. They only need to install the connecting seat first, then install the license plate light, and screw the bolts in from both sides of the license plate light to fix the license plate light and the two rear turn signals at the same time. The assembly efficiency, assembly speed and production efficiency are improved.

[0007] Optionally, a positioning block is provided at the bottom of the abutment groove, and a positioning groove for the positioning block to be accommodated is provided on the side of the abutment block near the abutment groove.

[0008] By adopting the above technical solution, the cooperation between the positioning block and the positioning slot can play a positioning role, making the assembly process smoother and allowing workers to quickly place the parts in the correct position, reducing the time spent adjusting the positioning.

[0009] Optionally, the bottom of the snap-fit ​​block is provided with an anti-detachment block, the snap-fit ​​seat is provided with an anti-detachment groove for the anti-detachment block to slide, and the end of the spring away from the snap-fit ​​seat is provided at the bottom of the anti-detachment block.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the locking block is prevented from detaching from the locking seat by the anti-detachment block and the anti-detachment groove.

[0011] Optionally, the inner wall of the first housing is provided with a guide post, and the connecting seat is provided with a placement groove, and the guide post is engaged with the placement groove.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the guide post provides an additional and clear installation position for the connecting seat, providing effective support and limiting before the first fixing bolt is tightened, preventing it from shaking. At the same time, the guide post can share some of the force (such as vibration and impact) transmitted from the rear turn signal, reducing the load on the first fixing bolt and making the overall structure more durable.

[0013] Optionally, it also includes two second fixing bolts. The second housing has a third through hole for the second fixing bolts to pass through. The connecting seat has a fourth through hole for the second fixing bolts to pass through. The fourth through hole connects to the slot. The guide post has a second threaded hole. The third through hole, the fourth through hole, and the second threaded hole are all located on the same axis. The second fixing bolt passes through the third through hole and the fourth through hole and is threaded into the second threaded hole. The connecting seat and the second housing are connected and fixed by the two second fixing bolts. The axial sidewall of the third through hole also has an installation groove for the end of the second fixing bolt to abut.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the second fixing bolt passes through the third and fourth through holes and is threaded into the second threaded hole. The connecting seat and the second housing are connected and fixed by two second fixing bolts. When the first housing and the second housing are connected and fixed, the connecting seat can also be fixed at the same time, which improves the installation firmness of the rear turn signal and eliminates the need to reinforce the connecting seat with additional bolts.

[0015] Optionally, a locking block is provided on the side of the second outer shell close to the first outer shell, and a slot for the locking block is provided on the first outer shell.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the cooperation between the card block and the card slot can achieve rapid initial docking and fixation, which facilitates subsequent operations.

[0017] Optionally, the inner wall of the first outer shell is provided with a plurality of buckles in the circumferential direction, and the side of the second outer shell close to the first outer shell is provided with a plurality of fastening seats, each of which corresponds to a buckle and is used to engage with the buckle.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, workers only need to press the two shells together to complete the initial locking, which facilitates subsequent fixing with bolts.

[0019] Optionally, a fixing block is provided circumferentially on the outer surface of the end edge of the mounting base near the connecting base. The fixing block is used to abut against the circumferential sidewall of the through hole opening. When the connecting base is fixed in the mounting cavity, the fixing block abuts against the circumferential sidewall of the through hole opening.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the positioning of the rear turn signal is improved by using a fixing block.

[0021] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects: 1. The fast-installation and positioning of the connector is achieved by using a snap-fit ​​block. The connector and license plate light are fixed simultaneously by the first fixing bolt. The license plate light and the rear turn signal do not need to be fixed separately by bolts, which simplifies the assembly process, improves assembly efficiency, increases assembly speed, and improves production efficiency. 2. When the first outer shell is connected and fixed to the second outer shell, the connecting seat can also be fixed without the need to reinforce the connecting seat with additional bolts; 3. The locking blocks and slots facilitate the installation and positioning between the first and second outer shells. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram of the combined license plate rear turn signal structure for easy assembly, as shown in the embodiment.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a partial structural disassembly of the combined license plate rear turn signal structure of the embodiment, which is easy to assemble. Figure 1 The main exhibits are the license plate lights and the first casing.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the license plate light in an embodiment.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a partial structural disassembly of the combined license plate rear turn signal structure of the embodiment, which is easy to assemble. Figure 2 The main focus is on showcasing the rear turn signals and the first housing.

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the rear turn signal in an embodiment.

[0027] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the snap-fit ​​assembly in an embodiment.

[0028] Figure 7 This is a partial structural disassembly of the combined license plate rear turn signal structure of the embodiment, which is easy to assemble. Figure 3 The main focus is on showcasing the first and second outer shells.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Housing; 100. Snap-fit ​​assembly; 110. Snap-fit ​​seat; 120. Snap-fit ​​block; 130. Spring; 140. Snap-fit ​​groove; 11. First outer shell; 12. Second outer shell; 2. License plate light; 3. Rear turn signal; 31. Connecting seat; 32. Mounting seat; 41. Mounting cavity; 42. Through hole; 43. Abutting block; 44. Abutting groove; 45. First fixing bolt; 46. First through hole; 47. Second through hole; 48. First threaded hole; 51. Positioning block; 52. Positioning groove; 53. Guide post; 54. Placement groove; 61. Second fixing bolt; 62. Third through hole; 63. Fourth through hole; 64. Second threaded hole; 71. Snap-fit ​​block; 72. Snap-fit ​​groove; 73. Snap-fit ​​buckle; 74. Snap-fit ​​seat; 8. Groove; 91. Fixing block; 92. Mounting bolt; 93. Anti-detachment block; 94. Anti-detachment groove. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1 -Appendix Figure 7This application will be described in further detail.

[0031] This application discloses a modular license plate rear turn signal structure that is easy to assemble. (Refer to...) Figures 1-7 The easily assembled combined license plate rear turn signal structure includes a housing 1, a license plate light 2 disposed within the housing 1, and rear turn signals 3 respectively disposed on both sides of the housing 1. The housing 1 includes a first outer shell 11 and a second outer shell 12, which together form a mounting cavity 41. The license plate light 2 is fixed within the mounting cavity 41. A main circuit board is fixed within the mounting cavity 41, and sub-circuit boards (not shown in the figure) are fixed to the license plate light 2 and the rear turn signals 3 respectively. Both sub-circuit boards are electrically connected to the main circuit board. A groove 8 is provided on the second outer shell 12 for the license plate light 2 to pass through. A fixing block 91 is circumferentially fixed to the outer surface of the end edge of the mounting base 32 near the connecting base 31. The fixing block 91 abuts against the circumferential sidewall of the opening of the through hole 42. When the connecting base 31 is fixed within the mounting cavity 41, the fixing block 91 abuts against the circumferential sidewall of the opening of the through hole 42. The easily assembled combined license plate rear turn signal structure also includes mounting bolts 92, which fix the housing to the electric vehicle body.

[0032] Reference Figures 1-7 The rear turn signal 3 includes a connecting seat 31 and a mounting seat 32 fixed to one end of the connecting seat 31. Through holes 42 are provided on both sides of the housing 1 for the connecting seat 31 to pass through. A snap-fit ​​assembly 100 is provided on the housing 1. The snap-fit ​​assembly 100 includes a hollow snap-fit ​​seat 110, a snap-fit ​​block 120 that slides along the length of the snap-fit ​​seat 110, and a spring 130 fixed inside the snap-fit ​​seat 110. The snap-fit ​​block 120 slides away from or towards the connecting seat 31. One end of the spring 130 is fixed to the snap-fit ​​seat 110, and the other end is fixed to the bottom of the snap-fit ​​block 120. The spring 130 and the snap-fit ​​block 120 slide in the same direction. A snap-fit ​​groove 140 is provided on the connecting seat 31 for the snap-fit ​​block 120 to engage. The bottom of the snap-fit ​​block 120 is fixed with an anti-detachment block 93, and the snap-fit ​​base 110 is provided with an anti-detachment groove 94 for the anti-detachment block 93 to slide. The end of the spring 130 away from the snap-fit ​​base 110 is fixed to the bottom of the anti-detachment block 93. When the connecting base 31 passes through the through hole 42, the spring 130 drives the snap-fit ​​block 120 to slide closer to the connecting base 31 and abut against the lower surface of the connecting base 31. When the snap-fit ​​block 120 is snapped into the snap-fit ​​groove 140, the snap-fit ​​is completed. Reference Figures 1-7The license plate light 2 has abutment blocks 43 fixed on both sides. The connecting seat 31 has abutment grooves 44 for the abutment blocks 43 to abut. A positioning block 51 is fixed at the bottom of the abutment groove 44. The side of the abutment block 43 near the abutment groove 44 has a positioning groove 52 for the positioning block 51 to be accommodated. The modular license plate turn signal structure for easy assembly also includes two first fixing bolts 45. The abutment block 43 has a first through hole 46. The bottom of the abutment groove 44 has a second through hole 47. The housing 1 has a first threaded hole 48. When the abutment block 43 abuts against the bottom of the abutment groove 44, the first through hole 46, the second through hole 47 and the first threaded hole 48 are all located on the same axis. The first fixing bolts 45 pass through the first through hole 46 and the second through hole 47 and are threaded into the first threaded hole 48. The connecting seat 31 and the license plate light 2 are fixed to the first housing 11 by the two first fixing bolts 45.

[0033] Reference Figures 1-7 A locking block 71 is fixed on the side of the second outer shell 12 near the first outer shell 11, and a slot 72 is provided on the first outer shell 11 for the locking block 71 to be received. Several buckles 73 are fixed circumferentially on the inner wall of the first outer shell 11, and several fastening seats 74 are fixed on the side of the second outer shell 12 near the first outer shell 11. The fastening seats 74 correspond one-to-one with the buckles 73 and are used to engage with the buckles 73.

[0034] Reference Figures 1-7 The first outer casing 11 has a guide post 53 fixed to its inner wall, and the connecting seat 31 has a placement groove 54, into which the guide post 53 is engaged. The easily assembled combined license plate rear turn signal structure also includes two second fixing bolts 61. The second outer casing 12 has a third through hole 62 through which the second fixing bolts 61 pass, and the connecting seat 31 has a fourth through hole 63 through which the second fixing bolts 61 pass. The fourth through hole 63 connects to the slot 72, and the guide post 53 has a second threaded hole 64. The third through hole 62, the fourth through hole 63, and the second threaded hole 64 are all located on the same axis. The second fixing bolt 61 passes through the third through hole 62 and the fourth through hole 63 and is threaded into the second threaded hole 64. The connecting seat 31 and the second outer casing 12 are connected and fixed by the two second fixing bolts 61. The axial side wall of the third through hole 62 also has a mounting groove for the end of the second fixing bolt 61 to abut.

[0035] The implementation principle of the combined license plate rear turn signal structure that is easy to assemble according to the embodiments of this application is as follows: When the installer needs to install the license plate light 2 and the rear turn signal 3 onto the housing 1, the connecting seat 31 passes through the through hole 42, the guide post 53 is engaged in the placement groove 54, and the engaging block 120 is engaged in the engaging groove 140, so that the rear turn signal is quickly positioned and the license plate light 2 is installed. The positioning of the license plate light 2 is completed by the positioning block 51 and the positioning groove 52. The connecting seat 31 and the license plate light 2 are fixed at the same time by the first fixing bolt 45. The license plate light 2 and the rear turn signal 3 do not need to be fixed separately by bolts. When the first housing 11 and the second housing 12 are connected and fixed, the connecting seat 31 can also be fixed at the same time, which improves the installation firmness of the rear turn signal 3. The combined license plate rear turn signal structure is firmly installed with fewer bolts. At the same time, the rear turn signal 3 is easy to position, which facilitates the subsequent installation and assembly efficiency, improves the assembly speed, and improves the production efficiency.

[0036] Furthermore, 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 technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0037] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly 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 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 invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0038] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0039] 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 the present invention. 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. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0040] The above are all preferred embodiments of this application, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A modular license plate rear turn signal structure that is easy to assemble, comprising a housing (1), a license plate light (2) disposed within the housing (1), and rear turn signals (3) respectively disposed on both sides of the housing (1), characterized in that: The housing (1) includes a first outer shell (11) and a second outer shell (12), the first outer shell (11) and the second outer shell (12) forming a mounting cavity (41), and the license plate light (2) is fixed in the mounting cavity (41); the rear turn signal (3) includes a connecting seat (31) and a mounting seat (32) disposed at one end of the connecting seat (31), and through holes (42) are provided on both sides of the housing (1) for the connecting seat (31) to pass through; The housing (1) is provided with a snap-fit ​​assembly (100), which includes a hollow snap-fit ​​base (110), a snap-fit ​​block (120) that slides along the length of the snap-fit ​​base (110), and a spring (130) disposed in the snap-fit ​​base (110). The snap-fit ​​block (120) slides away from or towards the connecting seat (31). One end of the spring (130) is disposed on the snap-fit ​​base (110), and the other end is disposed on the snap-fit ​​block (120). 0) At the bottom, the spring (130) and the snap-fit ​​block (120) slide in the same direction. The connecting seat (31) is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove (140) for the snap-fit ​​block (120) to snap into. When the connecting seat (31) passes through the through hole (42), the spring (130) drives the snap-fit ​​block (120) to slide closer to the connecting seat (31) and abut against the lower surface of the connecting seat (31). When the snap-fit ​​block (120) snaps into the snap-fit ​​groove (140), the snap-fit ​​is completed. The license plate light (2) is provided with abutment blocks (43) on both sides. The connecting seat (31) is provided with abutment grooves (44) for the abutment blocks (43) to abut. It also includes two first fixing bolts (45). The abutment blocks (43) are provided with first through holes (46). The bottom of the abutment groove (44) is provided with second through holes (47). The housing (1) is provided with first threaded holes (48). When the abutment blocks (43) abut against the bottom of the abutment groove (44), the first through holes (46), the second through holes (47) and the first threaded holes (48) are all located on the same axis. The first fixing bolts (45) pass through the first through holes (46) and the second through holes (47) and are threaded into the first threaded holes (48). The connecting seat (31) and the license plate light (2) are fixed to the first housing (11) by the two first fixing bolts (45).

2. The easily assembled combined license plate rear turn signal structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the abutment groove (44) is provided with a positioning block (51), and the side of the abutment block (43) near the abutment groove (44) is provided with a positioning groove (52) for the positioning block (51) to be accommodated.

3. The easily assembled combined license plate rear turn signal structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the snap-fit ​​block (120) is provided with an anti-detachment block (93), and the snap-fit ​​seat (110) is provided with an anti-detachment groove (94) for the anti-detachment block (93) to slide. The end of the spring (130) away from the snap-fit ​​seat (110) is located at the bottom of the anti-detachment block (93).

4. The easily assembled combined license plate rear turn signal structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the first outer shell (11) is provided with a guide post (53), and the connecting seat (31) is provided with a placement groove (54), and the guide post (53) is engaged with the placement groove (54).

5. The easily assembled combined license plate rear turn signal structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes two second fixing bolts (61), the second outer shell (12) is provided with a third through hole (62) for the second fixing bolts (61) to pass through, the connecting seat (31) is provided with a fourth through hole (63) for the second fixing bolts (61) to pass through, the fourth through hole (63) is connected to the slot (72), the guide post (53) is provided with a second threaded hole (64), the third through hole (62), the fourth through hole (63) and the second threaded hole (64) are all located on the same axis, the second fixing bolt (61) passes through the third through hole (62) and the fourth through hole (63) and is threadedly connected in the second threaded hole (64), the connecting seat (31) and the second outer shell (12) are connected and fixed by two second fixing bolts (61), and the axial side wall of the third through hole (62) is also provided with an installation groove for the end of the second fixing bolt (61) to abut.

6. The easily assembled combined license plate rear turn signal structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second outer shell (12) has a locking block (71) on the side close to the first outer shell (11), and the first outer shell (11) has a slot (72) for the locking block (71) to be accommodated.

7. The easily assembled combined license plate rear turn signal structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the first outer shell (11) is provided with a plurality of buckles (73) in the circumferential direction. The second outer shell (12) is provided with a plurality of fastening seats (74) on the side close to the first outer shell (11). The plurality of fastening seats (74) correspond one-to-one with the buckles (73). The fastening seats (74) are used to engage with the buckles (73).

8. The easily assembled combined license plate rear turn signal structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting base (32) is provided with a fixing block (91) circumferentially on the outer surface of the end edge near the connecting base (31). The fixing block (91) is used to abut against the circumferential sidewall of the opening edge of the through hole (42). When the connecting base (31) is fixed in the mounting cavity (41), the fixing block (91) abuts against the circumferential sidewall of the opening edge of the through hole (42).

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