Luminaire device for achieving dynamic water ripple optical effect

CN224801487UActive Publication Date: 2026-09-25MAGNA MIRRORS (TAICANG) AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202522115100.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-09-30
Publication Date
2026-09-25
Estimated Expiration
2035-09-30

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[0007]采用了本实用新型的灯具装置,取消了传统透镜组,仅通过内、外面罩光学花纹的相对运动即可达成动态水波纹灯光效果,成本低、装配空间小、结构简洁、设计巧妙,是车用灯具的一个优化方法。

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of lamp device achieving dynamic water ripple optical effect, including shell, motor, first gear, second gear, third gear, gear shaft, second support, third support, inner cover, outer cover, water ripple light source and PCBA.First gear is installed on motor;Motor is installed between second support and shell, is clamped by second support and shell;Second gear one end is installed on second support, other end is installed on shell, and second gear is engaged with first gear;Third gear is installed between second support and shell, is clamped by second support and shell, and third gear is engaged with second gear;Second support is installed on shell;With the inner cover of pattern is installed on gear shaft.The lamp device of the utility model is adopted, because traditional lens group is cancelled, dynamic water ripple light effect can be achieved by the relative movement of inner and outer cover optical pattern only, low in cost, small in assembly space, simple in structure, ingenious in design.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automobile manufacturing, and more particularly to the field of automobile parts technology, specifically referring to a lighting device that achieves a dynamic water ripple optical effect. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of the automotive manufacturing industry, people have increasingly diverse demands for automotive functions. The emergence of lighting devices with dynamic water ripple optical effects, with their agile optical effects, is increasingly attracting car users. Eliminating the traditional lens assembly through the relative movement of the inner and outer covers is an optimized method to reduce costs and minimize assembly space. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a lighting device that achieves dynamic water ripple optical effects with low cost, small assembly space, and wide applicability.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the lighting device of this utility model for realizing dynamic water ripple optical effects is as follows: The lighting device for achieving a dynamic water ripple optical effect is characterized by comprising a housing, a motor, a first gear, a second gear, a third gear, a gear shaft, a second bracket, a third bracket, an inner cover, an outer cover, a water ripple light source, and a PCBA. The first gear is mounted on the motor. The motor is mounted between the second bracket and the housing, and is clamped by the second bracket and the housing. One end of the second gear is mounted on the second bracket, and the other end is mounted on the housing; the second gear meshes with the first gear. The third gear is mounted between the second bracket and the housing, and is clamped by the second bracket and the housing; the third gear meshes with the second gear. The second bracket is mounted on the housing. The patterned inner cover is mounted on the gear shaft and rotates around the central axis of the gear shaft. One end of the gear shaft is mounted on the third bracket, and the other end is mounted on the housing; the end of the gear shaft has a gear that meshes with the third gear. The third bracket is mounted on the housing. The patterned outer cover is fixed to the housing. The outer cover is a static optical surface, and the inner cover is linked to the gear at the end of the gear shaft through a gear shaft. The gear shaft drives the inner cover to rotate, and the pattern of the inner cover is set opposite to the pattern of the outer cover. The PCBA is fixed on the housing; the water ripple light source is an LED light source, which is mounted on the PCBA. The optical axis of the LED light source is parallel to the axis of the gear shaft, and the axis of the inner cover shaft is parallel to the axis of the gear shaft, so that the optical axis of the LED light source is parallel to the axis of the inner cover shaft, and the light generated by the LED light source is directed toward the inner cover. The first gear is fixed coaxially with the output shaft of the motor, and the second gear meshes with both the first and third gears to form a speed reduction transmission chain.

[0005] Preferably, the third gear has more teeth than the second gear, and the rotational speed of the inner cover is lower than the motor output speed.

[0006] Preferably, the device further includes screws that secure the second and third brackets to the housing.

[0007] The lighting device using this utility model eliminates the traditional lens group and achieves a dynamic water ripple lighting effect simply by the relative movement of the optical patterns on the inner and outer covers. It is low in cost, requires little assembly space, has a simple structure, and is ingeniously designed, making it an optimized method for automotive lighting. Attached Figure Description

[0008] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the lighting device for achieving dynamic water ripple optical effects according to this utility model.

[0009] Figure 2 This is a front view of the lighting device of this utility model that realizes a dynamic water ripple optical effect.

[0010] Figure 3 This is an internal view of the lighting device of this utility model that achieves a dynamic water ripple optical effect.

[0011] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structural principle of the lighting device for achieving dynamic water ripple optical effects according to this utility model.

[0012] Figure label: 1. Shell 2 motors 3 First Gear 4 Second gear 5 Third Gear 6 Gear Shaft 7 PCBA 8. Water ripple light source 9 Second support 10 Inner face shields 11 Third support 12 screws 13 Outer Cover Detailed Implementation

[0013] To more clearly describe the technical content of this utility model, the following description is provided in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0014] This utility model discloses a lighting device for achieving a dynamic water ripple optical effect, comprising a housing, a motor, a first gear, a second gear, a third gear, a gear shaft, a second bracket, a third bracket, an inner cover, an outer cover, a water ripple light source, and a PCBA. The first gear is mounted on the motor. The motor is mounted between the second bracket and the housing, and is clamped by the second bracket and the housing. One end of the second gear is mounted on the second bracket, and the other end is mounted on the housing; the second gear meshes with the first gear. The third gear is mounted between the second bracket and the housing, and is clamped by the second bracket and the housing; the third gear meshes with the second gear. The second bracket is mounted on the housing. The patterned inner cover is mounted on the gear shaft and rotates around the central axis of the gear shaft. One end of the gear shaft is mounted on the third bracket, and the other end is mounted on the housing; the end of the gear shaft has a gear that meshes with the third gear. The third bracket is mounted on the housing. The patterned outer cover is fixed to the housing. The outer cover is a static optical surface, and the inner cover is linked to the gear at the end of the gear shaft through a gear shaft. The gear shaft drives the inner cover to rotate, and the pattern of the inner cover is set opposite to the pattern of the outer cover. The PCBA is fixed on the housing; the water ripple light source is an LED light source, which is mounted on the PCBA. The optical axis of the LED light source is parallel to the axis of the gear shaft 6, and the axis of the inner cover 10 is parallel to the axis of the gear shaft 6, so that the optical axis of the LED light source is parallel to the axis of the inner cover 10. The light generated by the LED light source is directed toward the inner cover. The first gear is fixed coaxially with the output shaft of the motor, and the second gear meshes with both the first and third gears to form a speed reduction transmission chain.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the number of teeth of the third gear is greater than that of the second gear, and the rotational speed of the inner cover is lower than that of the motor output speed.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the device further includes screws 12, which securely mount PCBA7, second bracket 9 and third bracket 11 onto housing 1.

[0017] In a specific embodiment of this utility model, a dynamic water ripple lighting device is provided that is low in cost, requires little assembly space, and has a wide range of applications. The optical effects are dynamic and colorful, while the number of parts is reduced, manufacturing costs are saved, and the requirements for assembly space are also smaller.

[0018] like Figures 1-3As shown, the lighting device of this utility model for realizing dynamic water ripple optical effect includes a housing 1, a motor 2, a first gear 3, a second gear 4, a third gear 5, a gear shaft 6, a PCBA 7, a water ripple light source 8, a second bracket 9, an inner cover 10, a third bracket 11, a screw 12, and an outer cover 13. The first gear is mounted on the motor; the motor is mounted between the second bracket and the housing, and is clamped by the second bracket and the housing; one end of the second gear is mounted on the second bracket, and the other end is mounted on the housing, and the second gear meshes with the first gear; the third gear is mounted between the second bracket and the housing, and is clamped by the second bracket and the housing, and the third gear meshes with the second gear; the second bracket is mounted on the housing; the patterned inner cover is mounted on the gear shaft; one end of the gear shaft is mounted on the third bracket, and the other end is mounted on the housing, the gear shaft has gear features that mesh with the third gear; the third bracket is mounted on the housing; the patterned outer cover is fixed to the housing, and the fixing method can be various, such as welding the two, or making the outer cover and the housing into a two-color part by two-color injection molding, or merging the outer cover and the housing into a single-color transparent part, etc.; PCBA7 is fixed to the housing; the whole lamp sealing method can be potting (glue is poured into the cavity formed by the back of PCBA7 and the housing) or welding (the outer cover is welded to the housing).

[0019] This device mainly consists of a housing 1, a motor 2, a first gear 3, a second gear 4, a third gear 5, a gear shaft 6, a patterned inner cover 10 that rotates around a central axis and is bonded to the gear shaft 6, a PCBA 7 (with one LED water ripple light source 8), and a patterned outer cover 13 fixed to the housing. The speed of the dynamic water ripple light can be adjusted by the reduction gear set (first gear 3, second gear 4, third gear 5, gear shaft 6), and the dynamic water ripple light effect can be achieved by the relative movement of the inner and outer covers.

[0020] All the water ripple light sources 8 support the use of LED light sources. The water ripple light sources 8 are mounted on the PCBA7 and on the housing 1. In this technical solution, the optical axis of the LED light source is parallel to the axis of the gear shaft 6, and the axis of the inner cover 10 is parallel to the axis of the gear shaft 6. The ultimate goal is to make the optical axis of the water ripple light source 8 parallel to the axis of the inner cover 10. Therefore, this device only requires one LED to achieve the desired optical effect and has the characteristic of low cost.

[0021] This invention relates to a lighting device that achieves a dynamic water ripple optical effect. The dynamic water ripple lighting effect is achieved through gear reduction and the relative movement of the inner and outer covers. It is low in cost, requires little assembly space, has a simple structure, and is ingeniously designed, making it an optimized method for automotive lighting.

[0022] For the specific implementation scheme of this embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0023] It is understood that the same or similar parts in the above embodiments can be referred to each other, and the contents not described in detail in some embodiments can be referred to the same or similar contents in other embodiments.

[0024] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. Furthermore, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means at least two.

[0025] 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.

[0026] The lighting device that achieves a dynamic water ripple optical effect using this utility model eliminates the traditional lens group and achieves the dynamic water ripple lighting effect through the relative movement of the inner and outer covers. It is low in cost, requires little assembly space, has a simple structure, and is ingeniously designed, making it an optimized method for automotive lighting.

[0027] In this specification, the present invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments thereof. However, it will be apparent that various modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the specification and drawings should be considered illustrative rather than restrictive.

Claims

1. A lighting device for achieving a dynamic water ripple optical effect, characterized in that, The device includes a housing, a motor, a first gear, a second gear, a third gear, a gear shaft, a second bracket, a third bracket, an inner cover, an outer cover, a water ripple light source, and a PCBA; the first gear is mounted on the motor; the motor is mounted between the second bracket and the housing, and is clamped by the second bracket and the housing; one end of the second gear is mounted on the second bracket, and the other end is mounted on the housing, and the second gear meshes with the first gear; The third gear is installed between the second bracket and the housing, and is clamped by the second bracket and the housing. The third gear meshes with the second gear. The second bracket is installed on the housing. The patterned inner cover is installed on the gear shaft and rotates around the central axis of the gear shaft. One end of the gear shaft is installed on the third bracket, and the other end is installed on the housing. The end of the gear shaft is provided with a gear, and the gear on the gear shaft meshes with the third gear. The third bracket is installed on the housing. The patterned outer cover is fixed on the housing. The outer cover is a static optical surface, and the inner cover is linked to the gear at the end of the gear shaft through a gear shaft. The gear shaft drives the inner cover to rotate, and the pattern of the inner cover is set opposite to the pattern of the outer cover. The PCBA is fixed on the housing; the water ripple light source is an LED light source, which is mounted on the PCBA. The optical axis of the LED light source is parallel to the axis of the gear shaft, and the axis of the inner cover shaft is parallel to the axis of the gear shaft, so that the optical axis of the LED light source is parallel to the axis of the inner cover shaft, and the light generated by the LED light source is directed toward the inner cover. The first gear is fixed coaxially with the output shaft of the motor, and the second gear meshes with both the first and third gears to form a speed reduction transmission chain.

2. The lighting device for achieving dynamic water ripple optical effects according to claim 1, characterized in that, The third gear has more teeth than the second gear, and the inner cover rotates at a speed lower than the motor output speed.

3. The lighting device for achieving dynamic water ripple optical effects according to claim 1, characterized in that, The device includes screws that secure the second and third brackets to the housing.