LIGHT FOR VEHICLE

Abstract

A luminaire for a vehicle comprising a luminaire housing with an interior containing a light source, an outer lens coupled to one side of the luminaire housing and configured to cover the interior, and a vibration generator attached to the luminaire housing. The vibration generator comprises a first module attached to the luminaire housing and a second module facing the first module and positioned further inside the interior of the luminaire housing than the first module. The second module is configured to generate an electromagnetic field, and the first module is configured to vibrate in response to the generated electromagnetic field.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED REGISTRATION

[0001] This application claims priority over Korean patent application No. 10-2024-0067961, which was filed with the Korean Intellectual Property Office on May 24, 2024, and the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes. TECHNICAL AREA

[0002] The present disclosure relates to a light for a vehicle. STATE OF THE ART

[0003] With the increasing demand for entertainment features in addition to the transportation functions required for vehicles, the need for in-vehicle lights that offer additional features beyond simple illumination has recently grown. For example, a vehicle light has recently been given the added function of enabling communication with the outside world.

[0004] In the prior art, a vehicle light fulfills the function of communicating with the outside world by means of visual information such as lighting patterns or light distribution patterns. The methods for performing this communication function also include a method that, in addition to using visual information, also uses auditory information, such as sounds. However, since the vehicle light in the prior art has a waterproof structure to prevent moisture accumulation, it is difficult to install a loudspeaker configured for sound output within the vehicle light. SUMMARY

[0005] This summary serves to present, in simplified form, a selection of concepts that are described in detail below. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential characteristics of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to assist in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

[0006] In general terms, a vehicle light is provided here, comprising a light housing with an interior containing a light source, an outer lens coupled to one side of the light housing and configured to cover the interior, and a vibration generator attached to the light housing. The vibration generator includes a first module attached to the light housing and a second module facing the first module and positioned further inside the interior of the light housing than the first module. The second module is configured to generate an electromagnetic field, and the first module is configured to vibrate in response to the generated electromagnetic field.

[0007] The first module can include a first magnet, and the second module can include a second magnet configured to face the first magnet, a second magnet mounting section configured to accommodate the second magnet, and a coil element provided on one side of the second magnet and received in the second magnet mounting section.

[0008] The first module may include a first magnetic mounting section to which the first magnet is attached, and the first magnetic mounting section may be glued to the light fixture housing.

[0009] The coil element can be configured to surround an outer circumference of the second magnet.

[0010] The luminaire housing can include two first projections that extend from an inner surface of the luminaire housing and are spaced apart from each other, and the second magnet mounting section can include a frame body that accommodates the second magnet and the coil element, and two frame extensions configured to extend from opposite sides of the frame body, and the two frame extensions can be inserted between the two first projections.

[0011] The two frame extensions can be configured to extend parallel to a first direction in which the two first projections each protrude from the inner surface of the luminaire housing.

[0012] The two first projections can each comprise a first first projection configured to project from the inner surface of the luminaire housing, and first second projections configured to extend from opposite sides of the first first projection in a second direction, in which the first second projections surround one of the two frame extensions.

[0013] A respective frame extension and a first projection of the two frame extensions and the two first projections can be configured to be in contact with each other, a first concave-convex section with a concave-convex shape can be formed in a region of the frame extension facing the first projection, and a second concave-convex section configured to engage with the first concave-convex section can be formed in a region of the first projection corresponding to the first concave-convex section.

[0014] The luminaire housing may include second projections that are curved from the first projections, the two frame extensions may extend in a third direction away from the opposite sides of the frame body and parallel to a fourth direction in which the second projections extend, and the two frame extensions and the frame body may be contained in a first space defined by the first projections and the second projections.

[0015] The first two projections can be configured to extend from a lower portion of the inner surface of the luminaire housing in a fifth direction intersecting an upward / downward direction, and the second projections can comprise two second projections, each bent and spaced apart from the first two projections.

[0016] The two second projections can each comprise a second first projection with a first length defined by a distance at which the second first projection is curved and extends from the first projection, and a second second projection connected to the second first projection and having a second length defined by the second second projection being curved and extending from the first projection, the second length being shorter than the first length, and the frame body being provided in a second space defined between the second second projections of the respective two second projections.

[0017] The frame body can be configured to face a stepped section, with the stepped section connecting the second first projection and the second second projection.

[0018] The luminaire housing can include two projections configured to extend from an inner surface of the luminaire housing and spaced apart from each other, and hooks bent from the two projections; the second magnet mounting section can include a frame body configured to accommodate the second magnet and the coil element, and two frame extensions bent and extending from two opposite sides of the frame body; hook holes having a shape corresponding to the hooks can each be formed in the two frame extensions, and the hooks can be inserted into the hook holes.

[0019] The two protrusions can extend from a lower area of ​​the inner surface of the luminaire housing in a sixth direction that intersects an upward / downward direction.

[0020] The two projections can extend from a region of the inner surface of the outer lens in a seventh direction that intersects a horizontal direction.

[0021] The luminaire housing can include two extension sections that project from the inner surface of the luminaire housing and are provided between the two projections, and the two frame extensions can be arranged between the projections and the extension sections.

[0022] In general terms, a vehicle light is provided here, comprising a light housing with an interior containing a light source, an outer lens coupled to one side of the light housing and configured to cover the interior, and a vibration generator attached to the outer lens. The vibration generator includes a first module attached to the outer lens and a second module facing the first module and positioned further inside the interior of the light housing than the first module. The second module is configured to generate an electromagnetic field, and the first module is configured to vibrate in response to the generated electromagnetic field.The first module can include a first magnet, and the second module can include a second magnet configured to face the first magnet, a second magnet mounting section configured to accommodate the second magnet, and a coil element provided on one side of the second magnet and received in the second magnet mounting section.

[0023] The outer lens may comprise two first projections extending from an inner surface of the outer lens and spaced apart from each other; the second magnet mounting section may comprise a frame body accommodating the second magnet and coil element, and two frame extensions configured to extend from opposite sides of the frame body, and the two frame extensions may be inserted between the two first projections.

[0024] The first two projections may extend from a region of the inner surface of the outer lens in a direction intersecting a horizontal direction, and a second projecting section may be bent from the first two projections and connect the first two projections together.

[0025] The second magnetic mounting section can be inserted into a space defined by the first two projections and the second projection.

[0026] The second magnetic attachment section and the second projection can be configured to be in contact with each other; a first concave-convex section with a concave-convex shape can be formed in a region of the second magnetic attachment section facing the second projection; and a second concave-convex section configured to engage with the first concave-convex section can be formed in a region of the second projection corresponding to the first concave-convex section. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Fig. Figure 1 is a view showing a cross-sectional structure of a vibration generator provided in a luminaire for a vehicle according to the present disclosure. Fig. Figure 2 is a view showing a state in which a first module and a second module of the vibration generator provided in the lamp for a vehicle according to the present disclosure are spaced apart from each other. Fig. Figure 3 is a view showing a state in which the vibration generator is attached to a lamp housing in a lamp for a vehicle according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. Figure 4 is an enlarged view of the vibration generator in Fig. 3. Fig. Figure 5 is an enlarged view showing a state in which the second module of the vibration generator is in Fig. 3 is away. Fig. Figure 6 is an enlarged view of the second module in Fig. 3. Fig. Figure 7 is a view showing a condition in which the vibration generator is attached to an outer lens in the lamp for a vehicle according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. Figure 8 is an enlarged view showing a state in which the second module of the vibration generator is in Fig. 7 is away. Fig. Figure 9 is a view showing a condition in which the vibration generator is attached to a lamp housing of a lamp for a vehicle according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. Figure 10 is an enlarged view showing a state in which the second module of the vibration generator is in Fig. 9 is away. Fig. 11 is an enlarged view of the second module in Fig. 9. Fig. Figure 12 is a view showing a condition in which the vibration generator is attached to an outer lens in the lamp for a vehicle according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 13 is an enlarged view showing a state in which the second module is in Fig. 12 is away. Fig. Figure 14 is an enlarged view of the second module in Fig. 12. Fig. Figure 15 is a view showing a condition in which the vibration generator is attached to a lamp housing of a lamp for a vehicle according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. Figure 16 is a view showing a state in which the second module of the vibration generator is in Fig. 15 is away. Fig. 17 is an enlarged view of the second module in Fig. 15. Fig. Figure 18 is a view showing a condition in which the vibration generator is attached to an outer lens in the lamp for a vehicle according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. Figure 19 is an enlarged view showing a state in which the second module of the vibration generator is in Fig. 18 is away. Fig. 20 is an enlarged view of the second module in Fig. 18. Fig. Figure 21 is a view showing another example of the vibration generator provided in the lamp for a vehicle according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 22 is a view that is the first module in Fig. 21 shows. Fig. 23 is a view that represents the second module in Fig. 21 shows.

[0027] In the drawings and detailed description, unless otherwise described or indicated, identical or similar reference numerals in the drawings refer to identical or similar elements, features, and structures. The drawings may not be to scale, and the relative size, proportions, and representation of elements in the drawings may be exaggerated for clarity, illustration, and simplicity. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following detailed description is intended to help the reader gain a comprehensive understanding of the methods, devices, and / or systems described herein. However, various changes, modifications, and equivalents of the methods, devices, and / or systems described herein will be apparent upon understanding the disclosure of this application. For example, the sequences of operations described herein are merely examples and are not limited to those set forth here, but may be modified as is apparent upon understanding the disclosure of this application, with the exception of operations that necessarily occur in a specific sequence.

[0029] The features described herein can be embodied in various forms and are not to be understood as being limited to the examples described herein. Rather, the examples described herein are provided merely to illustrate some of the many possible ways of implementing the methods, devices and / or systems described herein, which will be obvious from an understanding of the disclosure of this application.

[0030] The advantages and features of this disclosure and methods for achieving these advantages and features will become clear by reference to the embodiments described in detail below, together with the accompanying drawings. However, this disclosure is not limited to the embodiments disclosed herein, but can be implemented in various forms. The embodiments of this disclosure are presented in such a way that the present disclosure is fully disclosed and a person with normal technical knowledge can fully understand the scope of this disclosure. This disclosure is defined solely by the scope of the accompanying claims. The terms used in this description serve to explain the embodiments and not to limit the scope of this disclosure.

[0031] Terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), (b), or similar can be used here to describe components. Each of these designations is not used to define the nature, order, or sequence of a corresponding component, but merely to distinguish the corresponding component from other components. For example, a first component can be referred to as a second component, and likewise, the second component can also be referred to as the first component.

[0032] If a component is described as "connected" or "coupled" to another component, it can be directly "connected" or "coupled" to that other component, or one or more other components can be involved. Conversely, if an element is described as "directly connected" or "directly coupled" to another element, no other elements can be involved.

[0033] When a description of the embodiment describes an element as lying on or under another element, this description includes both a case in which the two elements are in direct contact with each other and a case in which the two elements are in indirect contact with each other, with one or more other elements arranged between the two elements. When an element is described as lying on or under another element, such a description may also include the case in which one element is arranged on a top or bottom side with respect to another element.

[0034] The singular forms "ein / eine / einer" and "der / die / das" also include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it is understood that the terms "aufweisen / aufweisent" and / or "umfassen / umfasst," when used here, specify the presence of certain features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

[0035] The following describes a light for a vehicle according to the present disclosure with reference to the drawings. LIGHT FOR VEHICLE

[0036] Fig. Figure 1 is a view showing a cross-sectional structure of a vibration generator provided in a luminaire for a vehicle according to the present disclosure, and Fig. Figure 2 is a view showing a state in which a first module and a second module of the vibration generator provided in the lamp for a vehicle according to the present disclosure are spaced apart from each other. Fig. Figure 3 is a view showing a state in which the vibration generator is attached to a lamp housing in a lamp for a vehicle according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure, and Fig. Figure 4 is an enlarged view of the vibration generator in Fig. 3. Fig. Figure 5 is an enlarged view showing a state in which the second module of the vibration generator is in Fig. 3 is away, and Fig. Figure 6 is an enlarged view of the second module in Fig. 3. Fig. Figure 7 is a view showing a state in which the vibration generator is attached to an outer lens in the lamp for a vehicle according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, and Fig. Figure 8 is an enlarged view showing a state in which the second module of the vibration generator is in Fig. 7 is away.

[0037] With reference to Fig. According to the present disclosure, a luminaire 10 for a vehicle (hereinafter referred to as a "luminaire") can comprise a luminaire housing 100 with an interior configured to receive a light source and an outer lens 200 coupled to one side of the luminaire housing 100 and configured to cover the interior. More precisely, the outer lens 200 can be rigidly coupled to the luminaire housing 100. The light emitted by the light source can propagate outwards through the outer lens 200, thus forming predetermined light distribution patterns and illumination images.

[0038] According to the present disclosure, the luminaire 10 can not only generate predetermined light distribution patterns and illumination images, like the luminaire in the related technology, but also generate a sound. More precisely, according to the present disclosure, the luminaire 10 can emit a sound by vibrating the luminaire housing 100 or the outer lens 200.

[0039] To achieve the aforementioned goal, the luminaire 10 according to the present disclosure can comprise a vibration generator 400 attached to the luminaire housing 100 or to the outer lens 200. The vibration generator 400 can be configured to emit a sound by vibrating the luminaire housing 100 or the outer lens 200. Fig. Figures 3 to 6 show states in which the vibration generator 400 is attached to the light housing 100, and Fig. 7 and Fig. Figure 8 shows states in which the vibration generator 400 is attached to the outer lens 200. The vibration generator 400 can be housed in the interior formed in the luminaire housing 100.

[0040] With reference to Fig. 1 and Fig. 2. The vibration generator 400 can have a structure in which a plurality of modules are coupled together. More precisely, the vibration generator 400 can comprise a first module 410 and a second module 420, which is arranged such that it faces the first module 410. With reference to Fig. 3 to 8, the first module 410 can be attached to one side of the luminaire housing 100 or the outer lens 200, and the second module 420 can be attached to the other side of the luminaire housing 100 or the outer lens 200. More precisely, as in Fig. Figures 3 to 6 show the first module 410 attached to the luminaire housing 100, and the second module 420 also attached to the luminaire housing 100. As shown in Fig. 7 and Fig. As shown in Figure 8, if the first module 410 is attached to the outer lens 200, the second module 420 can also be attached to the outer lens 200. However, the configuration in which the first module 410 and the second module 420 are attached to the luminaire housing 100 need not be interpreted as a configuration in which the area of ​​the luminaire housing 100 to which the first module 410 is attached and the area of ​​the luminaire housing 100 to which the second module 420 is attached are identical. Rather, according to the present disclosure, the area of ​​the luminaire housing 100 to which the first module 410 is attached and the area of ​​the luminaire housing 100 to which the second module 420 is attached can be different from each other, and as described below, the first module 410 and the second module 420 are spaced apart from each other while facing each other.

[0041] According to Fig. 1 and Fig. 2. The first module 410 can comprise a first magnet 412. The first magnet 412 can be a permanent magnet. Furthermore, the second module 420 can comprise a second magnet 422, which is positioned facing the first magnet 412. The second magnet 422 can also be a permanent magnet. More precisely, the first magnet 412 and the second magnet 422 can be arranged such that they exert a repulsive force between them. The second module 420 can further comprise a second magnet mounting section 424, configured to receive the second magnet 422, and a coil element 426, which is provided on one side of the second magnet 422 and received in the second magnet mounting section 424. As in Fig. 1 and Fig. As shown in Figure 2, the coil element 426 can, for example, be configured to surround an outer circumference of the second magnet 422. According to the present disclosure, under normal circumstances a constant distance between the first module 410 and the second module 420 is maintained by the repulsive force between the first magnet 412 and the second magnet 422. When an electric current is applied to the coil element 426, a force applied between the first module 410 and the second module 420 is altered over time by an electromagnetic force, causing the first module 410 to vibrate. Thus, when the lamp housing 100 or the outer lens 200, to which the first module 410 is attached, vibrates, a sound can be emitted from the lamp 10.

[0042] As in Fig. As shown in Figures 3 to 8, the first module 410 can also comprise a first magnetic mounting section 414 to which the first magnet 412 is attached. For example, the first magnetic mounting section 414 can have an approximately circular plate shape. In this case, the first magnetic mounting section 414 can be bonded to the lamp housing 100 or the outer lens 200 according to the present disclosure. For example, the first magnetic mounting section 414 can be firmly coupled to the lamp housing 100 or the outer lens 200 by means of an adhesive or tape. A structure in which the second module 420 of the vibration generator 400 is attached to the lamp housing 100 or the outer lens 200 is described in detail below.

[0043] Fig. Figure 8 is an enlarged view showing a state in which the second module of the vibration generator is in Fig. 7 is away, and Fig. Figure 9 is a view showing a condition in which the vibration generator is attached to a lamp housing of a lamp for a vehicle according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. Figure 10 is an enlarged view showing a state in which the second module of the vibration generator is in Fig. 9 is away, and Fig. 11 is an enlarged view of the second module in Fig. 9. Fig. Figure 12 is a view showing a condition in which the vibration generator is attached to an outer lens in the lamp for a vehicle according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure, and Fig. 13 is an enlarged view showing a state in which the second module is in Fig. 12 is away. Fig. Figure 14 is an enlarged view of the second module in Fig. 12.

[0044] With reference to Fig. 3 to 14 the luminaire housing 100 or the outer lens 200 can have two first projections 310 which protrude from an inner surface of the luminaire housing 100 or the outer lens 200 and are spaced apart from each other. Fig. Figures 3 to 5 show states in which the two first projections 310 protrude from the inner surface of the luminaire housing 100, and Fig. 7 and Fig. Figure 8 shows conditions in which the two first projections 310 protrude from the inner surface of the outer lens 200.

[0045] The second magnetic mounting section 424 of the second module 420 can form a frame body 424a with a space configured to hold the second magnet 422 (see Fig. 1 and Fig. 2) and the coil element 426 (see Fig. 1 and Fig. 2) accommodates, and comprises two frame extensions 424b extending from two opposite sides of the frame body 424a. The frame body 424a may, for example, have the form of a plate. Fig. 4, Fig. 6, Fig. 7 and Fig. Figure 8 shows states in which the two frame extensions 424b extend from an outer circumferential surface of the frame body 424a in a direction perpendicular to a direction in which the frame body 424a extends. Fig. Figures 9 to 14 show states in which the two frame extensions 424b extend in a direction parallel to the direction in which the frame body 424a extends. Fig. However, figures 9 to 11 show states in which the frame extensions 424b extend while together with the frame body 424a they form a stepped section. Fig. Figures 12 to 14 show states in which the frame extensions 424b extend on the same plane as the frame extension 424b.

[0046] In this case, according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the two frame extensions 424b can be inserted between the two first projections 310. A shortest distance between the two first projections 310 can be shorter than a shortest distance between the two frame extensions 424b.

[0047] More precisely, as in Fig. Figures 3 to 8 show that, according to one aspect of the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the two frame extensions 424b extend parallel to the direction in which the first projection 310 protrudes from the inner surface of the lamp housing 100 or the outer lens 200. Fig. Figures 3 to 6 show states in which the first projections 310 protrude from the inner surface of the luminaire housing 100 and the two frame extensions 424b run parallel to the direction in which the first projections 310 protrude. Fig. 7 and Fig. Figure 8 shows conditions in which the first projections 310 protrude from the inner surface of the outer lens 200 and the two frame extensions 424b run parallel to the direction in which the first projections 310 protrude.

[0048] According to Fig. According to one aspect of the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the first projections 310 comprise a first projection 310a projecting from the inner surface of the luminaire housing 100 or the outer lens 200, and first second projections 310b extending from two opposite sides of the first projection 310a in a direction such that the first second projections 310b surround the frame extension 424b. In this case, the first projection 310 comprising the first projection 310a and the first second projections 310b may have an approximately U-shaped cross-sectional structure. The frame extension 424b may be surrounded by the first projection 310a and the first second projections 310b. Fig. Figures 3 to 6 show the first projection 310, which includes the first first projection 310a and the first second projections 310b, in the case that the first projection 310 protrudes from the luminaire housing 100. Fig. 7 and Fig. Figure 8 shows the first projection 310, which includes the first first projection 310a and the first second projections 310b, in the case that the first projection 310 protrudes from the outer lens 200.

[0049] With continued reference to Fig. According to one aspect of the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the frame extension 424b and the first projection 310 can be provided such that they are in contact with each other. In this case, the frame extension 424b and the first projection 310 can be configured to interlock. Therefore, it can be prevented that the second magnetic fastening section 424 and the first projection 310 become decoupled.

[0050] More precisely, a first concave-convex section 424b-1 with a concave-convex shape can be formed in a region of the frame extension 424b facing the first projection 310, and a second concave-convex section 310-1, which engages with the first concave-convex section 424b-1, can be formed in a region of the first projection 310 corresponding to the first concave-convex section 424b-1. That is, the first concave-convex section 424b-1 and the second concave-convex section 310-1 can be designed to interlock. For example, according to Fig. 3 to 8, the first concave-convex section 424b-1 has a shape that projects outwards from the frame extension 424b, and the second concave-convex section 310-1 can have a hole shape formed by the first projection 310. However, instead of the hole shape, the second concave-convex section 310-1 can also have a shape that is recessed by an outer surface of the first projection 310. Fig. Figures 3 to 6 show states in which the second concave-convex section 310-1 is formed in the first projection 310 that protrudes from the lamp housing 100. Fig. 7 and Fig. Figure 8 shows states in which the second concave-convex section 310-1 is formed in the first projection 310 that protrudes from the outer lens 200.

[0051] Referring to the foregoing description, according to one aspect of the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the second module 420 can be rigidly coupled to the luminaire housing 100 or the outer lens 200 by moving in the direction of the first module 410. In particular, according to one aspect of the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the first concave-convex section 424b-1 and the second concave-convex section 310-1 can interlock while the second module 420 moves in the direction of the first module 410, so that the second module 420 can be rigidly coupled to the luminaire housing 100 or the outer lens 200.

[0052] In contrast, as in Fig. Figures 9 to 14 show that, according to another aspect of the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the luminaire housing 100 or the outer lens 200 may also have second projections in addition to the first projections 310. The description of the first projection 310 can be replaced by the above-mentioned description of an aspect of the first embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0053] More precisely, according to a further aspect of the first embodiment of the present disclosure, the luminaire housing 100 or the outer lens 200 may further have second projections 320 which are bent inwards from the two first projections 310. More precisely, the second projection 320 may be bent from one end of the first projection 310 in a direction away from the luminaire housing 100 or the outer lens 200. Fig. Figures 9 to 11 show conditions in which the first projection 310 and the second projection 320 protrude from the light housing 100. Fig. Figures 12 to 14 show conditions in which the first projection 310 and the second projection 320 protrude from the outer lens 200.

[0054] According to another aspect of the first embodiment of the present disclosure, in this case the two frame extensions 424b can extend away from the two opposite sides of the frame body 424a and extend in a direction parallel to the direction in which the second projections 320 extend. Furthermore, the two frame extensions 424b and the frame body 424a can be contained in a space defined by the first projections 310 and the second projections 320.

[0055] As in Fig. As shown in Figures 9 to 11, according to another aspect of the first embodiment of the present disclosure, in the case where the first projections 310 and the second projections 320 are provided on the luminaire housing 100, the two first projections 310 project from a lower region of the inner surface of the luminaire housing 100, which extends in a direction (e.g. a horizontal direction) that intersects an upward / downward direction, and the second projections 320 can be provided as two second projections 320, each bent from and spaced apart from the two first projections 310.

[0056] With continued reference to Fig. 9 to 11, in the case where the first projections 310 and the second projections 320 are provided on the luminaire housing 100, the two second projections 320 each comprise a second first projection 321 with a first length, which is the length by which the second first projection 321 is bent and extends from the first projection 310, and a second second projection 322, which is connected to the second first projection and has a second length, which is the length by which the second second projection 322 is bent and extends from the first projection 310, the second length being shorter than the first length. In this case, a stepped section can be formed in a region of the second projection 320 where the second first projection 321 and the second second projection 322 meet. In this case, the frame body 424a can be provided in a space between the two second second projections 322.More precisely, the frame body 424a can be designed to face the stepped section connecting the second first projection 321 and the second second projection 322, while remaining in contact with the stepped section. At least part of the frame extension 424b can be located in a space between the second first projection 321 and the inner surface of the luminaire housing 100.

[0057] According to the above with reference to Fig. In the configuration described in sections 9 to 11, the second module 420 can be rigidly coupled to the luminaire housing 100 by moving in the direction that intersects the direction in which the first projections 310 protrude from the luminaire housing 100. That is, the second module 420 can move in the direction that intersects the direction in which the first projections 310 protrude until the frame body 424a collides with the stepped sections. Therefore, the frame body 424a can be accommodated in the space defined by the two second projections 322.

[0058] With reference to Fig. In the case that the first projections 310 and the second projections 320 are provided on the outer lens 200, the two first projections 310 can protrude from a region of the inner surface of the outer lens 200 that extends in the direction (e.g., the upward / downward direction) that intersects the horizontal direction. In contrast to the Fig. In the configuration shown in Figures 9 to 11, the second projection 320 can be configured as a single component instead of two components. More precisely, the second projection 320 can be bent from the two first projections 310 and connect them. It can be assumed that the first projections 310 and the second projection 320 together form an approximate U-shape. Furthermore, in this case, the second magnetic fastening section 424 can be inserted into a space defined by the two first projections 310 and the second projection 320. For example, Figures 9 to 11 show... Fig. 12 to 14 states in which the two first projections 310 are spaced apart in the upward / downward direction. This can serve to prevent the second magnetic fastening section 424 from falling due to gravity.

[0059] More precisely, as in Fig. As shown in Figures 12 to 14, the second magnetic attachment section 424 and the second projection 320 can be configured to be in contact with each other. First concave-convex sections 424-1, each having a concave-convex shape, can be formed in a region of the second magnetic attachment section 424 facing the second projection 320. Second concave-convex sections 320-1, configured to engage with the first concave-convex sections 424-1, can be formed in a region of the second projection 320 corresponding to the first concave-convex sections 424-1. That is, the first concave-convex section 424-1 and the second concave-convex section 320-1 can be configured to engage with each other. For example, with reference to Fig. 12 to 14, the first concave-convex section 424-1 has a shape that projects from the second magnetic fastening section 424 in the direction of the second projection 320, and the second concave-convex section 320-1 can have a hole shape formed by the second projection 320. However, instead of the hole shape, the second concave-convex section 320-1 can have a shape that is recessed by an outer surface of the second projection 320.

[0060] Fig. Figure 15 is a view showing a condition in which the vibration generator is attached to a lamp housing of a lamp for a vehicle according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure, and Fig. Figure 16 is a view showing a state in which the second module of the vibration generator is in Fig. 15 is away. Fig. 17 is an enlarged view of the second module in Fig. 15, and Fig. Figure 18 is a view showing a condition in which the vibration generator is attached to an outer lens in the lamp for a vehicle according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. Figure 19 is an enlarged view showing a state in which the second module of the vibration generator is in Fig. 18 is away, and Fig. 20 is an enlarged view of the second module in Fig. 18.

[0061] According to the third embodiment of the present disclosure, the vibration generator 400 can be coupled to the lamp housing 100 or the outer lens 200 by a hook engagement. The description of the third embodiment of the present disclosure can be replaced by the above-mentioned description of the first embodiment of the present disclosure, with the exception of the following description.

[0062] According to Fig. In the luminaire 10 according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure, the luminaire housing 100 or the outer lens 200 can have two projections 350 which project from the inner surface of the luminaire housing 100 or the outer lens 200 and are spaced apart from each other. The two projections 350 can correspond to the first projections 310 in Fig. 3 to 8 correspond. Fig. Figures 15 to 17 show conditions in which the two projections 350 protrude from the inner surface of the light housing 100. Fig. Figures 18 to 20 show states in which the two projections 350 protrude from the inner surface of the outer lens 200. Furthermore, according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure, the luminaire 10 can also have hooks 360 which are bent from the two projections 350.

[0063] According to the third embodiment of the present disclosure, the luminaire 10 can further comprise the hooks 360 bent by the two projections 350. The hook 360 can be coupled to the second magnetic fastening section 424 by a hook engagement.

[0064] Furthermore, with reference to Fig. 15 to 20, the second magnet mounting section 424 of the second module 420 of the vibration generator 400 comprises the frame body 424a, which is configured to accommodate the second magnet 422 and the coil element 426, and the two frame extensions 424b, which are curved and extend from the two opposite sides of the frame body 424a. In this case, according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure, hook holes 424b-2, the shape of which corresponds to the hooks 360, can be formed in the two frame extensions 424b, and the hooks 360 can be inserted into the hook holes 424b-2.

[0065] With reference to Fig. 15 to 17 can, in the case that the two projections 350 protrude from the inner surface of the luminaire housing 100, the two projections 350 protrude from the lower area of ​​the inner surface of the luminaire housing 100, which extends in the direction (e.g. the horizontal direction) that intersects the upward / downward direction.

[0066] In contrast, according to Fig. 18 to 20 in the case that the projections 350 protrude from the inner surface of the outer lens 200, the two projections 350 protrude from the area of ​​the inner surface of the outer lens 200 which extends in a direction that intersects the direction (e.g. the upward / downward direction) that intersects the horizontal direction.

[0067] Fig. Figure 21 is a view showing another example of the vibration generator provided in the lamp for a vehicle according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 22 is a view that is the first module in Fig. 21 shows, and Fig. 23 is a view that represents the second module in Fig. 21 shows.

[0068] The one in the Fig. The vibration generator 400 shown in figures 21 to 23 is similar to the one described above. Fig.The vibration generator described in Figures 15 to 20 is coupled to the luminaire housing or the outer lens by means of a hook engagement. However, according to another example of the third embodiment of the present disclosure, the luminaire housing 100 or the outer lens 200 may further comprise two extension sections 370 projecting from the inner surface of the luminaire housing 100 or the outer lens 200 and arranged between the two projections 350. In this case, depending on the state in which the hooks 360 are inserted into the hook holes 424b-2 of the second module 420, the two frame extensions 424b may be arranged between the projections 350 and the extensions 370. More precisely, the frame extension 424b may be in contact with the extension 370. In this case, the extensions 370 may have a structure that presses the frame extension 424b toward the projection 350.This more effectively prevents the hook engagement between hook 360 and hook hole 424b-2 from being disengaged.

[0069] The various embodiments of the present disclosure do not list all possible combinations, but serve to describe a representative aspect of the present disclosure, and descriptions of the various embodiments can be applied independently of one another or by a combination of two or more.

[0070] A number of embodiments have been described above. It is understood, however, that various modifications are possible. For example, suitable results can be achieved if the described techniques are carried out in a different sequence and / or if components in a described system, architecture, device, or circuit are combined differently and / or replaced or supplemented by other components or their equivalents. Accordingly, other embodiments also fall within the scope of the following claims.

[0071] Although this disclosure contains specific examples, it will be apparent from an understanding of the disclosure of this application that various changes in form and detail can be made to these examples without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims and their equivalents. The examples described herein are to be understood in a descriptive sense only and not for the purpose of limitation. Descriptions of features or aspects in each example are to be considered applicable to similar features or aspects in other examples. Suitable results can be obtained if the described techniques are carried out in a different sequence and / or if components in a described system, architecture, device, or circuit are combined in a different manner and / or replaced or supplemented by other components or their equivalents.Therefore, the scope of the disclosure is not defined by the detailed description, but by the claims and their equivalents, and all variations within the scope of the claims and their equivalents are to be interpreted as being contained in the disclosure. QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Claims

[1] Lamp for a vehicle, wherein the lamp comprises: a luminaire housing (100) with an interior that accommodates a light source, an outer lens (200) coupled to one side of the luminaire housing (100) and is configured to cover the interior, and a vibration generator (400) which is attached to the light housing (100), wherein the vibration generator (400) comprises: a first module (410) which is attached to the light housing (100), and a second module (420) which faces the first module (410) and is arranged further inside the interior of the luminaire housing (100) than the first module (410), wherein the second module (420) is configured to generate an electromagnetic field, and the first module (410) is configured to vibrate in response to the generated electromagnetic field. [2] Luminaire according to claim 1, wherein the first module (410) has a first magnet (412), and wherein the second module (420) has: a second magnet (422) facing the first magnet (412), a second magnet mounting section (424) that receives the second magnet, and a coil element (426) which is provided on one side of the second magnet (422) and is received in the second magnet mounting section (424). [3] Luminaire according to claim 2, wherein the first module (410) further comprises a first magnetic mounting section (414) to which the first magnet (412) is attached, and wherein the first magnetic mounting section (414) is bonded to the luminaire housing (100). [4] Luminaire according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the coil element (426) is configured to surround an outer circumference of the second magnet (422). [5] Luminaire according to one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the luminaire housing (100) has two first projections (310) which project from an inner surface of the luminaire housing (100) and are spaced apart from each other, wherein the second magnetic fastening section (424) has: a frame body (424a) configured to accommodate the second magnet (422) and the coil element (426), and two frame extensions (424b) extending from opposite sides of the frame body (424a), and wherein the two frame extensions (424b) are inserted between the two first projections (310). [6] Luminaire according to claim 5, wherein the two frame extensions (424b) extend parallel to the two first projections (310). [7] Luminaire according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the two first projections (310) each have: a first projection (310a) that extends from the inner surface of the luminaire housing (100), and first second projections (310b) which extend from opposite sides of the first first projection (310a) in such a way that they surround the two frame extensions (424b) respectively. [8] Luminaire according to one of claims 5 to 7, wherein each frame extension (424b) and each of the two first projections (310) are locked together by a snap mechanism, wherein preferably the snap mechanism has a first concave-convex section formed on the frame extension (424b) and a second concave-convex section configured to fit and engage with the first concave-convex section formed on the first projection (310). [9] Luminaire according to claim 5, wherein the luminaire housing (100) further comprises second projections (320) which are bent from the first projections (310), wherein the two frame extensions (424b) have a first section extending away from the opposite sides of the frame body (424a) and a second section connected to the first section and extending parallel to the second projections (320), and wherein at least the second section of the two frame extensions (424b) is contained in a space defined by the first projections (310) and the second projections (320). [10] Luminaire according to claim 9, wherein the two first projections (310) extend from a lower region of the inner surface of the luminaire housing (100) in a direction intersecting a vertical direction, and wherein the second projections (320) have two projections which are each bent from and spaced apart from the two first projections (310). [11] Luminaire according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the two second projections (320) each have: a second first lead (321) with a first extension length of one end of the first lead (310), and a second second extension (322) connected to the second first extension (321) and having a second extension length from the end of the first extension (310), where the second extension length is shorter than the first extension length, and wherein at least one section of the frame body (424a) is arranged between the second second projections (322) of the two second projections (320). [12] Luminaire according to claim 11, wherein the frame body (424a) is configured to face a stepped section of the second projection (320), the stepped section connecting the second first projection (321) and the second second projection (322). [13] Luminaire according to claim 2, wherein the luminaire housing (100) comprises: two projections (350) that extend from an inner surface of the luminaire housing (100) and are spaced apart from each other, and wherein the second magnetic attachment section (424) comprises: a frame body (424a) configured to accommodate the second magnet (422) and the coil element (426), and two frame extensions (424b) extending from two opposite sides of the frame body (424a), wherein each frame extension (424b) and one of the two projections (350) are locked together by a snap mechanism, wherein the snap mechanism preferably has a hook (360) formed on each of the two projections (350) and a hook hole (424b-2) formed on each of the two frame extensions (424b) and having a shape that fits the hook (360). [14] Luminaire according to claim 13, wherein the two projections (350) extend from a lower area of ​​the inner surface of the luminaire housing (100) in a direction that intersects a vertical direction. [15] Luminaire according to claim 13, wherein the luminaire housing (100) further comprises two extensions (370) which project from the inner surface of the luminaire housing (100) and are provided between the two projections (350), and wherein the two frame extensions (424b) are arranged between the projections (350) and the extensions (370). [16] Lamp for a vehicle, wherein the lamp comprises: a luminaire housing (100) with an interior that accommodates a light source, an outer lens (200) coupled to one side of the luminaire housing (100) and is configured to cover the interior, and a vibration generator (400) attached to the outer lens (200), wherein the vibration generator (400) has: a first module (410) attached to the outer lens (200), and a second module (420) facing the first module (410) and located further inside the interior of the luminaire housing (100) than the first module (410), wherein the second module (420) is configured to generate an electromagnetic field and the first module (410) is configured to vibrate in response to the generated electromagnetic field. [17] Luminaire according to claim 16, wherein the first module (410) has a first magnet (412), and wherein the second module (420) has: a second magnet (422) facing the first magnet (412), a second magnetic mounting section (424) that accommodates the second magnet, and a coil element (426) which is provided on one side of the second magnet (422) and is received in the second magnet mounting section (424). [18] Luminaire according to claim 17, wherein the outer lens (200) has two first projections (310) which project from an inner surface of the outer lens (200) and are spaced apart from each other, wherein the second magnetic attachment section (424) has: a frame body (424a) that accommodates the second magnet (422) and the coil element (426), and two frame extensions (424b) extending from opposite sides of the frame body (424a), and the two frame extensions (424b) are inserted between the two first projections (310). [19] Luminaire according to claim 18, wherein the two first projections (310) extend from a region of the inner surface of the outer lens (200) in a direction intersecting a horizontal direction, and wherein a second projection (320) is bent from the two first projections (310) and connects the two first projections (310) together. [20] Luminaire according to claim 19, wherein the second magnetic fastening section (424) is inserted into a space defined by the two first projections (310) and the second projection (320). [21] Luminaire according to claim 19 or 20, wherein the second magnetic attachment section (424) and the second projection (320) are locked together by a snap mechanism, wherein preferably the snap mechanism has a first concave-convex section formed on the second magnetic attachment section (424) and a second concave-convex section configured to fit and engage with the first concave-convex section formed on the second projection (320).

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