Optical trim for a vehicle and interior trim assembly for a vehicle

Abstract

The application discloses an optical ornament for a vehicle and an interior component of the vehicle. The optical ornament comprises a housing and a light source assembly arranged in the housing, the housing is configured with a first light outlet. The light source assembly comprises a pattern carrier and a light source. The pattern carrier defines a first accommodating cavity. A light-transmitting texture structure changing in a circumferential direction of the pattern carrier is arranged on a circumferential side wall of the pattern carrier. The light source is arranged in the first accommodating cavity. Light emitted by the light source passes through the texture area and the first light outlet, and is emitted out of the housing and forms a pattern. In use of the optical ornament, the pattern carrier rotates in the circumferential direction. The pattern generated by the optical ornament changes with the rotation of the pattern carrier, and a good decoration effect is brought to the interior component of the vehicle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to an optical trim for a vehicle. This application also relates to interior components of a vehicle that include such an optical trim. Background Technology

[0002] Vehicles are typically equipped with optical trim. For example, optical trim includes ambient lighting, which is used to provide decorative effects to the vehicle.

[0003] An existing ambient light includes a housing and a light-emitting device disposed within the housing. The housing has a first light-emitting port. Light emitted by the light-emitting device exits through the first light-emitting port and projects onto the interior trim components of the vehicle, forming patterns to decorate the vehicle's interior environment. However, the patterns produced by this ambient light cannot change dynamically, resulting in a relatively poor decorative effect. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, a first aspect of this application proposes an optical trim for a vehicle. The optical trim includes a housing and a light source assembly disposed within the housing. The housing has a first light-emitting port. The light source assembly includes a hollow pattern carrier defining a first receiving cavity. A light-transmitting textured structure that varies circumferentially on the circumferential sidewall of the pattern carrier is provided. A light source is disposed within the first receiving cavity. The pattern carrier is adapted to rotate circumferentially. Light emitted from the light source is adapted to pass through the textured area and the first light-emitting port and exit the housing, thereby causing the optical trim to produce a pattern that changes with the rotation of the pattern carrier.

[0005] In one embodiment, the circumferential sidewall of the pattern carrier includes a plurality of light-transmitting textured regions, which are distributed sequentially along the circumferential direction, and adjacent textured regions along the circumferential direction have different textures.

[0006] In one embodiment, multiple texture regions are connected sequentially along the circumferential direction.

[0007] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the textured area is provided with a light-transmitting hole.

[0008] In one embodiment, multiple textured regions extend along the axial direction of the pattern carrier and include a first textured region whose texture is multiple polygons spliced ​​together; and / or a second textured region whose texture is a grid formed by multiple intersecting lines; and / or a third textured region whose texture is multiple parallel wavy lines extending along the axial direction; and / or a fourth textured region whose texture includes multiple texture units distributed sequentially along the axial direction and multiple bead textures between adjacent texture units; wherein each texture unit includes multiple first arcs parallel along the circumferential direction and multiple second arcs parallel along the circumferential direction, the opening directions of the first arcs and the opening directions of the second arcs facing each other.

[0009] In one embodiment, a light-transmitting lens is provided at the first light outlet.

[0010] In one embodiment, the lens is constructed with a texture different from that on the pattern carrier.

[0011] In one embodiment, the texture on the lens comprises an array of prisms.

[0012] In one embodiment, the light source includes a light-emitting element and a support frame for supporting the light-emitting element; the support frame is configured with a groove, and the groove has an opening facing a first light-emitting port; the light-emitting element is disposed within the groove.

[0013] In one embodiment, the groove is formed as a reflective surface facing the inner surface of the light-emitting element.

[0014] In one embodiment, the inner surface of the housing is formed as an anti-reflective surface.

[0015] In one embodiment, the optical element further includes a drive assembly adapted to drive the pattern carrier to rotate in a circumferential direction.

[0016] In one embodiment, the drive assembly includes a motor and a transmission assembly connected between the motor and the pattern carrier.

[0017] In one embodiment, the transmission assembly includes a first gear connected to the pattern carrier and a second gear connected to the drive assembly, wherein the number of teeth of the second gear is less than the number of teeth of the first gear.

[0018] In one embodiment, the second gear is disposed outside the housing; the first gear includes teeth, a baffle, and a connecting shaft connecting the teeth and the baffle; the housing is provided with a mounting hole; the connecting shaft extends rotatably through the mounting hole, the baffle is inside the housing, and the teeth are outside the housing and mesh with the second gear.

[0019] In one embodiment, the pattern carrier has a first end and a second end opposite to each other in the axial direction; the optical element also includes a first bracket having a first extension plate corresponding to the first end of the pattern carrier; a motor is disposed on the first extension plate.

[0020] In one embodiment, the optical element further includes a second support having a second extension plate corresponding to a second end of the pattern carrier; the second end of the pattern carrier is rotatably engaged with the second extension plate.

[0021] In one embodiment, the second extension plate is configured with a mounting post extending toward the pattern carrier, the mounting post being adapted to be inserted from a second end of the pattern carrier into the interior of the first receiving cavity, and the pattern carrier being adapted to rotate relative to the mounting post.

[0022] In one embodiment, the two ends of the light source along the axial direction of the pattern carrier are respectively connected to the first extension plate of the first bracket and the second extension plate of the second bracket.

[0023] A second aspect of this application provides an interior trim component for a vehicle. The interior trim component includes a main body having a display surface; and an optical trim element for a vehicle as described above, with a first light-emitting port facing the display surface, such that the optical trim element is adapted to generate a pattern on the display surface.

[0024] In one embodiment, a second receiving cavity is formed inside the main body, and the second receiving cavity is configured with a second light-emitting port; an optical element is disposed in the second receiving cavity, and the first light-emitting port is aligned with the second light-emitting port, such that the light emitted by the optical element is suitable for being emitted from the second light-emitting port and illuminating the display surface.

[0025] In one embodiment, a light-transmitting protective plate is provided at the second light outlet.

[0026] In one embodiment, the main body further includes a shielding plate disposed at least partially along the edge of the second light outlet, the shielding plate being located outside the second receiving cavity and extending along the through direction of the second light outlet.

[0027] In one embodiment, the surface of the shield facing the second light outlet is formed as an anti-reflective surface.

[0028] In one embodiment, the interior trim component is a door trim panel component.

[0029] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: When using the optical trim of this application, the pattern carrier rotates circumferentially, causing the textured areas on the pattern carrier to pass sequentially through the first light outlet. In this way, the pattern formed by the light emitted from the light source passing through the textured areas and the first light outlet also changes accordingly, bringing a good decorative effect to the interior components of the vehicle. Attached Figure Description

[0030] With the aid of non-limiting examples of exemplary embodiments of this application, the present application will be further described in a detailed description following with reference to several accompanying drawings. The drawings are not drawn to scale.

[0031] Figure 1 A vehicle according to one embodiment of this application is schematically shown.

[0032] Figure 2 A car door according to one embodiment of this application is schematically shown.

[0033] Figure 3 An exploded view of the car door is shown schematically.

[0034] Figure 4 An optical trim for a vehicle according to one embodiment of this application is schematically shown.

[0035] Figure 5 A partial cross-sectional view of the car door is schematically shown, illustrating the cross-section of the optical trim.

[0036] Figure 6 A schematic cross-sectional view of the optical trim is shown.

[0037] Figure 7 An exploded view of the optical trim is shown schematically.

[0038] Figure 8 The pattern carrier is shown schematically.

[0039] Figure 9a A partial view of the first textured region is shown schematically.

[0040] Figure 9b A portion of the second texture region is schematically shown.

[0041] Figure 9c A partial view of the third texture region is shown schematically.

[0042] Figure 9d A partial view of the fourth texture region is shown schematically.

[0043] List of reference numerals 1: Vehicle; 10: Door; 11: Door trim panel assembly; 12: Armrest box; 13: Headliner; 101: Protective panel; 102: Second receiving cavity; 103: Second light outlet 110: Main body; 111: First decorative panel; 112: Second decorative panel; 113: Frame; 114: Display surface; 115: Sunshade; 116: Map pocket assembly; 117: Armrest assembly 2: Optical trim for vehicles 3: Housing; 31: Upper housing; 32: Lower housing; 311: First light outlet; 312: Lens 4: Light source assembly 41: Pattern carrier; 41a: First end of pattern carrier; 41b: Second end of pattern carrier; 411: First receiving cavity; 412a: First textured area; 412b: Second textured area; 412c: Third textured area; 412d: Fourth textured area; 413: Light-transmitting hole; 414: Texture unit; 415: Bead texture 42: Light source; 421: Light-emitting element; 422: Support frame; 423: Opening of the groove 5: Drive assembly; 51: Motor; 52: Transmission assembly; 521: First gear; 522: Second gear; 523: Gear; 524: Baffle; 525: Connecting shaft 61: First support; 611: First extension plate; 612: First base 62: Second bracket; 621: Second extension plate; 622: Second base; 623: Mounting column D: Direction of penetration of the second light outlet Detailed Implementation

[0044] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the technical solutions of this application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with specific embodiments and corresponding drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0045] Figure 1 A vehicle 1 according to an embodiment of this application is schematically shown. Interior components of the vehicle 1, such as the door panel assembly 11 of the door 10, the armrest box 12, and the roof 13, are provided with optical trim elements 2 for the vehicle (hereinafter referred to as optical trim elements 2). For simplicity, the technical solution of this application will be described below using an optical trim element installed on the door panel assembly 11 as an example.

[0046] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The door trim assembly 11 has a main body 110. For example, the main body 110 mainly includes a frame 113, and a first trim panel 111 and a second trim panel 112 assembled on the frame 113. An optical trim 2 is also mounted on the main body 110.

[0047] like Figure 5As shown, the main body 110 has a second receiving cavity 102. The optical trim 2 is assembled with the second trim panel 112 and is located within the second receiving cavity 102. The second receiving cavity 102 is also configured with a second light-emitting port 103. For example, the second light-emitting port 103 is formed on the second trim panel 112. When the optical trim 2 is lit, the light emitted by the optical trim 2 can be emitted from the second receiving cavity 102 through the second light-emitting port 103.

[0048] The first decorative panel 111 is located outside the second receiving cavity 102 and adjacent to the second light outlet 103. The first decorative panel 111 extends generally along the through direction D of the second light outlet 103 and has a display surface 114 that is slightly inclined toward the second light outlet 103. In this way, the light emitted from the optical trim 2 through the second light outlet 103 will illuminate the display surface 114 and form a pattern on the display surface 114 to bring a decorative effect to the door trim assembly 11.

[0049] A light-transmitting protective plate 101 is provided at the second light outlet 103. The protective plate 101 prevents foreign objects from the external environment from entering the second receiving cavity 102, thereby protecting the optical components 2 and preventing adverse effects on the pattern displayed on the display surface 114 from foreign objects. It should be understood that the protective plate 101 has good light transmittance and will not, or will hardly, adversely affect the pattern displayed on the display surface 114. In one embodiment, the protective plate can be a light-transmitting polycarbonate plate or a light-transmitting acrylic plate.

[0050] For example Figure 5 As shown, the main body 110 also includes a shield 115 disposed at least partially along the edge of the second light outlet 103. For example, the shield 115 is integral with the second trim panel 112. The shield 115 is located outside the second receiving cavity 103 and extends substantially along the through direction D of the second light outlet 103. The shield 115 is opposite to and spaced apart from the display surface 114 of the first trim panel 111. Viewed as a whole from the door trim panel assembly 11, the first trim panel 111, the protective plate 101, and the shield 115 together form a recessed shape, with the protective plate 101 being the bottom of the recess. The shield 115 blocks light emitted through the second light outlet 103 (or the protective plate 101) and deviating from the display surface 114, preventing the light from directly entering the eyes of the occupant and causing discomfort.

[0051] The surface of the shield 115 facing the second light outlet 103 is formed as an anti-reflective surface. According to this structure, some of the light emitted from the optical trim 2, after hitting the shield 115, cannot be reflected or is almost not reflected towards the shield 115. This helps improve the clarity of the pattern displayed on the display surface 114, thereby improving the decorative effect on the door trim assembly 11. In one embodiment, the anti-reflective surface of the shield can be black or other dark-colored, frosted, matte, etc., and is not limited here.

[0052] Also refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The door panel assembly 11 may also include a map pocket assembly 116, a handrail assembly 117, etc., which are installed on the main body 110, and will not be described in detail here.

[0053] The optical component 2 will now be described.

[0054] Reference Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 The optical component 2 includes a housing 3 and a light source assembly 4 disposed within the housing 3.

[0055] like Figure 7 As shown, the housing 3 includes an upper housing 31 and a lower housing 32. The upper housing 31 and the lower housing 32 are detachably assembled together to facilitate maintenance and / or replacement of the light source assembly 4 as needed. In one embodiment, a first light outlet 311 is constructed on the upper housing 31.

[0056] For example Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the light source assembly 4 includes a hollow pattern carrier 41 and a light source 42.

[0057] like Figure 8 As shown, the pattern carrier 41 is generally cylindrical and has a first end 41a and a second end 41b that are opposite each other along the axial direction. It should be understood that, depending on the actual situation, the pattern carrier can also be other shapes, such as prisms, which will not be elaborated here. Figure 6 As shown, the pattern carrier 41 also defines a first receiving cavity 411, within which the light source 42 is disposed. The pattern carrier 41 may be made of a light-transmitting polycarbonate sheet or acrylic sheet, so that the light emitted by the light source 42 can pass through the pattern carrier 41.

[0058] For example Figure 8As shown, the circumferential sidewall of the pattern carrier 41 includes multiple translucent textured regions. For example, there are four textured regions (i.e., a first textured region 412a, a second textured region 412b, a third textured region 412c, and a fourth textured region 412d). These textured regions are all strip-shaped extending along the axial direction of the pattern carrier 41 and are distributed sequentially along the circumferential direction of the pattern carrier 41. In addition, adjacent textured regions along the circumferential direction of the pattern carrier 41 have different textures.

[0059] like Figures 9a to 9d As shown, the texture of the first textured region 412a consists of multiple polygons joined together. For example, these polygons generally extend along the axial direction of the pattern carrier 41. In one embodiment, these polygons include multiple rhombuses and multiple hexagons joined together, with the major axis of the rhombuses generally parallel to the axial direction of the pattern carrier 41, and the hexagons also forming elongated shapes generally extending along the axial direction of the pattern carrier 41. The texture of the first textured region 412a causes variations in brightness and darkness in the pattern displayed on the display surface 114. The texture of the second textured region 412b is a grid formed by multiple intersecting lines (e.g., each grid has zigzag edges). The texture of the second textured region 412b causes the pattern displayed on the display surface 114 to generally resemble flames. The texture of the third textured region 412c is multiple parallel wavy lines that extend along the axial direction of the pattern carrier 41. The texture of the third textured region 412c causes the pattern displayed on the display surface 114 to have an undulating effect. The texture of the fourth texture region 412d includes a plurality of texture units 414 sequentially distributed along the axial direction and a plurality of bead textures 415 located between adjacent texture units 414. Each texture unit 414 includes a plurality of first arc lines parallel along the circumferential direction and a plurality of second arc lines parallel along the circumferential direction, with the opening directions of the first arc lines and the opening directions of the second arc lines facing each other. For example, the first arc lines and second arc lines adjacent to each other along the axial direction form a closed pattern. The texture of the fourth texture region 412d makes the pattern displayed on the display surface 114 have a plurality of sequentially connected cluster structures.

[0060] Depending on the actual situation, the circumferential sidewalls of the pattern carrier 41 can also be provided with other translucent texture structures that vary along the circumferential direction. For example, the texture structure can be at least one of the following: numbers, letters, Chinese characters, graphics, logos, symbols, trademarks, brushed textures, checkered textures, starry sky textures, wood grain textures, fabric textures, and landscape textures; no limitation is imposed here. In other embodiments, these texture areas can also be other shapes, such as spirals. In addition, depending on the actual situation, the number of texture structures can also be one, which will not be elaborated here.

[0061] It should be understood that, depending on the actual situation, the pattern carrier can also be constructed to be partially translucent while partially opaque, but the textured areas on the pattern carrier are translucent, which will not be elaborated here.

[0062] like Figure 5 As shown, after the optical trim 2 is installed onto the door trim assembly 11, the first light-emitting port 311 on the housing 3 is aligned with the second light-emitting port 103 on the door trim assembly 11. When using the optical trim 2, the light emitted by the light source 42 passes through the textured area on the pattern carrier 41, the first light-emitting port 311 and the second light-emitting port 103, and then illuminates the display surface 114 of the first trim 111 to display a pattern on the display surface 114 (as described above).

[0063] The pattern carrier 41 can also rotate in the circumferential direction. In this way, the textured areas on the pattern carrier 41 pass through the first light outlet 311 in sequence. As a result, the pattern displayed on the display surface 114 will change as the pattern carrier 41 rotates, which brings a good decorative effect to the door panel assembly 11.

[0064] The inner surface of the housing 3 facing the light source assembly 4 is an anti-reflective surface. For example, the inner surface of the housing 3 is a frosted surface, a matte surface, etc. According to this structure, light irradiated onto the inner surface of the housing 3 will not or will not be reflected toward the first light outlet 311, thereby improving the clarity of the pattern displayed on the display surface 114.

[0065] For example Figures 9a to 9d As shown, these textured areas on the pattern carrier 41 are connected sequentially in the circumferential direction. In other words, there are no gaps between adjacent textured areas in the circumferential direction. Thus, when using the optical trim 2, the pattern displayed on the display surface 114 is continuous as the pattern carrier 41 rotates, which also helps to improve the decorative effect on the door trim assembly. Of course, gaps may exist between adjacent textured areas in the circumferential direction depending on the actual situation, which will not be elaborated here.

[0066] Light-transmitting holes 413 may be provided in some or all of the textured areas on the pattern carrier 41. For example... Figure 9b As shown, the second textured area 412b has multiple light-transmitting holes 413. When using the optical trim 2, the light emitted by the light source 42 can pass through these light-transmitting holes 413, causing the pattern displayed on the display surface 114 to have multiple bright spots, which brings a better decorative effect to the door trim assembly 11. The size and shape of the light-transmitting holes can be determined according to the actual situation and are not limited here.

[0067] like Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, a light-transmitting lens 312 is provided at the first light outlet 311. The lens 312 can prevent debris from the external environment from entering the housing 3 and causing malfunction of the optical trim 2. In one embodiment, the lens 312 is also textured. For example, the texture on the lens 312 is different from the texture on the pattern carrier 41. When using the optical trim 2, the display surface 114 displays a pattern resulting from the superposition of the texture on the pattern carrier 41 and the texture on the lens 312, which brings a better decorative effect to the door trim assembly 11.

[0068] In one embodiment, the texture on lens 312 includes a prism array. When using optical trim 2, the prism array on lens 312 focuses and / or scatters light passing through it, which helps to further improve the transformation effect of the pattern displayed on display surface 114. Of course, depending on the actual situation, the lens may also be without texture, which will not be elaborated here.

[0069] like Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the light source 42 includes a light-emitting element 421 and a support frame 422 for supporting the light-emitting element 421. Both the support frame 422 and the light-emitting element 421 are strip-shaped and are disposed within the first receiving cavity 411 along the axial direction of the pattern support member 41. For example, the light source 42 does not contact the pattern support member 41 to avoid hindering the rotation of the pattern support member 41.

[0070] The light-emitting element 421 can be a colored LED light strip to display a colored pattern on the display surface 114, thus providing a better decorative effect to the door panel assembly 11. In other embodiments, the light-emitting element 421 can also be a monochrome LED light strip or other forms of light-emitting devices.

[0071] The support frame 422 has a groove, and the light-emitting element 421 is disposed within this groove. In this way, the support frame 422 provides support and protection for the light-emitting element 421. Figure 5 As shown, the opening 423 of the groove faces the first light-emitting port 311. In this way, the light emitted by the light-emitting element 421 can be smoothly emitted through the opening 423 of the groove towards the first light-emitting port 311.

[0072] The inner surface of the groove facing the light-emitting element 421 can be formed as a reflective surface. Thus, when light emitted by the light-emitting element 421 strikes the inner surface of the groove, most of it is reflected and emitted from the first light-emitting port 311 of the housing 3. This helps to improve the brightness and clarity of the pattern displayed on the display surface 114, thereby further improving the decorative effect on the door panel assembly 11. In one embodiment, a reflective coating can be formed on the inner surface of the groove to make the inner surface of the groove reflective. In other embodiments, the support frame can be made of a highly reflective material (e.g., a white material). Thus, the inner surface of the groove naturally has a good reflective effect (i.e., forms a reflective surface), eliminating the need to form an additional reflective coating on the inner surface of the groove. The materials of the reflective coating and the highly reflective materials forming the support frame are known to those skilled in the art based on the actual situation and are not limited here.

[0073] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 7 The optical element 2 also includes a drive assembly 5. The drive assembly 5 is used to drive the pattern carrier 41 to rotate in the circumferential direction. For example, the drive assembly 5 includes a motor 51 and a transmission assembly 52. ​​The transmission assembly 52 includes a first gear 521 connected to a first end 41a of the pattern carrier 41 and a second gear 522 connected to the motor 51 (i.e., the transmission assembly 52 is connected between the motor 51 and the pattern carrier 41).

[0074] The second gear 522 has fewer teeth than the first gear 521. Thus, the transmission assembly 52 is configured as a reduction gear set to reduce the rotational speed of the motor 51 to a predetermined speed, causing the pattern carrier 41 to rotate at a predetermined speed. It should be understood that, depending on the actual situation (e.g., when the motor speed is low), the motor can also be directly connected to the pattern carrier, thus eliminating the need for the transmission assembly.

[0075] The motor 51 and the second gear 522 are disposed outside the housing 3. The first gear 521 includes teeth 523, a baffle 524, and a connecting shaft 525 connecting the teeth 523 and the baffle 524. The housing 3 is provided with a mounting hole (not shown in the figure) that matches the connecting shaft 525. When assembling the optical trim 2, the baffle 524 of the first gear 521 is located inside the housing 3 and is fixedly connected to the first end 41a of the pattern carrier 41. The connecting shaft 525 extends rotatably through the mounting hole, and the teeth 523 is located outside the housing 3 and meshes with the teeth of the second gear 522. The radial dimensions of both the baffle 524 and the teeth 523 are larger than the radial dimension of the mounting hole, so that the baffle 524 and the teeth 523 limit the first gear 521 in the axial direction and prevent the first gear 521 from shifting in the axial direction. Correspondingly, the pattern carrier 41 cannot be displaced along the axial direction, so that the pattern displayed on the display surface 114 is clearer and the decorative effect on the door panel assembly 11 is also better.

[0076] Also refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 The optical element 2 also includes a first support 61 and a second support 62. The first support 61 has a first extension plate 611 corresponding to the first end 41a of the pattern carrier 41 (e.g., the first extension plate 611 is substantially perpendicular to the axial direction of the pattern carrier 41), and the second support 62 has a second extension plate 621 corresponding to the second end 41b of the pattern carrier 41 (e.g., the second extension plate 621 is also substantially perpendicular to the axial direction of the pattern carrier 41). In this case, a motor 51 is mounted on the first extension plate 611, and a second gear 522 is located between the first extension plate 611 and the housing 3. The second end 41b of the pattern carrier 41 is rotatably engaged with the second extension plate 621. Thus, both ends of the pattern carrier 41 are supported by the first extension plate 611 and the second extension plate 621, respectively. It should also be noted that the two ends of the light source 42 (or the support frame 422) along the axial direction of the pattern support member 41 are also connected to the first extension plate 611 and the second extension plate 621 respectively, so that the light source 42 is stably located in the first receiving cavity 411.

[0077] For example Figure 7 As shown, the second extension plate 621 is configured with a mounting post 623 extending toward the second end 41b of the pattern carrier 41. When the second bracket 62 is assembled with the pattern carrier 41, the mounting post 623 is inserted from the second end 41b of the pattern carrier 41 into the first receiving cavity 411, and the pattern carrier 41 is rotatable relative to the mounting post 623. This achieves a rotatable connection between the pattern carrier 41 and the second extension plate 621.

[0078] Also refer to Figure 4 and Figure 7The first bracket 61 also has a first base 612 connected to the first extension plate 611, and the first base 612 extends generally along the axial direction of the pattern carrier 41. Thus, the first bracket 61 is generally L-shaped. The housing 3 is fixedly mounted on the first base 612. The second bracket 62 has a second base 622 connected to the second extension plate 621. The second base 622 is also generally parallel to the axial direction of the pattern carrier 41 and is fixedly connected to the first base 612. Thus, the first bracket 61 and the second bracket 62, together with the housing 3, the light source assembly 4, and the drive assembly 5, form a whole. In other words, the optical element 2 forms a whole, which facilitates the use of the optical element 2.

[0079] It should be noted that the present invention (e.g., the utility model concept, etc.) has been described in the specification and / or illustrated in the figures of this patent document according to exemplary embodiments; the embodiments of the present invention are presented by way of example only and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. The structure and / or arrangement of the elements of the utility model concept embodied in the present invention as described in the specification and / or illustrated in the figures are merely illustrative. Although exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail in this patent document, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that equivalents, modifications, variations, etc., of the subject matter of the exemplary and alternative embodiments are possible and are considered to be within the scope of the present invention; all such subject matter (e.g., modifications, variations, embodiments, combinations, equivalents, etc.) are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention. It should also be noted that various / other modifications, variations, substitutions, equivalents, alterations, omissions, etc., may be made in the configuration and / or arrangement of the exemplary embodiments (e.g., in terms of concept, design, structure, device, form, assembly, construction, means, function, system, process / method, steps, sequence of process / method steps, operation, operating conditions, performance, materials, composition, combination, etc.). All such subject matter (e.g., modifications, variations, embodiments, combinations, equivalents, etc.) is intended to be included within the scope of this invention without departing from the scope of the invention. The scope of this invention is not intended to be limited to the subject matter (e.g., details, structure, function, materials, behavior, steps, sequence, system, result, etc.) described in the specification and / or figures of this patent document. Given that the claims of this patent document will be properly interpreted to cover the full scope of the subject matter of this invention (e.g., including any and all such modifications, variations, embodiments, combinations, equivalents, etc.), it should be understood that the terminology used in this patent document is for the purpose of providing a description of the subject matter of exemplary embodiments and not as a limitation on the scope of the invention.

[0080] It should also be noted that, according to exemplary embodiments, the present invention may include conventional techniques (e.g., techniques implemented and / or integrated in exemplary embodiments, modifications, variations, combinations, equivalents, etc.), or may include any other applicable techniques (now and / or in the future) with the ability to perform the functions and processes / operations described in the specification and / or illustrated in the figures. All such techniques (e.g., techniques implemented in the manner of embodiments, modifications, variations, combinations, equivalents, etc.) are considered to be within the scope of the present invention in this patent document.

Claims

1. An optical trim for a vehicle, characterized in that, The optical component includes a housing and a light source assembly disposed within the housing, the housing having a first light outlet. The light source assembly includes: A hollow pattern carrier defines a first receiving cavity; the circumferential sidewall of the pattern carrier is provided with a light-transmitting texture structure that varies in the circumferential direction; and The light source is disposed within the first receiving cavity; The pattern carrier is adapted to rotate along the circumferential direction; the light emitted by the light source is adapted to pass through the texture and the first light outlet and exit the housing, so that the optical ornament produces a pattern that changes with the rotation of the pattern carrier.

2. The optical trim according to claim 1, characterized in that, The circumferential sidewall of the pattern carrier includes multiple light-transmitting textured areas, which are sequentially distributed along the circumferential direction, and adjacent textured areas along the circumferential direction have different textures.

3. The optical trim according to claim 2, characterized in that, The multiple texture regions are connected sequentially along the circumferential direction.

4. The optical trim according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, At least a portion of the textured area is provided with light-transmitting holes.

5. The optical trim according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The plurality of textured regions extend along the axial direction of the pattern carrier and include: A first texture region, wherein the texture of the first texture region is composed of multiple polygons pieced together; and / or The second texture region, wherein the texture of the second texture region is a grid formed by the intersection of multiple polylines; and / or A third texture region, wherein the texture of the third texture region consists of multiple parallel wavy lines, and the multiple wavy lines extend along the axial direction; and / or The fourth texture region includes a plurality of texture units sequentially distributed along the axial direction and a plurality of bead textures between adjacent texture units; wherein each texture unit includes a plurality of first arc lines parallel along the circumferential direction and a plurality of second arc lines parallel along the circumferential direction, the opening directions of the first arc lines and the opening directions of the second arc lines facing each other.

6. The optical trim according to claim 1, characterized in that, A light-transmitting lens is provided at the first light outlet.

7. The optical trim according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lens is constructed with a texture that is different from the texture on the pattern carrier.

8. The optical trim according to claim 7, characterized in that, The texture on the lens includes a prism array.

9. The optical trim according to claim 1, characterized in that, The light source includes a light-emitting element and a support frame for supporting the light-emitting element; The support frame is constructed with a groove, and the groove has an opening facing the first light outlet; the light-emitting element is disposed within the groove.

10. The optical trim according to claim 9, characterized in that, The groove faces the inner surface of the light-emitting element and forms a reflective surface.

11. The optical trim according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner surface of the housing is formed as an anti-reflective surface.

12. The optical trim according to claim 1, characterized in that, The optical element further includes a drive assembly adapted to drive the pattern carrier to rotate along the circumferential direction.

13. The optical trim according to claim 12, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a motor and a transmission assembly, the transmission assembly being connected between the motor and the pattern carrier.

14. The optical trim according to claim 13, characterized in that, The transmission assembly includes a first gear connected to the pattern carrier and a second gear connected to the drive assembly, wherein the number of teeth of the second gear is less than the number of teeth of the first gear.

15. The optical trim according to claim 14, characterized in that, The second gear is disposed outside the housing; The first gear includes teeth, a baffle, and a connecting shaft connecting the teeth and the baffle; The housing is provided with a mounting hole; the connecting shaft extends rotatably through the mounting hole, the baffle is located inside the housing, and the teeth are located outside the housing and mesh with the second gear.

16. The optical trim according to claim 13, characterized in that, The pattern carrier has a first end and a second end that are opposite to each other along the axial direction; The optical element further includes a first bracket having a first extension plate corresponding to a first end of the pattern carrier; the motor is disposed on the first extension plate.

17. The optical trim according to claim 16, characterized in that, The optical element further includes a second support having a second extension plate corresponding to a second end of the pattern carrier; the second end of the pattern carrier is rotatably engaged with the second extension plate.

18. The optical trim according to claim 17, characterized in that, The second extension plate is configured with a mounting post extending toward the pattern carrier, the mounting post being adapted to be inserted from a second end of the pattern carrier into the interior of the first receiving cavity, and the pattern carrier being adapted to rotate relative to the mounting post.

19. The optical trim according to claim 17, characterized in that, The light source is connected to the first extension plate of the first bracket and the second extension plate of the second bracket at both ends along the axial direction of the pattern carrier.

20. An interior component for a vehicle, characterized in that, The interior components include: The main body has a display surface; and According to any one of claims 1 to 19, the optical trim for a vehicle has the first light-emitting port facing the display surface, such that the optical trim is adapted to generate a pattern on the display surface.

21. The interior trim component according to claim 20, characterized in that, The main body has a second receiving cavity inside, and the second receiving cavity is configured with a second light outlet. The optical element is disposed within the second receiving cavity, and the first light-emitting port is aligned with the second light-emitting port, such that the light emitted by the optical element is suitable for being emitted from the second light-emitting port and illuminating the display surface.

22. The interior trim component according to claim 21, characterized in that, A light-transmitting protective plate is provided at the second light outlet.

23. The interior trim component according to claim 21 or 22, characterized in that, The main body also includes a shield plate disposed at least partially along the edge of the second light outlet, the shield plate being located outside the second receiving cavity and extending along the through direction of the second light outlet.

24. The interior trim component according to claim 23, characterized in that, The surface of the shield facing the second light outlet is formed as an anti-reflection surface.

25. The interior trim component according to claim 20, characterized in that, The interior trim components are door trim panel components.

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