Light controller and vehicle

Abstract

This application provides a lighting controller and a vehicle. The lighting controller, used in a vehicle, includes a housing and a circuit board. The housing has an installation space, and the circuit board is disposed within the installation space. The circuit board includes a power connector, a control element, a first power supply element, and a second power supply element. The control element is electrically connected to the power connector, and the input terminals of the first and second power supply elements are also electrically connected to the power connector. The control element is used to electrically connect to a first lamp and a second lamp. The output terminals of the first and second power supply elements are used to electrically connect to the first lamp, and the output terminals of the second power supply elements are used to electrically connect to the second lamp. By mounting the first power supply element, the second power supply element, and the control element onto the circuit board within the housing, this lighting controller can simultaneously control multiple lamps. Each lamp does not require a separate control module and driver module, improving integration and reducing the development cost of the lighting controller.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to a lighting controller and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the automotive industry, the lighting effects of vehicle lights are constantly being innovated. Due to regulations specifying requirements for brightness, color, and position of lights, independent lighting controllers have emerged to achieve spectacular light show effects and ensure quality. Currently, lighting controllers have low integration; for multiple different lights, control and drive modules are distributed across their respective light fixtures, resulting in high development costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides a lighting controller and vehicle to solve related technical problems.

[0004] This application provides a lighting controller for use in a vehicle, comprising: a housing and a circuit board, wherein the housing has an installation space and the circuit board is disposed within the installation space; the circuit board has a power connector, a control element, a first power supply element, and a second power supply element; the control element is electrically connected to the power connector; the input terminals of the first power supply element and the second power supply element are electrically connected to the power connector; the control element is used to electrically connect to a first lamp and a second lamp; the output terminal of the first power supply element is used to electrically connect to the first lamp, and the output terminal of the second power supply element is used to electrically connect to the second lamp.

[0005] By mounting the first power supply element, the second power supply element, and the control element onto the circuit board inside the housing, the lighting controller of this solution can control multiple lamps simultaneously. Each lamp does not need to have a separate control module and drive module, which improves the integration and reduces the development cost of the lighting controller.

[0006] Furthermore, the circuit board also includes a voltage regulator. The input terminal of the voltage regulator is electrically connected to the power connector, and the output terminal of the voltage regulator is electrically connected to the control element. By including the voltage regulator, the control element can operate with a stable voltage input, thus improving the stability of the lighting controller.

[0007] Furthermore, the circuit board is also equipped with a first signal transceiver element and a second signal transceiver element; the input terminal of the first signal transceiver element is electrically connected to the vehicle controller, and the output terminal of the first signal transceiver element is electrically connected to the control element; the input terminal of the second signal transceiver element is electrically connected to the control element; and the output terminal of the second signal transceiver element is used to connect the first lamp and the second lamp. By setting up the signal transceiver elements, the lighting controller can operate according to the signals from the vehicle controller, and the control of the lamps can be integrated into the overall vehicle control, allowing for unified adjustment of lighting effects and improving the intelligent effect of the lighting.

[0008] Furthermore, the circuit board also includes a voltage regulator. The input terminal of the voltage regulator is electrically connected to the power connector, and the output terminal of the voltage regulator is electrically connected to the control element, the first signal transceiver element, and the second signal transceiver element. The control element, the first signal transceiver element, and the second signal transceiver element share a single voltage regulator, further improving the integration of the lighting controller.

[0009] Furthermore, the housing is provided with hooks for securing the wire harness. By using hooks to secure the wire harness, tangled wires can be avoided, improving safety.

[0010] Furthermore, the housing includes a first part, a second part, and a first seal. The first part and the second part are assembled together, and the two sides of the first seal abut against the first part and the second part, respectively. By providing the first seal, moisture or debris can be prevented from entering the installation space, thus improving the safety of the lighting controller.

[0011] Furthermore, the second part is assembled to one side of the first part, with the first part protruding towards the second part to form an annular mounting wall, and the first seal is sleeved and installed on the outside of the mounting wall. By providing a mounting wall to install the first seal, the installation efficiency of the first seal is improved, thereby improving the overall assembly efficiency of the lighting controller.

[0012] Furthermore, the first part and the second part are connected by screws. Screw connections offer faster assembly and disassembly efficiency, further improving the assembly efficiency of the lighting controller.

[0013] Furthermore, the housing is provided with a wiring harness through-hole communicating with the installation space, and a second sealing element is fitted into the wiring harness through-hole. By providing the second sealing element, moisture or debris can be further prevented from entering the installation space, thereby improving the safety of the lighting controller.

[0014] This application also provides a vehicle including a first lamp, a second lamp, and the aforementioned lighting controller. Due to the increased integration of the lighting controller, the installation and arrangement of components within the vehicle are more flexible, reducing development costs.

[0015] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this specification. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this specification and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this specification.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a lighting controller according to an exemplary embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a circuit connection diagram of a lighting controller according to an exemplary embodiment of this application.

[0018] Reference numerals: Housing 10; Installation space 100; First part 11; Mounting wall 111; Wiring harness hole 112; Mounting base 113; Second part 12; Lug 121; Hook 122; First seal 13; Second seal 14; Circuit board 20; Power connector 21; Control element 22; First power supply element 23; Second power supply element 24; Voltage regulator element 25; First signal transceiver element 26; Second signal transceiver element 27; First lamp 30; Second lamp 40; Third lamp 50. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions in the embodiments (or "implementations") of this application will be clearly and completely described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements.

[0020] If the embodiments of this application contain terms relating to directional indications or positional relationships (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, outside, top, bottom, center, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, transverse, length, width, counterclockwise, clockwise, axial, radial, circumferential, etc.), such terms are only used to explain the relative positional relationships and movement of the components in a specific posture (as shown in the attached figures); if the specific posture changes, the directional indications or positional relationships will also change accordingly. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" used in the embodiments of this application are only for descriptive convenience and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0021] With the rapid development of the automotive industry, the lighting effects of vehicle lights are constantly being innovated. Due to regulations specifying requirements for brightness, color, and position of lighting, independent lighting controllers have emerged to achieve effective light show effects and ensure quality. Currently, the integration of lighting and controllers is low; for multiple different lamps, control and drive modules are scattered across their respective lamps, resulting in high development costs. This application provides a lighting controller and vehicle to solve these related technical problems.

[0022] like Figure 1 As shown, this application provides a lighting controller for use in a vehicle, which includes a housing 10 and a circuit board 20. An installation space 100 is provided within the housing 10. The circuit board 20 is disposed within the installation space 100. The circuit board 20 is provided with a power connector 21, a control element 22, a first power supply element 23, and a second power supply element 24.

[0023] Control element 22 is electrically connected to power connector 21. The input terminals of the first power supply element 23 and the second power supply element 24 are electrically connected to power connector 21.

[0024] Please refer to the following: Figure 2 As shown, control element 22 is used for electrical connection with the first lamp 30 and the second lamp 40. The output terminal of the first power supply element 23 is used for electrical connection with the first lamp 30, and the output terminal of the second power supply element 24 is used for electrical connection with the second lamp 40.

[0025] By integrating the control element 22, the first power supply element 23, the second power supply element 24, and the circuit board 20 installed inside the housing 10, the lighting controller of this solution can control multiple lamps simultaneously. Each lamp does not need to have a separate control module and drive module, which improves the integration and reduces the development cost of the lighting controller.

[0026] Power connector 21 is used to accept 24V VABT (Battery Voltage). Both the first power supply element 23 and the second power supply element 24 can be DC-DC (Direct Current to Direct Current Converters). The output currents of the first power supply element 23 and the second power supply element 24 can be different or the same.

[0027] The housing 10 includes a first part 11, a second part 12, a first seal 13, and a second seal 14. The first part 11 and the second part 12 are assembled together, and the two sides of the first seal 13 abut against the first part 11 and the second part 12 respectively. By providing the first seal 13, moisture or debris can be prevented from entering the installation space 100, thereby improving the safety of the lighting controller.

[0028] The second part 12 is assembled to one side of the first part 11, with the first part 11 protruding towards the second part 12 to form an annular mounting wall 111. The first seal 13 is sleeved and installed on the outside of the mounting wall 111. By setting the mounting wall 111 to install the first seal 13, the installation efficiency of the first seal 13 is improved, thereby improving the overall assembly efficiency of the lighting controller.

[0029] The housing 10 is provided with a wiring harness through-hole 112 communicating with the installation space 100, and a second seal 14 is installed in the wiring harness through-hole 112. Specifically, the wiring harness through-hole 112 is provided in the first part 11. By providing the second seal 14, moisture or debris can be further prevented from entering the installation space 100, thereby improving the safety of the lighting controller.

[0030] The first part 11 and the second part 12 are connected by screws. The screw connection has a faster disassembly and assembly efficiency, further improving the assembly efficiency of the lighting controller. Specifically, the first part 11 may be provided with a mounting base 113, and the second part 12 may be provided with a lug 121, with the mounting base 113 and the lug 121 connected by screws.

[0031] The second part 12 is provided with a hook 122, which is located on the side of the second part 12 opposite to the installation space 100. The hook 122 is used to fix the wire harness. By setting the hook 122 to fix the wire harness, the wire harness can be kept tangled and the safety can be improved.

[0032] The circuit board 20 also includes a voltage regulator 25. The input terminal of the voltage regulator 25 is electrically connected to the power connector 21, and the output terminal of the voltage regulator 25 is electrically connected to the control element 22. By including the voltage regulator 25, the control element 22 can operate with a stable voltage input, thus improving the stability of the lighting controller.

[0033] The circuit board 20 also includes a first signal transceiver element 26 and a second signal transceiver element 27. The input terminal of the first signal transceiver element 26 is electrically connected to the vehicle controller, and the output terminal of the first signal transceiver element 26 is electrically connected to the control element 22. The input terminal of the second signal transceiver element 27 is electrically connected to the control element 22. The output terminal of the second signal transceiver element 27 is used to connect the first lamp 30 and the second lamp 40.

[0034] By setting up signal transceiver components, the lighting controller can operate according to the signals from the vehicle controller. The control of the lights can be integrated into the overall vehicle control, allowing for unified adjustment of lighting effects and improving the intelligence of the lighting. The first signal transceiver component 26 can be used to receive CAN (Controller Area Network) signals from the vehicle.

[0035] The output terminal of the voltage regulator 25 is electrically connected to the control element 22, the first signal transceiver element 26, and the second signal transceiver element 27. The control element 22, the first signal transceiver element 26, and the second signal transceiver element 27 share a single voltage regulator 25, which further improves the integration of the lighting controller.

[0036] This application also provides a vehicle including a first lamp 30, a second lamp 40, and the aforementioned lighting controller. Due to the increased integration of the lighting controller, the installation and arrangement of components within the vehicle are more flexible, reducing development costs.

[0037] The vehicle may also include a third lamp 50. The first lamp 30 and the third lamp 50 are electrically connected to the output of the first power supply element 23. The first lamp 30 may be a left through lamp. The third lamp 50 may be a right through lamp. The second lamp 40 may be a center through lamp. The first lamp 30, the second lamp 40 and the third lamp 50 may also be interior lamps of the vehicle.

[0038] It should be noted that the technical solutions or features described in the above embodiments can be combined or supplemented with each other without conflict. The scope of protection of this application is not limited to the precise structures described in the above embodiments and shown in the accompanying drawings; all modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A lighting controller for use in a vehicle, characterized in that, include: The housing and the circuit board are provided, wherein the housing has an installation space and the circuit board is disposed within the installation space; the circuit board is provided with a power connector, a control element, a first power supply element and a second power supply element; The control element is electrically connected to the power connector; the input terminals of the first power supply element and the second power supply element are electrically connected to the power connector. The control element is used to be electrically connected to the first lamp and the second lamp; the output terminal of the first power supply element is used to be electrically connected to the first lamp, and the output terminal of the second power supply element is used to be electrically connected to the second lamp.

2. The lighting controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The circuit board is also provided with a voltage regulator, the input terminal of which is electrically connected to the power connector, and the output terminal of which is electrically connected to the control element.

3. The lighting controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The circuit board is also provided with a first signal transceiver element and a second signal transceiver element; The input terminal of the first signal transceiver element is electrically connected to the vehicle controller, and the output terminal of the first signal transceiver element is electrically connected to the control element; the input terminal of the second signal transceiver element is electrically connected to the control element; and the output terminal of the second signal transceiver element is used to connect the first lamp and the second lamp.

4. The lighting controller according to claim 3, characterized in that, The circuit board is also provided with a voltage regulator. The input terminal of the voltage regulator is electrically connected to the power connector, and the output terminal of the voltage regulator is electrically connected to the control element, the first signal transceiver element, and the second signal transceiver element.

5. The lighting controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing is equipped with hooks for securing the wire harness.

6. The lighting controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing includes a first part, a second part, and a first seal. The first part and the second part are assembled together, and the two sides of the first seal abut against the first part and the second part, respectively.

7. The lighting controller according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second part is assembled to one side of the first part, and the first part protrudes toward the second part to form an annular mounting wall, and the first seal is sleeved and installed on the outside of the mounting wall.

8. The lighting controller according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first part is screwed to the second part.

9. The lighting controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing is provided with a wire harness through hole communicating with the installation space, and a second sealing element is installed in the wire harness through hole.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, include: The first luminaire, the second luminaire, and the lighting controller as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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