Vehicle with one light

Abstract

Vehicle with a lamp, comprising: a multiple light (200) arranged to selectively emit light of a first color for reverse movement or light of a second color for turning movement of the vehicle; a turn signal lamp (210) disposed near the multiple lamp (200) for selectively emitting light of the second color for the turning movement of the vehicle; and a controller configured to control the operation of the multiple light (200) and the indicator light (210) in response to a turn signal and a reverse signal for the reverse movement of the vehicle.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle having a lamp that effectively informs other vehicles or pedestrians of a moving direction of a vehicle by illuminating a turn signal lamp or a reversing lamp according to a signal.

[0002] DE 100 11 843 A1 discloses a motor vehicle lamp with a plurality of light-emitting diodes. Various signaling functions, in particular indicators, brake lights, and tail lights, can be adjusted by changing parameters of the illuminated area, such as size, shape, and placement within the area defined by the lamp.

[0003] US 2012 / 0 075 875 A1 discloses a motor vehicle lamp and a method for controlling the same, and in particular, a motor vehicle lamp that can inform a surrounding vehicle approaching from behind about the state of the vehicle by emitting light forming a road pattern indicating the state of the vehicle to at least an area behind the vehicle, and a method for controlling the same. The motor vehicle lamp includes a detection unit that detects a vehicle state, and lamp units controlled by a control unit that emit light forming a road pattern indicating the state of the vehicle to at least an area behind a vehicle.

[0004] DE 199 50 700 A1 discloses a motor vehicle lamp with at least one light source in a housing with at least one reflector and a first lens. To ensure that the lamp exhibits a desired color impression that is as homogeneous as possible from almost any viewing angle, and to enable the lamp to be manufactured cost-effectively, it is proposed that a second lens be arranged at least partially directly on the housing, which lens has a color. BACKGROUND

[0005] Generally, a preceding vehicle traveling in a dark area or at night has a system for providing information to following vehicles, such as a brake light R / L, a direction indicator (turn signal light R / L), a reversing light or a license plate light of the vehicle.

[0006] As an example, a tail lamp assembly includes a turn signal lamp for indicating a vehicle turning left or right, a reversing lamp for reversing, and a brake lamp that illuminates when the brakes are applied, such as when decelerating or stopping.

[0007] A turn signal switch (not shown) operates the turn signal, and a reverse switch (not shown) operates the backup light. The brake light is automatically illuminated by pressing a brake pedal (not shown).

[0008] The turn signal is used only for turning, and the reversing light is used only for reversing, thus limiting the design and visibility of a vehicle's taillight assembly. The taillight assembly, with its relatively small footprint, can become even more complicated by accommodating various lights.

[0009] The information disclosed above in this Background section is intended only to enhance the understanding of the background of the invention and may therefore contain information that does not constitute prior art already known to one of ordinary skill in the art. SUMMARY

[0010] The present disclosure has been made in an effort to provide advantages for a vehicle having a lamp by improving visibility to a driver of another vehicle or a pedestrian and flexibility of design using a common reversing light and a turn signal light according to a driving condition.

[0011] The present invention relates to a vehicle with a lamp according to claim 1.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the disclosure, a vehicle having a lamp may include a multi-lamp that emits light of a first color for reverse movement or light of a second color for turn movement. A turn signal is disposed proximate the multi-lamp to selectively emit light of the second color for turn movement. A controller is configured to control operation of the multi-lamp and the turn signal in response to a turn signal and a reverse signal for reverse movement of the vehicle. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the controller may control the multi-lamp and the turn signal to emit light of the second color when the turn signal is generated and control the multi-lamp to emit light of the first color for reverse movement when only the reverse signal is generated.The controller may further control the multiple light to emit light of the first color for reversing movement and the turn signal light to emit light of the second color for turning movement of a vehicle when both signals are generated simultaneously.

[0013] The multiple lamp and the indicator lamp may be arranged in a tail lamp unit arranged at a rear end portion of a vehicle.

[0014] The multi-beam light and the flashing light may comprise a plurality of light sources arranged along a predetermined line. The multi-beam light may use an LED to emit light.

[0015] According to the present disclosure, the multi-beam lamp may include a reversing light source for emitting light of the first color for reversing movement, and a turn signal light source disposed proximate to the reversing light source for emitting light of the second color for turning movement. The multi-beam lamp may further include a reflector for reflecting the light emitted by the reversing light source and the turn signal light source. The reflector includes a first reflector that reflects the light emitted by the reversing light source at a predetermined angle, and a second reflector disposed proximate to the first reflector that reflects the light emitted by the turn signal light source at a predetermined angle.

[0016] Both the reversing light source and the indicator light source of the multiple lamp can be arranged in a light-emitting area.

[0017] As described above, in a vehicle having a lamp, a multi-lamp performs a turn signal function together with a turn signal or a reversing light function according to a driving condition to improve visibility and to improve the flexibility of the design of the tail lamp unit.

[0018] As a vehicle moves forward, a portion of the turn signal is extended to improve visibility for a driver of another vehicle and the performance of the tail lamp assembly. Furthermore, costs can be saved by eliminating a separate reversing light. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. 1 is a partial front view illustrating a lamp of a vehicle of the present disclosure. Fig. 2 is a partial front view illustrating a lamp of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 3 is an image illustrating a state of an operating lamp of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 4 is a partial perspective view illustrating a lamp of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 5 shows a partial cross-sectional view of a lamp of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 6 shows a partial plan view of a lamp of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0019] An embodiment of the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0020] Fig. 1 is a partial front view illustrating a lamp of a vehicle of the present disclosure.

[0021] With reference to Fig. 1, a tail lamp unit 100 of a vehicle includes a reversing lamp 110 and a turn signal lamp 120 arranged at a lower portion of a vehicle in a width direction thereof.

[0022] When a driver shifts a gear lever into a reverse movement state, the reversing light 110 is illuminated to inform another vehicle or a pedestrian of the vehicle's reverse movement. The turn signal light 120 is illuminated with a flashing signal to inform another vehicle or a pedestrian of the vehicle's turning direction.

[0023] Fig. 2 is a partial front view illustrating a lamp of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Referring to Fig. 2, a rear light unit 100 comprises a multiple light 200 and a turn signal light 210.

[0024] The multi-beam light 200 includes a first multi-beam section 201, a second multi-beam section 202, a third multi-beam section 203, and a fourth multi-beam section 204. The turn signal light 210 includes a first turn signal section 211, a second turn signal section 212, a third turn signal section 213, a fourth turn signal section 214, a fifth turn signal section 215, a sixth turn signal section 216, a seventh turn signal section 217, and an eighth turn signal section 218.

[0025] If a reversing signal is generated, all lamps in the multiple light 200 are illuminated to effectively inform other vehicles or pedestrians of the reversing movement.

[0026] The indicator light 210 and the multiple light 200 are illuminated by a flashing signal to inform other vehicles or pedestrians that the vehicle is turning right or left.

[0027] The multi-beam light 200 is arranged to emit light of a first color for reversing or light of a second color for turning. The turn signal light 210 is arranged near the multi-beam light 200 to selectively emit the light of the second color for turning.

[0028] When only a turn signal is generated, the multi-beam light 200 and the turn signal light 210 simultaneously emit light of the second color. When both the turn signal and the reverse signal are generated simultaneously, the multi-beam light 200 emits the light of the first color, and the turn signal light 210 emits the light of the second color.

[0029] When only the reversing signal is generated, the multi-beam light 200 emits the light of the first color to indicate reversing movement.

[0030] Fig. 3 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a lamp of a vehicle is operated according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] With reference to Fig. 3, when only the turn signal is generated, both the multiple lamp 200 and the turn signal 210 emit the light of the second color for turning.

[0032] If both the reversing and turn signals are generated, the multi-beam light 200 emits the light of the first color for reversing movement and the turn signal light 210 emits the light of the second color for turning movement.

[0033] If only the reversing signal is generated, the multiple light 200 emits the light of the first color for a reversing movement.

[0034] Fig. 4 shows a partial perspective view of a lamp of a vehicle and Fig. 5 shows a partial sectional view of a lamp of a vehicle.

[0035] With reference to Fig. 4 and Fig. 5, the first, second, third, and fourth multiple light sections (201, 202, 203, and 204) of the multiple light 200 each include a reversing light source 500 and a turn signal light source 510. A reflector 525 includes a first reflector 515 and a second reflector 520.

[0036] The reversing light source 500 may include an LED for emitting light of the first color for reversing. The turn signal light source 510 may include an LED for emitting light of the second color for reversing. The reversing light source 500 and the turn signal light source 510 are arranged close to each other in a light-emitting region so that they are perceived as a single emitting body from a distance. The first reflector 515 reflects the reversing light source 500 at a predetermined angle to satisfy a driver's viewing angle. The second reflector 520 reflects the turn signal light source 510 at a predetermined angle.

[0037] Fig. 6 shows a partial top view of a lamp of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. With reference to Fig.6, the first multi-light section 201 includes a light-emitting region 530 in which a backup light source 500 and a turn signal light source 510 are arranged. The backup light source 500 may include a white LED with various shades, and the turn signal light source 510 may include a yellow LED with various shades. The backup light source 500 and the turn signal light source 510 may be implemented as an LED package.

[0038] As described above, the multi-lamp 200 performs a turn signal function or a backup light function according to a driving condition to improve visibility. Furthermore, the design flexibility of the tail lamp unit 100 can be improved.

Claims

[1] Vehicle with a lamp, comprising: a multiple light (200) arranged to selectively emit light of a first color for reverse movement or light of a second color for turning movement of the vehicle; a turn signal lamp (210) disposed near the multiple lamp (200) for selectively emitting light of the second color for the turning movement of the vehicle; and a controller configured to control the operation of the multiple light (200) and the indicator light (210) in response to a turn signal and a reverse signal for the reverse movement of the vehicle. [2] A vehicle having a lamp according to claim 1, wherein the controller controls the multi-lamp (200) and the turn signal lamp (210) to emit the light of the second color if the reversing signal for the reversing movement of the vehicle is not generated and the turn signal for the turning movement of the vehicle is generated. [3] A vehicle having a lamp according to claim 1, wherein the controller controls the multiple lights (200) to emit the light of the first color for the reverse movement of the vehicle if the turn signal for turning is not generated and the reverse signal for the reverse movement of the vehicle is generated. [4] A vehicle having a lamp according to claim 1, wherein the controller controls the multi-lamp (200) to emit the light of the first color for the reversing movement of the vehicle and controls the turn signal lamp (210) to emit the light of the second color for the turning movement of the vehicle if the reversing signal for the reversing movement of the vehicle and the turn signal for the turning movement of the vehicle are generated simultaneously. [5] A vehicle having a lamp according to claim 1, wherein the multiple lamp (200) comprises at least one multiple lamp section (201, 202, 203, 204) and the turn signal lamp (210) comprises at least one turn signal section (211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218), and wherein the multiple lamp (200) with the at least one multiple lamp section (201, 202, 203, 204) and the turn signal lamp (210) with the at least one turn signal section (211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218) are arranged in a region of a tail lamp unit (100) which is arranged at a rear end region of the vehicle. [6] A vehicle having a lamp according to claim 5, wherein the at least one multiple lamp section (201, 202, 203, 204) and the at least one indicator lamp section (211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218) comprises a plurality of lighting means arranged along a predetermined line. [7] A vehicle having a lamp according to claim 1, wherein the multiple lamp (200) comprises: a reversing light source (500) for emitting light of the first color for the reversing movement of the vehicle; and a turn signal light source (510) disposed near the reversing light source (500) for emitting the light of the second color for the turning movement of the vehicle. [8] A vehicle having a lamp according to claim 7, wherein the multiple lamp (200) comprises a reflector (525) for reflecting the light emitted from the reversing light source (500) and the turn signal light source (510), and the reflector (525) comprises: a first reflector (515) that reflects light emitted from the reversing light source (500) at a predetermined angle; and a second reflector (520) disposed near the first reflecting portion for reflecting light emitted from the flashing light source (510) at a predetermined angle. [9] A vehicle having a lamp according to claim 1, wherein the multiple lamp (200) or the indicator lamp (210) uses an LED to emit light. [10] A vehicle having a lamp according to claim 7, wherein the reversing light source (500) and the flashing light source (510) of the multiple lamp (200) are arranged in a light-emitting region (530).

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